22 Best Italian Restaurants in Springfield

“Great food and Kari always provides the best service!“

“They want to serve you well. Food is fantastic. Worth checking them out!“

“Tina and I go to Avanzare Italian Dining every year for our anniversary. This is one day we splurge. The food is amazing. The staff is amazing and very knowledgeable. It's not necessarily cheap, but it's amazing. How they remember orders without writing them down is a talent I know I couldn't do. Last night, I had the rib-eye steak and green beans with a glass of wine, and oh my goodness, it was amazing. Phillip was our server last night, and he is absolutely amazing. He was so good I tipped him 50% of the bill. My only recommendation to make Avanzare better would be to hire a photographer to come around and take pictures of couples celebrating a special occasion, or a small live orchestra, a one- or two-piece band playing music in the background. We will be back next year, celebrating our 11th anniversary.“

“Went on Friday night, had the best chicken parmesan and fettuccine Alfredo. Listened to live music and followed up with teramisu and canollies. Highly recommended.“

“NYE was outstanding! Nicola and his lovely wife are so friendly and welcoming. The food was wonderful and our waitress was superb! Highly recommend!“

“Thanks for the excellent catering order yesterday. It was delicious! We always have excellent food and service here. Just wish they gave a Veterans discount.“

“Just had a lunch special,the portions were perfect,staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely eat here again.“

“We went for lunch on 11/1 and had the special Tuscan Shrimp Bucatini. OMG. It’s now my new favorite Italian dish! This needs to be a regular on the menu. Thanks Brunos!!“

“I'm so sad I didn't take any pictures of the amazing evening I just had at Gillardi's but what great food and fantastic service!“

“I placed an online order and called the store to insure my note requesting a substitution was received.
The young lady who answered the phone confirmed she saw the note and had informed the kitchen staff of the change.
I thanked her and apologized, letting her know I was sick and just wanted to make sure the online order was good.
She apologized to hear about my illness, asked if I would like some lemon water, recommending a strawberry to enjoy after, and asked if I would like anything else that may make me feel better. I requested a few extra mints as I find them soothing.
Her kindness and thoughtfulness went above and beyond customer service.
On top of that, the order was delivered timely and accurately, the food was warm and delicious, and the lemon water with the strawberry soothed my soul. I will never forget this experience. Best I've ever had from any restaurant...ever. Well done 👏“

“Tiramisu was delicious! Manicotti was creamy and perfect. Location was clean and not over crowded.“

“I'm relatively new to Springfield and I like checking out all of the interesting dining out options as my late wife and I used to do. I read some reviews about The Hill, and was looking forward to checking it out myself. I absolutely loved the restaurant; the food was good, the service was good, and very friendly, and I liked the atmosphere. The wait staff ladies were all very cute too. I'll definitely be back. This was just a first time look and see experience, and I only sampled a few items. The little canoli's were slightly hard to bite down on with my dental implants but still delicious. 👍🏻🫡🫶 I made sure to tip over 20% on my $16 dollar Sunday senior lunch.“

“Loving the food, so happy to celebrate the simple Wedding Monthsary today...“

“Tiramisu was delicious! Manicotti was creamy and perfect. Location was clean and not over crowded.“

“Tiramisu was delicious! Manicotti was creamy and perfect. Location was clean and not over crowded.“

“We ate at the Olive Garden on west Sunshine and our server was Dontay. I have to say, that was the best service me and my girlfriend have ever had. Between Dontay and Courtney there was great food, lots of laughs and great conversation. We will definitely be going back and will ask to get the same server.“

“Such an incredible business with great food! Our company catered a meal through Otts Pasts to Ronald McDonald House and Otts hooked us up! They did an amazing job and we appreciate them making such great food for us to share. It smelt so good while we were delivering the food that I came back this weekend for my own portion. I was informed it was the best Alfredo he'd ever made. I have to agree! It was absolutely delicious (not that I've ever had bad food here)! A Springfield staple that everyone can enjoy. Thanks for being part of the heart and soul of the city!“

“Recently my wife and I had dinner at Bellacino‘s for our very first time. Salads were great and the pizza was AWSOME! We’ve tried many pizzas in Springfield and Bellacino‘s has absolutely been our best find and we are going again this weekend to try other dishes.“

“An excellent local pizza experience. The crust on the pizza was fairly thin and crispy, and the toppings and cheese were great. However, the pizza was VERY lightly sauced; this comes down to personal preference, and isn’t necessarily a criticism, I just prefer more sauce myself. The garlic knots left a little more to be desired; they weren’t bad at all, they were only a little smaller, and under seasoned than what I would have preferred. Overall, the food was very enjoyable, and I highly recommend Rocco’s. Added: I will also mention it is a little pricey; a large specialty pizza will run you around $20.. not terrible, but something to keep in mind.“

“Our waitress was amazing; so knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions. Atmosphere and decor was welcoming. Food was fantastic!“

“Some of the best pizza we have in town, it's so good! And getting individual slices is so cheap!“

“We stopped by today for lunch! Our server was fantastic! She was so attentive and friendly! The subs and crab cakes were delicious! The banana cake was phenomenal! Loved all the cross country and track pictures! Brought back memories of my High School years! We will definitely be back!!“