Italian Restaurants in Springfield, Missouri

Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Springfield, Missouri will find plenty of available campgrounds from which to choose, including KOA Campgrounds, Paradise Cove Camping Resort, and several RV parks. Visitors to the region should also make time to stop by Sequiota Park, which offers the ability to explore three different caves or walk along a lengthy, scenic nature trail. When the desire to explore gives way to hunger, there are many fine Italian restaurants from which to choose.

Zio's Italian Kitchen

Springfield plays hosts to one of the 15 locations this regional chain. Zio's provides a casual, comfortable atmosphere that prides itself on quality Italian cuisine. It also features an extensive wine, dessert, and kid's menu, making it a perfect place for an entire family to dine.

Zio's Italian Kitchen
1249 East Kingsley Street
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 889-1919
zios.com/default.asp

Bambino's Cafe

Located close to downtown near Missouri State University, Bambino's offers authentic Italian recipes at affordable prices, and features lunch specials every during weekdays. Offering an assortment of house pastas, paninis, salads, and pizza at reasonable prices, Bambino's is the perfect place for fine Italian dining on a modest budget. It also offers an extensive assortment of beer and wine, in addition to various desserts and a children's menu.

Bambino's Cafe
1141 E. Delmar
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 862-9999
bambinoscafe.com/index.html

Avanzare

Avanzare features world class quality recipes that vary greatly in price. The dress code is more formal than most other Italian restaurants in Springfield, making it a great destination for a special occasion. With a selection of over 100 wines and a menu that features over a dozen premium main course recipes, Avanzare aims to provide an upper class Italian dining experience at an affordable price.

Avanzare
1908 S. Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 567-3463
avanzareitaliandining.com/default.aspx

Nonna's Italian American Cafe

Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Nonna's Italian American Cafe is a quaint relaxed Italian restaurant set up with a family atmosphere in mind. The menu caters to local favorite recipes, such as Seafood Lasagna, Cioppino, and Fettuccine Alfredo & Spaghetti. Customers can order from a wide variety of sandwiches, entrees, soup, and salad for lunch, while getting an even more diverse spread for dinner, including seafood, pasta, and appetizers. Nonna's also offers beer and wine, and can even be ordered for delivery.

Nonna's Italian American Cafe
306 South Ave.
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 831-1222
nonnascafe.com/

Article Written By Spencer Hendricks

Spencer Hendricks has written for various well-regarded blogs. His work has appeared in the "Kickapoo Prairie News" and online at sprayahen.com and Spencer Vs. The Food Industry. He is currently in the process of obtaining a degree in Web development.

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