Adolfo's Ristorante is the perfect place to dine if you are looking for a romantic atmosphere. Located in downtown Springfield, the elegant dining room is the perfect place to enjoy the traditional Italian dishes made with only the freshest and locally sources ingredients, like the lobster risotto and the linguine and clam sauce. There is an extensive wine list along with a large bar and lounge area where you can enjoy a pre-meal cocktail. An outdoor patio is open during the warm weather months, and there is live entertainment on the weekends.

Family owned and operated, Typical Sicilian Ristorante serves traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist. When dining here be sure to try their house specialty, the Penne Typical, which features pasta with garlic, baby spinach, and grilled chicken in their creamy and cheesy house sauce. In addition to pasta, tasty dishes like Chicken Samtimbocca and Chicken Marsala are also available along with daily seafood specials. For diners on-the-go, large pasta buckets can be purchased and serve 4-6 people.

Bottega Cucina is a hidden gem that serves authentic Italian fare with seasonal organic ingredients. This intimate restaurant has an open kitchen so you can watch your meal get prepared. Start off with an appetizer like mushroom crostini or crab cakes. For your entree you can't beat the chicken marsala or the fettuccine carbonara. You can pair your meal from their wine list or their terrific selection of beers on tap.