Downtown Dining

Nonna’s Italian American Café
306 South Avenue
417-831-1222

At the forefront of the Downtown Renaissance, Nonna’s Italian American Cafe is located at 306 South Avenue in the heart of historic Springfield. Dine on the World Famous Route 66! The menu is traditional Italian-American, including such local favorites as Seafood Lasagna, Cioppino, and traditional Fettuccine Alfredo & Spaghetti.  This relaxed, eclectic Downtown Classic serves delicious food in a casual, family oriented atmosphere, serving large portions at family friendly prices – and the desserts are out of this world, so save some room!
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Trolley’s Downtown Bar and Grill
107 Park Central Square
417-799-0309

Join us at Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grille for casual dining, fine dining or just have a cocktail, beer or glass of wine and relax in our bar. Trolley’s is Springfield, , Missouri’s number one source for catering.  Check out their website!

Gallery Bistro
221 E. Walnut
417.866.0440

Our contemporary cuisine is an eclectic mix of Asian, French, English, Spanish and Down-home. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable service is our trademark. Combined with our extensive wine collection and massive martini repertoire, Gallery Bistro ensures a fabulous dining experience.  Check out their website!

Flame Steakhouse
314 W. Walnut
(417) 862-4444

OK, gals. When he tells you he’ll take anywhere you want for dinner, Flame Steakhouse is the place. Romantic lighting, dry-aged steaks, extensive wine list and a lounge downstairs to relax in after a marvelous meal. Valet parking on the weekends and fine dining all the time. (And guys, this would be a really nice surprise for her.) Check out their website!

Gillardi’s Authentic Italian Cuisine
820 East Walnut
417.862.6400

Gillardi’s has been voted best Italian restaurant in Springfield for 6 years in a row, by 417 Magazine readers.  Check out their website!

Maria’s Mexican
406 South Avenue
417.831.9339

I our family, traditional Mexican food meant more than sustenance; it meant time spent with loved ones. It meant homemade enchiladas and fried tacos for every birthday. Tamales on Christmas. And while we enjoyed these foods throughout the year, special occasions meant they were prepared with more time, more care.  Every day, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant continues our family tradition of bringing families and friends together over meticulously authentic Mexican food.  Check out their website!