The food here was so good! I got a caesar salad, lasagna, parmesan filet, tiramisu, and lemon cake…read more I wish the caesar salad had a bit more tang to the dressing but the greens were fresh and I like the mini tomato caprese they put on the side. The lasagna was the special and it was delish and very rich. The parmesan filet was my favorite. Everything about it was absolutely incredible. We had wonderful service at the bar. The ambiance was very nice for an Italian restaurant. Dim and bustling with energy. 10/10

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.

This was our first time eating here and it was an amazing experience! Not only was the food…read moreabsolutely delicious, but our server, Stacy was probably one of the best ones we've had on all of our eating out dates together! She was consistent and super kind. We weren't a huge fan of the bruschetta and when we told her she took it in and immediately brought out some meatballs that we loved! She did not let us down, and helped me plan a surprise birthday cannoli for my boyfriend! We loved her! We were looking for a romantic, dimmed lighting dinner and got just that. It was beautiful!

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

This Italian restaurant is always a hit for us! We ordered two dishes. One was Frutti Di Mare,…read moreShrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, with fettuccine in a light seafood tomato broth and the other was Eggplant Parmesan, Parmesan and bread crumb-encrusted eggplant over a bed of sautéed mushrooms and spinach topped... served with fettuccine Alfredo that is to die for! For dessert, we ordered a Hummingbird Cake. A gluten free flourless, rich dark chocolate cake. You find yourself wanting to take each bite of this cake and gobble it up. But you slow yourself down and enjoy each and every morsel and texture of this creation! It is phenomenal! As usual, Nonna's ... BRAVO!!!

Alex is the best, real server we have had for a while. He is interesting and genuine. He really…read moremade our date night out exellent, beyond expectations! We both had food allergies which were accomodated, no sweat. We had such an amazing experice - truly fine dining. Alex was excellent in every way!

We celebrated two birthdays here last night and Piccolo's did not disappoint! Kaylee, was our…read moreserver and she was truly a 10-star server! The manicotti with blush was excellent. The others had eggplant parmesan and said it was the best they had ever eaten. One ate Italian nachos and did not care for it, but she's often times disappointed with what she orders in restaurants. The bread sticks were right out of the oven and excellent. The salads were fresh and very good. The dressing was outstanding and one person in our group bought a big bottle of it to take home. The birthday ladies were gifted a dessert. We all tasted the amazing lemon cake and Tiramisu and both were delicious beyond words. Parking is right out front with easy access. Reservations are recommended. We ate early at 4pm when they opened on a weekday. Highly-recommend it, if you're one that dines early. They offer a separate room for big groups. I'll rate Piccolo's as the best dining experience in the Ozarks!

Nice place, the staff, hostess& server were friendly…read more Unfortunately food was Not. Pasta was Mushy, Chicken VERY DRY, Breadsticks were warm , soft good. Spinich Dip Alittle Watery Cheese didn't look like it was broiled (top) enough. The food was not reflective of Good Quality Itallian food Sadly , Olive Garden would of been better.. Will not be returning.

Nice little Italian restaurant in a historic space. something on the menu and they know how to take…read moregood care of the customer. Also a good wine list.

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!

My wife and I were at the Juanita K Hammons to see Alton Brown. We went inside and all they had was…read morechips/soft drinks. We found Gilardi's on yelp and it was only a 5 minute walk so we went. Be aware, it's not on the street but is actually behind the historic houses there. We had no reservations and they were busy but they took us anyway. The bartender had to serve us - but again they were busy that's on us. The spinach artichoke dip was mind blowing. It was better than our delicious meal. It was so rich thick and creamy. It was a fantastic experience getting to dip bread into that heavenly concoction. The Gilardis pasta was really good as well. I do wish the sausage was a little more meaty against the sauce (tiny pieces really just part of the sauce) but it was really good nonetheless. The shrimp were big firm and delicious. The ricotta pasta was great! The wine went great with the dip! That's all we had time for unfortunately - I realllly want to try the tiramisu.

There are no words to describe the display of absolute lunacy that the OWNER of this establishment…read moreput on when I received the wrong order on Uber Eats. One of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I've never been blamed and faulted for receiving the wrong order, made to feel utterly ridiculous for asking for a refund, and received the most insane manic meltdown over the phone by a restaurant owner. I genuinely can not explain the behavior and experience I just had, but I urge you to never order Uber Eats (or potentially order anything) from this establishment if you don't want to chance them putting YOU through the wringer for them getting it wrong.

Great food. Everything I have ever had here is amazing. They have rotating specials…read more Service is good generally. There has been a time or two it wasn't excellent. The recently renovated location is cozy and offers a great place to have a meal. Great place to eat!

Yum yum yum! Newly renovated in larger space is very nice, but still keeps it small town feel. The…read morefood is still exceptional and that raw garlic with olive oil oil for the bread is still just as strong and fabulous! Service is excellent, parking is still a bit of a hassle.

Great service, great food, great ambiance at this small family owned restaurant. I'd gladly go back…read moreagain if ever in Springfield. Had the baked ziti and a small pizza. Both perfect for 2 people to share each.

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!

Good concept but the menu and preparation of items needs to be worked on. Not really a salad bar…read morebut they did have lettuce and a few toppings to make a salad. The fried items were all over fried and the best part was the dessert selection.

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.

Ceviche was amazing (a bit on a salty side but that is to be expected to ensure safety)…read more Server was quick and friendly. Cozy seating

My second trip to Springfield, Mo for work. This little area (literally this 1/4 mile of street)…read morehas some amazing restaurants! Unknowingly, I started "scrolling" to find a place to eat and was sucked in by pics of the food and ambiance! So I mapped directions to Cafe Cusco only to find it was next to another great restaurant I had been to during my last trip. Walked in and the hostess, with a welcoming greeting and smile directed my single person party to a four top. Turns out she ended up also being my server and bartender!!! Lilly was her name and she was on top of it all. I believe there was at least one other server. I shied away from apps as I was not sure about the serving sizes as I was not famished... I started with a Pisco Sour that Lilly recommended and she also recommended the Lomo Saltado for an entree. I chose to also have the Ginger Caipirinha. For dessert I had the Quinoa Pudding and a cup of coffee. Beverages were well balanced with lime tartness, great cinnamon presence and over all flavor was refreshing! The Lomo Saltado was very flavorful- def get your salt intake for the day, but it works so well! There was a house hot sauce at each table. I taste tested the hot sauce and decided to liberally add to the dish! A symphony of flavors! The slices of tomato in that Saltado sauce was ... mmmmmmmmm GOOD!! Naturally the tenderloin was packed with Saltado flavor too! I ordered up the Ginger Caipirinha (which did not disappoint either!). Both beverages stand on their own merits and I cannot choose which was better... maybe the sour?? So... then there was dessert... I cannot recall the last time I ordered dessert... quinoa pudding???? I mean... I like quinoa... but do I ever go out of my way to eat it?? No... but add some sweet coconut cream, cinnamon and... wait for it... Black cherry COMPOTE?!?????!!!! Damn! Am I glad I got that dessert! You MUST save room for this! Such a great amalgamation of flavor and textures! Cheers Cafe Cusco!! You've got a great gem here for great prices to boot! Lilly was very busy, what may have lacked in some attentiveness (due to how busy it was) she made up for in her awesome personality, pleasant disposition and great suggestions! Chillin' in haute Springfield?? Check this place out! Cheers!