First, the food we did get was very good. I had a great plate of spaghetti with sauce, and my guest had a great plate of tortellini in cream sauce. Were they worth $44? No. The meal came with nothing else. In fact I posted a picture of the empty table because for 30 minutes after we ordered we sat looking at that. We finally got bread after we asked. But the food came first. I almost thought they would charge me for the bread. Anyway, what you get is not worth the wait and charge. Go to a different Italian place and get bread right away and a salad included with your dinner. Maybe even the option to add meatballs.
Nicholas A
We love Nona's. However haven't been there in a bit. I should have looked up the menu online before coming. The menu has changed quite a bit. Not really a great menu. There isn't any veal or beef or read meat on the menu other than in their meatballs and sauces. Its just very weird for an Italian menu. Most people searching out real Italian food are like myself and not realy looking to eat chicken. Lots of chicken entrees on this menu. Not neccesarily good to abandon the old menu all at once. Maybe at least keep one pork or beef item on the menu? Seafood options were ok...but also not great. Just a little weird. I will definitely try it again...however I will look at menu before you decide to go.
Aaron C.
Came on a weekend during dinner time and it was quite packed. Ordered the tortalini as that was one of the vegetarian options - there were a few other options on there. I enjoyed the ambiance the service was solid.
Jason T.
Ate here while in town at the end of Sept 2023. There were 6 of us. We made reservations earlier in the day and were seated immediately upon our arrival. Our server, Tara F., was awesome and on-point, constantly checking on us and refilling our water and drinks. The atmosphere was great, and I loved the decor, especially the flooring and ceilings. Definitely a cool place to dine. I ordered a Caesar Salad, Brushetta, and Shrimp Diavola, and all were fantastic. That Caesar dressing was probably one of the best I've ever tried. Everything was perfect! The only downside....parking. But, we got to walk off our dinners. Great experience and next time I'm in town, Bruno's will definitely be a stop for me.
Liz T.
Tried Bruno's on a Saturday night @ 6:00 pm before the Symphony. One of only a couple that serve Cannelloni. The Open Table app suggested that there were no reservations available at 6 which I believed at first, then called the restaurant directly later and wola they had 6:00!Ambiance is very nice. Not too quiet and not too loud. Italian music would have been a plus:). Our server Jason was very attentive and personable. Fococcia bread was super fresh and the olive oil and vinegar were nice. The Cab from Lake Co. (Can't remember) was very nice and a generous pour. The house salad was very fresh & just the right amount of dressing. Husband had cannelloni and I had the bucatini and both were excellent! Will definitely come back here, maybe even for lunch. Lots of other things I'd like to try. For sure some dessert!
rusty_fwg
we came here after a comedy show and walked right in, service was good, even though the waiter forgot what we ordered and had to come back later and ask. Their seafood pasta, and Ragu was absolutely Tops and the bread service was super tasty as well. Have a great selection of bar items and Italian beer. Don’t sleep on the Italian margarita!
Laurie S.
Just returned from Bruno's. Parking was difficult and the hostess did not have our reservation. Once I showed her she said that they could find us a table. Once seated our server was excellent and the food delicious.
Raymond H.
Dinner at Brunos was comforting and atmosphered. Waitress Eva was informative and food was delicious. Had special mussels and garpacio to start with and bucatini plus lobster ravioli. Don't miss this place...
Sofie K.
We had my birthday dinner here last night. I had the house salad and the cannelloni. The cannelloni was rich and delightful. Each bite had meat, noodle, cheese, and eggplant. Just a phenomenal and comforting dish. My husband had the gnocchi. It is the best gnocchi I have ever tried. My dad also ordered the cannelloni and my mom had their wagyu beef tips penne pasta. I tried her dish and it was superb. We finished the evening with desserts. The tiramisu and limoncello cake are both delicious. The tiramisu is very rich and pillowy in texture. Coffee lovers will delight in how deep the coffee flavor is in the tiramisu. The limoncello cake is bright and tangy. A perfect balance to the rich and deep tiramisu. Our service was fantastic. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Overall a perfect dinner.
Lance H.
Looking for Italian in Springfield and found Bruno's. Cool spot in downtown although parking was a nightmare. Very good service and ambiance. The food was outstanding.. I had the Shrimp Diavola - great shrimp and just enough spice. The family also had Linguine with Clams and Rigatoni Bolognese. All very good! Maybe just a bit pricey but a great meal and we will be back.
We arrived before the 7:00 PM rush and were immediately seated. We ordered our drinks and after the drinks arrived, we ordered an appetizer and main course. The appetizer came within 5 minutes, and immediately after, our dinner. The food was very good, but we never saw our server again. I wanted another glass of wine and was going to order a dessert item to take home. After 15 minutes of waiting, I gave up and went to the cashier and asked for our bill. THEN we saw our server. Look, the food is very good, and maybe we were forgotten. Whatever the reason, Nona's will never see us again.
Lily V
Place was nice, a little crowded, food was good. I had a salad, my friend had a soup and a piece of banana cake, I had a tiny taste but it was amazing. Our server was nice too.
scorpiotaurus
me and my partner ate here and it's truly one of our favorite places in town to eat. we always leave wanting to come back for more. recommend this place to anyone!
bullwinkle63
I ordered a $40.00 of wine and when the server returned he brought 2 glass with wine in them and a bottle. The wine not that great. Our meal was much more than we could eat and in fact we boxed up, and later tossed after not felling that great later in the day, both of us.
picthis1
It’s been a few years, but we used to eat here regularly before my kids grew up and moved away. If not for the nostalgia I would have given a lower rating. Our pasta was under cooked and the chicken over cooked. The Marsala sauce is easily defeated by Olive Garden. The redeeming dish was the Caesar salad. Our waiter Jacob could not muster up enough gumption to fake a cordial attitude. Box wine at $8 per poor. I have much better ideas on how to feed 3 people for $85. Adios old friend.
First, the food we did get was very good. I had a great plate of spaghetti with sauce, and my guest had a great plate of tortellini in cream sauce. Were they worth $44? No. The meal came with nothing else. In fact I posted a picture of the empty table because for 30 minutes after we ordered we sat looking at that. We finally got bread after we asked. But the food came first. I almost thought they would charge me for the bread. Anyway, what you get is not worth the wait and charge. Go to a different Italian place and get bread right away and a salad included with your dinner. Maybe even the option to add meatballs.
We love Nona's. However haven't been there in a bit. I should have looked up the menu online before coming. The menu has changed quite a bit. Not really a great menu. There isn't any veal or beef or read meat on the menu other than in their meatballs and sauces. Its just very weird for an Italian menu. Most people searching out real Italian food are like myself and not realy looking to eat chicken. Lots of chicken entrees on this menu. Not neccesarily good to abandon the old menu all at once. Maybe at least keep one pork or beef item on the menu? Seafood options were ok...but also not great. Just a little weird. I will definitely try it again...however I will look at menu before you decide to go.
Came on a weekend during dinner time and it was quite packed. Ordered the tortalini as that was one of the vegetarian options - there were a few other options on there. I enjoyed the ambiance the service was solid.
Ate here while in town at the end of Sept 2023. There were 6 of us. We made reservations earlier in the day and were seated immediately upon our arrival. Our server, Tara F., was awesome and on-point, constantly checking on us and refilling our water and drinks. The atmosphere was great, and I loved the decor, especially the flooring and ceilings. Definitely a cool place to dine. I ordered a Caesar Salad, Brushetta, and Shrimp Diavola, and all were fantastic. That Caesar dressing was probably one of the best I've ever tried. Everything was perfect! The only downside....parking. But, we got to walk off our dinners. Great experience and next time I'm in town, Bruno's will definitely be a stop for me.
Tried Bruno's on a Saturday night @ 6:00 pm before the Symphony. One of only a couple that serve Cannelloni. The Open Table app suggested that there were no reservations available at 6 which I believed at first, then called the restaurant directly later and wola they had 6:00!Ambiance is very nice. Not too quiet and not too loud. Italian music would have been a plus:). Our server Jason was very attentive and personable. Fococcia bread was super fresh and the olive oil and vinegar were nice. The Cab from Lake Co. (Can't remember) was very nice and a generous pour. The house salad was very fresh & just the right amount of dressing. Husband had cannelloni and I had the bucatini and both were excellent! Will definitely come back here, maybe even for lunch. Lots of other things I'd like to try. For sure some dessert!
we came here after a comedy show and walked right in, service was good, even though the waiter forgot what we ordered and had to come back later and ask. Their seafood pasta, and Ragu was absolutely Tops and the bread service was super tasty as well. Have a great selection of bar items and Italian beer. Don’t sleep on the Italian margarita!
Just returned from Bruno's. Parking was difficult and the hostess did not have our reservation. Once I showed her she said that they could find us a table. Once seated our server was excellent and the food delicious.
Dinner at Brunos was comforting and atmosphered. Waitress Eva was informative and food was delicious. Had special mussels and garpacio to start with and bucatini plus lobster ravioli. Don't miss this place...
We had my birthday dinner here last night. I had the house salad and the cannelloni. The cannelloni was rich and delightful. Each bite had meat, noodle, cheese, and eggplant. Just a phenomenal and comforting dish. My husband had the gnocchi. It is the best gnocchi I have ever tried. My dad also ordered the cannelloni and my mom had their wagyu beef tips penne pasta. I tried her dish and it was superb. We finished the evening with desserts. The tiramisu and limoncello cake are both delicious. The tiramisu is very rich and pillowy in texture. Coffee lovers will delight in how deep the coffee flavor is in the tiramisu. The limoncello cake is bright and tangy. A perfect balance to the rich and deep tiramisu. Our service was fantastic. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Overall a perfect dinner.
Looking for Italian in Springfield and found Bruno's. Cool spot in downtown although parking was a nightmare. Very good service and ambiance. The food was outstanding.. I had the Shrimp Diavola - great shrimp and just enough spice. The family also had Linguine with Clams and Rigatoni Bolognese. All very good! Maybe just a bit pricey but a great meal and we will be back.
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We arrived before the 7:00 PM rush and were immediately seated. We ordered our drinks and after the drinks arrived, we ordered an appetizer and main course. The appetizer came within 5 minutes, and immediately after, our dinner. The food was very good, but we never saw our server again. I wanted another glass of wine and was going to order a dessert item to take home. After 15 minutes of waiting, I gave up and went to the cashier and asked for our bill. THEN we saw our server. Look, the food is very good, and maybe we were forgotten. Whatever the reason, Nona's will never see us again.
Place was nice, a little crowded, food was good. I had a salad, my friend had a soup and a piece of banana cake, I had a tiny taste but it was amazing. Our server was nice too.
me and my partner ate here and it's truly one of our favorite places in town to eat. we always leave wanting to come back for more. recommend this place to anyone!
I ordered a $40.00 of wine and when the server returned he brought 2 glass with wine in them and a bottle. The wine not that great. Our meal was much more than we could eat and in fact we boxed up, and later tossed after not felling that great later in the day, both of us.
It’s been a few years, but we used to eat here regularly before my kids grew up and moved away. If not for the nostalgia I would have given a lower rating. Our pasta was under cooked and the chicken over cooked. The Marsala sauce is easily defeated by Olive Garden. The redeeming dish was the Caesar salad. Our waiter Jacob could not muster up enough gumption to fake a cordial attitude. Box wine at $8 per poor. I have much better ideas on how to feed 3 people for $85. Adios old friend.