Nicola's Ristorante
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Nicola's Ristorante (chef Nicola Gilardi) is Springfield's very own authentic Italian restaurant. This Italian restaurant serves a delicious sea bass.
Nicola's Ristorante has become a prime dining destination in the Springfield Metro area. Voted among the Five Best Chefs by 417 Magazine, Chef-owner Nicola Gilardi's contemporary take on traditional Italian fare, renowned w**e list and professional staff create an atmosphere of relaxed refinement and casual elegance. The mushroom and polenta appetizer is earthy-fantastic, and the dessert menu is long and impressive. If you can catch it on special, order the chicken parmagiano. Open daily starting at 5pm. Private parties welcome. Nicola Gilardi's Reason for Success? "Every customer of mine is not only treasured for the existence of my business but also as a friend. My employees and I strive to provide the best Italian dining experience possible. My business thrives on people who are regulars. About ninety percent of our customer base are regulars. The remaining ten percent will be after the first dinner. Thanks not only to me but also to my employees I am realizing my dream of owning my own restaurant "
~Nicola Gilardi
09/19/2026
If you missed out on the first chocolate hazelnut Nutella-stuffed beauty last night, you’re in luck. Katie just finished icing a fresh one for tonight.
And if you need some real food first, we’ve also got a traditional slow-braised braciole in our house red sauce over spaghetti.
09/17/2026
Katie went all out on this one.
Chocolate cake made from scratch with Nutella, chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnuts, and Ferrero Rocher.
Available by the slice while it lasts.
09/12/2026
We’re honored to host a very special party on the patio this evening.
The restaurant and bar are open as usual. Come see us.
Ciao.
09/11/2026
Burrata caprese is one of our favorite summer appetizers. Shout out to Fassnight Creek Farm for these beautiful tomatoes. 🍅
09/07/2026
Happy Labor Day!
09/04/2026
We have some amazing features this weekend.
Herb-crusted sea bass with risotto, asparagus, and a white w**e cherry tomato reduction.
We’re also making braciole. Thinly sliced beef rolled with prosciutto, garlic, herbs, breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano, and Parmigiano Reggiano, then slowly braised and served over spaghetti with our tomato sauce.
Of course, we’ll also have our lasagna, house-made seafood cakes, caprese with burrata and farmers market tomatoes, and our from-scratch tiramisu.
If one of these don’t make you happy, nothing will. 😘
08/29/2026
We weren’t kidding about taking advantage of peach season. 🍑
Peach Basil Hugo Spritz + Katie’s upside-down peach cobbler pound cake.
Come see us tonight.
08/28/2026
We’ve got a good one for you this weekend.
14 oz hand-cut USDA Prime New York strip with creamy polenta, broccolini, and a mushroom & onion Chianti reduction.
Come hungry.
I also have it on good authority that Katie made a fresh peach upside-down pound cake, and Lauren is crafting some delicious peach basil Hugo Spritzes at the bar.
We’re taking full advantage of Missouri peach season while we can.
Ciao.
08/21/2026
Katie has a new dessert feature for the weekend.
Upside-down peach cobbler pound cake, served warm with vanilla ice cream and bourbon caramel.
Fresh Missouri peaches, warm buttery pound cake, bourbon caramel and melting vanilla ice cream. You probably don’t need much convincing.
Shout out to Bader Farms for their amazing produce!
08/21/2026
Happy birthday Kathy!
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3631 E Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO
65809