Dining out with a 3-month-old and a 2-year-old can be stressful, but Dante made it feel effortless. 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. read more

Dante - Braised Beef - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We've been to Dante a couple of times now. The first time was for a wine tasting event that our friends invited us to. It was a fun event with good wine and complimentary margherita pizza. Some slices were great, though a few had burnt crust. We came back another time to check out their happy hour. The drinks and food we ordered were fine, nothing special, and it took quite a while for the food to come out. Their happy hour ends at 5, which felt a little early. Overall, the ambiance is nice, and it's a solid spot, but given all the hype we'd heard, we expected to be a little more impressed. read more

Dante was really exceptional tonight. It's always good but I really enjoyed the Porchetta and our service was outstanding.

My husband and I visited Dante for Valentine's Day, and it was a great special occasion spot. The pizza definitely was the star of the show because of that crust!! I also really enjoyed the gelato flight. While the meatballs were delicious, I wish they were served with some kind of bread. Overall, we had a great Valentine's date. I will most definitely be back soon to check out their happy hour! read more

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Came here for a business dinner and was thoroughly impressed! I had an old fashioned for my adult beverage, I shared a mushroom pizza and brussel sprouts with my co worker and everything was Amazing! The drink was made perfectly, the peppers on the pizza gave it a tad bit of spice, they had a nice amount of mushrooms and the sauce on the pizza was flavorful. The brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly, had a little bit of saltiness and crispness. I will definitely be coming back here when I visit for work, it was worth the drive! read more

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we've tried the house Barolo and Barbaresco wines from Dante and highly recommend both! The service is top-notch!

I went to Dante following a retirement party with two friends. It had been quite some time since I had been there and I thought it was time for a visit! Unfortunately, our service was very slow at first. As the restaurant began to clear out, our server did a better job at getting to us. For a drink, I ended up ordering a Cosmo, which quite honestly was one of the best I've ever had, so hats off to the bartender there! For our group of three, we ordered Brussel sprouts for our appetizer and two pizzas. The sprouts had decent flavor. Our pizzas (Margherita and Polpette) were unfortunately extremely soggy in the middle and couldn't be eaten as a handheld The flavors were decent, but the texture really brought things down. We ordered two desserts to share and they very kindly gifted one to us as we were celebrating a birthday! I would still love to give Dante another try in the future. I hope we don't have the same issues. read more

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Still one of our favorite spots in Omaha. The staff is so welcoming and the food is superb. It's a cozy oasis serving up a taste of Italy. They are the only restaurant locally that sells authentic Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood fired oven. For lunch, I had the Flatbread & Greens (your choice of salad) for $15 - quite a deal! I added Giuseppe toppings for $2 extra. We shared the meatball dish served over a cheesy polenta - delish! read more

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Traveled to Omaha so I was looking for good eats. Dante came highly recommended and did not disappoint. I went during the happy hour so I could order a couple of things at half price. I was greeted promptly and the server was quick. I was there at 3pm so it was quiet but not dead. I ordered a Margherita pizza and a bucatini carbonara. The pizza was good but the carbonara was a standout! To finish my meal I ordered the raved about butterscotch budino. It was, as the kids say, bussin'! So. Freaking. Delicious. read more

Dante - Butterscotch budino - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Tried this place out for my birthday and it did not disappoint. The food was wonderful, the drinks were delicious, and the service was top notch. Our waitress Rochelle was amazing and made me feel special on my big day. We will definitely be back. read more

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The best meal I've had in a long time! Dante's food was sooooo good--l'd never been. Spicy meatballs and creamy polenta, buttery scallops with risotto, tender steak with a balsamic risotto, Alborosie pizza and a good red wine. Service was good and environment was upscale but casual. Definitely a Dante fan now. read more

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Loved our meal here! Service was kind, quick, and accommodating. We did family style for 5 people and got 2 pizzas, a bolognese, carbonara, and the linguini. All were so delicious! The environment was also fun and lively. I was looking for a good Italian place and this will definitely be in the rotation! read more

Dante - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Shout out to the Dante staff who helped me with a surprise mocktail order for my table. It went perfectly executed and we had a wonderful experience. Food was fantastic as always. read more

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Dante is one of my fav places for true Italian in Omaha. I would say Avoli ties with Dante as my fav Italian spots! Dante has a great ambiance but doesn't feel too fancy to bring the kids too. Great pizzas, pastas, apps, cocktails, and dessert. What more could you ask for? Whenever we come here we def have all the courses and leave stuffed but with no regrets. read more

Dante - Best charcuterie in Omaha! - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This is a wonderful restaurant! Their authentic Neapolitan pizza is simple but perfect. Crispy and thin. I love that they are accredited by the Neapoltian Pizza Associated (AVPN), so you know that you are getting real, authentic Neapolitan Pizza. I've never had a bad pizza here, the ingredients are always fresh and perfectly balanced. Their Margherita is a great place to start if you've never been here before. I also enjoyed their honeycomb and ricotta bread appetizer. I ordered this because it sounded good but, it tasted so much better than I ever expected! Seasoned ricotta with a very tart and sweet aronia berry jam with local honey. I have also been here for their wine tastings that they have occasionally and it is a great time! It allows me to find some new favorite wines, learn more about different regions in Italy and eat some tasty pizza in the process. Their service has always been prompt and friendly. Not too in your face but, always can give a great wine recommendation and quick to help. Highly recommend! read more

Dante - Polpette Pizza - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Great new menu options. Pizza always on point. Staff makes you feel welcome and comfortable.

Finally...have been wanting a test here for some time. Pelligrino drink, Diavalo (sp?) pizza, and Carbonara pasta. Is my favorite pizza have had in long while. REALLY GOOD!! And we plan to return for further testing!! We thought price was high enough. $80 for our choices. Good foods are rarely inexpensive though. read more

I have been to Dante a few times and have enjoyed their menu! It is conveniently located in village pointe and they offer an extensive selection of pizzas. We tried the fried squid which was excellent- crispy and spicy with a good balance of flavor. Their pizzas are Neapolitan style so have a crunchy thin crust. I really appreciated that they have multiple dairy free and vegan opinions for their pizza. They also offer cauliflower crust for individuals who are gluten free. Other people in our party enjoyed the braised short rib and said it was very good! I've been told they have a great deal on Sunday where lunch menu items are half price and look forward to returning to try this! read more

I've wanted to dine here for a while now and finally had the opportunity. The interior is gorgeous, lots of greenery, warm wood and black. Cocktails were outstanding. I had pasta this time around, the lions mane mushroom gnocchi was amazing! I would absolutely order again. My dining partner had the squid ink pasta and it's not something I would order again, I think there are a variety of other wonderful options available. I want to come back and try their pizza, but this is a wonderful west Omaha restaurant. read more

I've been a few times in the last few months, and the service is good and food comes our quick (both great as our 2 toddlers get hungry and impatient!). We mainly get the pizza's and think they are a good taste/value. read more

Had a decent meal at Dante's last weekend. The wood fired pizza was delicious. But the overall experience has gone downhill SIGNIFICANTLY since my last visit. The service left a lot to be desired and was the worst by far. They were quasi busy. But not line-out-the-door busy. We had reservations and the entryway is extremely cramped. We stood there for several minutes before the two at the front even acknowledged us. I guess having worked in customer service... the right thing would have been to at least acknowledge us, then say you'll be right with us. But there was zero acknowledgement. It was like we were invisible. By the time we got seated, our waiter was equally as rude, dismissive and slow. It was at least 10 minutes before he took our drink order and 30+ minutes before he took our food order. We split an order or brussel sprouts and the only flavor you could taste was the char. That was it. No seasoning whatsoever. The pizza was solid. Wine was great. But for the price and lackluster service, everything just felt very pretentious and underwhelming. read more

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Delicious! I love their Neapolitan style pizza! Very basic but, done the right way. My favorite so far has been the margherita pizza. We have also had the polpette but, felt that the meatball was not adding much. I also had their honeycomb and ricotta bread. This was a 10/10 appetizer in my book. Warm, toasted bread. Flavorful and seasoned ricotta with a very tart and sweet aronia berry jam. I love to go at lunch to take advantage of their 1/2 priced happy hour for a STEAL of a late lunch/early dinner. read more

Dante - Polpette pizza - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We love Dante. Casual dinner, late lunch, date night, special occasion, we will use any reason to eat here. We love their wine, cocktails, gelato, red pizzas, their creamy honey dripped cheese, charcuterie, when it's on the menu-the seasonal risotto and burrata. Unless it's a slow night (which is rare ) it's often loud and energetic, so be prepared for that. The only disappointment-and it's intermittent-is the wait staff. Some of their younger wait staff are moody, aloof, unskilled at interacting with others and inattentive. Some of their more mature staff have just plain forgotten our orders. If this could be perfected, and extra special detail could be given when dining, we would muster another half star. read more

I spoke to Jennifer at Dante about hosting a customer LUNCH. She missed my original call and connected with me an hour later. They then told me it was possible to do a lunch for 10 and when I called to solidify, they informed me that there was a $5,000.00 minimum. This is LUNCH! That would be $500 per person, no booze, no steaks...just for a pasta, bread and vegetables for lunch. I am now scrambling to find a venue for Tuesday. This was not a professional experience with an experienced event planner. This is a novice, trying to upsell and not ethically. She has sent me multiple texts trying to justify the pricing and you simply can't. If you want to do a corporate meal here, be very careful....This is more of a headache than it needs to be. I would not recommend ....BEWARE! read more

Really really wish we would have gotten the pizza! We decided with the squid pasta and carbonara. The tiramisu was served is cup, it was tasty. I asked for chicken to be added to the carbonara, which I regretted. The chicken wasn't great. However, watching them make pizza fresh and serving them, they looked delicious! read more

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I can see us becoming regular's here. We snuck in during their lunch happy hour from 2-5pm for an afternoon date and Marcus took great care of us. What drew my wife to this Italian restaurant was the daily harvested salad. For me? I had my eyes on the wood fired pizza until I was talked into the meatball sub...which was terrific! I took a chance on their roast thyme cocktail with rosemary gin and thyme liquor - a delicious combination and a refreshing tartness to the umami of the meatball sub. Everything was perfectly portioned and we enjoyed the industrial loft-like ambiance of the place. This will not be our last stop here for lunch - overall really positive vibes from both the service and the cuisine perspective! read more

Tonight my husband and I visited Dante for the first time, and I can't say we will return anytime soon. We were moderately dressed, and both my husband and I noticed the male manager gave me the "once over twice" as though I was not dressed to their standard. I'm not sure what standard that is, as there were several tables in CWS baseball gear. This same manager was seen asking other tables with older patrons how their meal was but he never came and checked on our table. I had the Monterroso pizza. It's a white pizza with fingerling potatoes and rosemary. These flavors were great, but the crust was nothing to write home about. My husband had the bolognese. He said it was good, not great. Ultimately, I think the concept of Dante used to be something really unique in Omaha. But now with places like Via Farina, Dolomiti, and Lyles who make incredible dishes and have fantastic service, I wouldn't waste my time or money on Dante again, which is more expensive than any of the aforementioned locations. The average food on top of the dismissive attitude left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Dante - Monterosso - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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A unique and exquisite experience from the moment you walk in the door. Food, drinks, ambiance, and the people are all what makes Dante the top notch dining destination in Omaha. read more

Spacious place! The restaurant as a whole is in a nice area and the layout was nice with two levels. The carbonara was super delicious and creamy. The salad with pistachios was a hit with my table, but the best thing in my opinion was the Brussels sprouts!! So delicious!! The spicy sausage in the pizza was the perfect amount of heat. Service was good and all our food came out in a timely manner. read more

Dante - Carbonara w/ Fried Duck Egg, Wood-Roasted Brussels Sprouts, farm greens, Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We had an amazing experience as always. My favorite place to eat in the city, hands down. Great service and the food is top notch. I highly recommend. read more

Dante is one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha! Came here for dinner while I was in town for the holidays but I have been coming here since I was a kid with family. Dante always has amazing servers and quality food with quality ingredients. This spot is perfect for a date night or to celebrate with their intimate lighting and seating. 10/10 recommend :) read more

Dante - Meat & Cheese - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

A nice selection of food, and tried several items for the table. The truffle Risotto dish was very good, I tried the lobster and scallops as well, which was amazing! The best part, our waitress was so good! Very attentive, knowledgeable about wine and so much fun! Even for a busy day I did not feel crowded. It was nice and comfortable! read more

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oh. my. goodness. how in the world was this the first time going to dante's!? WOW. Absolutely top 3 pizza places in Omaha hands down! FOOD : For starters,I automatically love any restaurant a little more when they talk about quality. Dante works with local farmers and gets local produce, and on top of that has double O flour! Just knowing they source locally and have european quality flour, not to mention cooking in olive oil instead of hydrogenated seed oils -- i mean, say less. It's BOUND to be delicious. We started out with their salad and it was divine, loved that it was lightly dressed and had just the right amount of everything. We got the margherita pizza and the Amore Di Carni pizza and didn't regret one bite! Everything was fresh, light, and it wasn't too oily to where it made the pizza soggy. We ate a pizza each & left feeling full but not sick -- that just goes to show how important quality is! Everything tasted fresh out of the garden and the crust was absolutely delicious ; toasted but so soft and tender. I liked how the margherita wasn't too sweet - the sauce was perfect. The amore di carni was a nice addition for a more savory and mildly spicy mix up. We truly loved them both so much! We ended with the brownie and gelato... truth be told, this place would've had my 5 stars if it weren't for the dessert. The gelato was delicious, the brownie however... massive disappointment. It was rock hard, dry, and was pretty flavorless. Honestly i was so bummed about it, should've gone with the gelato flight! Definitely don't get the brownie unless they start serving it hot with an entirely different recipe. SERVICE / ATMOSPHERE : Our waiter was good -- not overly friendly or warm necessarily but he was prompt and kept up with us well, kind of indifferent about the service. Atmosphere wise -- it was a cool space! Tons of natural light, tall ceilings, fresh plants, & i love how you can look into the kitchen and watch them make the pizzas. * if you go in the summer just be mindful it gets pretty warm -- probably around 76-77 degrees especially by the oven at the hottest point of the day. great place for a date night to grab some delicious food you won't regret later. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Three entrees and 2 drinks $180.00. One entree the pasta was not al dente, but undercooked. The second entree was so salty it was not edible. No bread on the table (never been to an Italian restaurant that didn't serve bread). Although you could purchase bread for $9.00. Grossly overpriced and as far as food, thumbs down. read more

Wonderful! The food was phenomenal and our server Maddie was the best in town. Will be returning! The whole place is a vibe.

Dante -Monterosso pizza (potato, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, mozzarella) -Bianco pizza (papa's sausage, olives, garlic, chili, basil, olive oil, mozzarella) I have heard great things about Dante, so I was super excited to try their pizza. It's very different than traditional pizza. I had the Monterosso pizza, and the mozzarella tasted super fresh, but I found out I do not like Rosemary, so I didn't enjoy my pizza. My parents had the Bianco pizza, and both said it was much spicier than expected. My brother had the Alborosie pizza and ate the whole pizza. He loved it. I would say it's worth a try, especially if you like basil, rosemary, or oregano or are looking for something different. It's worth a try! read more

Dante - Monterosso - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Went on a Saturday night and luckily were able to get seated right away without having a reservation even though they were busy. The host and waitstaff were both great! The farm greens salad and Margherita D.O.P. pizza with the buffalo mozzarella tasted good, but I would give it 4-stars just due to the higher pricing and the pizza not being very warm when it came out from the kitchen. They do have half-price Happy Hour from 2-5pm daily, which would probably be the best time to go. read more

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Amazing restaurant! Great pizzas and very special Appetizers The best Italian food in Omaha read more

Years later, and Dante is still cranking out great Napolitana cuisine. I got a lunch special with my two favorite items from Dante: Margherita pizza and the greens. Both were just as great as I remembered. The pizza has great flavor from the San Marzano tomatoes, 00 flour, etc. and you can tell each step is done right. When something is so simple, mistakes become very evident. But this pizza is as tasty as fresh as I remember it. I had forgotten how much I missed this salad! Fresh greens, bright lemon flavor, lightly dressed, and the pistachios add a unique flavor and crunch. read more

Dante - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Dante's has always been a favorite of ours. The food, service and ambience were all exceptionally good. But we visited last night for dinner and were disappointed. The service was great but the food lacked. While the flavors were pretty good, it tasted like it had been sitting in the kitchen and warmed up a bit before serving. And it wasn't warmed enough. It was like going back for that second round at the buffet table at home - taste profile still pretty good, but it's been sitting a while. Hope this was just a fluke night and they'll get it right next time. read more