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    Gilardi's Ristorante

    3.9 (142 reviews)
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    The paper on the table really highlights my post-meal debris field.
    Kayla H.

    Blown away. We assumed our food would be good, but two of the items we ordered were excellent! Service was also great. The best service we've had in Springfield. The standouts: - Pasta di Giorno with vegetables and goat cheese; - Hummus with bruchetta and crusty bread The lemon herby sauce on the pasta was fabulous. Honestly, the best Italian dish I've had in recent memory. I can't recommend it enough. The hummus was wonderfully smooth with just the right amount of garlic. I was a little offput by the kraft paper on the tables, especially because it really highlighted my post-meal debris field! There was also a live trap visible from the parking area. This didn't impact my dining experience, but I'm still very curious about what they're catching!? The canolis were okay, but I'd have enjoyed the strawberries with chocolate sauce more by themselves.

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    Lance G.

    We had an epic meal!!! We literally planned our stop to eat at this place. Ate here 13 years ago and have thought about it often. The smoked mushroom Hummus was so die for. The fillet was incredible and I tasted the chicken Parmigiana and it was incredible as well. Great place for a wonderful meal to remember.

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    John F.

    I'm torn in giving this three stars for several reasons. I ordered a Cabernet to start. A few minutes later cocktails arrived and server stated that they were out of Cabernet. Initial impression was surprise that they didn't have any Cabernet; however you could buy half bottles or full bottles of Merlot or Pinot Noir. The rest of the group ordered bottles of the other and the server never returned to ask if I would like the same or something else? Kinda weird if you want to sell a lot of drinks to a group ready to party. We ordered an assortment of appetizers such as the meatballs, bruschetta Italian salsa of which were just okay. Not a whole lot of effort to upswell more appetizers to our group of eleven. No effort to sell salads. I had the sea bass which was really good and the best part of my experience with the restaurant. The sides of vegetables were really good and what saved this review from going to two stars. Service lacked along with being out of a wine staple without a backup from a wine store down the road to fill in.

    Tiramisu with French Press coffee

    Came to Gilardi's Ristorante for dinner not expecting to be seating at a distinctively different establishment. When I walked in I could not notice the red walls, stocked bar and chandelier above a corner nook. Not to mention the variety of wine bottles displayed on the wall. Our waiter was very friendly, professional and courteous. We enjoyed the interesting appetizer, the seafood pasta and topped off the evening meal with a Tiramisu and French press coffee. Delicious! Aside from a throwback ambiance the dinner experience was unique. Enjoy!

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    Cynthia S.

    My husband found this gem after a google search for restaurants with lamb shank. When he called, no reservations were available. After speaking to the actual chef on the phone, he agreed to give us a table at the bar. To our sweet surprise, we were seated in a private booth. We ordered lamb shank, seafood pasta, Caesar salad and Tiramisu. There was only one waitress and the chef running the whole show. People kept walking in without reservations and they kindly accommodated each and every one. My husband loved the anchovies on the salad. The prawns were massive. I could only eat one or two. The lamb was cooked perfectly and I ate my share of the garlic mash underneath. The only complaint was the gravy was excessive and heavily salted. The big decision of the night was the dessert. Cherry-orange Cannoli or Tiramisu. After speaking to the chef who wandered table to table speaking to customers, (love) we chose the later. It was perfect. We will no doubt drive 3 hrs sometime to try more of the great hospitality and the food. It was a pleasure!!

    Beautiful!

    For our anniversary, we were looking for someplace "special", as we were passing through Springfield, MO. We happened upon Gilardi's, & we will definitely be back the next time we are in town. It was a wonderful! The food was absolutely delicious! We couldn't decide what we liked better; our salads, entrees or soup! All delectable!The atmosphere was perfect for our special night, but if we lived in Springfield, it would definitely be a regular place for us. We highly recommend!

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    Service was stellar! Patio seating was lovely. Food was all tasty. Prices were moderate. We'll be back!

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    Food was awesome with excellent service, great little find!! Hidden gem near campus and hotels

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    Delicious dinner and fabulous service! Highly recommend Gilardi's for a delightful dinning experience.

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    Friendly staff. Good pasta dishes. Salad is a side salad. Expensive but everything was so flavorful.

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