Bruno's Italian Restaurant

Getting to now enjoy lunch at Bruno’s makes for a great break in my work day. I met some friends, and we enjoyed the brick over pizza, which is a must try! A Caprese salad, the lunch special which was penne with a brandy cream sauce, talk about rich, and creamy! The Italian nachos were outstanding. Pasta chips loaded with Gorgonzola cream sauce, spicy giardinera, Kalamata olives, and Italian sausage! Either lunch or dinner, the atmosphere, service, and food are fantastic! Save room for dessert as well, housemade keylime pie was superb!

Their authentic menu sets the stage for a wonderful Italian meal in the heart of downtown Springfield. We were eager to try this place after reading such glowing reviews, and we left exceptionally satisfied. As soon as we sat down, we were served focaccia with a blend of Italian olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We ordered two glasses of wine: a Chianti and a Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti. Since we wanted to try both the pasta and the pizza, we decided to share a margherita pizza as an appetizer. The pizza was amazing, with the perfect balance of dough and sauce. Their brick oven allows the pizza to be cooked authentically, as if we were in Italy, and adds an extra touch to the ambiance. With the pizza being so good, we expected no less of the pasta. My husband ordered the fettuccine alla Bolognese, and the ragu was so flavorful that he scooped up every bit and cleaned his plate with the last piece of focaccia! I ordered the daily special--penne with a white sauce (not Alfredo!), sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmigiano--which was absolutely delightful. The flavors blended perfectly. Although we were full, we saved room for dessert and ordered cannoli. The portion came with two, making it perfect for sharing. The way they whisk the ricotta gives it a delicate texture that tastes exceptional! Service was fast, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The location is great, right in the heart of downtown Springfield, so we could easily walk back to our hotel. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic experience--a must-visit if you're in Springfield and craving authentic Italian food!

I had the most wonderful experience at this restaurant. I am an event planner, and I was planning an event with a co-planner who was in charge of dinner reservations. I showed up to Bruno's, 10 minutes before my group of 35 was supposed to be seated to check in, when I realized my counterpart had made the reservation for the wrong restaurant in the wrong state. Tara and Sherri sprang into action, 10 minutes before my group was to arrive, and made such a seamless transition from individual tables to group seating. They were kind, friendly, and the embodiment of hospitality. They sat us, took orders, and everything came out in a timely manner. They were so wonderful, they took care of our group, everything came out correctly, and the service was impeccable. The food was fantastic, the ambiance was fun, and the group never knew that we were at the wrong restaurant. What a fabulous night they had. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, and if you ever have the opportunity to be served by Sherri or Tara, you are so lucky. Go to Brunos!

Really enjoyed a great dinner. Got in and out in about an hour. Mike was our waiter and did a wonderful job checking on us and making sure we were more than satisfied.

The best Italian food (really Sicilian) food in Springfield. Highly recommend. I’ve been coming here for many years and it’s always consistent. PS the gnocchi is back May 2025!!

I'm a first-time visitor to this place and I'm already looking forward to coming back so that I can try more of their amazing food! I had the lobster ravioli and it was absolutely delicious! Mike suggested the garlic cheese bread which was also very tasty. The only frustrating thing is that I couldn't finish everything on my plate!

I dined in at Bruno's Italian Restaurant last Tuesday February 13th and i had heard great things about it but I hadn't been there before. It's a very nice place inside and I was greeted immediately by the hostess and I sat at a table instead of the bar area. My waitress (who also one of the bartenders) came over and greeted me and asked what I would like to drink. I ordered water with lemon but I also wanted to order one martini so my waitress (I apologize I forgot her name) suggested their signature martini which is an espresso martini, so I ordered one of those and I ordered an appetizer eggplant parmesan and told her that I would look over the menu for my entree. There were several customers there and the bar area has a tv to watch sports shows. All the food I saw being served looked amazing and I asked a few tables near me how their food was and they all said "excellent". My drink arrived and I ordered the Pasta Carbonara for my entree. Okay the Espresso Martini was amazing! My appetizer arrived shortly afterwards and it was THE BEST I have had for so long (a few years ago in St. Louis "Hill" area is the only other place where it was this good), you have to try it. About 15 minutes later the Pasta Carbonara arrived and it looked and smelled amazing! Okay so what I said about the Eggplant Parmesan goes doubly for the Pasta Carbonara! It was the most delicious dish and perfectly prepared with balanced flavors and perfect seasoning. I am so looking forward to going back. Bruno's Italian Restaurant is located on South Street just south of Walnut Street. I urge everyone to visit because it is SO MUCH BETTER than other Italian restaurants in Springfield Mo. All these buildings downtown are old and elegant but it is a bit noisy inside but that's true of all the restaurants downtown. 10 stars for the food, service and 8 stars for the ambiance.

Service from Mike at the bar was top notch, great attentive crew. The wine list short but the Italian reds were delicious. Now this Bolognese was delicious, nice and velvety. Perfect portion and clearly scratch everything, appreciate the craft!