Walking into The Hill -- Springfield's all-you-can-eat Italian spot -- I wasn't totally sure what…read moreto expect. I pictured something like the love child of Olive Garden and Golden Corral. Thankfully, it's not that. Not even close. The interior leans cute and slightly rustic, with a New-York-Italian soundtrack of Sinatra and Dean Martin covers setting the tone. The buffet itself is smaller than you might imagine, but it gets the job done: grab your drink, grab a plate, and dive in. You'll find the usual starters lined up -- soup, salad, breadsticks, fried ravioli, chips with spinach-artichoke dip -- then move on to the fun part: à-la-carte pastas and sauces. They've got everything from classic white sauce and marinara to vodka sauce and meatballs. There's even fried chicken pieces so you can build your own take on chicken parm. Vegan and veggie-friendly options are surprisingly solid: roasted Brussels sprouts, glazed carrots, and a legitimately tasty butternut squash casserole. The sausage risotto was another pleasant standout. Desserts aren't homemade (and they aren't pretending to be -- they're still in the cardboard trays), but they do offer hand-scooped ice cream from the staff, which is a nice touch. Service-wise, the greeter was great. The rest? Fine. Our server didn't look thrilled to be there, but honestly...it's a weekday lunch buffet. Expectations adjusted accordingly. Overall, The Hill delivers a charming vibe, some solid buffet options, and a few dishes that are genuinely worth going back for. If you're craving casual, customizable Italian comfort food, it's worth a stop.

Italian buffet hell yeah let's go baby. I like the crêpes all I can eat can't go wrong the banana…read morebaby.

We were first timers, based on family recommendations we came for an early dinner at Bambino's. We…read moreenjoy old world-type traditional Italian cuisine and this met our expectations. No red & white checkered tablecloths and actually some very nice artwork adorning the walls gave us a subtle classy feel. The menu was pretty traditional and I chose the Ziti and my wife liked the Alfredo. Portions were very generous so we'll enjoy more tomorrow . We also had an excellent server. This is definitely a repeater for us!

Atmosphere ok. Service, fine. Food, subpar. I ordered the special, shrimp and clam pasta in a white…read morecream sauce. Eight little shrimp and the clams were nonexistent. Very disappointing.

This place is always fantastic. Ownership changed at the first of the year. But I give it to the…read morenew owners - they are staying true to what Bruno created here in Springfield. The meatballs: These are an excellent meatball and an excellent sauce. These aren't some rolled meat with salt and pepper. These meatballs have an excellent herb accented flavor and taste wonderful. Alfredo Carbonara: Again, a fantastic dish. Very rich flavor with a good dose of prosciutto accent. Tomato Bisque: This isn't some Sysco product they're putting out - this stuff is a real deal, made from scratch bisque. A very balanced flavor with a good depth of texture....not some watery kind of soup. Cannolis: desert will (not) disappoint. The cannoli cream is a nice flavor...with a slight orange zest touch. I've always loved this place. The food may not always come out super fast. But so what, so long as the food comes out right....and I'll sure say....the food comes out great!

Wanted to be excited about this place based on the good reviews however left disappointed…read more Arrived 8pm on Saturday night and was lucky to get a table as it was packed. Service was attentive, we started with a bottle of wine & bruschetta, the wine was good, the bruschetta was soggy and falling apart when picked up. As we were waiting for our entrees we noticed the delays from the kitchen, server bringing pasta to a couple on their anniversary for him and saying the pizza was just on its way out of the oven, it never arrived, the gentleman finished his pasta and still no pizza, she cancelled the order and they left. The table behind us also had no meals, the server said the chef forgot to make them, they finished their drinks and left. The table next to us, 1 of 3 meals served and finished and then 2 lasagnes arrived, both of which were still cold in the middle. They were all annoyed and just took them to go. Finally our meals arrived, I believe we were waiting on the bolognese as it seemed hot and fresh, mine however was not the hottest and has a film on it as it had been sitting a while. I believe the bolognese was not worth almost $40 but the other one was well priced and delicious. Ended with a tiramisu which was dry which was disappointing. So a disordered evening with angry diners did not make for a fun night out.

I've lived in the Springfield area too long to be just now trying Avanzare. This place exceeded my…read moreexpectations. We were able to walk in on a Monday evening at peak dinner hour. Feels like you are walking into a nice hotel. Very clean and inviting. Everyone who served us was friendly and attentive, especially to refilling our waters. I ordered a dish that had homemade noodles, Yaya's pasta, and it was decadent. Probably in my top ten dishes! A creamy vodka sauce with tons of shrimp, salmon, and mushrooms. Loved the bed of zucchini strings on the top. I enjoyed every bite and even had enough for a take home box. Husband really enjoyed his steak dinner. Cooked perfectly and very tender and flavorful. He chose sides of mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. The homemade breads and pesto butter are perfection.

Well the service was excellent considering we had a party of 12…read more It was very loud in there. The food overpriced and meh. I got the crab cake special that was swimming in a very spicy sauce and I like spicy. It had a little side salad of greens. I ordered the spinach and green salad with beets, gorgonzola, and candied pecans. Now I love gorgonzola and what I paid for the salad I expected a lot more than a few sprinkles of it. I did ask for extra and was mot charged for it. There are better places to eat in Springfield.

We hired them to cater an event for us, and it greatly exceeded our expectations…read more They brought several staff who were courteous and professional. The pasta and chicken had amazing flavors, as did the vegetables and other items. Their attention to detail was second to none, and we had nothing but amazing comments from the 80 people at our dinner party. I highly recommend Show Me Chuy!!!

Booked the event room for a private dinner for 25 people. I was a visitor to the area, so not…read morefamiliar, but the location was easy to get to/find. Off street parking availble around the building. The ambiance was nice overall. Restaurant downstairswas dimly lit. We took the stairs to the 2nd floor event space (there are plenty stairs, no elevator up). The space had a dedicated bar with private bartender for the evening. The tables were covered with black tablecloths, however, the chairs were left bare. I would have brought chair covers if I had known. The table settings were also done nicely. Our bartenders/server was great!!! She was able to handle both the bar and food service without a hiccup. She was very attentive to our needs but not overbearing. Great service from beginning to end. Now the food. For the space, you get to pick what menu items you want for appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. Service is available two ways: buffet or plated. The buffet option comes with one pan of whatever food items you choose and guests serves themselves. They don't designate servers. So, we chose the plated option to ensure even portions among guests. A printed menu with our selections was created and placed for guests to order. The food was amazing. Each meal came out fresh and hot. The portions were a nice size, some large enough for two people to share. Everyone was pleased with their choices overall. The food was seasoned and paired well. The only dislike of the night was the peas in the veggie pasta. Everyone who ordered this dish mentioned it and ended up picking them out. The highlight and meal of the night was the pork chop. Cooked to selected temp, the chop was juicy and full of flavor. The fresh mango pico de gallo topping was an added bonus that made this dish top of the list. Overall, the experience was great, well organized. If I'm ever in town again, I'll definitely revisit.

Very nice formal/romantic location. Lighting is dark, and very much romantic atmosphere…read more Knew the original Owner a little bit who owns Maso's nearby. They recently got new owners who are dedicated to keeping and making it as nice as possible. The food is really amazing I always love veal piccata

Delicious authentic Italian food and wonderful experience. My friend made a reservation for her…read moredaughter's birthday. There were 10 of us and they put us in a private side room. The waitress was attentive and took great care of us. We all loved our food and what was most appreciated was the more simple, off menu options for the pickier teens. Example, you can order spaghetti and marinara or chicken Alfredo. Being a more adventurous eater I chose the special of spinach ravioli. It was decadent and very filling. You can order a half salad with any entree so I got the wedge, chopped. So yummy!

Came tonight and had a wonderful experience! The staff were all so friendly and helpful. One guy…read moreeven came to check on us because he was unsure if we had been helped yet. Our waitress was Halee and she was as sweet as pie. We ordered the fried mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. I love how they were not greasy at all and as a whole so flavorful. The marinara sauce was excellent. I ordered the pasta primavera with chicken. Soooo much flavor to this dish and filled with all the veggie and chicken goodness. A lot of times dishes like this one will skimp on veggies, this was loaded and all were cooked perfectly, not mushy or overdone. Chicken was bursting with flavor and everything was made better in the simple yet elegant and garlicky EVOO! Husband got the Stromboli. He's not a big pasta guy. He loved it. It smelled heavenly. It was filling and he was able to take some home with him. You are also served bread before your meal, and goodness that was delicious as well. Not your typical sliced French bread but buttery, savory, fluffy rolls with Parmesan sprinkled on top. We also noticed how reasonably priced everything was!! I will be thinking about this meal for a while and we will definitely be back!

Amazing food, cozy atmosphere, and fantastic service…read more The complimentary bread was light and airy. My husband and I got the fried calamari and fried mozzarella apps and both were great. I got the Amore Chicken entree, and my husband got the Tour of Italy. Both were just as tasty as they look. We had the lemon mascarpone cake for dessert and it was the perfect end to a perfect experience. Lamar was our friendly server, and food came out quick - but we had plenty of time to enjoy each course. We look forward to coming back!

Some of the best pizza I've had! My go-to is the Ranch Romano and the dessert pizza…read more Their crust is the perfect thin and chewy with great portions of sauce and toppings. Pizzas are pretty huge as well. The one thing I ALWAYS get is their house made ranch! It is divine and elevates every bite. The worker always offers me plates and utensils when I pick up, and the crew is super nice and even offered "secret menu" options for me. I recommend whole-heartedly!

The food is very good and the service was great. It is a little pricey but I think it is worth the…read moreprice.