Boccardi's Italian Imports

(95 reviews)

1.9 mi

Amazing dinner again at Sapori! We brought my Mom for her first visit. She ordered the lasagna and…read morethe portion could have fed three people. Lots available for leftovers. It came with a house or Caesar salad and garlic bread. She said the flavors were great and she liked the sausage in the lasagna. My boyfriend and I ordered the Sophia Loren specialty pizza in the New Jersey style. It's a 20 inch pizza full of goodness and pepperoni, ricotta cheese, sausage, basil and a Calabrian hot honey drizzle. So very delicious! Large crowd but we got a table as soon as we arrived and then ordered at the counter. They have expanded the restaurant since we were here almost 3 years ago.

If you are going to charge $40 for a New York pizza... don't send it out piled 2 inches high with…read moreburnt pepperoni all over it that nobody can even chew. Right now the only thing you've got going for you is that chopped salad. Plus putting all of those pizzas out on display for us to pick a slice that you're gonna microwave to serve. I don't eat leftover pizza at home. Why would I pay you for it?

Detroit style pizza (Sophia Loren option with fresh ricotta and other deliciousness)

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Saputo's

We visited Saputo's based on its long-standing reputation, but unfortunately the experience didn't…read morelive up to our expectations. The atmosphere felt dated, with dark wood-paneled walls and a dining room that seemed geared toward an older crowd. That's not necessarily a negative, but the food was the bigger disappointment. We started with the bruschetta ($14.50), which was not what we expected. Instead of a traditional bruschetta, it was essentially sesame-seed bread topped with olive tapenade, red onions, tomatoes, and olives. It lacked freshness and balance. I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo ($26.00), and it was simply bland. The baby shrimp, fettuccine, and Alfredo sauce came together in a dish that was forgettable and lacked flavor. My husband and son were similarly underwhelmed by their meals. The baked ravioli was probably the best thing we ordered, but even that wasn't particularly memorable. The house salads arrived swimming in Italian dressing, and the house cabernet did nothing to improve the meal. Overall, the food felt dated, heavy, and uninspired. We left wondering how a restaurant with such a strong reputation could serve food that seemed stuck decades in the past. Unfortunately, this is not a place we'll be returning to.

Stopped in while on the job…read more Great food Great staff Great service Great price If you want to do your tummy a flavor favor then stop in. You'll be glad you did

Bread served with dinner

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Outside sign

Gabatoni's Italian Restaurant

The food was amazing, and we were able to customize the pizzas to include everyones taste. The…read morewaitress was very polite, and the Italian ambiance of the place is nice.

Been ordering Gabatonis pizza once a month or more for over…read more60 years. Durning Covid seems like pizza recipe changed...something in the sauce or spices are different. Hadn't ordered in a few months and heard the old recipe was back!!! Ordered one and was very disappointed...same as a few months ago. It's just not the same as the first 60 years!!! There are a dozen pizza places close to me. I don't need to drive to Gabatonis for an average pizza. So sad to lose the best pizza in town.

Large sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms. $25 something...

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And it STINKS

La Piazza

Incredible. Simply incredible. Super friendly and attentive staff. Very relaxed and cozy…read moreatmosphere. And the food? So, freaking, good. Our party enjoyed the spaghetti with meatballs and pizza. Everything tasted amazing and fresh. The desserts were incredible, especially the tiramisu. While parking can be a hassle depending on when you go, it is well worth it. Cannot stop thinking about the food since we left and am very excited to come back soon.

Ok so, it's hard to know where to start with this place! We were greeted by a nicer middle aged man…read morethat was so helpful. He explained the menu and made some awesome suggestions. The ambiance was welcoming and made you feel like you were definitely in an Italian restaurant. It was a little loud but not to a point where it was unbearable. We started with some Itialian lemon tea and peach tea that were unbelievably tasteful. We also had to try the black cherry cane soda that was so flavorful. NEW YEARS SALAD was so good and everything in the salad seemed to be of high quality. I wish there was a little more dressing but overall the amount of dressing would prob be great for the normal person. I ordered the FUSILLI AL PESTO and it was so good. I added shrimp to it and it went well with the flavor. The bread they bring out was so soft and delicious. We could have eaten another loaf. We also ordered the pizza and it was so good. The kids ate the whole pizza and said we have to come back here again. I have to say the pizza was not like any other pizza in town. The parking can be a bit tough but absolutely worth trying to find a spot.

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VELE

I live almost two hours away and booked a reservation here after reading a few yelp reviews. That…read morebeing said the food was amazing and our server Nature was very friendly and prompt. From the parking lot the place looks like a normal strip center eatery. Once you enter you see upscale and clean. I highly recommend the Crispy Broccolini and the Tuscan Bread. We will absolutely put this in a regular rotation, worth 4 hours of driving for the round trip.

Wade is the best bartender ever. He knows his stuff and he knows his customers…read more (On the other hand, I wish the menu had more to offer vegetarians and vegans.)

One of their indoor dining area

Crème Brulee

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Bar area

Di Piero's

4.2

(20 reviews)

4.9 mi

We stumbled across this place and Clint invited us in to enjoy "the best cuisine from Sicily" and…read moreit did not disappoint. Everyone's entrees were AMAZING and service was top notch. If you're downtown Springfield and want to experience great food and service stop in.

What a hidden gem! The service and food were amazing! Peroni was ice cold and food hot and fresh…read more Relaxing atmosphere- will definitely come here again!!

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Bella Milano

Service: After 1 hour and 20 minutes we still had no entree…read more When it came one order was incorrect and the other two were lukewarm at best. This was a birthday celebration and we packed up the lukewarm food and went home. Such a disappointment.

Good service all around. I got the Mostaccioli. The pasta was good, the sauce had a really good,…read morestrong taste. Good portion too, so I had leftovers. I didn't get it baked, but turns out they can bake it in whichever cheese you'd prefer which is cool. We got fried calamari for an appetizer and it was tougher/chewier than normal calamari. This is a super small detail that I may be the only one that's annoyed by, but I felt like I had no leg room under the table because the extenders were in the way. I quite literally could not comfortably cross my legs.

Lump Crab Cakes

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Joe Gallina's

Fantastic New York style pizza from a lovely family owned joint. The crust is great too. I'll be…read moreback! Would've been 5 stars, but dining area could use a thorough clean.

Fantastic calzone! My daughter told me it's the best calzone. I'm from NY and she knows how hard it…read moreis to find a good calzone with ricotta. The place is pretty typical of an Italian pizzeria, service was fast and friendly. There was a misunderstanding ( maybe mine) and we got calzones with meat but they promptly made us new ones. The mom greeted me later and I found her so charming! Can't wait to return!

Dining area

Stuffed shells

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Papa Frank's

The service was amazing the young lady that took care of us was amazing. The food was great…read more Everything from being seated to walking out the door was excellent.

Bread and roll were excellent, not so much the rest. Got beef and sausage sandwich and the beef…read morewas less than tender and the sausage was more salt than flavor. Sandwich was smeared with a thick salty beef flavored sauce. Fries were good but the vinegar chips were terrible. I won't go back.

Just had a great lunch at Papa Frank's. Try the Justin Cabernet! Pizza is awesome but the baked ravioli is my favorite!!!

Pasta and sausage

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Baked lasagna with meatballs

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!

We came for dinner on Sunday night. It was behind the White Oaks Mall. There was a lot of free…read moreparking in front. This Cooper's Hawk winery looks exactly the same as the ones in Florida. Brie waited on us, she was personable & on point. We started with sangrias, there were 4 to choose from. I ordered a lobster crab shrimp bisque while my husband got a wedge salad with a Caprese flatbread. Dinner was exceptional, absolutely perfect!

Baked Parmesan Shrimp Scampi

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Chicken Madeira

VELE

I live almost two hours away and booked a reservation here after reading a few yelp reviews. That…read morebeing said the food was amazing and our server Nature was very friendly and prompt. From the parking lot the place looks like a normal strip center eatery. Once you enter you see upscale and clean. I highly recommend the Crispy Broccolini and the Tuscan Bread. We will absolutely put this in a regular rotation, worth 4 hours of driving for the round trip.

Wade is the best bartender ever. He knows his stuff and he knows his customers…read more (On the other hand, I wish the menu had more to offer vegetarians and vegans.)

One of their indoor dining area

Crème Brulee

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Bar area

Rancho Chico

(47 reviews)

5.9 mi

Unbelievable service and food! My husband and I came in for…read morebreakfast today, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I was looking for something with beans and originally ordered the breakfast huarache, mistakenly assuming it was a burrito. I prefer flour tortillas over corn, which started a whole conversation about how the dish is prepared. First, our waiter went to the kitchen to check on modifications, then a second waiter kindly came over to explain the traditional preparation, and finally, the chef himself came out to help! He explained that a huarache is open-faced, not a burrito, but immediately offered a perfect solution: he could custom-make their breakfast burrito using pinto beans as the protein for me instead. When the chef brought it out, it was HUGE. He took the time to explain exactly how he made it and told me to just ask for him or request the modification next time. Not only was the service incredibly attentive, but the burrito was easily the best I've ever had. It's 9 hours later and I am still full from eating just half of it! The food is amazing, the restaurant is clean, and it's clear this team truly cares about their customers. We will definitely be back!

We had a large group and everyone's choices looked delicious! Our waiter, Luis I think, was…read morewonderful. Happy, nice, and attentive. Since I'd not been here before, I ordered my favorite dish, the enchiladas mole. It's pretty good here at Rancho Chico and the little edible corn bowls for the rice and beans are so cute. The salsa was very tasty and bonus, the chips arrived warm. Id like to return and explore the more on the menu.

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Long Nine Junction

We had an amazing experience here today. From the moment we walked in, the owner personally greeted…read moreeveryone, which immediately set a welcoming tone. She even made a point to walk around and check on each table, making sure everything was perfect--that kind of attention really stood out. I ordered the Thai pork bowl, and it was absolutely packed with flavor--perfectly balanced with a little heat, a touch of sweetness, juicy pork, and a satisfying crunch from the coleslaw. The sauces tied everything together beautifully. My wife got the chicken ranch sandwich and couldn't stop raving about it. I took a bite myself and was seriously impressed. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, the bread was outstanding, and the candied bacon took it over the top--truly next-level. This sandwich was done right. To finish things off, we tried the oatmeal cream pie cookie, and it did not disappoint. It was soft, perfectly baked, and full of rich flavor. I even had to grab a side of that candied bacon to go--it was that good. We'll definitely be back.

The food is delicious. I had the Southwest bowl and the quality of the ingredients was shockingly…read moregood. Get the bread - you won't need it (the bowl is huge), but they make it and grill it and it is delicious. Get a cookie to have later (I ate mine over the course of 3 days). I recommend the chocolate peanut butter. The service is friendly and efficient. Ambience is okay. It's busy and the seating is a bit uncomfortable and tight, but they did maximize the utility of the space.

Oatmeal cream pie cookie

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SAY CHEESE!

Engrained Brewing

Phenomenal eating experience, great vibe & excellent service. The food was so delicious and it…read morebrought a smile to my face. The standout item was the Cheese Curds, just try them for yourself. Engrained has been one of the best restaurants I've been to in Springfield so far.

The waitress was so sweet and so friendly. She was so awesome with the big group we had. The cheese…read morecurds were absolutely delicious! The Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and steak were all delicious! Advice is to stay away from the meatloaf. Very bland and just looked like a sloppy hunk of meat. Everything else

Filet*

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The Burger Bar

Burger Bar was very tasty. CARRIE WAS THE BEST Waitress! She was on it! For example, when she…read moreheard the ketchup 'tap' on table, she brought one right over! Best service I've had in a while even on July 4th evening service. We had the Cali burger and Black n Bleu burger. All ingredients were fresh and pretty. Even the water tasted good. We do recommend the garlic cheese curds and salsa. (which was not spicy but tasty.) My guy enjoyed the horseradish cheddar cheese spread, which also came recommended by Carrie. Fun place, fun crowd, not loud and great service.

I ate their recently and the food was mediocre. The waitress named Carrie Flynn was rude and…read moreobnoxious. When it came time for the bill, she mentioned that she takes photos of the receipt with the customer's name and comments on the tip on Facebook. She suggested that I tip big. I looked at her account and sure enough, it's true. Here's one example.

A sample of the graphics on the wall.

Philadelphia steak wrap with house made chips

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11 years ago

Wonderful experience!! Great food, excellent service, comfortable atmosphere. Limited menu, but great food. We had a great thin crust pizza and toasted ravioli appetizer. Spumoni Bomba dessert, house pinot grigio and house chianti. Can't wait to return! read more

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Fantastic!!! She recommended chicken Parmesan with eggplant and spaghetti. Red sauce. OMG…read more They were closing early (due to nobody coming in. Monday ya know) they were actually walking out ready to lock up. We were walking towards them when they said they were closing when my significant other said, oh- it's her birthday. They brought us in and fed us well despite me telling them they did not have to. Go eat here.

This restaurant is a jewel in a small town. But it is amazing even if it was in Italian Village in…read moreChicago! I worked at UIC and frequented many of the restaurants and this one has the most extensive menu! The homemade rolls are amazing. And the ravioli and calamari are so good! House dressing was a hit! Seafood very good; both salmon and white clam. Good luck w your cat too!!

Saputo's

3.5

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We visited Saputo's based on its long-standing reputation, but unfortunately the experience didn't…read morelive up to our expectations. The atmosphere felt dated, with dark wood-paneled walls and a dining room that seemed geared toward an older crowd. That's not necessarily a negative, but the food was the bigger disappointment. We started with the bruschetta ($14.50), which was not what we expected. Instead of a traditional bruschetta, it was essentially sesame-seed bread topped with olive tapenade, red onions, tomatoes, and olives. It lacked freshness and balance. I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo ($26.00), and it was simply bland. The baby shrimp, fettuccine, and Alfredo sauce came together in a dish that was forgettable and lacked flavor. My husband and son were similarly underwhelmed by their meals. The baked ravioli was probably the best thing we ordered, but even that wasn't particularly memorable. The house salads arrived swimming in Italian dressing, and the house cabernet did nothing to improve the meal. Overall, the food felt dated, heavy, and uninspired. We left wondering how a restaurant with such a strong reputation could serve food that seemed stuck decades in the past. Unfortunately, this is not a place we'll be returning to.

Stopped in while on the job…read more Great food Great staff Great service Great price If you want to do your tummy a flavor favor then stop in. You'll be glad you did

Razzos Family Pizzeria

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Honestly the best pizza I've had in a while. I don't like…read moreblue cheese but the blue cheese with ranch was Wings are awesome and pizza was excellent! Great staff new to the area and it's better than any Springfield pizza minus maybe 2 others I've had that were also great !!!Highly recommended!!!

Oh my is their food exceptionally wonderful. Just love their sauce. They generously pour it on…read more Great menu selection and you have a choice of garlic bread or bread sticks. Super service and locally owned. They don't open until 4:00 though.

VELE

(180 reviews)

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I live almost two hours away and booked a reservation here after reading a few yelp reviews. That…read morebeing said the food was amazing and our server Nature was very friendly and prompt. From the parking lot the place looks like a normal strip center eatery. Once you enter you see upscale and clean. I highly recommend the Crispy Broccolini and the Tuscan Bread. We will absolutely put this in a regular rotation, worth 4 hours of driving for the round trip.

Wade is the best bartender ever. He knows his stuff and he knows his customers…read more (On the other hand, I wish the menu had more to offer vegetarians and vegans.)

Frances' Pizza

4.5

(11 reviews)

Pizza is always on point! The regular crust pizza is perfect and fresh. Customer service is fast…read moreand friendly.

From out of town our first time. Salad was just lettuce tomato and dressing. Ravioli was great…read moreand my wife and I loved the meaty sauce they were served with. We ordered a thick crust pizza and were a little disappointed with the crust but knew it was an experiment of sorts. Little heavy and tough from what we expected but still very good. Eyes are always bigger than our stomach and took over half of it back with us. The waitress was excellent and very attentive. Glasses never got low. Very family friendly and inviting atmosphere. Will come back next time we are in town and try something different

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Owned by a lovely Italian couple. So what if the decor is dated. It's clean, although the floor…read moreunder the booths needed a bit of vacuuming. The moment I walked in the door I was hit with an overwhelming scent of deliciousousness! I had the anti pasta salad, which was off the charts. It has just the right amount of everything, incl the dressing. The toasted garlic bread hit the spot too. The minestrone soup was just the right touch to round it out. There was so much I ended up bringing at least a third of it all with me. I look forward to returning and trying more dishes on the menu.

Have you ever wanted to trot out a bit of Italian? Bust out some pleasantries and a few gracious…read morecompliments? Then Gallina's is your place. In addition to the warm and hospitable atmosphere, the family is gracious and welcoming. The food is Southern Italian and magnificent. So delectable that we mopped up the bits of remaining sauce with the freshly baked bread we made sure to order in addition to our baked pasta dishes. If ever you are in the region of Riverton Illinois, Gallina's is a MUST stop. It is an easy jump off of Interstate 72 that will repay your time with a delicious family meal from the Old Country. Order additional bread!!!

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On our way to see the eclipse, and two hours into a five hour road trip, we stopped to eat in…read moreTaylorville. We had traditional wings (Buffalo) and they were outstanding. Crispy and delicious, with a good kick of flavorful buffalo sauce. Then we moved on to thin crust pizza, half sausage and onion and half sausage and pepperoni. Excellent. Thin, crispy crust. Really good quality meat, cheese and sauce. Service was friendly, prompt and on top of her game. (Sorry, I forgot her name) Atmosphere was definitely local and friendly and we had a great conversation with the table next to us. I absolutely recommend and we will stop again on the way back.

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Amazing dinner again at Sapori! We brought my Mom for her first visit. She ordered the lasagna and…read morethe portion could have fed three people. Lots available for leftovers. It came with a house or Caesar salad and garlic bread. She said the flavors were great and she liked the sausage in the lasagna. My boyfriend and I ordered the Sophia Loren specialty pizza in the New Jersey style. It's a 20 inch pizza full of goodness and pepperoni, ricotta cheese, sausage, basil and a Calabrian hot honey drizzle. So very delicious! Large crowd but we got a table as soon as we arrived and then ordered at the counter. They have expanded the restaurant since we were here almost 3 years ago.

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