Don't ask me how to pronounce it. No one seems to know…read more There is something about Spezia that is so welcoming. No wonder it's always packed. Friendly service, comfy setting, and oh yeah - the food! Unfortunately for me, there is too much seafood on the menu but there's always something. People rave about the seafood dishes so I'll trust them and say it must be good. I'm just not into it. On this visit, we each ordered a cocktail. I decided to try the lemon martini which I never order and OH MY GOODNESS. It was awesome! They nailed it. The limoncello brought it home. My dining partner had a dirty martini and was satisfied as well. We enjoyed a Spezia salad which featured mixed greens, prosciutto, tomato, Kalamata olives, and a house vinaigrette. It all combined so well. The lettuce was wonderfully fresh, no need to pick out rotting leaves like some places. The dressing was simply light and delish. We shared a plate of spaghetti. You get several options to add to it. The grilled spicy Italian sausage sounded good. I'm not sure which was better. The sausage or the marinara sauce. Both were soooooo good!! The sausage was truly grilled and spicy and just amazing, and it was not greasy either. The marinara sauce challenged my own that I make at home. We devoured that plate of spaghetti which was big enough to share. I forgot to take a picture as it was served so I am sharing a tight shot of half the order after we divided it.

Spezia, you let me down!…read more Our waiter struggled to keep up with the dinner rush. We arrived for our reservation and were seated at 6:40 where we weren't greeted by our waiter for quite awhile. It took a long time to get our drinks and I had to ask for bread so we decided to skip appetizers and go straight to our entree. When ordering the entree our waiter said "and which salad would you like?" And then listed the salad options. Normally when ordering a main and the waiter says which salad do you want that's because the salad comes with the meal. Nope. We were charged $11 per salad that we didn't even really want. The salads were your average side salad, but thankfully had good dressings. We hadn't brought up salads, the waiter did when we ordered our entree. So we were disappointed to have $20+ in salads that we didn't request until the waiter offered them. Our salads were finished for at least 15 minutes before our main entree came out at about 7:30, nearly an hour after we had been seated. My shrimp scampi was good, the broccolini was a touch under cooked but the flavors were still good, and the shrimp was surprisingly large in size and cooked exactly how it should be. Had we been served quicker and not offered things that didn't come with our meal when ordering our meal we may have been happier, hard to say. The table next to us was sat about 10 minute after us and had a different waitress. They received their entire meal (including bread & apps) and left before we were offered dessert. The food is good, I won't discredit that at all. But when coming to a restaurant like this you are expecting a level of service that we just didn't get. I'm sure we'll try again in the future and if service is better I will definitely update my review but for now, this was a let down of a birthday dinner.

We went to Avoli last Thursday for our 10 year anniversary, and as usual, Avoli delivers an…read moreexceptional dining experience! We always appreciate their creative spin on Italian fare, and the service staff are some of the best in town! Our favorite part of the meal was.....well everything! The atmosphere is always intimate and laid back, one of the best restaurants in town! Support local!

The food and service were great! Our waiter was attentive and had some good suggestions since we…read morehadn't been there.

My mom and I dined here for the first time before seeing Wicked and wow! Truly a lovely experience…read morefrom start to finish. Right off the bat, we were greeted warmly and had the sweetest waitress. We ordered drinks and some focaccia. It came out warm with fresh parmesan cheese and oil. Light and airy, it melted in our mouths - absolutely delicious! Our pasta entrees were each perfectly seasoned and plated. Al dente. We both could have licked our plates clean! The sauces were perfection. And then the best part of an already flawless meal - the homemade tiramisu. If you come here don't order that, what are you even doing?! It was so good, I needed a cigarette afterwards (and I don't smoke). We will without a doubt be back, sooner than later. Thank you, Cibo Vino!

Nice Italian restaurant! Food and service were good…read more The carbonara was pretty good. I added meatballs which weren't anything impressive. The Peach Bellini was delicious! I would definitely come back to try more!

Feb 13th reservation was hectic! Fun backdrop outside when waiting and was able to get photos sent…read moreto my phone. Seating was out of order when we overheard someone at a later reservation get seated before us. But then were seated after we told them we waited for a while. Soup was so creamy and delicious and I loveeeeee the bread!!!! It was a cute place and lots of seating for 2 or 4 people not a lot of large groups.

Dinner with a group. The service was excellent! She was attentive and quick to fulfill requests…read more The limoncellotini was delicious. I got the fettuccine Alfredo which was under seasoned and rather bland. Even the Parmesan on top didn't seem to add flavor. (I was afraid it was my palette but others at the table thought their Alfredo was bland, too.) The bread was soft but also fairly flavorless. Overall, excellent service. A fantastic cocktail. Bland food.

Vincenzo's is easily the best Italian food in Omaha, hands down. The food was absolutely fantastic…read more Every dish was flavorful, well prepared, and clearly made with care. For the quality you get, the prices are hard to beat, which makes the experience even better. The ambiance is warm and classic, exactly what you would hope for in a traditional Italian restaurant. It feels authentic and comfortable. Service was fair overall, but they were extremely busy when we visited. Our server was clearly working hard and doing their best to keep up, which I appreciated. On peak nights this place fills up quickly, so reservations are definitely recommended. If you are looking for great Italian food in Omaha, Vincenzo's should be at the top of your list.

Vincenzo's nails that classic old‑movie Italian vibe. Warm, cozy, and instantly inviting. Service…read morewas grade‑A the whole night. We started off with the garlic cheese bread. This is a MUST HAVE, I repeat a must‑have. Perfect crisp outside, soft inside, next‑level cheese pull, and that garlic drizzle seals the deal. I could've eaten just that and left happy. For the main course, I had the penne bolognese fiorna, and it was flawless (rich, fresh, and a generous portion). My better half went for the Big Vinny Combo (chicken parmigiana, fettuccine Alfredo, baked lasagna). Everything hit except the Alfredo needing a touch more salt... though she definitely didn't need any help enjoying those glasses of wine. The kiddo crushed her cavatappi with shrimp -- fork never stopped moving, and she couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Though it could be considered slightly pricey, it's absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back.

YUM. We got takeout and I am so glad we discovered this gem. The menu is large, there was so much…read moreto choose from. I decided on the lasagna. WOW, it was delish. The sauce was almost kind of sweet, but it complimented the dish so well. There was also no shortage on sauce, which I greatly appreciated. Probably some of the best lasagna i've ever had! We also picked up some tiramisu and it was very good. Nothing crazy but very good. The food also got done very quickly which was nice!

I haven't had mangia's for a few years but getting it for catering, I remembered why I love it so…read moremuch! They've got a great variety of pastas that you can choose from. Personally, a mix of the meatballs with red sauce and the tortellini with Alfredo is my favorite plate, but the lasagna was also quite tasty. The rolls are something I think about often, without societal pressure, I would have about 4 of these at once (and on occasion I've put that to the test). They had everything ready for us right when we arrived - everything was prepped perfectly. Highly recommend for a catering event or for a nice meal!

If you are looking for giant portion sizes - this is your place…read more Roma is a very quaint little American/Italian Restaurant that has a very large menu to choose from. Service was fast, waiter was very friendly and attentive, huge portion sizes and fair price. I ordered the shrimp scampi and was only able to eat about a third, there was no way I could finish the entire meal. This dish would benefit from a little more flavor development. It tasted like olive oil with a hint of garlic. Didn't have the zing to it that I tend to enjoy in a scampi dish. They could have reduced the amount of pasta and added a veggie to help cut the heaviness, broccolini or spinach, or something along those lines. This dish desperately needed something to brighten the flavor. This is a very family friendly restaurant that has options for every member of your group.

Romas was amazing...I sat at the bar waiting for my "too go" Lasagna, their heavenly bread, and…read morefried Mozzarella..chit chatted with Cheyenne ..the bar hostess with the mostess...they were so busy..lots of people waiting to be seated as well...I couldn't wait to get home! Everything was nice and hot..and delicious..their sauce is the best! Portions were huge we split one entree and one appetizer

I hadn't been to Biaggis in a while, so I was excited to revisit…read more With temps in the 90s outside, we were dressed for summer, and were greeted with a frosty blast when we walked in. No worries though, once seated temps seem to regulate better. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a rush. Bread and olive oil were a delight. The bread was soft with a nice crust, and it's just a little nosh until meals are served. I had the fettuccine with lobster, which had a sauce lighter than Alfredo, but thicker than broth. There was plenty of lobster sprinkled across the black pasta, with good flavor, not overcooked. With a normal appetite and not overindulging in bread, the serving size is just right. No leftovers. Overall, it seems like carb loading -- no veggies, no salad, lots of starch. Price for dinner is not too high, though cocktails are a little rich, but also very flavorful. I had an Old Fashioned that was fantastic! It's not too loud and the crowd was diverse -- families early on, first dates and couples later. Try it!

Wonderful experience! We had the best waiter- Robert. He was very knowledgeable on the menu and…read moreincredibly personable. The food was wonderful and we enjoyed the extensive gluten free menu. At the end of the evening, we left a pair of sunglasses behind and Robert ran them out to us in the parking. We will most definitely be returning!

Cannot recommend this place enough. Their pizza is divineeee. Look out for their specials because I…read morehad a goat cheese peach pizza and it's my favorite!

The food was genuinely great. The pizza had a light crust with the perfect amount of char, and the…read morefocaccia was amazing. Based on the food alone, this easily could have been a 4-star experience. Unfortunately, the service made us feel like we were an inconvenience from the moment we walked in. We didn't have a reservation, and I completely understand that it was a Friday around 6 p.m. in a small restaurant near the Old Market. We fully expected we might have to wait. Instead, we were told, "Well, all I have is this table for two, but I need it by 7." It was about 5:45, so we said that was totally fine and we'd easily be finished by then. From that point on, though, it felt like the clock was ticking. We were seated and immediately given water, which was great, but we already felt rushed so we quickly chose a pizza and focaccia to split. Once the food arrived, the check-ins became frequent enough that it was hard not to notice. As soon as we took the last piece of focaccia, the board was whisked away. As soon as we took the last piece of pizza, that was cleared too. The check came almost immediately. We were in and out in about 30 minutes...roughly 45 minutes before they actually needed the table. Take that for what it's worth, positive or negative. I want to give a lot of grace because it was a busy Friday night, but the overall atmosphere from the service, including a hostess who seemed visibly unhappy much of the time, kept this from being a four-star experience for us. The food is absolutely worth having again, but next time we'd probably choose carryout so we can enjoy it without feeling like a nuisance for being there.

This is such a fun and intimate local restaurant. The vibe is a bit moody, but not dark. I loved…read morethe decor in the bathroom especially, it is so unique! This spot is known for their pizza and pasta, but I enjoyed a salad. Everything is very fresh, and all the ingredients reflect this! The salad was delicious, and well put together. I would definitely get this again! I would love to come back for dinner, and get something a bit heavier next time!

Dining out with a 3-month-old and a 2-year-old can be stressful, but Dante made it feel effortless…read more Jen greeted us and quickly got us seated, graciously accommodating our oversized stroller without making us feel like we were in the way. That first impression matters. Our server Paul was a true professional. The best way I can describe him is that he represents what hospitality should be. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. His wine recommendation of a Barbera d'Asti with the braised beef completely surprised me in the best way. What really impressed me was Jen checking back in after seating us to help get our toddler's order in quickly. She read the situation perfectly while we were managing both kids. That awareness is what separates good service from great service. Highlights from dinner: Squid ink tagliarini with crab (fantastic depth of flavor) Braised beef (comforting and refined at the same time) Pizza that made our 2-year-old very happy Excellent wine guidance from Paul The service honestly reminded me of Michelin experiences I've had -- not because of formality, but because of how intentional and thoughtful everything felt. This was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in Omaha.