Amazing breads and deli selections. Blown away by the kind staff. Old school dining room. Enjoyed…read morethe pizza too!

This place is great! The smell of amazing sauce permeates the place as you walk through the door…read more Sicilian crust pizza - delicious Cannolis - delicious Pumpernickel rolls- delicious Old school and perfect. We loved it!

Best damn family and one of the best pizza shops in town hands down. Very clean restaurant…read more Friendly staff. Love you guys!!

Pizza Quest -- Episode 1: The Foundation…read more The campaign begins. Over the coming months, I'll be visiting 25 pizza places around Omaha, sharing my experiences, and spotlighting local shops one slice at a time. For my first stop, I ventured into Brick Oven Pizza and picked up the lunch combo: Cheese slice P26 cup-and-crisp pepperoni with veggies The standout of the encounter was the crust. Strong texture, a great foundation, and the kind of support needed to carry the beautiful cup-and-crisp pepperoni on top. Strength 17 (+3) The crust hits hard and establishes a strong baseline for the quest ahead. Charisma 16 (+3) Tucked away in a strip mall, Brick Oven feels like the kind of hidden tavern that rewards players who take the time to explore the map. Inside, you'll find regulars coming and going, a family-run atmosphere, and the kind of place that makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Shoutout to Brad, who granted me a +2 Charisma bonus by chatting with me while the pizzas cooked. Intelligence 14 (+2) The P1-P30 menu system feels less like ordering pizza and more like looking at a guild board. Act 1 is all about discovering what makes a great pizza experience. No rankings yet--just good food, local businesses, and a little adventure along the way. Session #1 Complete. #PizzaQuest #OmahaEats #FoodJourney #OmahaFood #SupportLocal

I've been to Lyle's a handful of times over the years, and after a gap of over a year, my recent…read morevisit reminded me why I keep coming back. I went with the Tre Carne: fennel sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and oregano topped with thinly sliced prosciutto draped over everything. Salty, savory, and seriously satisfying. The sourdough crust is the standout! thin but sturdy, with a blistered edge that's airy and satisfying.

Great pizza and great vibes! Grabbed a mid week lunch here with a friend and it did not disappoint…read more Service is so friendly too! We split the Caesar salad, Bianco pizza, and the Tre Carne pizza. The Tre Carne pizza was definitely my favorite. SO good. I added hot honey on top because it sounded good. I feel like you could add their hot honey on any of their pizzas and it'd be amazing! The Bianco pizza wasn't my personal taste but worth a try! I suggest the Caesar salad if you visit. It's so well done and very refreshing! I hope to be back to try more!!

Piezons what a great experience. We were meeting some friends at their place for dinner and ordered…read morepick up. Got there a little early and was greeted by staff and told it would just be a couple more minutes. No worries got some pictures and watched the staff cook and get orders made. We got 2 pizzas and a calzone. We got a sausage and peppers and the Ducci and my wife did a build your own calzone. The pizza is great good amount of toppings but not too much, flavorful sauce, crust has a nice crisp but still has that chew you want. The calzone was fantastic, definitely 2-3 meals worth of food, filled with cheese and toppings my wife loved it and so did I the next day. The inside had multiple tables and a bar inside. Kinda unique with writings on the wall. A little lot by the ovens but love the open concept. One of my favorite pizza spots in Omaha. We will definitely be back.

Ordered carry-out from Piezon's this evening…read more You know how pizzarias sometimes give you a bogus 40-minute wait time and then when you show up, your pizza has been in the warming oven forever? Not the case at Piezon's. I arrived five minutes early, waited five minutes, and there it was. That said, my portobello fries were being boxed up when I arrived, so, I feared for the worst. Not a problem. When I got in the car, the starving occupants immediately dove in. The "fries" were hot, they were crunchy, they were delicious! I could eat these all day, but hold that ranch dressing and give me a salt packet or two. I loved these! That well-timed pizza, well, it cooled significantly in a four-mile drive home, and when we opened the box, the pizza was just a little less than inviting. This was a black olive/mushroom pizza. Lots of olives, so thumbs up to that. Razor-thin mushrooms though didn't add much to the experience. And cheese, well, I like a little pull to the bite, and that wasn't happening here. Not enough cheese? Wrong cheese? Not a lot of flavor. Crust? Also not a lot of flavor. Not a lot of crunch or chew, and the sauce is spread pretty thin. I "think" the sauce had good flavor, but if I tried this place again, I might diner in, get extra sauce, extra cheese and extra mushrooms ... that's a lot of extra just to make it basic. I did hear though, that if you dine in, they have a fantastic margarita! (The drink, not the pizza.)

Mootz isn't just the best pizza place in Omaha, it's in the running for the best Omaha restaurant…read morePERIOD! I was blown away by every aspect of Mootz. Get ready for a novel of a review! I warned you... The exterior of Mootz is basically the same as all of Countryside Village (which is probably a requirement), but the inside is a different story! The interior is all white and bright, and super clean. They really let the food and service do the talking without needing to dress the place up (which I appreciate!) The star of the show is their Acunto brick oven. It's gigantic, with white tile, and their Mootz name at the top. They had it made in Naples and it was definitely worth doing that for this amazing centerpiece of the space. And the oven is not just for looks, it puts out some of the best pizza I have ever had. I am not usually a fan of pizza crust, and only eat the main "body" of each slice, but at Mootz, even the dough and crust is flavorful and tasty! It has a salty and (super) semi-sweet flavor. It makes each slice all the better. That's just an example of how much they obviously care about the product they are producing. We got to chat with many of the staff, including Mootz himself, his dad, and others, who were all extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. My husband and I are doing the ABCs of Omaha restaurants we haven't been to yet, and Mootz was our M pick. We didn't plan to tell them that's what we were doing, but when two people are ordering two whole pizzas, there's a little bit of explanation needed - LOL! Once they knew that was what we were doing, they made sure to help us pick the slices to try that they loved best, and based on what we were craving. What's great about Mootz is that you can order just a single slice of a certain flavor, or get a full pie of different flavored slices. Because of this, we were able to try 8 different flavors of pizza! We ordered slices of the Buffalo Chicken, Cheeseburger, Chicken Alfredo, and Jalapeño Oaxaca for one pizza, and then the second pie we did a lot of the normal pizza flavors, so slices of the Cheese, Pepperoni, Supreme, and Margherita. They were ALL fantastic (and I am not exaggerating), but our favorites were the Cheeseburger, Buffalo Chicken, Margherita, and Jalapeño Oaxaca. I'm a cheeseburger girlie and I achingly missed the Cheeseburger Pizza that Pizza Shoppe (RIP) used to have. But no more missing that flavor - the Mootz version is so great, it has satiated that craving! The Buffalo Chicken was BOMB! Not too spicy of a buffalo at all, and the chicken is juicy and flavorful. They make their own Ranch too, and the Buffalo Chicken dipped in that was perfection. (And in mentioning the house made ranch, we also had a side salad that we shared, with that ranch, and it was awesome - very well dressed and with lots of veggies!) The Jalapeño Oaxaca was a fave because I appreciated the heat that the jalapeño gave, and the crema on top giving it a creaminess that counterbalanced the spiciness. The surprise of the day was the Margherita! I normally don't order Margherita pizza just because it's not too full of toppings or flavor usually - but that's not the case at Mootz. The dough being so flavorful works wonderfully with their delicious pizza sauce, basil, and SO much cheese (parm, Romano, mozzarella). It's a lighter slice if you aren't wanting anything too heavy, but that doesn't mean it's not big on flavor! And to round out the meal, they have some awesome desserts too. We tried the tiramisu and the chocolate chip cookies. Tiramisu is my favorite dessert, but my husband on the other hand does not super enjoy it (since he's not a coffee lover). But we BOTH loved the tiramisu at Mootz! It comes in a little cup and it's almost "crumbled" (vs layered, like a normal tiramisu slice), which gives each bite a little bit of each layered flavor. Yum! The chocolate chip cookies were on point too; chewy, sweet, soft, and definitely homemade. We made a great decision to try Mootz for our M restaurant, because it was so dang amazing. I definitely recommend you go here for your next night out, immediately, right now! Do it!

Had Mootz for the first time. It's a solid 4 stars. Crust is really good. The pizza are a tad small…read morefor the pricing. Felt it could use a tad more sauce and cheese. They cook extremely quickly in the oven so your wait time is short which is nice. Located in Country side village towards the back.

Great pizza! We had the beet and orange salad. Wonderful! We finished with the Budino amazing!…read moreHighly recommend!!

So glad my daughter suggested this place! Absolutely a no miss spot in Omaha. A solid high end…read morepizza place which I have been missing in Hawaii. We had 4 people and ordered 4 pizzas. We got patata, rustica, margherita, and prosciutto. My choice was the prosciutto and it was a perfect blend of arugula and vinegrette and salty prosciutto. Mmmmmmm yeah. Every single one was delicious and made perfectly. That was too many pizzas for us but we wanted to try them all. (Kinda like Pokémon) Coupled with the local hazy IPA after a long day out. It was a home run for sure. The prices were reasonable and waitstaff was kind and courteous and helpful. The restaurant was clean and spacious and the bathroom was shared with an ice cream place (more on that later) but it was clean and easy to find. Don't hesitate to try this place. You won't be disappointed!

This restaurant has become one of my go-to spots because the food is consistently great every time…read morei visit. The pasta dishes are definitely quality over quantity, which I appreciate. I love a good pizza and theirs is some of the best I have had in Omaha. I love that they have some rotating flavors. Their drinks are also excellent. I like their selection of wines, and all of the other cocktails I have tried were well done. As far as happy hour, this is one of the best around with great options and a nice atmosphere. When it's nice out the patio is relaxing. One thing I really appreciate is that reservations can be done quickly online, parking is conveniently right in front, and the service is always fast and attentive without feeling rushed. Highly recommend!

Yes! So much yes! Go! I waited too long to try this. We showed with a party of 8 for a birthday…read moreordering all sharing plates...every person had glowing reviews. The rigatoni was a top runner, with gnocchi, bucatini and marg pizza as contenders. All the flavors were rich, with quality ingredients. The environment had quite a few tables but still felt intimate. Our server too--the best! Recommendations, refills, samples, clearing...she was on it. It was an upscale yet slightly causal vibe. I already want to go back the next day.

Best pizza I've had in a long while. They made it exactly like I asked, and it was delicious…read more The nice fks running this please were so friendly. I definitely recommend trying their pizza if you're nearby.

Just found out Bernie's has closed permanently. Beyond sad. This was my favorite pizza in Omaha by…read morefar. Plus it's just sad to see a long lasting Omaha small business close. Sad day!

Lighthouse Pizza seriously rocks!! The pizza is always delicious, I love that you can customize…read moreyour own slice. The slices are big enough for 2- so you can easily split and try multiple types! The fries are top notch, the salad is wonderful, and the service is quick. You order up front and the food is brought out to you. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area!

Amazing pizza and fries!!! We went all out and got a full sized supreme pie, Parmesan truffle…read morefries, and outlaw fries. First the full pizza is totally worth the $35. It is truly massive; next time we will get the custom slices, but the full pie was great for leftovers. The burger meat is superb on that pie. The truffle fries were surprisingly unique and my absolute fave. They were out of pork but offered to sub any other meat on the outlaw fries, so we got chicken and it was still delicious; the tangy sauce on the side and slaw were great additions. We will absolutely return while in Omaha. The service and seating were also great.

Excellent selection of craft beers! And the bourbon bbq pizza was fantastic! Friendly service…read more(order at the bar then either sit there or go find a table). They have a variety of games, like Yahtzee, Jenga, Shut the Box, etc that you can play at your table for free. On the weekend, the kitchen has a more limited late night menu. Still a good selection of appetizers and pizza as well as all the beers. Definitely will be back!

First impressions? Huge, bright dining room! Almost distractingly so. But let's be honest--I didn't…read morecome to Backlot Taphouse for the square footage. I came for the Detroit-style pizza, easily the most underrated pizza style there is. If you know, you know. I ordered The Cadillac: cream cheese, cherry peppers, hot honey. On paper, it's chaos. In practice? A beautifully thought-out balance of sweet and spicy. Rich without being heavy, heat without going overboard. Someone in that kitchen gets it. And for a moment, it's flirting with greatness. Almost a perfectly executed Detroit pie... until the crust. That signature Detroit crisp--the caramelized, fried-edge crunch--is just a little undercooked. Not bad, but quickly soggy. Just missing that final snap that makes this style elite. Still, credit where it's due. This is a valiant effort, and not an easy style to pull off outside its home turf. I see you, Omaha. You're closer than you think!