Best Eastern European Restaurant Springfield Near Me

Haley Carroll: My family has gluten and dairy sensitivities and this restaurant was so accommodating and absolutely delicious!! Plus, we had amazing service! Next time we’re in Springfield, we’ll be back for sure.Dietary restrictions: Amazing gluten and dairy free options!! Highly recommend!

Paige Lee: We used to go here all the time, but after our last visit, I don’t think we will be back.I ordered one of the most expensive items on the menu that was like a sampler. Nothing was said to me when I ordered it. When the food came out, it was missing 2 of the 5 items. When I asked about it they told me there were out of the other two items. I asked if the price would be adjusted and was told I just received extra of the 3 things I got, even though I didn’t. When I pulled up the menu because they wouldn’t bring one so I could show them, the manager was very hateful and said in a nasty tone “well what do you want me to do about it?” At this point I have been trying to talk to them about it for 20 minutes and my food was completely cold. The manager spent the entire time trying to gaslight me when I had the menu pulled up on my phone.By the time we got it resolved so that I wasn’t paying for food I didn’t get, everyone else was done eating, so I left my own birthday dinner without even eating.This was far from the only problem we experienced. Our waiter just kept disappearing and not getting drinks or bringing out our food when it was ready so all 6 meals we got were cold and they completely disregarded what we told them when we notified them that someone had an allergy so they had an allergic reaction. We had eaten here many times and never had a problem with accommodating this particular allergy.Vegetarian options: It is apparently not a big deal if meat products end up in a vegan dish, that is listed as vegan and they will still charge for a dish that can’t be eaten.Dietary restrictions: Disregarded allergies they were told about multiple times in person and on the reservation.

Sara Slayton: My sister and I tried to go there a few days ago for her birthday dinner. We were one of three groups in the restaurant and they sat us at the only table sitting directly in the sun. There were tables on either side of us, so we got up and moved to the table that was right next to ours. The server was right behind us, and we mentioned that the sun was in our eyes, and he seemed fine with us moving. He gave us waters and said the server would be right with us.We sat for close to 30 minutes with no service. Servers kept passing us, making eye contact, and continuing to walk by. I completely understand that we should have asked to move before doing so. However, to be refused service because of something so miniscule is despicable.

Michaela Moore: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Hollie Scoma: It's a little loud but beautifully decorated with dutch decor. Service was amazing. We had Vincent and he was so kind and helpful. We ordered a variety of things but I loved the dutch pancakes best. It's reminiscent of the pancakes in Thorn, Netherlands. Would highly recommendFood: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5 …More

Sylvia Titgemeyer: A group of friends, including a friend whose husband is Dutch, stopped here for an impromptu lunch. It was tasty and the Dutch-knowledgeable friend said it was also authentic. We all hope to return sometime.Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Dutch Fries …More

Dom: I got the vegan India pancake (curry themed). So I will give you credit for the curry taste, but it needed more of a kick. Look up Blue Mountain Jamaican curry as a reference.I was impressed with the pancake and serving size.Yes, they have vegan options. Just tell the waiter you’re vegan.5/5 for cleanliness. The waiter was good.

Chris Yunick: Interesting menu. There were 17 of us, but Vincent, the waiter, patiently answered all their questions and delivered the correct meals. Kinda quirky menu, but lovely presentation.Food: 3/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Mark Howard: Amazing! A beautiful place.The service was great, the food was good and I love the atmosphere. This is such a beautiful and hidden spot. I highly recommend.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Brexit Breakfast Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot …More

Emily Cross: Food: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Lynn Brown: I wasn't as pleased as I thought I would be, with the dining atmosphere or the food.Parking: Across the street.

Michelle Riker: Delicious!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Rachel C: The staff went above and beyond when my 2 year old was having an absolute melt down for what seemed like forever. They were so understanding and it really made this mom feel so welcomed.I have eaten here 3 other times and I would recommend them to anyone.

Sonya Trantham: We made a reservation for 930am. We got there on time and was seated. 11 minutes later our waiter came to the table. By then we ordered our drinks and food because we had plenty of time to look at the menu. We got our drinks 15 minutes later. At 10:45 we finally got are food. The food was cold and not edible. It had to have sat in the window for at least 15 minutes before he brought it to us. We asked for a manager, 10 minutes later we explained what happened. We paid for our drinks and left. We will never go back.

Debra Neighbors: Breakfast here was delicious! Love the atmosphere!

Steve Gibson: A great spot for dinner! The food was amazing and the folks there are super friendly. Highly recommended!

Keith&Kelly Clark: We are so in awe. And so disappointed that Progress is closing the doors on June 30. Be sure to get there before then!!!! The fennel salad was this crazy delicious blend of fennel, orange and dried salty olives. The leeks were topped with a salty pepita mix that was out of this world. The steak melted in our mouths and the gnocchi bolognese was so flavorful! To be balanced I have to say that the gnocchis were not the fluffy little pillows I had in Italy. But the dish was still so yummy! Just cannot sat enough good things about this food. And our server, Grace, was so knowledgeable and attentive. The Cab Sauvignon and CA red blend were both delightful. Do it quick! Before it is only a legend.

Autumn Sharp: Exceptional food, service, and experience

L T: My family brought me to progress for Mothers Day. It was hopping, and we were glad we had reservations as they cut off any further customers at 12 due to the volume.We were very disappointed to find out that they were out of half the menu. Leaving only one app option and the main courses we wanted were also unavailable. That wasn't the biggest issue, however. During our meals , we were treated to the most ridiculously inappropriate and explicit playlist playing loudly for everyone to hear.Most families were there with their children. Young and old and got to listen to Doja Cats "kiss me more".Super cool listening to her sing about wanting to"F@#k" something with your kids. There were several songs like this. When brought attention to the fact that there were families with young children, the staff said they didn't control the music.It was apparent that more than a few people were like "WTH is playing".I think coupled with the lack of items available, this has to be considered a less than average experience.Vegetarian options: Avocado toast

Bree: I really like Progress and have always had a nice experience here. However, today we walked in for breakfast and were told there was no more seating for walk ins or Reservations due to it being Mothers Day weekend. This is fine and understandable. But the hostess was very rude when telling us this and I felt like she had a "sorry, not sorry" attitude. Very disappointed with this interaction. Even my 13 year old son picked up on the negative vibe we received.

Randy Henderson: Called a week in advance to get a reservation for Mothers Day brunch. Calls go to voicemail. So left a voicemail explaining what we wanted, and also emailed the supplied address.Having not heard Monday, I tried again. Tuesday I tried again. Wednesday I made a special trip to the restaurant, only to be told they were full. I told them of my attempts to contact them, their answer was "Not sure what happened. Sorry."Maybe its good food, but it sure is poorly organized.

Michael Jones: Hands down the best dining experience in Springfield, without question.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

TacoTuesday MeatLoaf: The atmosphere and drinks were amazing! And there "dinner burger" is outstanding!! However, their octopus was HORRIBLY fishy tasting and just not good at all. Don't get me wrong, I love octopus! But I ate it on the west coast! Don't expect sea food in the middle of the USA to be good, cuz it never will be lol

Anna Y: Loved it! ☆☆☆☆☆Food, atmosphere, and service are outstanding. Love that it is locally grown! Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Ally: I ordered the taste of progress and being a foodie thought I would love it all. Sadly I only enjoyed the biscuits.. the salads were weird and I can't say any of it was good. The octopus was covered in a black sauce that was just gross. I would go back to try other things but so far what I tried was not worth the 130 dollars in any way.

Jacob Funke: Love this place for brunch! Spicy blood Mary is a must! As are the donut holes. My entree was the Brunchwrap Supreme that was truly outstanding. Great services as well.

Josh Garrett: Had the Taste of Progress tasting menu. After reading every dish's description, I thought, I'm not gonna love that. I was pleasantly surprised every time. Super creative and delicious throughout. Service was awesome. This place is now one of my favorites in Springfield.

Roxanna Fultz: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Biscuits and Gravy, Brunch BowlMore

Max Grimes: Had an absolutely stunning meal here for an anniversary. Our server Hope was very knowledgeable about the menu, knew exactly how to pair drinks with our food, and was incredibly pleasant the entire evening. We had the butternut squash per Hope’s recommendation and it was fantastic, you won’t find another dish like it you simply MUST go in to try it. The steak tartare was our other appetizer and it made the tartare I had from flame the other week look drab by comparison. Our mains (chicken and pork) were among the best either of us have had in recent memory, and they were paired excellently with a Spanish white wine (thanks again hope for the rec). All in all, one of my favorite meals I have ever had experienced, and certainly the best dining experience I have had in the SGF area. If you only have one night out in Springfield, make sure it’s at progress.Vegetarian options: They have an entire section of the menu dedicated to vegetables. Vegetarians will be in heaven.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps from the parking lot to the front entrance and a flat floor plan made the restaurant very wheelchair accessible.

dreamsava: Pure delicious art. The best cauliflower dish I’ve ever had. Food bliss ❤️🧚

Niki Driggers: The menu is seasonal so if you want to try something specific from the current menu go sooner rather than later.The food is absolutely amazing. I had a salad as an appetizer that was all new ingredients to me and I loved every part of it.If you like to explore foods Progress is definitely a place to go.Vegetarian options: They do have vegetarian options. Most are salads but they do have a Main that is also vegetarian.

G Fleck: Outstanding as usual. Hope knew all but one menu selection with great detail. She provided expert suggestions as we wanted to share and enjoy multiple items. Brought two out of town newbies here. All were absolutely delighted with the experience.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Thomas Hunt: Springfield's finest dining experience! Eat the carrots, then eat some other stuff! Everything is great!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Nicolas Wilson: Arrived and was greeted by friendly hosts. The restaurant had a decent ambience to it. Our server was nice and did a good job. Ordered the Naan appetizer, a couple drinks, and the prime dry-aged steak. The Naan was okay. The drink was really good. The steak me and my girlfriend ordered medium rare. The food took quite awhile to Arrive with a slightly odd and unique side of broccoli and a sauce pairing. Both of our steaks were cooked well done. We let the server know and she had it redone in the kitchen. Ended up waiting another 30 or so minutes. The steak was what I'd expect an average 25 dollar steak to taste like but this was over twice as much at 52 dollars. I don't dislike the people or the food, but the pricing is too high for what you get here. There are not many options to select from for entrees or starters. I spent 152 for me and my girlfriend before tip. There are simply much better options in Springfield to spend your money at that doesn't feel like an incomplete experience.

Bryan Haile (Ouroboros0): One of the better dining experiences I’ve had in Springfield.

Из Америки с любовью: Великолепные пироги. Жалко что они не ресторан. Начали делать пельмени, взяла четырёх видов, буду пробовать дома

Andre Julian: I live right up the street and everytime I came they are close way earlier then what there sign and google says

Janson Newberg (Vaxe21): Probably my favorite burger and fries in town.

Chris Hampel: I'm new to town. But I absolutely love this food truck. The ladies are extremely nice and always smiling. The burgers are GREAT never dry, always fresh and full of flavor.It's my go-to lunch stop...

Cindy Wilson: You just can't beat the food or service at E&E! Hands down the best burger in town! Super sweet people and all profits go to the New Life recovery program. Go support these folks and make your tummy happy!

Helen Murphy-Agee: Great burgers. Got the double cheeseburger with onion rings. BLT burger with fries. 2 smoothies. Smoothies were FRESH!!! Very fruity and we enjoyed it all.

Sherry Cisneros: Had bacon cheese burger and seasoned fries, it was amazing a very good burger has all salad on (if want), fresh, hot, juicy, lots tried fresh and hot very filling

Timothy Gage: I'll start by saying I'm a food truck fanatic, but much to my disappointment the food isn't also the best. I was blown away with this menu, & the food we got; we got a burger & chicken strips as a snack then tried to go back on Sunday but they weren't open. I'll definitely be back & knowing that the profits go to help people in recovery is even more reason. 11 out of 10 would recommend

Terry Telford: Fantastic Cheeseburger and fries were hot! Everything fresh & delicious. They have picnic tables set up under small tent, nice grassy area if you want to bring your pooch.

Chase Dedmon: Super affordable and fast. I only have 35 min lunch and she made my food quickly and it tastes amazing! Thank you!