Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Springfield by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Springfield by diners
It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.
Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Springfield based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
#18. Fazoli's
- Rating: 2.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2055 East Independence Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 2.9/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3105 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Nearly Famous Deli & Pasta House
- Rating: 3.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2708 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pasta Express
- Rating: 3.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3025 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Hill Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 East Battlefield Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fazoli's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2137 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield
- Rating: 3.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 East Battlefield Road Ste D Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Rocco's Pizza South Springfield
- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4315 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Big Slice
- Rating: 3.9/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1450 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Nonna's Italian Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 South Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bruno's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 South Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
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#7. Pasta Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3250 East Battlefield St. Ste A Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Rocco's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 834 East Division St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#5. Gilardi's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 820 East Walnut St. Ste A Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Bambinos Cafe on Delmar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1141 East Delmar St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Soup, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Retro Metro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2150 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Nicola's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3631 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Avanzare Italian Dining
- Rating: 4.3/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3240 South Fremont Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.
