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

Walking into The Hill -- Springfield's all-you-can-eat Italian spot -- I wasn't totally sure what to 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. read more

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Went here today for a quick lunch about 2:30, most all pastas were lukewarm/cold, food looked like it had not been stirred in over an hour, server was very nice but not very attentive, and our check had us paying $15 for 4 waters and tried to charge us for sodas the ice cream and breadsticks were good read more

The atmosphere is good as you come in, the pictures online paint a better picture than the actual. Service is great, There is a wide variety of available choices on the Buffett, I believe they would be better served to put the buffet lines together to create a better flow than scattered as they are now. The quality was average, and the price is good. My wife and I will be back when a burger is just not what we want for dinner. read more

The waitress was nice. Everything else was awful. The restaurant seemed unkept, and needing to be cleaned. Overall there were no redeeming qualities about the food. It was bland, dried out, and seemed like it had been out for too long. The salad tasted dirty. The pizza was alright and fresh. It was an odd experience that I don't plan to repeat. 4 people cost $100 including tip, we could have spent less and had a better experience at CiCi's. I recommend you save your time and money. Take our L as your win. read more

The food is just not very good. Salad bar is very sparce. Not a great value based on food quality - meatballs weren't even italian meatballs - frozen tasting. read more

Nothing to write home about. There was a decent selection, but nothing was really good. The breadsticks were really the only thing worth eating. Think cafeteria food. read more

Traveling and stopped here for late lunch/early dinner. Staff was prompt and pleasant. Food was plentiful...ok but not the best Italian I've ever had. The fried ravioli was good but needs dipping red sauce nearby. The shrimp pasta was good...again ok but not great. Salad bar options all had cheese. DH is lactose intolerant so consider a greens salad that you can add cheese to if you want cheese. Bread sticks were pretty awful but I saw kids eating them...hey, they're kids! Pizzas did not look recently made. Probably won't go back. read more

Good Italian buffet that doesn't break the bank. Staff was excellent and the evening buffet was great

I can't say I've ever seen an Italian buffet before. Mediocre. Was generous with a 3rd star but can't give 2.5. There was also pizza on the buffet in which the slices were so small they made Cici's look huge. So why even bother since you're still gonna be starving when done with it. The pizza i mean. Oh, and desserts. Tiramisu sitting on a buffet for a long time. No thank you! read more

It was awful! The food was terrible, not even a hint of authentic Italian food. The sauces were watered down, way too runny. Little taste. Nothing tasted above frozen food quality. No organization at all on the food bar. It was pieces here, pieces there and tortilla chips! They could and should have had sliced baguette bread. They have no business trying to run this type of restaurant. The server at our table was good and we did appreciate her. She was attentive to our needs. First time eating there, unfortunately last time eating there. read more

We enjoyed a fresh, hot, tasty buffet. So happy to find toasted ravioli. Dessert was a yummy mixed berry crepe, a mini canoli and creme brulee cake. It was a good value and a good selection. read more

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This first time I went with a friend to eat here the food was very good. Supposedly they get there ingredients for there pasta dishes from the actual " hill" in st louis. I think degregrios. I'm from st louis and worked at a few restaurants on the hill. I also know true Italian food. I also dated a silcian girl. While on my first visit the food was good I wouldn't call it " true" Italian. It was hot and fresh but some of the dishes on the buffet lacked the true authentic flavor. My second visit was a huge disappointment. Most of the food was Luke warm. Or cold. The service was good. But the food not at all. read more

This is not Italian food. The "Alfredo sauce" was a joke. Milk basically poured over a variety of things. Including the "spinach artichoke dip". Lots of choices - but all mediocre at best. I filled up on tortilla pizza and salad. read more

Mediocre food! That I can deal with. My granddaughter getting burnt on a heater in the bathroom that had no warning and plugged in to the wall right by the sink wouldn't have been so upsetting had the owner took the time to check on her and apologize!!! We told the server about what happened and said you might put a sign up or something as it was hot enough a poor little 6 year old has the face of the heater on her leg! The server told the owner who took the time to put a wet floor sign in front of it but never said a word! On the way out our son told her an apology would have been nice from her. She played dumb!! I understand you need heat in the bathroom but should be safe for children and not so hot it burns them when the stumble back and touch it read more

We really enjoyed our meal. Big variety of pasta. They also have other items. i had sea bass and fried ravioli. Quick service. Our server was very attentive. Clean. Will definitely return. read more

Everything was excellent! You can't beat the price and I absolutely loved the sea bass! They kept our drinks topped off and were so nice. I really like how they made the place look like you were eating in a restaurant in Italy, very cool! read more

$35 for two. Plus tip. 90% of the food could be found at golden coral. It's not good. Just eat anywhere else. read more

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So this is realistically a 3.5, but I'll round up cause of the dessert. When I saw this place I assumed it'd be terrible, but it was a lot better than I expected. It was a fun experience to try everything too. Hit or miss for the most part, but some things were pretty tasty and there's a ton of options. My girlfriend thought the meatballs were too salty, but I liked them a lot. The standout though was the dessert. Usually buffet desserts are awful, but these were some of the best I've tasted at a buffet. Especially the crème brûlée cake. read more

Two thumbs up! Doggy friendly. I came with my emotional support dog and was welcomed with friendly smiles. I asked to be seated in a corner away from the Buffet. I noticed that the tables were spaced out nicely instead of all jammed up and crowded. The buffet had a wide variety of foods.. Seabass and garlic meatballs were delicious as well as pasta and different sauces to choose from. They offered three different soups. The dessert bar was fantastic. My only negative remark is about the ladies restroom. It was clean but very dark. The handicapped stall had the paper hung too low. It was nearly impossible to get the toilet paper out. This should be mounted above the grab bar. My knee kept bumping it. We got our senior discount and walked out stuffed and content. read more

Great food for a nice price! About $30 for two people with drinks. Mara was our wonderful server. Super sweet and very helpful with all of our questions. They bring your choices to your table and also breadsticks. Definitely will be coming back (I tried to convince my fiance to bring me back tomorrow- but no dice) read more

I'm obsessed with the new direction of The Hill. The servers are great and doing so much more work than they're used to now that they are serving each dish. Our first time during COVID was absolutely incredible. I loved being served like royalty. I had 5 plates on my table that I could just pick from and eat whatever I wanted off of. I also had the bottomless mimosas and I'm telling you, they were all delicious. I love this new buffet-but-not-really dining experience. I still get whatever I want and however much of it I want and I don't have to get up from my table. The second time we went during COVID, same type of royal experience. I'm seriously obsessed. I told our server (her name was Sandra) that I hope they'll never go back to a normal buffet and she said she was pretty sure they weren't going to and that was music to my ears. I love the new normal there. read more

3 because the restaurant looks nice inside if you aren't seated near the windows,the plates are unique and staff friendly. Giving the food 2 stars is probably generous. Ate at noon plenty of food choices but the taste was just ok nothing too rave about and the cannolis were hard tasteless things. The crepes were the only thing on the dessert bar worth eating and at least they were cooked fresh. I don't think any of the food was at proper temperature. Food was about room temperature. Service was good and friendly staff. read more

Good price for a huge buffet. Surprising for an Italian buffet the pasta dishes were not good in my opinion. They did have a lot of other good dishes to choose from, meats and soups and whatnot but the pastas were not that great. Needed seasoning! Just bland. But other than the pasta everything was pretty good and I would still come back here. read more

The good points: The staff was great. The salad was good. The atmosphere and interior is very nice. The desserts are yummy. Bad points: The main entrees are similar to Chef Boyardee. They tasted like they were made the morning of, or out of a can. We really wanted it to be good, but it just wasn't. Maybe it's different after Covid and the buffet is back, but don't go right now, you will regret it. read more

My first time today for lunch and was amazed by the wide variety of delicious food. The ambiance is also excellent. A great value especially for seniors! read more

Being from St Louis and used to finding genuine Italian owned restaurants, The Hill was a dream come true to find in Springfield. They have such a big selection, staff is friendly, space is clean. The price is more than reasonable. I am always going to have one more crepe than I should but I can't help myself. read more

Pros: variety of menu items. You can sample a variety of items. Pleasant server. Brunch is new on Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm. Cookies tasted good. Great concept. Cons: food not hot or warm. Difficult to keep warm on buffet. They ration the cannolis. You must ask for them. The should be crunchy but these are soggy. Cakes were standard sheet cakes. read more

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I went to this restaurant on a state school trip. Everything on the buffet was absolutely delicious, and the staff was wonderful. The atmosphere was very nice and enjoyable. read more

Excellent food and selection. My wife's parents took us out for lunch and I tried nearly every dish on the lunch buffet. Everything was very well presented, and had true Italian flavors. One aspect that was a fun surprise was the desert section of the restaurant. They had a good dessert variety and a made fresh crepes section with 3 types of fillings. Overall, I would suggest going here on a semi formal date night. The prices seemed slightly high, so be aware of that; honestly a little to high. Additionally, the environment seemed very trendy and up to date! read more

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We have been several times. The food selection is good and the food was good! I love their thin crust pizza! And the desserts are yummy!

Went on a Saturday at approximately 4:30 pm. The service was excellent, friendly and quick on refills and removing dirty plates. The food was awsone, great flavor and quality of ingredients. Would definately go again and will tell my friends about it. read more

Amazing Amazing Amazing food. Wide variety and our favorites butternut squash casserole, jalapeño ravioli & eggplant parm. Definitely have a new favorite in Springfield Mo.!!! read more

AmaIng! We came from out of town and are so glad someone recommended this place! It's seriously SOOOOO good! Highly recommend

Food tasted like it sat out and has been reheated over and over ... was not impressed by a single item in the buffet. Only giving two stars because the service was decent,servers were friendly and kept our drink refilled during our visit . read more

Very good food, excellent service I will come back, but looking for some shrimp on the menu. Sea bass was pretty good read more

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I was scared to try heard mixed reviews but Beautiful building Amazing staff AWESOME FOOD everything was hot and fresh Amazing choices Dessert was AWESOME tiramisu cannolis what else can you ask for Price was very reasonable since you get it all for one price. COME HUNGRY AND PACE YOURSELF Alison WAS AMAZING read more

It's a great idea for having all you can eat Italian food, but only if the quality is worth something. This was very poor quality food, tasted like it was from the freezer and reheated in a microwave. A couple of entrees actually made me gag. I really hope that The Hill will consider upping their quality as there's a lot they could offer. The wait staff was good, atmosphere good, and the location good. If The Hill invests in better food, (even if it means less variety of entrees) I might consider coming back. read more

Absolutely loved it. Huge selection of Italian dishes of all types. Entrees: Chicken Cacciatore, espresso crusted pork, garlic meatballs... Etc. Large selection of desserts including crepes and fresh fruit. I didn't notice the salad bar until afterward, it is sort of out of the way read more

Italian buffet where the food is done right. Great food, reasonable cost and great service. Senior discount helps. Crepes are awesome as usual. read more