I've always heard great things about Avoli, but this was our first time getting to try it. Safe to say that we will be back! The atmosphere is really cool - elevated/upscale without feeling stuffy or overly fancy. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. We started with Brussels sprouts. These were super flavorful and perfectly crispy. My husband had the carbonara. It was so delicious and peppery, and the guanciale was by far the best I have ever had. I wish I knew the secret to getting it so crispy! I had the butternut squash risotto. This was also fantastic and super flavorful, and it tasted even better the next day. We can't wait to return to try more items off the menu! read more

Avoli Osteria - Butternut Squash Risotto - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Avoli Osteria is easily my favorite Italian restaurant in Omaha. I was home for the holidays and had to make sure me and my boyfriend ate here at least once while we were in town. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I absolutely loved the mushroom mafaldine. It was so perfect and savory. I also ordered some pork belly on the side to eat with it and it is always cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got the carbonara and added shrimp and it was great. The focaccia was also delish. I do wish they would serve it with some butter though. Our server was fantastic and thoroughly explained the dishes we had questions about. The restaurant itself is also beautiful. You can really tell that everyone here really cares about the food and service they are providing. Already looking forward to coming back again! read more

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Fantastic service, beautiful and warm ambiance and the food just tops it all off! The Penne al Vodka was delicious, and my husband got the Potato Gnocchi and devoured it! Highly recommend, absolutely will be back! read more

Avoli Osteria - Vodka Penne - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Everything was outstanding. You can tell the chef puts pride into his food. We started with the burrata and the relish and prosciutto and bread hit the spot. The marinated olives were delicious. We then tried the bruschetta. It had smoked salmon on top. Delicious. Not a normal smoked salmon but this had an extra Smokey taste. Both pasta dishes were a 10. Had to take some leftovers home tonight because some might say we over did it on the bread tonight. Totally worth it! Also great service all around. The staff is knowledgeable and professional. Awesome date night! read more

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Visited Avoli Osteria for dinner with colleagues in Dundee. The restaurant is very nicely decorated with an old world Italian feel to it. After reviewing the menu I decided to have their steak and frites. The cut of steak was a New York strip cooked medium rare. The steak was cooked to perfection and had a nice flavor of being cooked over wood coals. Maybe the only thing that could have been improved was the amount of fat/gristle on the steak. Too much for my liking. Our server was amazing. Overall it was a nice experience and would most likely visit again. read more

Avoli Osteria is an awesome place to eat. The food is so delicious!! We will return soon.

I really like this place. I've been there about 4 times, and unfortunately that's enough to have the occasional item be less than perfect, and so my rating is 4 stars instead of 5, which is may have been if I had reviewed it after visit #1 or 2. (Hope that makes sense...) This is not traditional Italian, with lasagne and stuffed shells and eggplant parm. Instead you will find house made sauces and pastas, and just generally innovative dishes packed with the flavor of freshly made culinary creations. (Although..as good as it is, sometimes I crave a plain old red sauce on my pasta, and it can't be found here, sadly.) Try the goat cheese stuffed peppers for a small but yummy starter. The beef bolognese is yummy as is the vodka sauce dish. The servers are present and pleasant and the patio is nice for al fresco. I usually sit outside or in the bar because the dining room is a bit dark. Buon appetito! read more

Amazing food. So yummy. Service was solid. Nice vibes but tables are very close together

We had prompt and friendly service. The ambience was refined. And the dishes used fresh, creative ingredients. All in all, we had a wonderful experience. read more

Avoli Osteria - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Nice cozy yet upscale ambiance. The food, including the bruschetta and carbonara, was great. The waiter was very helpful with the menu and friendly overall. They were able to accommodate some modifications to their menu items as well, which was much appreciated. read more

Took my wife to Avoli for her birthday and it was a wonderful experience. Our service was spectacular, and they have a fixed menu on Sunday that was an incredible value. The ambiance was very nice and cozy. Biggest downside is that they seat everyone close together, so privacy was out the window. Otherwise and excellent evening. read more

Avoli Osteria was a hit with my wife and I. She loves all things pasta so we finally got to check out this spot on Mother's Day. We decided to sit on the shaded patio and it was just beautiful outside. Chad our server was fantastic, super friendly and knowledgeable about the menus. I started with the Rababaro Scura and my wife had the Marula Concerto. Both good cocktails. I started with the octopus as an appetizer. The char on it was perfect and really enjoyed the potatoes it came with as well. My wife had a Caesar which was tasty real fresh with a lighter dressing. My wife had the penne a la vodka and added the spicy sausage on recommendation from Chad. She really enjoyed it and the fresh mozzarella it came with. I had the house tagliatelle which came with a ton of meat in the sauce and the noodles were perfectly al denté. We both had leftovers to take home which they box table side for you. Overall we really enjoyed the place. Not sure there's one dish that would make me come back but everything was just very good. And the service just made it a 5 star experience. read more

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I really don't have any complaints! It's on the higher end and would be a great place to take an out of town guest that loves homemade pasta. I think we gloat slighted on the octopus considering the size it is and other pictures I've seen though it still tasted delicious. The Parmesan fries were to die for. The bread was warm, soft, tasty, and my special was perfect! It's the dry aged beef (forgot the full name) but I LOVED the olives on top. All pasta is made in house and you can tell! Our server was super knowledgeable and willing to work with us on how we wanted to split the check and on if they had certain drinks. The location is easy enough for parking and they do have several spots right in front. It was darker inside and the lighting went down a little after 7 so if you're looking for a comfortable, intimate spot - make your reservation at 7! We went on a Sunday evening and had no problems getting in and being served. Definitely recommend! read more

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Here's a summary of my official review for Grow Omaha Eats: https://growomaha.com/avoli-osteria-is-a-quintessential-italian-gem-in-historic-dundee/ The pasta is top notch and in my evaluation I found just about everything to be made to exacting standards. The cocktails are excellent. The service is top notch, with an incredibly knowledgeable staff. The ambiance is cozy with romantic warm lighting, beautiful chandeliers and rustic black-and-white decor. There's a modern feel reminiscent of something you might find in the Italian countryside. read more

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Expensive Expensive Lots of sugar, unhealthy pasta, and salt Lots of pretense Great for people who like to look great but do not know healthy food read more

Fantastic venue. Staff is great! Food is very nicely prepared. Atmosphere is very laid back.

Just a short note here for consideration which I did not mention in previous review. Though the mixing, and creating our own personalized choices in food options here is encouraged, that does come with additional costs. So be careful what we wish for!! read more

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I can't speak highly enough about Avoli Osteria. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. The menu has so many great options, it was hard to choose, and everything we had was delicious and homemade. I went with the bolognese and it was first rate. They also make a fantastic Paper Plane cocktail. Great, neighborhood gem. read more

We visited Avoli Osteria after having driven by it many times but for some reason, just never finding our way inside. And oh boy - I'm so glad we finally did! The ambiance of the restaurant is homey and warm, but with a dash of glam. Several chandeliers hang from the ceiling and gilded mirrors adorn the walls. It has a modern feel with a nostalgic essence at the same time. We started our meal with the Bread Service and Caprese Salad: -The bread was a rosemary focaccia and obviously freshly baked. It came with a delicious oil for dipping, but was so fluffy and flavorful itself that it didn't even need it! -The Caprese was divine, with thinly sliced tomatoes (that were so light and fresh, they definitely seemed super farm-to-table), wonderful bits of mozzarella, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic. For our mains, we tried to stay a little lighter and stuck with the Primi menu options only (saving room for dessert!). We each shared bites of each other's dishes because they both looked so appetizing. I had the Ricotta Gnudi, and it was superlative. Little gnocchi style dumplings filled with ricotta (instead of potato), topped with kale, pistachios, and prosciutto! Each bite literally melted in your mouth. The richness of the ricotta in the gnudi was perfectly paired with the saltiness of the prosciutto and crunchiness of the kale. My husband had the Sweet Corn Risotto, which came with accompaniments in the middle of the plate of Asiago, little exquisitely marinated cherry tomatoes, and summer squash (perfectly seasonal as we have a bit of summer left!). The base of the corn risotto was delightful and flavorful all on its own, but add in the tomato for acid and the squash for the umami, and it was heavenly! We took a look at the desserts and were so happy we saved room because we decided we wanted to try two of them. My favorite dessert on the planet is tiramisu, so when I saw they had it as a dessert option, that was definitely my first choice. It was super scrumptious with fluffy/not overly-soaked cake, a creamy spread of delectable mascarpone cheese, a dollop of not-too-sweet ice cream for pairing, and a dusting of tasty crumble on the plate below. One word: YUM! So after we decided we were ordering the tiramisu, my husband wanted to add one more sweet treat. We asked our server which is her favorite and, without hesitation, she said the Budino. We trusted her, ordered it, and let's just say - she definitely did not lead us astray. The Budino was an indulgently lovely pudding-like custard (with a butterscotchy flavor), that had a salty caramel layer at the top of the glass along with a dab of whipped cream - and a sugar cookie on the side to top it off. This was one of the best desserts I have ever tasted! I kept stealing bites from my husband's glass. Final Thoughts: If you haven't already deduced from my rating and review, I will suffice it to say I definitely recommend you do not make my mistake and pass by Avoli Osteria without stopping in!! read more

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We had an amazing dinner here. Staff was very helpful and answered any questions we had about the menu. They were extremely attentive to detail and made our birthday celebration very special. read more

The food was fabulous and our server was excellent and informative. There were six in our party. We started with the full board charcuterie And frites. Excellent, especially the pork belly dip. The salmon dinner was spot on. The squid ink pasta with shrimp was tasty. Carbonara is always a favorite. I had the seasonal vegetable pasta and it was really good. We tried the cherry chocolate cake dessert. Scrumptious. I had the gelato trio - my personal favorite. read more

Great ! Very happy with the dining experience. Service was excellent and Food was delicious!

Still going strong. Had to update my review since it's been nearly a year since my last visit and there is still no complaint insight. Visited again and it did not disappoint. This restaurant is world class all the way around. read more

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A wonderful hidden gem! Very intimate on the inside and feels very authentic. Server had great recommendations and walked us through the menu. Everything we tried was amazing. The salads are big enough to share! read more

Avoli Osteria - Carbonara with salmon - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Ambience: Amazing Service:amazing Food: my wife's chicken was incredible and perfectly cooked. beef carpaccio was very good, olive oil gelato fabulous, my entree was carbonara--quite disappointing as it had zero guanciale in it...the KEY component was missing completely. I was very excited to try Dario's pasta and I thought the pasta itself was good, but the dish itself really failed with such a key component missing. read more

We had just returned from our honeymoon in Italy when my mom requested Italian for her birthday dinner. With a high bar set, we knew the only place where my husband and I wouldn't feel disappointed would be Avoli. Everything from the decor to the detail in the rustic country dishes made us feel like we were back in Florence. The servers there are always very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. But the food is always the star of the show and there's no doubt Chef Dario knows what he's doing. We started with bruschetta, which had such interesting and delicious additions with the whipped ricotta and the lemon aioli. I can never pick what I want for the pasta dishes, but this time I went with the bolognese bianco. "YES" is my only response. Finally we split the plum creek chicken. My husband is not a chicken fan, and even he was raving about this dish. Tip: if you see a dish with truffles on the menu, order it. read more

Service was amazing, very detailed on dishes and how they are made. Loved the presentation of the food. Pasta dishes we had were delicious. Great date night spot to relax and enjoy time with your company. read more

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Go. As soon as possible. Ambiance is amazing. And the food is some of the best I have had. I had carbonara that was amazing. Octopus was cooked to perfection. read more

This was a nice italian restaurant in the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha. With a bike share soot right across the street! The waitress was "new" but she was fabulous. They had a morel mushroom appetizer we missed out on, but the burrata we had instead was wonderful. Loved the pickled ramps and all the fresh ingredients. read more

Chef Dario is a master. After Dario's closed, I finally decided to try Chef Dario's other restaurant, Avoli and I am so happy I did! Northern Italian food? Well, I guess I love it. The burrata appetizer was amazing, I would order it again over the bruschetta. Both were delicious, but the burrata was on another level. All of the pastas were phenomenal but the red pepper garganelli was next level. Definitely need to get a reservation here and I recommend expecting to pay $50-100 per person depending on how you order (family style is definitely cheaper and doable). read more

Service was amazing and food was very delicious. I got the penne allá vodka with Italian sausage and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend. read more

My first and last time here. Completely overrated. I can't imagine how this place rates 4.3 stars. What are reviewers thinking? We both had Cesar salad. It was Cesar in name only. No bite. No zip. No flavor. One would think an Italian restaurant would have good Chianti. One would be wrong about this place's Chianti. Totally forgettable. For some reason, our waitress insisted we place our entire food order at the outset. I ordered some olives. The kalamata olives were flavorless. She kept pushing the bread and I had to tell her no three times. She was also rude. Avoli brags about its homemade pasta and sausage. Spaghetti Works has better pasta and Hy-Vee has better sausage. No lie. I had Spaghetti Carbonara. No flavor. No pepper. No little meat pieces. The comparison here is Cibo Vino. Its Carbonara is a 10. This place is a 2. To add insult to injury, everything is 30% too high. Some Dundee hipsters were sitting next to us and for some reason they were screaming about something the entire night. Frankly, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in Omaha for a long time. I'm totally perplexed by the high rating when there are so many better restaurants in Omaha and Council Bluffs. read more

The ambiance here is perfect for date night. Super classy, great cocktail and wine list. Our food was delicious. Not massive portions but you don't leave hungry. I ordered a cup of soup as an appetizer and it was literally my favorite thing. So delicious. The food was all great! We also split dessert which we ordered a chocolate Cherry dessert -- super rich and really hot the spot for my sweet tooth! Our server was quick and helpful! read more

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Great food and service. Vibe was awesome. Price was very fair for the portions you get.

One of the best restaurants in Omaha. Great for dates or special occasions. Wonderful, attentive staff, incredible food.

1st visit, food and service was great and also love the atmosphere. The only reason not giving it 5 stars was I felt it was very over priced and definitely over priced for the portions and bar. read more

As always, a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The staff are knowledgeable and personable.

Delicious food and friendly staff! Expensive meals but worth splitting to try! Free gelato with Dundee passport. read more

Avoli Osteria - Patio in Dundee - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The parking is tough down there but the environment the service was excellent.we had stuffed peppers with cream cheese and shsheto peppers and wedge salad for apps. I had the pasta it was amazing read more

Excellent food and service. Everything we had heard about the restaurant is true. We have already gone back a second time.