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.

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

Recently came to Avoli for a birthday dinner and had a fabulous meal. When the staff found out it…read morewas my birthday, they brought over a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, which was delightful. Our waiter was very attentive, kind, and helpful when it came to recommendations. We had the burrata to start, which was so good - it feels odd to comment on the toasted bread but this was also so tasty. The seasonal salad I had was a delight and my main pasta dish was perfect. I cannot recommend again and can't wait to come back! As a side note, for anyone who is gluten free, they can make almost all of their pastas gluten free and were very accommodating of the member of our party with celiac.

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!

Ive loved it every time, best veal Marsala Ive ever had. Wonderful restaurant. Great staff.read more

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 has happy hour everyday from 4-6pm which is kinda unheard of. $4 beer, $6 wine, $8…read morepremium wells, $8-10 appetizers. def some of the best deals I've seen in the omaha area & worth checking it out!!! our fav dishes were the mules, polpette, & caprese!!! friendly & quick service on a monday evening. big restaurant with a bar area

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.

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!

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

Overcooked pasta at an Italian restaurant ought to be a felony. The penne was cooked way past al…read moredente... But mushy pasta aside, my meal was good. I ordered the Chicken Pomodore and really enjoyed the pink sauce and tender chicken. I would have liked more broccoli - only a handful of pieces in a giant serving, but that's just personal preference I suppose. Speaking of the serving size... that was easily 3 meals! Lots of bang for your buck there! The wine list is pretty small to begin with so it was disappointing that they were out of so many. I did ultimately enjoy my cabernet though. Service was adequate. She was very nice but very scattered and some things definitely took longer than they should've for how busy they weren't. I'm not convinced she received the proper training or support. Overall a solid visit and hopefully I can bump up a star the next time I come in!

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!

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!

Best calamari in the city! Big and thick pieces perfectly coated. The Bellissimo pizza was…read moredelicious. The Burrata was the creamy balance to the prosciutto. While it was packed, our server did a great job of keeping our drinks full and checking on us. Birthday Tiramisu was chocolatey instead of too much coffee...I loved it. Highly recommend!

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.

Oh Dante, you never disappoint…read more Popped in on a random kid free day and had a snack.. scallops cooked to perfection with shaved fennel on a verde sauce with lentils = Dynamite. House ricotta with honeycomb, berry jam, and tigelle. Perfect blend. Top it off with an old fashioned and that's a wrap! Oh, don't forget to grab their Dante Rose to go - it's amazing. Staff was wonderful as always and Ron is the man! Glad to see lunch is back as well.

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!