Located in The Old Town District of Omaha. Actually a childhood favorite of mine. Coming back through each time is always Amazing, always Delicious, no matter what you choose! The place is so Cozy, with Great Service, and So Much Fun! The Salad Bar is continually well stocked! The Waiters must Love their jobs because it's a Good Time! The food was ordered and delivered in just the right amount of time as the salad was finished! When the entrées came, every dish was Super! Especially the Spicy Marinara Sauce, as it is a true fan favorite!!!!! I personally loved the Chicken and Broccoli with Alfredo, with a bit of Cheddar on top! Though The lasagna had me at lasagna! As I was able to get a taste of another's entrée! Next time I'm getting a lasagna!!!! We were Celebrating three Birthday's in our group, so the waiter was not only great at waiting tables, but he was also entertaining and well spoken. Don't let me forget, we all had Italian Soda's to drink! Absolutely delicious! It all made for a Wonderful Evening! We will return time after time! Spaghetti Works, Love it! read more

Came here with our 13u travel ball team, so we had a big group for dinner. Our server Kelly was very helpful when she helped us move from the back room to the front of the restaurant. She also split the check for each player and their family and stopped by several times to check on us and refill our drinks. As for the food, it was good Italian food, but nothing too spectacular. The salad was actually really good as the salad bar had numerous toppings to choose from. I got the chicken parm and it was good. Big piece of chicken and it went nicely with the side of spaghetti. People in our group got different items like the chicken Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, and lasagna and they all liked their meals. Overall, it's a pretty cool place in downtown to enjoy a nice Italian dinner and then go out and walk around the area when you're done. read more

I love coming to Spaghetti Works. Is it the best pasta you'll ever have? No. Is it good though and does it come with bottomless refills and salad bar? Yes. The salad bar is great - loads of fresh veggies and other sides like cottage cheese and pasta salad to load up your plate. Then the bottomless pasta... choose your pasta, choose your sauce, (my go-to is Hot Naked and Spicy Marinara), and mix and match to your heart's content. I've never left here anything but stuffed and happy. Service can be a little hit or miss when they're really busy, but it's never been awful. read more

I honestly didn't expect to get seated right away at a packed downtown spot, but we walked right in! The food and service were totally on point. They have an awesome build-your-own salad bar, and the garlic bread starters were so good. We got the Clam Strips and the Lobster Sensation, and I also built my own pasta combo with Spicy Italian, red clam, livers, and mushrooms. I'm not huge on cheese, so I had to sauce and spice it up my own way, lol! Huge shoutout to our server, Tabitha, who was amazing and made sure we were taken care of. Fair warning: it's a massive place and gets pretty loud, but the food makes it absolutely worth it. read more

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"The salad bar is good" seems to be the overwhelming theme of reviews of Spaghetti Works and I would agree. It feels a bit like a lower end knock off of a Spaghetti Factory without the charm or much flavor in the food. It's serviceable and probably good for families but outside of the salad bar I would probably skip it if I was in town again. read more

Spaghetti Works - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We came on a Monday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant wasn't super busy and we got seated right away. The service was quick. We loved the salad bar! We also got the refillable pasta bowls and each one came out super fast. I liked the pasta but it was nothing amazing. My favorite sauce was the Cajun Alfredo. The restaurant was huge and has tons of seating. It's a place I'd go back to but not go out of my way to if that makes sense. read more

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We've been fans for years when it first opened in the old market. Recently my husband and we were invited by my best friend for a fund raiser. Nothing has changed except the menu has more options. We went to the Ralston location which was busy but wait time was minimal. Our favorite is their salad bar with so many great options to choose from all you can eat but save room for one of their pasta options. My go to is red clam and half hot naked. I also like to add livers call me strange. Good service full bar. Enjoy! read more

The salad bar always great. But our food. No flavor whatsoever. We were extremely disappointed. It's normally pretty good. Apparently they had workers that didn't show up and the food was so bland it wasn't even good. Garlic bread was great but our main dishes were terrible. We've been coming to this place for years but today was really bad. Don't think we'll be back. Olive garden is way better. Super disappointed. Forgot to mention that they didn't have enough wait staff so I couldn't sit in a comfortable booth with a bad hip I had to sit on hard wooden chairs. Im disabled and they didn't have the staff so I couldn't sit comfortably. The food and horrible seating. Im never going back. The whole place is filled with booths. Your lack of workers forces me to sit where I can't be comfortable. And the food is bad? Not ok. read more

I paid top dollar for a basic salad bar, frozen meatballs, and canned sauce. The quality and quantity of the food served did not justify the premium price and I felt ripped off. That said, the service was absolutely superior and the location and ambiance were spot on. This restaurant has a big heart and is good for families as long as you're not expecting anything more than homemade spaghetti. read more

Spaghetti Works - Does that wee plate of basic spaghetti and meatballs look like it's worth $30? - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I like coming here from time to time. Have been going there since I was a child. Service is usually really good but they do tend to get crowded. Skipped the pasta today and just had a salad bar for lunch. It was perfect! I love their salad bar although I did find some chunks of lettuce that were definitely spoiled. read more

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Service and atmosphere make this place! It's a fun and family friendly environment. Unfortunately the food is mediocre, it's good enough, but could use some improvement. We stuck with the basics... spaghetti, meatballs, meat sauce. Again, the overall experience was good I just wanted a bit more from the food. read more

Thank you spaghetti works, we had a wonderful time this week. It was our first time and we had Jeff as our server. He was very kind and helpful. I ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce entree for about $14. It included bread, one trip to the salad bar and "boundless bowl" of pasta which means unlimited bowls. The salad bar was very good with variety toppings including potato salad, pasta salad, carrots , cucumbers , cottage cheese etc. The pasta bowls were medium sized but other reviews fail to mention you can have free refills of your pasta entree . I think it's a great option for families and if you are looking for a less expensive option for food in the old market area and great for if you are hungry. I hope you have Jeff as your server. read more

I hadn't been to Spaghetti Works downtown in several years, and today's visit was a real disappointment. The biggest issue was the "meat" sauce. It contained so little meat that I genuinely thought I'd been served marinara by mistake. Several people at my table saw me picking through the sauce looking for meat and said they'd also thought I'd received the wrong order. When I mentioned it to our waitress, she immediately knew what I was referring to. She said she would bring me a small dish of the meat sauce but assured me that I had already been served the correct sauce. She returned with a side of it, and it looked exactly the same. It was an acidic, chunky tomato sauce with so little ground beef that it was difficult to tell it apart from marinara. I wish I'd taken a picture because it looked nothing like the older photos of the meat sauce posted here on Yelp. My meal was $14.79 for what felt like a small portion of angel hair pasta topped half with the meat sauce and half with Cajun Alfredo; a couple tablespoons each. For the price, I expected substantially better quality. My daughter ordered the $13.79 gluten-free noodles with Hot Naked Sauce, which was described as rice noodles with sweet basil, olive oil, butter, and garlic. There wasn't a trace of basil, no visible minced garlic, and we're not even convinced there was butter. It tasted like plain noodles tossed with olive oil, salt, and maybe a little garlic powder. By the end of the meal, we both wished we'd just ordered the salad bar. At nearly $14, it wasn't inexpensive either, but it at least appeared to offer more variety and some protein. Unfortunately, this wasn't the Spaghetti Works either my daughter or I remembered. Between the tiny amount of meat in the meat sauce, the bland Hot Naked Sauce, the small sauce portions, and the prices, the meal simply didn't feel like a good value and ruined all nostalgia. read more

The food is so bland. I should've just stayed home and make myself something better, and made WITH love.

We had such a great experience here we came with our baseball team with about 30 people and we had incredible service, our server Kelly went above and beyond. We had a really great option for the $19 group menu that included a main entry, salad bar, drinks and unlimited garlic bread. The atmosphere is fun. It's right in the center of old town so we could walk around. Couldn't have picked a better place to feed our large group! Thank you Kelly! read more

Good location in the heart of the Old Market. The pasta is nothing special but they do offer a large variety of sauces and there are unlimited options, all at reasonable prices. Service is hit and miss but it's not really the type of place where you'd expect top tier service. Salad bar is next level though, one of the best in Omaha in my opinion. Decor is fun to look at and it's a large space so things seem to turn over quickly. Good spot to bring kids or to try and get into before a downtown adventure. read more

We walked all around looking for something to eat and ended up at Spaghetti Works. It actually reminded me of Spaghetti Factory with the old timey feel and decor. Service was mediocre at best. Our server seemed annoyed to have to serve us but whatever. Maybe she was having a bad day? Food was just okay as well. I think the best part for me was the salad bar. I opted for the eggplant parmesan and spaghetti with meat sauce. I make a better meat sauce TBH and the parmesan felt like it wasn't heated all the way through. Mr had the chicken parmesan and he said he's definitely had better and the spaghetti with red sauce needed something. The only person happy with her food was our daughter who got the chicken Alfredo. Even the complimentary bread was sad, literally looks like the stuff I buy in the frozen section of the grocery store. I'd say the only thing they did right, the cheese curds. We love us some cheese curds, why do they only have them in the middle of the country? read more

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The possibilities are endless! It is a very family friendly restaurant with friendly service. We love the endless pasta bowls with the mix and match pastas and sauces, and of course the salad bar. It is a true bargain and the theme throughout the restaurant is unlike many other spots downtown. read more

Spaghetti Works - Pasta with a Signature Sauce - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We were walking around downtown looking for a place that we wouldn't have to wait for. We were seated right away and took in all the fun decor around us. I liked the variety in the menu options and the high affordability of items. We ordered the beercheese spaghetti and their pick 3 trio entree (clam sauce, meat sauce, and beer cheese), each entree also gives you unlimited access to their salad bar. I liked the salad bar options, there was so much to choose from. Staff were good about maintaining the salad bar which was nice. The staff that waited on us did have much of a sense of urgency even when they were very full of patrons. We waited for 10 minutes before getting our drinks and having our orders taken, which left us a little unhappy, however, food was served up quickly and quality of food was good. read more

Spaghetti Works - Clam sauce with spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Stopped in on a Friday night at 6pm expecting a wait, we were seated right away and greated promptly and ... because we've been here so many times we ordered immediately! Salad bar was okay.. lettuce seemed a little old and it was quite messy, but I believe they came to tidy it up right after we went through so we may have just come through after a big rush. We both had angel hair pasta, my daughter got beer cheese- I prefer a beer cheese/hot naked melody. Garlic bread was tasty, definitely a different bread than before- but actually really liked it more than any other visit! Our server was so sweet, she made a point to check in often and really gave great service! Restrooms were in need of attention and I really feel like that is one ongoing area this location struggles with. We left full and happy, the positives significantly outweighed the negatives! read more

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I found out about this place while on a family vacation after googling "family friendly dinner downtown Omaha". We were seated right away and despite the restaurant being packed for Monday night kids-eat-free, the service was reasonable and friendly. Is this a date night caliber restaurant- no. But all 3 of my kids ate their entire dinner which almost never happens! And the soda here was so crispy (iykyk)! Will definitely come back next time we visit Omaha! read more

It's really cute, it gives classic Pizza Hut vibes in a good way. Part of the experience is choosing your pasta and the cause and toppers, so if you don't like what you got you can always try something new. I think this makes it hard to dislike the food because there's a ton of combinations that you can have. The staff is also really nice and friendly, and kept our drinks full, and offered bread and pasta refills frequently. It was also really reasonably priced and I left VERY full! read more

Indoor and outdoor seating. Huge overall with a salad bar. Loved the garlic bread. Reasonably priced. Italian sodas weren't too bad and had plenty of flavor. I ordered the lobster sensation and it was a bit bland. read more

Spaghetti Works - Lobster Sensation - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I don't remember the last time I had food that good!!! Such speedy service but the the workers still take time to make sure your food is perfect! I love the overall mood and ambiance. Perfect place for a big group! read more

Kay Ann made us feel like family on a weekday night where kids (11&under) eat free. They have an awesome salad bar and the varieties of pasta and sauces were fast and furious! Everyone enjoyed the casual environment and we didn't need reservations at 5:45 on a Monday. Seriously solid pricing (think $13 for endless pasta bowl) and Kay ensured our glasses were never empty and all 4 stomachs were full. Honestly, it exceeded my expectations and we look forward to coming back soon! read more

Spaghetti Works is located in heart of downtown of Omaha. The woman at the reception was a little arrogant yet the bartender was a very sweet, warm man. I got a takeout of chicken Parmesan spaghetti. The food tasted mediocre. It came with a side of Garlic bread wish was quite nice. There is parking available right outside the restaurant. One can give Spaghetti Works a miss. read more

Spaghetti Works - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've been to this place dozens of times in the last decade--it is a staple for my family! The most impressive part is the price--$12.50 for this meal which included unlimited salad bar, and unlimited bowls of pasta (yes you can change your noodle and sauce!!)! The salad bar is much higher quality than you would expect--this is always my favorite part. The pasta is fine, nothing exceptional, but the Cajun with added peppers and parm was great! read more

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My first time visiting this restaurant won't be my last! We ate here with a group of friends before attending the Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration at the Holland Performing Arts Center. The location in Old Market makes for an easy walk from dinner to the show. Although Spaghetti Works was busy, the wait wasn't overly long. The salad bar had plentiful choices -- and I liked the way they displayed it in the back of a vintage truck. For my entree, I picked The Works -- a large platter with each and every one of their sauces. That was certainly a smorgasbord of flavors! I ate half and took the rest home for a repast the next day. read more

Cute seating area, plenty space! Wait was fair, even thou it was Sat at around 6. Staff was nice and friendly.. The environment was clean, and the food was really good! Highly recommend the eggplant parmesan and clam appetizers read more

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Our first test for here. B says she was here years ago. Have a variety of foods requested now. Pasta both. Family type place. Not our usual choice, but good so far. And all is real good read more

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I went to dinner with a big group and we went to this restaurant and most of them ordered the chicken alfredo, it took around 2 hours to come and the food was pretty good, but it wasn't good enough to take 2 hours. Adding onto that a dad on the team ordered a beer and it took 30 minutes for someone to say they didn't have it. Then he ordered a different beer and that one took 45 minutes for someone to say they didn't have. He decided to go to the bar and serve himself another different kind of beer. Overall the service isn't good and the food isn't much better. read more

took 2 hours to get food at first the food came wrong. Wood have gave a zero but the food was okay. 1 hour and a half in had no drinks and no food. read more

Spaghetti Works is such an Omaha staple. My friends from out of town love it, and they were begging us to take them while they were visiting this weekend. One of the things I really appreciate about Spaghetti Works is the variety and the affordable prices, making it a great place for larger parties. There are so many different pastas and sauces to mix and match, and I love that the pasta is bottomless. I usually end up ordering a to-go box for some leftovers. This was my first time back in a while, and honestly, I did notice the service and quality of food has slipped a bit. I always order the same pasta and it usually hits the spot, but this time I was kind of disappointed. The sauce was watery and lacked flavor, which isn't how I remember it. The service was also underwhelming. Our waiter barely checked on us, and promised refills several times, but never actually brought them. Overall, Spaghetti Works is still one of those classic places that everyone should experience for the history and nostalgia alone. It's also genuinely a great spot to take the family if you're looking for an affordable meal out. read more

Cozy booth, glass of chianti and warm garlic bread straight from the oven. Mmmm John was an excellent server, knowledgeable, friendly, prompt and accommodating. The atmosphere is classic Italian with fun decor to enjoy as you wait for lunch or dinner. Fettuccine Alfredo was delicious. Clam strip appetizer was good for Midwestern seafood. A very nice Sunday afternoon visit read more

Spaghetti Works - Cozy booth view - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Food and service has always been very good at both addresses in Omaha. Never been disappointed. read more

A couple friends and I went up to downtown Omaha. One of them suggested this place for lunch. Wow, was it great! First of all, Sheena is an awesome server!!! She is so sweet, hospitable, and professional! Secondly, I love the inside look of this restaurant. It has a lot of unique things going on and has a wonderful vibe. We had a great seat and a cool little view outside the window at the main street, as well as the establishment interiors. Now to the foods! Let me tell you... EXCELLENT!!! We all ended up ordering the all you can eat garlic bread, pasta with one sauce, and salad bar. The bread was great! Cooked just perfect. Not too done, not underdone. Just right and had a great crisp. Loved all of the salad bar! What makes or breaks a salad bar for me is if they have fresh tasting beets and cottage cheese, these they have! The lettuce was good, also loved the potato salad. Finally, the pastas!!! I ended up having 3 plates. Started off with the regular meat sauce and angel hair pasta. Can I say... Awesome Sauce! Yes, I just did!!! Then I went with the Penne Pesto. I love a yummy pesto! Last, but not least, I had the Fettuccine Alfredo. Super creamy, tasty!!! Loved dipping the garlic bread into each of these sauces! Thank you Spaghetti Works for a beautiful lunch and relaxing, unrushed time! Highly suggest you come here and try it for yourself!!! When in Omaha, I will revisit here again! read more

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My family visited spaghetti Works on a Saturday night. It was very busy, but we still had great service. Loved the salad bar. Both of my kids enjoyed their food. My husband and I both got pasta with choice of sauce. My first sauce was the creamy pesto, which I honestly did not love, it was not well seasoned, and didn't seem to have a lot of flavor. My husband got the Cajun Alfredo and really enjoyed it. My second sauce was the original meat sauce and it was much better. The garlic bread was great. Overall, I really enjoyed our experience and would return. read more

Spaghetti Works - Kid's Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Going to see a Concert at the CHI? Getting wild at the Orpheum? Walking around Downtown with Kids and hungry with No Plan? Spaghetti Works is a reliable entry to your carb stable. Give them a shot. 1. Kids Eat Free Monday. 2. Salad Bar is not the most elaborate, but it's pretty standard fresh fare. Kind of cool they have Potato Sticks with the Croutons. Good pasta salads; if you leave the lettuce to "food, that your food eats. " 3. Staples and Specials alike are pretty fair priced and not to sound like a mean/bad thing...exactly what you would expect. If you closed your eyes and imagined X dish, you'd open them and say "Yep...that's it." 4. Other than the usual commentary on Prices on everything in this country...my daughter and I got two entrees, soft drinks, included salad bar, and garlic bread for $20 bucks. Downtown. Primetime dinner hours. Is it Dinner at 801 Chophouse or Gordon Ramseys newest restaurant? Nah. But you'll get a table, out from the cold, fed to your desired level, and into your show/event on time. Note: The Carbonara is a special but I've hit it twice this year...so pretty regular. It's probably my fave thing to order if they have it. If you're one to get all snobby with the exact regions, origins of the ingredients...wrong place. The cheese is not from Pecorino and the Meat is not Guanciale...you'll get Regianno and Bacon...but it'll be good. You'll survive. You'll thrive. Take a picture in the British Phone Booth. It's fun. Live a little. (Why is it outside an Italian restaurant? Who knows? How do magnets work? Just enjoy it) read more

Spaghetti Works - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Spaghetti Works is all about charm, but that's about where it stops. The prices are great, although we are in Nebraska. The food is incredibly mid but it worked for my immense hangover. Salad bars scare me and this one is no different. I don't know if I've been to a restaurant with one in well over a decade but I avoided it due to the volume of children. As for the service, the waitress was so rude and not just to us but everyone she came in contact with. And look, I would also not be thrilled to be working at a spaghetti spot on new year's day but I've spent enough time in the service industry. You gotta be brave, even on the shitty days. read more

Well we did take out and kinda glad we did. The place had about 50 people waiting to be seated. It was loud and chaotic. Lots of small kids kind of place. The food was basically spaghetti factory-- which is what I'd consider a step above hospital quality Italian. Maybe it's better not on a busy day and not on a weekend. I would go elsewhere and not worth the 2 hour wait read more