So great! The service was absolutely fantastic and the food was wonderful as well. I highly suggest the calamari.

Walked half a mile in the rain to get here with husband and daughter. Walked in and waited for 10 minutes without anyone saying anything to us at all. Then two young trendy kids walk in, jump in front of us and immediately get asked if they had been helped yet (although they were not seated) 4 tables open 7 people waiting and the waiter begins cleaning glasses behind the bar instead of seating anyone. Needless to say we left. What poor service. So disappointed. read more

I love the ribeye and polenta so much that is the only thing I've ever tried. Service is excellent they even grab us from the pub across the street when our table was ready. Go there you won't be disappointed. read more

The food was delicious! We had seafood lasagna (very unusual) and pesto linguini. They bring olive oil, fresh Parmesan, & minced garlic for the bread -- wow! Small wine list but good variety. read more

Nonna's is the special place we like to go, always have great food, wine and service, we like to sit upstairs when possible. The server's always seem to know what what wine and food choice I'm in the mood for. read more

Desert was wonderful. All 5 of us got different desserts & it was wonderful. Bring your friends & relax & & have a great experience.

I usually don't eat lasagna away from home, because frankly mine is the best. I met my match at Noona's. Visiting Springfield on business, I was treated to dinner at Noona's where the locals recommended the lasagna or the seafood lasagna. Since the table was sharing a bottle of red wine, I ordered the lasagna with sausage. (Seriously, it comes with sausage!) Utterly divine! Sausage was just the right kind of spicy. Lasagna was fresh and perfect. If I get back to Springfield, I'll try the seafood lasagna next; someone at our table did order it and it looked incredible. Service was super, live music (a little loud but otherwise lovely) and great conversation rounded out the evening. read more

My favorite Italian in downtown Springfield. They have a great wine selection and their mussels are the best I have had since I was in Rome. I would definitely recommend if you want to take someone out on a nice date (on the cheap). read more

Sitting here at the restaurant as I type this out.. The touch is so comforting. The food is amazing.. I love the feel of the restaurant. There's a special vibe with good food and brilliant designs. I love the food. read more

I have eaten around the world, literally and have never had such a poor meal. I mean bad, burnt sauce, tasteless soup and the staff acted like they could care less about anything. Worst Italian food ever. We should have left when we caught the small walking in. Hard to explain but it was unpleasant to say the least. Avoid this place. read more

Have not been here in a while. Atmosphere and food were great. We came for Sunday brunch. They had a special menu with some fantastic choices. I ordered the Tiramisu pancakes with whipped mascarpone butter and a mocha syrup. Will come back for seconds. read more

Been here several times because my girlfriend likes it. Food is fairly good but way overpriced. Service is very ordinary. Last time I was there was for the Dinner and a Movie promotion. Turns out they had no tickets at 5:30 pm on a Saturday night. Go figure. To make things worse, I ordered a glass of red wine and what I got was half a glass of red wine, literally. 8 dollars for 4 ounces of red wine.... what a bargain! Made up for it by not tipping. If you order wine, be sure your glass is full. Won't be going back, I can cook this stuff at home. read more

Good food but service...SLOW! Never did get our soup after asking to have it warmed up; it was cold when it was served.

If I could give this place a negative rating of stars I would. I will NEVER COME BACK. This place sucked a big fat D. We were there about an hour and about 40 min of that was waiting for food. When I got mine took two bites and refused the rest. The service was beyond bad. read more

Over priced and unremarkable. Spaghetti for $10...really? I can make that at home for $2 and I guarantee it will taste better. The food is not great, our server looked like she was doing meth in the back room, and we had an overall terrible experience. Will not be back. I recommend you don't waste your time eating here. If you're looking for a place to eat downtown, so to St.Michaels. It's literally right across the street and will be so much more satisfying. read more

Great atmosphere, authentic staff, and delicious food! Always a treat to go here. My husband and I love this place!

Found Nonnas one night while walking downtown and stopped on in for dinner. Such a nice modern setting and live music the night we were there. Then after we ordered i was blown away by the freshness and great flavor of all the food we ordered and shared. Also loved the bread with vinegar and oil they served. We will definitely be back soon and this is my new favorite place for good Italian. Cant wait to take my family read more

Great Italian food. I loved the pasta. Staff was awesome service 5 stars. Parking is always terrible downtown. But coming here is worth looking for a parking place. 5 stars read more

My husband , son and I went there on, August 18, 2018 at 5:10pm. We were one table of two others, at the time. Steven was our waiter, he was very personable and friendly. We ordered our salads, and thats where the problem began. We all ordered the same item, chicken parm. We watched as other tables seated, after us, received their food. The restaurant got slammed . Every table was seated and it appeared that there were only two waiters. Long story short, we received our plates after one hour and five minutes, with no apology or explanation as to why our order was sooooo late. We all attempted to cut into our chicken, which was so burned on the bottom and so incredibly dry. We were so hungry that we ate it, in fear that we would be there for another hour, if we returned it. We wanted to say something , but since the restaurant was so busy we thought it a lost cause. I have eaten there in the past, and loved it, which is why I brought my family there. The owner or bartender should have stepped up to ensure things ran smoothly. I would have been very understanding if we had just been informed as to the delays, and given the opportunity to pay for what we had already eaten, and leave. Steven, because of how busy the restaurant was, was unable to ask us about our satisfaction with our dinner. read more

Very good service, great food, really nice and helpful staff! Very much pleased with my visit to Nonna's!

I've been going here for years and it's been just about perfect every time. Definitely try the cream vodka sauce.

This is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in town! I come from a restaurant family so I tend to be hyper critical of service and we have never had a bad experience at Nonna's. Our one year old son loves their hummus and the ingredients just seem so fresh. We try to make it there every Sunday because there are not a lot of options downtown on Sundays. Go to Nonna's, eat, drink, and enjoy the atmosphere! read more

The seafood lazagna was amazing! Loved the Italian guitar player. Five stars easy! Great place

We needed to stay over in Springfield for a Saturday event and this place was recommended to us by a friend as a place with good atmosphere and good food. Parking: There is street parking but we couldn't find an open spot. We were told there was a lot behind the restaurant that charged $4, but it was full of construction equipment and debris so we opted for the $5 parking garage in the next block. We were also told there was a free lot at the corner of Campbell & McDaniels, but that was about a 5 minute walk and it was chilly. Neighborhood: Located in the area of Missouri State University, this part of town is well lit, felt pretty safe, and is an older neighborhood so it's funky in a cool, fun sort of way. Wish we had had more time to explore. Atmosphere: It was Friday night but there wasn't any live music that night. The music that was playing was jazzy classical and the volume was fine. This place has very high ceilings and wood floors and while there were a few boisterous, chatty groups, it seemed pretty noisy - definitely not a place for quiet conversation when they are busy. The temperature was fine. The décor is interesting to look at - one side features photos of what I expect are Italian "Nonnas" or grandmothers, and the other side features what appears to be local art (perhaps for sale?). Lighting is on the low side, but bright enough to read the menus and see your food. Dress code: Doesn't seem to be one. People were wearing everything from tshirts and jeans to dressy casual to business dress to dressy date wear. The waitstaff does not have uniforms - there was everything from black pants/white shirts to dresses with sneakers to yoga pants, boots, sweaters and beanies. Service: Our waitress was friendly but not over bearing - she checked on us two or three times during dinner. We were not in a hurry so the slower pace was fine with us. Though our appetizer did arrive after our salads and before we were finished with said appetizer. Drinks could be checked a little more frequently and plates cleared a little faster, but nothing that was a problem. Food: The bread is delivered with small containers of raw crushed garlic and grated parmesan cheese instead of butter. We didn't realize that until the first bite - yowza! At that point, we noticed the bottle of olive oil on the table and proceeded to mix the oil, garlic and cheese on our plates and then dip the bread in the mixture. I've seen it done with herbs in the past, but have not seen the garlic and parmesan before. It was good, but a little instruction from the waitress might have been helpful. We ordered a bottle of wine, but it was not opened at the table and we were not given the opportunity to inspect the cork or approve the wine. Fortunately, it was good, a 2011 Merlot, and went well with the meal. I asked for sparkling water, and it was delivered in a glass with a straw and the option of a lemon or lime. I am accustomed to receiving a glass and unopened bottle, but it was fine. I ordered the Cesar salad and my companion ordered the pasta fagioli. Both were good - I think there was actually anchovies in the salad dressing - that level of authenticity not often found these days. And the croutons were slices of toasted bread. We also ordered the steamed mussels appetizer - served again with slices of toasted, spiced bread. They were very tasty and my companion said you could "taste the sea." For dinner we ordered the seafood risotto and the scallops wrapped in bacon. The scallops were cooked correctly and were very large - they got a thumbs up. The risotto was creamy and there were several shrimp and pieces of crab. All was served at a good temperature. We rounded out the evening with a lemon cheesecake and tiramisu. Both were delicious. Dinner was close to $100 mark, but that included the $26 bottle of wine, appetizers, entrees on the more expensive side, added salads and dessert. There are so many places we want to explore in the area that we may not be able to get back soon, but it will go on our list of places we like and we plan to return. read more

Nonas is okay. This is the third time I've been here and it has a few strengths and opportunities. The food is made fresh and to order. I can tell it's not frozen. It's flavor is lacking though, especially compared to its main competitor in town, Bambinos. It's price is just not great either. You can get noodles and Alfredo sauce for $12. If you want anything else in there expect a 16-20 dollar meal. You can go to Bambinos or even the chain Olive Garden and get better tasting dishes for 2-6 dollars less. The server did well. It wasn't busy this visit but she still was attentive. That being said do come and give Nonnas a try. It's local and a community staple. read more

This place is fantastic! Definitely satisfied my carb cravings. Started with some cheese ravioli with home-made marinara, followed by the Alfredo with Chicken and Pesto... Perfectly creamy and seasoned to perfection! The chicken independently was fantastically cooked :) paired that with their house Malbec and I melted into my seat!!! I wish there was room for dessert because it all sounded fantastic too. Atmosphere is very big-city and cultured... Oh, and the service is kindly professional! read more

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Food was great and hot. Portion size is healthy. Service is quick. Will definitely be back!

An Amazing place for amazing prices!!!! I had the Ratatouille last time I was there and it truly made me want it more. It has a VERY comforting atmosphere without any feelings of being rushed. I think the bill for the two of us was about $40. It is a first class establishment that you can take anyone to. read more

I actually went here on a Sunday, after passing several Italian Restaurants that were closed on Sundays. I was glad I went here though. I like the italian bread served with fresh garlic and parmesan, that you mix in olive oil yourself. I got a Caesar Salad, which had one of the best caesar dressings I've had. I ordered the Penne Arr....(can't remember the exact name) and it is very spicy. Which is good, and she asked if that was ok ahead of time. My boyfriend ordered the bolognese pasta and he was very pleased. I think the owner or manager was our server, and she was very helpful but not overbearing and annoying. I also think the inside had a very nice feel -- very cute. Would have given 5 stars, except the pasta was slightly overcooked, but it was not TOO overdone. read more

I LOVE coming to Nonna's. My best friends and I call it "the spot." They are in the top 3 of my favorite restaurants in Springfield.

My wife and I tried Nonna's for a late lunch. It was the first time we had ever eaten there. She had the daily special and I had the seafood lasagna. My wife said her dish was pretty good. Mine was just OK. At first. It was a bit watery and a bit bland on flavor. But I ate it. Within 30 minutes of leaving, I started to experience a bit of dizziness, nausea, and headache. Lunch did not seem to be sitting well with me. Nothing that prevented me from finishing shopping in Springfield before going home, but it was a bit uncomfortable. Once home, I headed to the bathroom. Before long, I was vomiting and had diarrhea. This repeated several times over the next 90 minutes. My wife was not experiencing any of the symptoms I was but we did have different meals. I told her to call Nanno's and explain the situation. I felt they should know so they can verify they didn't have a bad batch of clams, shrimp, or other product. I didn't want anyone else to get ill if it could be prevented. She spoke with the manager on duty. He said no one else had called in reporting illness. Like he would tell her if there were...... Said he was sorry and would confirm no products were past their expiration date. And he was told we hadn't eaten anywhere else today other than breakfast at home around 8 AM. We were at Nannos around 2:30 with symptoms starting soon after that. He said he hoped we would come back and try Nanno's again. Really? No request of our name or phone to follow up. No offer to comp the offending entree (we used a CC so it would have been easy). No offer for a complimentary replacement meal. Basically, a sorry our nasty food gave you food poisoning. Please come back again. Obviously management feels their business is good enough that they don't need to worry about serving the occasional spoiled seafood to it's customers. We will not be back, that is guaranteed. read more

I LOVE Nonna's. We've been enjoying this place for ~10 years. Lunch and dinner, both are great - different menus for each. Lunch is more sandwich/salad driven. Dinners are the typical Italian fare - lasagna, spaghetti, chicken parm, etc with some specialties of the house. They also have delicious gnocci. Fresh bread and "butter" are served up front with your meal. The wait staff is always friendly. We moved away from Springfield a couple of years ago, so when we visit we always hit Nonna's. We also bring a container and take home some "gravy". Happy dining! read more

We loved the food! The tiramisu is amazing. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was good, but the Alfredo is what is amazing. I wished I could pour the Alfredo sauce in with the marinara with the spaghetti. The wine is not very good, though. My husband had the Cabernet and I almost spit it out, but since we can do without wine, 5 stars. read more

Honestly, Just not that impressed with Nonna's despite wanting to love this place. I've only eaten here twice. One other time I attempted to eat here on a week night, but they were flipping the sign to closed just as I walked up even though it wasn't even close to closing time. The first time I ate there I had Greek pasta. Nothing to write home about. Bland, rather cool and the small portion of bread that they brought out the one time was cold, soft and didn't have impressive condiments. No butter, just minced garlic and parmesan. I guess they expect you to try to concoct your own dipping sauce with the oil and balsamic on the table, but it just doesn't taste that good. The other time I ate there, it took nearly an hour to get the food, no bread or drink refills during that time either. Again the food was just kind of bland. For the price, just not that great. I really want to love this place, but unfortunately, my three attempts have left me wanting. read more

We have been eating at this cafe for as long as I can remember and always considered it top notch. However the last few times we have been there, including today, have been a real let down. Prices are way more than value received, taste & quality have bottomed out. After church today my husband ordered spaghetti Bolognese which contained one piece of meat the size of two sugar cubes. My adult grandson had vegetarian Alfredo with pesto & I had Lasagna with marinara which all came with bread but no salad & we all three had iced tea to drink. Our bill was $51.21 before tip. After all these years we will not be returning, too many excellent Italian cafe's in Springfield to waste money going back. read more

Oh, Nonna's. How can I say enough good things? Living downtown, Nonna's has become our regular Sunday night spot - sometimes Tuesday too, if we just can't wait. Every time, the food, atmosphere, and service is consistently top-notch. Our favorites are the chicken marsala, toasted ravs, humming bird cake, and almost every time I find myself irresistibly drawn to the sausage and polenta. Italian sausage from The Hill in STL, paired with sautéed green bell peppers and onions and a roasted red pepper coulis on top of two golden fried slices of polenta. I like to order a side of marina, because the plate itself can be a little dry - there is no sauce, but it is delicious in every way. The service is always incredible, laid back and friendly while still being timely and professional. Add a bottle of Ramsay cabernet to top off your evening and be prepared for one of the best dining experiences that can be found in downtown Springfield. read more

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Good soup; the lasagna is a 'don't miss'. Nice wine selection, great service. We go here once a montha nd are never disappointed. If the soup of the day is lobster bisque, get it, it is the bomb. read more

Here on business and came recommended from some locals. The calamari was overbooked to start. We had the chicken Marsala and Pasta Ragu. They were both ok, but not a "wow". Ok place, but expected more. Quaint setting though. read more

The food here is really good. My husband and I really like going here but it is pricey so if you do not want to spend a lot of money I suggest going somewhere else. Otherwise this place is great. There olive oil and garlic bread is amazing. There service is really good and friendly. read more

Not impressed, won't be back. The food was bland, so bland. Having lived in Italy for almost 9 years, there is no comparison. I would put the food on par with a high school home economics exercise. The service was poor. I think she forgot we were her table and I honestly felt like I was a bother to her. The table, floor and chairs had food on them. As much billing Nonna's gets on KSMU, I expected much better. read more