Amazing!!! Looking for a quaint, friendly, and scrumptious place to dine in downtown Springfield?? Then please do yourself the favor of going to Nonna's!!! Friendly service and savory homemade dishes!! I had the seafood lasagna and will most likely dream about it tonight. The wine selection is very tasty and carefully chosen as well! I went with the castlerock pinot noir and was not disappointed. read more

Hands down the best Italian/Greek (Hey, they have awesome Calamata Olives and some really good Greek dishes) in Springfield and surrounding areas. Expect a massive Antipasto plate with Olives, cheese, Broccoli and Pepperochini for starters (It's worth it) some very decent priced wines, great food and an Corsican version of guitarr by the window. In short. A very nice place for you, your date and conversation over good food. read more

The service and food quality are some of the best you can get in downtown Springfield for Italian food. We eat here often when in the area. Favorites are the Chicken Parm & Seafood Risotto. Their unique specials are always worth the selection. Looks small, but it's big on experience. read more

Came here about a month ago with the bf for date night and it was great! It's a cute Italian restaurant that has live music on Friday and Saturday evenings with a guitar player. Very romantic. We sat on the 2nd floor balcony which was nice because we could see the entire first floor and listen to the sounds of the kitchen below us as well. Before you can even order your meal, the waiter brought us the bread and fresh garlic to dip our bread in. So delicious! We had to ask for another roll of bread because it was just that good. Our waiter was great! Hopefully we can get him again :D. I decided to try the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli ($14) that's served in this rich, creamy garlic sauce. It's quite a heavy dish but AMAZING! My bf tried the house lasagna but we both agreed that I had the best dish that night! We will definitely be coming back because of the romantic atmosphere, delicious food, and charming staff. We love you Nonna's! Pros: - Live guitar player on Friday and Saturday evenings - Romantic atmosphere....great for a date! - Delicious food! The bread appetizer could've been my meal because it was that good! - Try the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli and you will fall in love with this place! Cons: - Loved the waiter! Always complimented my great choice of food and packed my food to go for me! Just wish he paid some attention to the bf too....but it sure made it a fun night getting all the attention! Why I gave it a 5..... If you want a romantic date night with delicious Italian food then definitely bring your sweetie to Nonna's! We will definitely be back to celebrate our anniversary here! We both may end up getting the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli because it was so good!! read more

Nonna's - Portobello Mushroom Ravioli......$14 - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Great food and even better service!! Alex was wonderful and took great care of us!! He had a great sense of humor and checked in on us often even though the restaurant was so busy! read more

I had the Mediterranean salad with humus, my wife the Ratatouille, both were very good. My son had the Chicken Parmesan and said it was as good as his. The fresh garlic and Parmesan in oil for dipping bread in was good. Staff was pleasant. read more

Great service. Horrible calamari. My sister in-law loved here chicken alfredo and her co-worker didn't have a problem with her dish. We got served bread and raw minced garlic, parmesan cheese in little dipping cups. The raw garlic was a little bit weird by itself. Again service was great. read more

Brought to Springfield for a swim meet, I lucked out and ended up having a date-night opportunity sans children. Nonna's caught our eye. In downtown Springfield, which pleasantly surprised me for a small-market city, Nonna's was located on one of the main drags running through it. Not much to look at on the outside but the art and photo walls, with a small upstairs landing, was appealing to the eye. Not the most romantic venue, but the menu is authentic and the food was satisfying. Prices were commensurate to the options and quality. We shared the toasted ravioli, which is a little hard to come by sometimes, but it's the only way I like my ravioli so I must say: Yummy. We had a bottle of a Pinot Noir (wine selection was a tad weak) and shared the seared tuna steak with freshly steamed vegetables. The veggies were perfect and the tuna was 'good.' My honey liked the tuna more than I and again, it was fine for the price, but I've had so much better. On the whole, we fared well, and I have no regrets. For the price, it was time well spent and my taste buds took that into account. For $61 all-in, it was spot on. I'd go back again. read more

My family and I went to Nonna's because we had been craving Italian. We ended up going to the right place. The food ended up being spectacular, but that's not why I am writing this review. Steven, our waiter, was absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately for him, he was the only waiter in the restaurant; however, this isn't stop him from serving everyone with kindness and in a speedy manner (despite being the only one there). At the time we arrived, there was only one other group in the cafe. We were followed by 5 or 6 more groups of people. I was able to watch fist hand as he waited on everyone in a wonderful manner. Thank you for what you do, Steven. I truly had a wonderful experience at Nonna's due to your wonderful service. read more

I have been going to Nonna's for years, and always have a good experience. My husband and I love to come here for special occasions when we don't want to spend much money. It's especially great for vegetarians as there are numerous items to choose from. My favorite dish is the Mushroom Ravioli, and the Eggplant Parmesan is a close second. If your feeling particularly hungry, the house salad is a perfect starter. They also give you some Italian bread with olive oil, freshly crushed garlic, and parmesan cheese. For parties and large groups, you can easily call ahead and reserve the upper balcony. It's one of my favorites spaces in Springfield, overlooking the restaurant and part of the kitchen. They also have an excellent wine menu with a small selection of port and beer. Nonna's comes highly recommended as a local favorite! read more

We stopped for lunch on Sunday. It was bad weather and not many people were here. After eating I can guarantee it was the weather keeping people away. My son had the spaghetti with marinara and meatball and that was delicious. The bread that comes out is homemade and soft and amazing and everything you hope for in bread when you go out but rarely get. Really wanted to try their desserts but had to get back on the road. I had the seafood lasagna and it was amazing! The sauce was nothing short of spectacular. The mussels in the seafood lasagna were very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Anytime we go past Springfield we'll be sure to make a stop here. read more

I've been here twice and the food was great both times! Toasted ravioli is amazing, so is the portobello ravioli. This time I got the tortellini but subbed for the garlic cream sauce. Very good, but the house salad was not good, definitely get the Caesar! read more

Nonna's - Tortellini but with their garlic cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Alex was such a great waiter and the food was Outstanding. We had the homemade meatballs; beef tips and Cesar salad. The bread and olive oil were excellent. read more

I really wanted to give this place five stars but the service just wasn't there. We walked in and sat ourselves. We were greeted pretty quickly and the drink menu was presented to us. However after that it took quite some time to get a dinner menu and we had to request it. The server did not write down our order which made me a little nervous because there was five of us and of course one of them was wrong. My mom's meal did not come out until we were completely done with everything else so we had to get it to go. Nothing was comped and the server didn't even offer to box it up for us normally that wouldn't have been a knock from me however with the messed up I hoped that maybe he would have. Bread did not come until the meal came and we all ordered salads so I was hoping to have bread with the salads to suffice my toddler until food came. We would've asked the server however we didn't see the server until our food came. The positives were that the food was incredible. We tried one of every salad, Cesar the spinach and the house. I was very impressed with them they were all very delicious and fresh the spinach was probably my favorite. The egg plant Parmesan was meaty and just lightly breaded with a marinara sauce that I could have lapped up. The lasagna Bolognese was probably the showstopper. Great portion and it held together nicely. Husband had the fried lasagna which I thought was outstanding but it was pretty cheesy almost like a fried mozzarella stick with some pasta. The vodka pasta was again outstanding. Happy hour drinks are a huge bargain and delicious. Location downtown is fun and it's nice to sit in the window and watch people walk by. Just need to get the service up to par so I can give it five stars hopefully it was just a bad night. read more

Nonna's - Spinach salad - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Literally amazing. Fresh pasta, crisp salad, amazing red pasta sauce. You really can't ask for much more.

Nonna's feels like the perfect Midwestern Italian dream team. The food gives you the traveling experience of flying all the way to Italy, but at a reasonable price. The live music transports you to a restaurant drop dead in the middle of Rome. Portion size is always a struggle when looking for a good place to eat, no one wants to be painfully full or left feeling as though they didn't get what they paid for, but Nonna's is neither of those things; the portion sizes could not be more perfect! The dessert choices leaves room for everyone to find something to top off their meal, leaving you just full enough. This place left me over the moon and makes me eager to dine here again. Please stop in for a small "taste" of Italy. :-) read more

Came here for lunch. Had the chicken with grilled polenta and steamed vegetables. The grilled polenta was well cooked and flavorful. I sure do love polenta. But you know what? I don't love it so much to eat two giant pieces of it along with a chicken breast and vegetables for lunch. One piece, on its own, was about the size of a bar of gold. I had troubles making it through one of them. Still, it was tasty; I just question the portion size. As for the rest of the meal, the carrots were undercooked; otherwise, the veggies were rather tasty. The chicken was overcooked, although flavorful. As for the atmosphere...I couldn't help wondering whose homes they must have burgled in order to acquire all those random pictures on the wall. Although they may have been trying to achieve a homey-italian feel, it read more like "Great Aunt Louise's den" to me. This place is ok for sure. I'd definitely be more inclined to try other places before heading back here again anytime soon though. read more

Excellent Italian, would definitely go back again! I ordered the seafood lasagna and it did not disappoint! It was excellent and I now prefer this to regular lasagna. There were ample amounts of seafood including mussels in shell, crab meat, shrimp, and scallops. The cream sauce is amazing and full of creamy and rich seafood flavor! There is more than enough to soak each bite of pasta in. You also receive French bread with olive oil and garlic as a starter which was also very good. I arrived with a group around 3:30 pm and had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Service was good and everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

Nonna's - Half eaten seafood lasagna - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Sub par. A pasta dish should not ever be 17$ Wait staff was ok, I tried this place again becouse I love Downtown Springfield and want Nonna's to make it. But if I am to be honest- I say take your hard earned money to D'arpino's, DiGiasinto's they have better selections, better pasta and sauce and better prices; and if you Love Italian food and want the real deal NO SUBSTITUTE: Gilardi's and Avanzare. Sorry Nonna's-Black Listed! read more

Great food and cool atmosphere. My wife and I used to go there weekly - prices a little high otherwise would give it 5 stars.

It was quite good. The eggplant parm was excellent. Iv'e never had it on a bed of spinach and mushrooms, but it worked very well. Especially with the side of Alfredo pasta. The wine was great and complemented the meal quite well. The even had live music which was a nice touch. read more

Nonna's has a very casual/intimate atmosphere and would make for a a great date night dinner to a night out with the family. Prices were very fair, and the entrée size was very filling. I shared an order of the toasted 3 cheese ravioli, and have to say that it was very good I would highly recommend that you give it a shot. One item that I really wish that I would have tried was the fried lasagna. I only had a small bite of it but have to say that it was very good and if I am back in town anytime soon I can promise you that I will be ordering that. read more

If you're ever in Springfield, then this wonderful restaurant should be on your list! The menu changes from time to time, but we were not disappointed with all the options in front of us. Right down to the desserts, this place is a dream! read more

The service was excellent on my visit. The food was good and the prices fair. The interior was decent, but could use some rejuvenation. read more

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I haven't been to Nonna's in over 10 years, and this isn't really a review so much as it is a desperate request for information. You see, back in the early 2000's when I lived in SGF, I used to frequent Nonna's almost solely because of their delicious chocolate cake. I am a chocolate cake addict, and theirs was the best. Ever. It was so good, I ordered a giant 3 tiered one from Nonna's Bakery around the corner for my wedding in 2004. It was spectacular. The cake was served at the restaurant as a three layer cake (I believe) with a chocolate buttercream frosting. It had a heavy, moist crumb, and was much lighter on the chocolate-y spectrum than the majority of chocolate cakes. In the intervening 10 years I have read and tried many, many chocolate cake recipes trying to find something comparable, but to no avail. I haven't even found anything close. I'm hoping, hoping, hoping that someone will read this review and message me with the recipe or even the current location of the baker who used to run the bakery on McDaniel's so that I can order a cake next time I visit family in the area. I literally have dreams about that cake. Please, someone have mercy on my chocolate-cake-loving soul and help me out? I'll love you forever. read more

The tri-color pasta with the red pepper sauce was so good. I'm just visiting the state, but when I come back I will remember to get it again. read more

We had two very nice & polite waiters, but the food was horrible They served us bread that was so cold it had to have just been removed from the refrigerator, I ordered chicken marsala and it was dry, very sweet yet very bland. The Alfredo pasta that they served with it was tasteless. For health reasons, my husband asked if there were potato skins in the mashed potatoes. Not only did the waiter say "no" but went on to tell the common story " I just had some last night...." There were in fact skin in the potatoes And to top it off, they did not have the baclava cheesecake that I wanted. I was told that they switch them monthly...well how about you mentioned that on your website? When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the waiter, he simply replied "oh, ok". I went home with a full "2 go" box and an empty stomach *Visit took place on Saturday, March 30th, @ approximately 12 noon. read more

I was in Springfield with a work colleague and we found Nonna's while checking out the downtown area. It was subsequently recommended by the concierge at our hotel (OK so our hotel wasn't high end enough to have a concierge but still, the woman at the front desk made a solid recommendation) so we decided to give it a try. Nonna's looks like it could work great as a date night, which was unfortunate since I was with someone from work. It had a great atmosphere, and even on a cold Tuesday night with less than half a dozen tables full, they had entertainment. For dinner I had the seafood crepes on the recommendation of our server and started with a house salad. My colleague had the crepes florentine. Both of us were very pleased with our choices. Prices were great too, probably $5 less than we would have paid in a larger market. This is a great Springfield treasure. Recommended. read more

Nice ambiance! Served bread and oil before the meal. Ordered spaghetti ragu (they were out of gnocchi) it was meaty and delicious. Friends ordered seafood lasagna with a spinach side salad. The salad was generous and excellent greens. The lasagna had some mussels in the shell as garnish. All of the food was delicious! read more

Nonna's - Upper floor seating :) - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place was incredible. Went in for a light lunch and was thoroughly satisfied. Ordered a Capresse Salad with a seared tuna steak. The Tuna steak was cooked just right, seared on the outside, warm but red in the middle. The Pesto and herbs that topped the sliced Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella was amazing. The fresh mozzarella was great but the tomatoes, although edible, weren't as fresh as I would have liked, albeit I have high standards when dealing with raw tomatoes (they have to be fresh from the garden roma's for me to love them). Not that it wasnt delicious, just that I would have liked roma's instead of the beefsteak tomatoes they used. The olive oil used to dip the bread in was good quality and fresh extra virgin olive oil. Lots of places that dont know what they are doing will try to pass off cheaper light olive oil, not Nonna's though. The Spumoni was a great end to the incredible meal. The service was very friendly and prompt. They met my every need and gave suggestions as to what they thought I would like. The verdict isnt quite in yet. I would still like to go in and try a full spread of theres. Cant say they are better than Bruno's, I'll have to try their meat sauce first (the gauge of any Italian joint). At this point, they are both on par with each other, and I highly recommend both. read more

Great place. Right down in the middle of lots of stuff to look at. Food was great. Will absolutely have to go again when we are back in Springfield. read more

We LOVE Nonna's. My husband and I come here pretty often. Service is great and food is great also. One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Springfield. read more

It's a cute little restaurant downtown and has very nice decor. While the mushroom ravioli here is not my favorite in town, it is still pretty good. The food here is very garlicky and buttery and comfort food. The only thing that put me off a little is the cost of the food. While the food is good, it's marked too high when there are many great Italian restaurants in town! read more

What a wonderful experience! Nonna's is warm and welcoming, with family pictures on the walls. Staff is quick and friendly. We Ordered lasagna, pesto pasta, artic char and kids pasta. Our entrees came with a salad which was tasty. Kid's menu is cute and interesting, it even teaches fun facts about Italy! Everything was exceptional as we all cleaned our plates! read more

Ha! They just keep getting better. The fried lasagna sent me to the moon and back. The kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs! read more

Stopped here while in town for gymnastics meet. Solid. Caesar was fresh, simple not overly dressed and served in a chilled bowl. Loved it! Spaghetti ragu add sausage also very good. Fam also like their dishes. Recommend for simple well done Italian in Springfield. read more

Nonna's - Half Caesar after few bites! - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Service was slow even for a Sunday night. Food was good. Deep fried lasagna was unique but good. They didn't have a lot available when we went so that was disappointing. read more

The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. They helped us find a lactose free option without making us feel like an inconvenience. read more

Nonna's - The interior is beautiful! - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

As a severely lactose-intolerant person, I usually avoid Italian restaurants since there is just too much cheese, butter, and milk to involved in recipes. A promotion for PROMO brought me Nonna's. Having had bad experiences before, I nervously informed my server, Fran, about my diet. Without hesitation she walked me through the menu and informed me of what fit my diet and what could be substituted to fit my diet restrictions. She also remembered by dietary needs for appetizers and dessert as well. I have never been served so well and was very pleased! Service aside, the food was fantastic! I was blown away by the quality. I have gone to enough places to know that most don't put any effort into a simple spaghetti sauce. But at Nonna's, oh my gosh! Delicious! I am a veggie hater, but I wiped that plate clean and so did my date! HIGHLY RECOMMEND GOING. :) read more

Really good- a little pricey though. Their cheese toasted ravioli are so good! Their pasta dishes are huge, so I've only ever shared them with a friend and still had leftovers read more