Gilardi's - Springfield

The food was cold and lacked flavor, definitely not on par with Alvanzares. The atmosphere was decent, but it felt like an old horse barn that had been converte... read more The food was cold and lacked flavor, definitely not on par with Alvanzares. The atmosphere was decent, but it felt like an old horse barn that had been converted into a rather unattractive restaurant.

I visited Gilardi's Ristorante for dinner, and I wasn't expecting to find such a uniquely different atmosphere. As soon as I stepped inside, I was struck by the... read more I visited Gilardi's Ristorante for dinner, and I wasn't expecting to find such a uniquely different atmosphere. As soon as I stepped inside, I was struck by the vibrant red decor...

Amazing!! : I made my reservation on Facebook and asked a bunch of questions since I was trying to plan my friend's birthday dinner and I had never been there b... read more Amazing!! : I made my reservation on Facebook and asked a bunch of questions since I was trying to plan my friend's birthday dinner and I had never been there before. They answered me on fb messenger promptly and politely every time : The place is so romantic and upscale and warm. Great atmosphere. It's a place you could impress your first date with, romance your wife, have a business lunch or have a birthday dinner party with your friends. the staff was great. everything was nice and fancy but not stuffy or uncomfortable. I also randomly asked if they could get a cheesecake before I got there for my friend and they just made it happen. sooooo convenient. The food was amazing. you can taste the quality and they have a great wine selection : I cannot express enough how lovely this place is and how they went out if their way to make our experience great : This is definitely a hidden gem. Thank you!!

We are in town for the weekend staying at The University Plaza Hotel. We found this little beauty. After confirming a 730 reservation for 3, we walked over to t... read more We are in town for the weekend staying at The University Plaza Hotel. We found this little beauty. After confirming a 730 reservation for 3, we walked over to the restaurant. They serve local craft beer which was good. We ordered the chickenParmesan, Cesar salad, the house special ravioli, and the meatball appetizer. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Woulddefinitely recommend.

Visited Gilardi's for a dinner with an organization that I work with. The restaurant had a great setup for our group in a larger room. Our server was great, and... read more Visited Gilardi's for a dinner with an organization that I work with. The restaurant had a great setup for our group in a larger room. Our server was great, and took very good care of our while group. Dinner was family style, with large dishes being placedon the tables to serce ourselves from. The Cesar salad, three entrees, and dessert were all excellent. Gilardi's staff wentabove and beyond for our event, and we had a great time.