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    Casa Bovina

    4.5 (67 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    I came here with my boyfriend for our anniversary after hearing from friends and family that this was the best restaurant in town. Right away we were greeted, my coat was taken and we were seated. We came pretty early in the evening and there weren't many people in the restaurant. I was disappointed to have been seated at a 4 person table in the middle of the room while there were plenty of smaller, two person tables more tucked away which would've offered a more intimate experience in my opinion. We started with the Burrata and M.D. Polenta. The burrata was as you'd expect but the Polenta was my favorite dish we ordered. It had so much flavor and basically melted in your mouth. It was even better to add it on top of the focaccia and burrata! For our main courses I ordered the Tajarin Dalla Forma. It was a fun experience to have them come to the table and spin the pasta in the cheese wheel but I wouldn't say the pasta was anything exceptional. Honestly, it tasted just like Annie's boxed white cheddar Mac and cheese. My boyfriend got the NY Strip (it was $83) and he said it was the chewiest steak he had ever had. It was cooked medium rare as he had requested but there was literally no explanation for how chewy it was. He makes better steaks at home on the stove top. The lobster tail I will say was the best lobster tail I've ever had. Overall, the service was great but the food wasn't worth the price you pay. If you're looking for a good steak, this isn't the place to go. I also disagree with friends and family, this isn't the best restaurant in town. Highly recommend DISH if you're wanting a high end dinning experience

    Justin S.

    A spectacular fine-dining experience. Our waiter was an amazing source of information as we walked through the menu, which is updated weekly. Each dish and drink has a unique background and story that he was eager to share. Dining is available by reservation only, and they fill up early, so plan in well in advance if you want to visit. My wife and I visited to celebrate both our birthdays, and they treated each of us to a glass of prosecco. Cheers!

    Sarah G.

    Pretty incredible chefs tasting menu dinner with wine pairings left me feeling both elated and strapped for cash. Absolutely on the spender side of dinners around here - plus the drive from omaha. But I would say it WAS absolutely worth the experience. Service was multi-layered and very attentive, the entire (four hour, approximately) duration of this meal, and the building itself is incredible - and LEED certified. Winning on all levels. (Also don't forget to pick up some stuff from the market before you head out!)

    I forget what this appetizer was called. Loved the seafood and crisp on it. The shaved meat wasn't as good. The rest of the meal... amazing.
    Jacob B.

    I don't say this lightly as someone who's dined at nice restaurants on either coast and some in the middle, like Chicago. Casa Bovina is one of the best restaurants I had had the opportunity to eat at. My fiancee and I went for an early Valentine's Day meal, and we ordered the 28 oz shared dinner. Our waitress was attentive; our meals came out quickly. The appetizer was the only slight letdown as it wasn't as good as we envisioned. The cheesecake dessert more than made up for it. The small dining room felt intimate. The decor was top-notch. And did I mention the food was ridiculously good? It's not cheap, but the food is worth far more than the cost. Simply a hidden gem in the Midwest.

    Tajarin Pasta
    Jordan H.

    Another great visit to casa Bovina! Ordered the off menu espresso martini which was wonderful. Delicious food all around! Will continue returning for great food and service.

    Bourbon Ribeye
    Rin L.

    It was my first time here and the main beef entrees was a big disappointment. Mainly because it was the emphasis of the restaurant. The bourbon ribeye and the steak flights had identical flavors. The only difference were how rare the steaks were cooked. Unless you spent your entire life eating steak, there was no way you could differentiate between the Nebraska Wagyu and the 45 days dry age. The cocktails on the other hands were great, they taste like juice but in a good way. The oysters were oyster. The grilled octopus appetizer were a bit on a salty side. The highlights of the dinner was the focaccia breads and the 1 free complimentary ravioli. It was quite an expensive tasting menu. The experience was worth for the price and not for the taste. As a designer, I really appreciate the design and decors of the restaurant. Especially, being a certified LEED building.

    Cured Salumi
    Nel P.

    The good: - Great staff and very attentive - Good atmosphere - Delicious food Needs improvement: - Tasting menu only available if everyone on the table is participating. This seems more of a money grab that soured my experience on an otherwise outstanding night. I was really excited to try their tasting menu, but was so disappointed with the full participation caveat. So here's a Yelp tip....book two tables and split your party up if not everyone wants to do the tasting menu.

    Tasting Menu
    Jason S.

    Arguably the nicest restaurant in the state of Nebraska. My wife and I have travelled and ate a luxurious restaurants around the world and this stacks up with anything you'll find in New York, Chicago, LA, etc. What an incredible high end dining option for Lincoln and Nebraska.

    Nebraska Steak (10 oz center cut ribeye)
    JoJo N.

    While I wouldn't normally make the trek out to Lincoln just for a dinner, I was determined to eat here after hearing all the raving reviews. We figured our anniversary would be the perfect excuse to treat ourselves to an expensive dinner, so we reserved a table a couple weeks in advance (not quite on the actual day of our anniversary because it was all booked!). Unlike for most other restaurants in Nebraska, I recommend dressing less casually here. I'm not saying a dress or suit is necessary (although would be acceptable), but I wouldn't show up in jeans or leggings either. Definitely though, baseball caps are not allowed. The spot itself is easy enough to find, and there was plenty of parking available. Once you enter through the doors next to their market, you go up the stairs to where the hostess/host can seat you. It was an intimate, dim-lit space with a gorgeous bar and an open view of the kitchen. Our waitress was fast to greet us, and she was amazing about explaining all the menu items and giving her recommendations. They even had a nice little note on our table that said "Happy Anniversary!", which I thought was a cute touch. They've got an extensive list of drinks to choose from, and we decided to split a bottle of Bonfante and Chiarle red wine. This wine was the perfect choice and paired very well with our food. They also offered us a complementary glass of Prosecco to celebrate our anniversary, which we of course graciously accepted. Now for the important part: the food. There was a tasting menu available, but we decided to order a la carte. We started with oysters flown fresh from Cape Cod. I don't expect much when eating seafood in Nebraksa, but I truly in a state of shock after trying these oysters. Their salty flavor is something I had been searching for whenever I traveled and had a chance to try oysters, so to find exactly what I was looking for in Lincoln of all places was unexpected, to say the least. Our entrees consisted of the Nebraska Steak (10 oz grain finished center cut ribeye) and the crab rigatoni (with squid ink pasta). The steak was a perfectly cooked medium rare that just melted in our mouths with each bite. The crab rigatoni, although a small plate, had an incredible consistency and briny flavor from the squid ink. The crab and the romesco sauce added a whole other level of flavor the dish, and the brioche crumbs on top gave it a nice crunch. By the time they brought out our burrata and focaccia, we were already full. The dish was too good to waste, so we ended up somehow eating it all. The focaccia bread had a perfect crunch, and the burrata cheese was thick and creamy. When all was finished, they packed up our wine for us to take home and let us take our time leaving. To say I died and went to heaven is not an exaggeration. This is my ghost actually writing this review. In all seriousness, Casa Bovina is the type of fine dining that is difficult to find in this area. Our experience from start to finish between the service, drinks, and food is one that genuinely made our anniversary special. Everything tasted incredible, but the true star of the show was the oysters. Although pricey and saved for special occasions, I want to thank this restaurant and all of those who work there for giving us a taste of heaven. I'll be looking for my next excuse to return (and maybe will give that tasting menu a try next time)!

    Filet Mignon with mushrooms
    Malcolm C.

    Again and again never disappoints, outstanding service you can see every employee has the same goal of giving the best dining experience. I usually order some kind of steak here so wanted to mix things up and went with the lamb pasta which was incredible, super fresh oysters, delicious desserts...I can't say enough great things about this restaurant!

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    What an amazing place. I had one of the top ten steaks I have ever had there. Truly amazing.

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    Wonderful experience over the Thanksgiving holiday, loved the dry aged Piedmontese steaks! Also the deserts were amazing.

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    Service was awful when you spend over $500 unfortunately we're not looking to go back there anytime

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    Ask the Community - Casa Bovina

    What is the dress code?

    Business casual / semi formal. But then again, you're in Nebraska...so don't be surprised to see guests in their hoodies and trucker hats.

    Is this place okay for kids?

    Yes very nice atmosphere,

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