Saputo's
Saputo's has been serving Old World Italian cuisine to Springfield residents and visitors for four generations. The menu features a long list of appetizers including escargot, anchovy bread, Italian fried potatoes and cheese ravioli. Guests can choose from numerous specialty pasta dishes such as shrimp alfredo, manicotti, pasta primavera and spaghetti with butter and garlic. Other options include filet mignon, New York strip steak, chicken parmigiana, shrimp scampi and filet of sole. The restaurant offers a full bar which serves a variety of beers, wines and cocktails. Saputo's is open for dinner nightly. Reservations are encouraged.
Saputo's
801 E. Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 544-2523
saputos.com
Bella Milano's
Bella Milano's offers Italian cuisine in a casual yet refined atmosphere. This restaurant features an extensive wine list that offers selections from California, Australia, Italy, France and the Russian River. Guests can choose from a variety of entrees such as eggplant parmigiana, sea scallops, citrus honey glazed salmon and chicken marsala. Steaks and veal dishes are also available. This restaurant also serves freshly prepared pizzas, as well as pasta dishes like spaghetti carbonara, mostaccioli, seafood linguini and beef and sausage lasagna. There is a kids' menu for guests ages 12 and under. Bella Milano's is open for dinner seven nights a week, and reservations are recommended.
Bella Milano's
4525 Wabash Ave.
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 547-0011
bellamilanos.com
Mariah's Restaurant
This restaurant provides a relaxed, distinctive atmosphere in which guests can sample a variety of Italian and American specialties. Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine while relaxing near the fireplace. There are numerous appetizers on the menu, including artichoke spinach dip, crab stuffed portabello caps, calamari and crab stuffed shrimp. Entrees include eggplant parmigiana, veal cannelloni, baked manicotti, lasagna and veal marsala. If you are in the mood for a steak, you can choose the filet mignon, Porterhouse, rib-eye or New York Strip. Mariah's Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
Mariah's Restaurant
3317 Robbins Rd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 793-1900
mariahsrestaurant.com
