Cuisine Scene
INDIAN
Flavor of India 3124 Montvale Dr Ste D, 217- 787-8122. Flavor of India offers delicious regional specialties... some hot and spicy...some mild..., same laced with curried sauces. L & D. $$
Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 6890. Lunch buffet, vegan and vegetarian specials. L & D, $$
IRISH
D’arcy’s Pint 661 W Stanford Ave, 217-492- 8800. Casual Irish/American pub with a wide variety of menu items and beer selections. L, D & LN. OD. $$
Dublin Pub 1975 Wabash Ave, 217-793- 6871. Irish pub with an awesome patio! Daily food & drink specials featured throughout the week. L, D & L. OD. $$
ITALIAN
Bella Milano 4525 Wabash Ave Ste 3, 217- 547-0011. Bella Milano offers the ambiance and menu of fi ne dining, with the value of casual pricing. Full-service bar, handtossed pizzas, tasty calzone and panini sandwiches prepared in brick pizza oven. L & D. $$
Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta 1168 E Sangamon Ave, 217- 544-8520. Home of the best cracker thin crust pizza and world famous hamburgers! Dine or carry-out and we offer delivery to Springfi eld and Sherman. L & D, $$
Mangia Pasta Steak Seafood 518 E Adams St, 217-523-4880. You don’t have to travel to The Hill in St. Louis to get great Italian food! D, $$
Mario’s Pizza 3073 E Clear Lake Ave, 217- 523-2211. Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar, private rooms, gaming room, locally owned. L & D. $$
Olive Garden 2991 S Veterans Pkwy, 217- 793-0318. Modern-day Italian traditions, expanded menu to provide more choices, variety and better-for-you options. Our food is prepared with fresh ingredients presented simply with a focus on fl avor and quality that is uniquely Italian. L & D, OD, $$
Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina 751 S Durkin Dr, 214-546-3050. Palermo’s is owned and operated by a local family that immigrated to Springfi eld from Partinico, Sicily in 1969. We use real family recipes that have been in the family for decades. Flavor and quality are never compromised and our generous portions will assure you to never leave hungry. We have a great variety of pasta, pizza, panini, salads and original desserts, along with beer and wine imported from our motherland. D, $$
Shepardo’s Italian Villa 1066 E Ash St, 217-744-8118. Amazing, freshly prepared Italian cuisine. Daily specials. L & D, $$
Saputo’s Restaurant 801 E Monroe St, 217-544-2523. Oldest family-owned restaurant in Springfi eld, since 1948. Family-friendly and business friendly atmosphere with great steaks & pasta dishes. L & D. $$
The Spaghetti Shop 1869 E Sangamon Ave, 217- 788-0781. For 25 years, Spaghetti Shop has been serving great Italian food with authentic recipes. L & D. $
III Tomassos Italian Bistro 1130 W Legacy Pointe Dr, 546- 8990. Modern, casual Italian restaurant with a diverse menu and extensive wine and beer selection. Pasta, pizza, steak, chops, seafood, sandwiches and horseshoes. L & D. OD. $$
MEXICAN
AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill 2753 Chatham Rd., 217-546- 6906. We feel that our guests at AZ-T-CA are entitled to quality as our fi rst offering. The food portions that we serve will satisfy the most demanding clientele and the standard of our product will satisfy everybody. L & D, $$
Cancun 3028 E Stanford Ave, 217-753- 1455. 420 Crossing Dr Ste 4, Sherman. 217-753-1455. L & D, OD. $$
Casa Real 301 N Grand Ave West, 217 528- 8825. A unique take on Mexican cuisine from tacos to seafood. We have all of your favorite Mexican fl avors. L & D. $$
Chadito’s Mexican American Grill 3030 S 6th St, 217-529-8226. Chadito’s still proudly offers not just your average Mexican American food but our goal is to treat you, our valued customer, like family. L & D, $$
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2579 Wabash Ave, 217-321- 0500. Chipotle prepares burritos and tacos at reasonable prices. Our food with integrity philosophy includes unprocessed, sustainable, nutritious, responsibly raised, and organic foods where possible L & D, $$
Jolly Tamale 803 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-523- 2345. L & D, $
La Fiesta 2830 Stevenson Dr. 217-585- 6767. “Where great friends, great food & great times come together.” L, D & LN, $$
La Bamba 1731 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-5945. We offer fresh, fl avorful, authentic Mexican food with something on the menu for everyone! L, D & LN. $
Los Agaves 2466 Wabash Ave, 217- 546-9308. Mexican bar and restaurant. Daily specials. L & D, $$
Los Rancheros 3458 Freedom Dr, 217-698- 6240. 201 W Bidwell St, 217- 824-8200. Taylorville, Best Mexican food in the Springfi eld area. L & D, $$
Qdoba Mexican Grill 2320 Wabash Ave, 217-698- 7111. Menu includes four mouthwatering queso fl avors (one with bacon!). An awardwinning Mexican horseshoe, mango salsa from May to August. L & D. OD. $
Taco Gringo 975 Clock Tower Dr, 217-546- 9494. 1851 N. Grand, 217-525- 2666. 125 South Grand Ave E, 217-670-2905. Taco Gringo is a family run franchise which has been celebrating over 40 years of good eats and great fun. With a wonderful blend of Mexican and American popular choices, we have established a unique style that has been appreciated by many people for over four decades. L, D & LN. OD, $
Xochimilco 3210 Northfi eld Dr, 217-544- 9206. 2941 W Iles Ave, 217-546- 3116. Xochimilco has been voted best Mexican Restaurant in the Springfi eld area year after year! L, D & LN, $$
PIZZA
Antonio’s Pizza 6 locations. 217-787-5544. Locally owned & operated. Fresh pizza for delivery or carryout. L & D. $$
Bernie & Betty’s Pizza 1101 S Spring St, 217-522- 1821. Best pizza in Springfi eld. L & D, $$
Coz’s Pizza and Pub 4441 Ash Grove Dr, 217-726- 7700, Pizza place, sandwich shop & burgers. L & D, $$
Donnie’s Republic Pizza 107 W Cook St, 217-523-5300, food specials, brisket, pulled pork, lake perch, BBQ tofu wrap, pizza! L & D, LN, $$
Gabatoni’s 300
E Laurel St, 217-528-9629. Best of Springfi eld winner. Gabatoni’s was
founded by Johnny Lynn and his wife Rosemary back in 1951. Still family
owned L, D & LN, $$
LEGEND:
B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner LN - Late Night • OD - Outdoor Dining $ - under $8 • $$ - $8-$15 • $$$ - over $15
Gallina’s 432
E Monroe St, 217-522-5271. 505 N. 7th St, Riverton, 217- 626-8743. 3133
S Dirksen Pkwy, 217 529-0649. . Family-owned w/authentic Italian pizza,
pasta, sandwiches, and lunch specials. Beer & wine available. L
& D. $$
Godfather’s Pizza 1754
Wabash Ave, 217-726- 2000. 1549 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-522-4886. We make
pizza the way it was meant to be with an incredible crust, delicious
veggies, hearty meats and a ton of 100% real cheese. It’s absolutely
irresistible. L, D & LN, $$
Joe’s Italian Pizza 1552 W Jefferson St, 217-787- 6005. L & D, $$
JT Costelloe’s Pizza Pub Grill 7024
Kingsmill Ct, 217-697- 8250. A popular Springfi eld institution. For 20
years Coz has been serving up award-winning Chicago thin-crust pizza,
the famous two-ply pizza and prizewinning hot wings. Chicagostyle
Italian beef sandwiches, incredible burgers, horseshoes and chili. Lunch
specials. Full menu. Free salted-in-the-shell peanuts on the bar
tables. Cozy video game room for adults. Loyalty card with prizes.
Sports venue. Ladies and families welcome. L & D. OD. $$
Little Caesars 1933
W. Iles, 217-546-5544. 928 W. Jefferson, 217-522- 3727. $5 large cheese
or pepperoni. Call us for your next party! L, D & LN. $
Luca Pizza 2937
W Iles Ave, 217-787- 8884. 2690 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-679-3780. Delicious
homemade Italian food since 1977. Pizza by the slice, largest pizza in
town. Dine in, carryout or delivery. L & D, $$
Marco’s Pizza 3201
W Iles Ave, 217-544- 2266. Delicious pizza, fresh baked subs, cheezy
bread, salads, meatballs, chicken wings and cinnasquares. L & D, $$
Sam’s Italian Pizza 731
N Grand Ave E, 217 522- 9111. Springfi eld North end’s best kept
secret, quiet and comfortable atmosphere with awesome food. L & D.
$$
SANDWICHES & WRAPS
Head West Sub Stop 1124
W Jefferson St, 217-793- 9101. 1281 Toronto Rd, 217- 585-7990. 2432
Denver Dr, 217-744-7990. 3311 Robbins Rd, 217-726-9202. 530 E Capitol
Ave, 217-789-9101. 7032 Kings Mill Ct. - Piper Glen, 670-0111. 1941 W.
Iles, 217-546-1941. Voted #1 in Springfi eld for 10 years. Fresh and
quality food along with friendly service. Order online. L & D. $
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop 118
N Pasfi eld St, 217-523- 0723. The fi rst drive-thru restaurant in the
US! Maid-Rites (loose ground beef) Cheez-rites, French fries, homemade
root beer, shakes, freezes and fl oats. L. OD. $$
Penn Station East Coast Subs 2983
Lindbergh Blvd, 217-670-0389. 2526 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-679-0057.
Grilled east coast-style submarine sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and
hand-squeezed lemonade. L & D. OD. $
Zach’s Wraps 2501
Wabash (White Oaks Mall) 217-546-4998. Delightful local food
establishment in White Oaks Mall food court. Every meal is cooked to
order and always fresh! Many ethnic choices as well as everyday family
favorites to enjoy. L & D. $$
SEAFOOD
Chesapeake
Seafood House 3045 Clear Lake Ave. 217-522- 5220. Historically Springfi
eld’s fi nest seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken, ribs. Lunch buffet M-F
11a-2p L, D. $$
Red Lobster 2696 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529- 6900. Seafood, steaks, lunch, dinner and drink. L & D. $$$
SMOOTHIES
Fresh Fuel 2501
Wabash Ave (Inside LA Fitness), 217-546-9606. 100% natural organic
fresh juice bar located inside LA Fitness gym that is open to the
public. B, L & D, $
STEAK
Alexander’s Steak House 620
N Bruns Ln, 217-793-0440. Steak capital of Illinois with “fresh &
healthy” salad bar. Wine list and full bar. L & D. $$$
Charlie R’’s Steak House 2242
S 6th St, 217-522-8888. 100% Certifi ed Angus beef, 30- day aged, hand
cut in house. Competitive wine list and great seafood selections. D. $$$
Kiku Japanese Steak & Seafood House 3050 Lindbergh Blvd. 217-698- 5458. Family owned specializing in multi-Asian cuisine. Hibachi grills, sushi, full bar. L,D. $$
Mariah’s Steakhouse & Pasta 3317
Robbins Rd, 217-793- 1900. Specializes in private events and upscale
dining. Mariah’s features the best steaks and pasta in the central IL
area. L & D. $$
Nick & Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse 700
E Adams St, 217-789-1530. Springfi eld’s premier fi ne dining
destination, located at the top of the Hilton Springfi eld. D. $$$
Cuisine Scene
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