I've always heard amazing things about Pasta Amore so I figured we'd try it for our Christmas Eve meal! We were seated immediately and brought water... then we just sat... for a good 15 minutes we waited for anyone to acknowledge us and take our drink order but no one did. My dad finally said something to the host and he ended up taking our drink and appetizer order. All of the sudden 3 waiters are trying to help us. Once we figured out who our waitress was supposed to be, she was nervous at first but really picked it up by the end of the meal. Our time didn't start our great but the food was good and the drinks were yummy, and luckily our waitress really made our time there fun once we were finally served. It's not my favorite Italian in Omaha but it's sure worth a try! read more

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This place is an absolute Omaha gem, if you need to get your Italian fix, this is it! Everything they do looks and taste so authentic. I particularly love their lasagna and the fried ravioli is to die for. You always are welcomed with a smile, and the servers are helpful. The place is clean and gives that perfect Italian feel so that when you're full and ready to leave, your satiated with that Pasta Amore a feeling!!!! read more

I went to Pasta Amore with my mom. The food was really good, we ordered the bruschetta and I highly recommend you do too. They were playing Christmas music in the background and it was very calming. My only complaint was that my fettuccine was spicy, but even then tasted good. Highly recommend. read more

Strip Mall ambiance not much you can do about that. Service was ok to poor. Eager to say good bye but not eager to say hi. They forgot my salad and forgot to put in or lost our appetizer order. Linguine amore had lots of fish which was great. Except the white fish had freezer burn and tasted like a smelly beagle. If you have a beagle you will get that reference. I can't say I'd ever eat there again. If someone would have asked how the meal, service, ambiance or anything was maybe they could have redeemed themselves? The food quality was extremely bland so if you like bland Italian food this is for you. And note to the chef the morel bruschetta should be a game changer but you dosed it with so much garlic that it ruined the delicious delicacy of the mushroom. read more

Just not good food. The pasta I got took forever and was cold. Server barely came by. Just not the vibe tbh

Service was outstanding. Food not so much. Being 100% Italian the food here is not up to Italys standards. Food was not piping hot. That is so important. Red was sauce was very bitter and had no taste. Eggplant was mushy/wet, bitter and again no taste yet drowning in sauce. Popcorn tortellini were dry, cold and over cooked. Carbonara was dry / pasty and over powering with guanciale/ pancetta. Bread. This might be better served. See pics. Your sliced bread was not impressive. Pasta Combo, slapped on a plate and everything tasted the same. Mussels were good but very heavy on the hot spices. Use a bit less so the dish can be more enjoyable. Caesar salad should not look like chopped salad. Once you dine in Italy it's very difficult to find an excellent Italian restaurant in the US. There are several gems but hard find them. It's about quality not quantity, taste and presentation. read more

Pasta Amore - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Had the worst ($30) salad ever when I was here with friends this week. Seafood salad filled with calamari tough as rubber. Tasted raw. When server came by and asked how it all was, I said "I'm sorry, but the calamari (the prominent seafood in the salad), is too tough to eat!" She said, "Oh, that's OK!" Didn't want to make a fuss in front of friends so called the manager after I left. He initially had the same nonchalant attitude. But then asked a few more questions and agreed the calamari should have been steamed to a tender state. He was struggling with how to get me a gift card since I paid cash and I finally politely declined and wished him well. Told him I thought he should know as raw seafood could be a health hazard. PS: This is the only restaurant review I've ever posted. read more

Our party of 5 was seated right away at the time of our reservation! The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food was very fresh and tasted great! read more

This is a very popular spot for locals. I would say it's 4 stars for dine in, and 3 stars for the food as take out (which is how we have been dining mostly during the pandemic). The ambience and the food is always homemade and very fresh, and I like that a lot of the dishes are not too salty. The staff is really great as well and the restaurant has a nice little patio to dine on. This is definitely a splurge meal, as the prices here are a lot for pasta and sauce. Even when I order a marinara without meat or any protein, it is over $20. If price is no issue, definitely check it out! read more

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Great service and clean environment. Reservations are recommended as it does get busy. The meal started off with Mozarella Frito which was delicious. The carbonara has just the right amount of pancetta and a fried egg on top of it. The salmon was cooked perfectly in the Salmon Greco appetizer. read more

This place is dreamy. We came in on a Friday night and started with drinks. The limoncello martini was SO GOOD. We started with an appetizer sampler and had the most delightful olives and marinated red peppers and mozzarella ever. We ordered two entrées that our server recommended. Both items were delicious. I love their house Italian dressing. The tables have candles on them, and there was music playing, and it felt nice enough for a fancy day, but also comfortable enough that I could bring my own kids in there and have a family dinner. Definitely at the top of my fave places in Omaha. Service was slower, but in the best way. You had time to savor each portion of the meal and nothing felt like it took "too long". It was truly a wonderful experience read more

I grew up hearing about this place because my parents would go all of the time. They absolutely loved it and would rave about it. I went a few years ago and loved it but then moved and forgot it was there. Then fast forward to this week - a friend turned 40 and wanted some really great Italian food so I suggested we go here. We were in no way disappointed! Everything was SO good from the food to the service. We started by having bruschetta and caprese. They were both very good, although I probably would not order the bruschetta again, but the caprese was delightful. Now on to the entrees.... the table all ordered different items; -Beef tortellini with con panna (cream sauce and bacon): SOOO good, but VERY rich! -Housemade Pasta Combo: Such a wonderful spread! It was really nice to be able to try 4 different things and they were all AMAZING! -Rigatoni di Pollo: This was light, refreshing and had an awesome sauce. Highly recommend this! -Marsala: Traditional item, but they did it so well. It was so nice and flavorful! -Donatello: This one stole the show. We all LOVED it. I would honestly order this for myself next time. I am not a big sausage fan but this dish was phenomenal! Such excellent flavors, a little spice but not overpowering. Seriously we all loved it so much. OH also - the bread with the truffle butter they give out was out of this world. Best bread and butter I have had in a long time! Go here, you will not regret it! read more

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The food was unbelievable and unique. I took my wife here as a Valentine's Day date, and we were thrilled with how delicious this place was. The staff was on top of everything, and made sure to check on us regularly. We will absolutely be back! read more

Pasta Amore used to be my favorite restaurant. One could always expect a great meal there...until now. First came the ciani. I like that wine. I am not a wine oenophile, so when the wine came out with lots of sediment on the bottem of the class, I was a bit dismayed. Italian restaurants, including this one at one time, start with the ubiquitous bread and olive oil with parmesan That is now gone for some bread that is huge and reminiscent of corn bread. I loved the bread and olive oil, and it was missed. The appetizer was fried ravioli. That was good. The entrée I ordered was one of my favorites, eggplant parmesan. I love the breaded slices of eggplant covered with sauce and parmesan cheese. Except this restaurant, under new management, doesn't believe in breading the eggplant. Thus, my dinner turned out to be the perfect meal for a person who had no teeth. The eggplant was super soft and mushy. The sauce was tasty. The eggplant was something meant for someone who cannot chew. Except for the skin of the eggplant, it became kind of gross. The angle hair that is the side to this dinner was fine. The service was fine also. The restaurant was busy and we were not in a hurry. I might go back there again, but I will not order the that meal. I will skip the bread also. read more

Classy venue with inside outside seating, intimate tables for small parties. Food was what I would expect from Italian restaurants, nothing special with the flavors or presentation and not much options for vegetarians. Service was absolutely horrible, drinks brought one at a time, received my drink last and it was just from a can. Plates were not cleared, bread not brought out mid dinner after asking. read more

Always a great experience! We have eaten inside and had take-out lately, and the food and service are always amazing. The authentic dishes are as good as anything else in Omaha and I'd be happy to show off "Pasta" to any friends visiting from out-of-town. Keep up the great work and I can wait to come back! read more

I'm just curious as to how somehow can rant and rave (positively) about the service and the food and then give a review of 4 stars!! I, for one, would give Pasta Amore as many stars as I could. The food was the best I have had for a long time! I had Salvio (chicken breast, angel hair spaghetti, capers, tomato, marinara, artichokes...subbed for asparagus...with lemon cream sauce). This may sound minor, but the Italian salad dressing...homemade...was excellent as well. Our server was excellent. We had 2 bottles of wine with dinner. My dinner companions had different entrees, but enjoyed them as well. What a wonderful evening! read more

I made reservations online for a party of 6 the day we wanted to dine there. There were limited time options available for us but we wanted early so that worked out just fine. We were quickly seated and our drinks orders were delivered just as fast. We started with the bruschetta and it was nothing short of amazing. We all got salad which was good but nothing special. The bread was yummy with the ricotta! Every single one of us dived right into our entrees and cleaned our plates. Not a single complaint!!! Everything from the gnocchi to the shrimp scampi to the carbonara was outstanding! We were there for a birthday and decided to split two pieces of tiramisu. The server added a candle on one of the pieces for the birthday girl, who is in her 50's! The decor was charming, but could use a refresh! Overall we were all impressed and will definitely be back! read more

This place keeps getting better and better. The service here is always excellent. The food is consistently fantastic. While the previous chef was quite good, the recent menu changes are great additions. The restrooms are always clean. Of note to some friends was the house-made bread, feeling a bit like Grisanti's of old. The steak salad is a winner. The pasta sampler was delicious. Regarding the review that says that this restaurant is not up to Italy's standards, that's comparing apples to oranges. As a former, long-term resident of Italy, (una persona che parla italiano e conosce quella buonissima cultura) I can say that the ingredients, restaurant experience, seasons, beverages, ambiance, etc., in Italy are just different. Pasta Amore is an Italian-American restaurant. It's rooted in Omaha's Sicilian history. Looking for today's Italy here will only lead to disappointment. Looking for a flowering of Omaha's Sicilian-Italian-South O-American history will lead to pride in this local gem. read more

Truly a hidden Jem. Great food, old fashioned service. Everyone should give it a try!

This was one of the best meals I've had this year. The Osso Buco was delicious. Outside of a forgotten drink the service was very competent. Very impressed all around. read more

The patio seating was absolutely fantastic. Good spacing and friendly service. Ample choice of specials- including soups and appetizers. I went with some good friends, had good wine and enjoyed good pasta with homemade Italian dressing on my garden salad. A little pricey- thus four stars. The food, location and ambience will have me back soon. read more

Pasta Amore - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Dining out in the shadow of the pandemic and nationwide labor shortages can be an exercise in patience. Things just don't work the way they did pre 2020. For the time being we all must just get used to experiencing unpleasant bumps in the road to enjoying dinner out with family or friends, or solo. My family used to dine with regularity at Pasta Amore, the venerable Rockbrook Italian dining spot that dates back to 1986. After parents passed on we just stopped going, for reasons I can't explain. Since that time the restaurant remodeled and changed owners, but the basics remained: quality Italian inspired food at reasonable prices, in a convivial atmosphere, with ample seating both indoors as well as on their spacious front patio. We decided to return after a long absence after perusing their menu online, which is large and features dozens of somewhat upscale dishes, with a slant toward pastas, chicken and seafood. Our Sunday evening visit saw us seated as requested out on the patio. One look at the single page "Sunday Menu" was a bit of a sucker punch, unfortunately, as we were advised that on Sundays the restaurant runs a limited menu, focusing on family dinners with shared entrees and appetizers. This change was not mentioned on their web page, and upon asking we were advised by the host that we could not order anything other than from the restrictive Sunday menu. No seafood pastas, for example. It was a bit of a letdown to be sure. But we aren't picky eaters so we adjusted our playbook, and instead ordered a calamari appetizer, then chicken piccata and meat lasagna. Soups or salads were included with each main course. The bumps continued as my soup arrived less than hot. Complimentary bread and butter was also served and it was delicious. After first courses were finished we waited for the calamari to arrive. It didn't..... until after our main dishes were presented. Turns out our server neglected to turn the calamari order into the kitchen. He apologized and offered to comp it, as well as my glass of wine. My piccata was plated beautifully and the mix of roasted veggies and chicken was tasty. However my husband's lasagna was served lukewarm and with no sauce. It looked unappetizing...something I never thought I would say about a plate of meat lasagna. Upon complaining it was removed and 10 minutes later replaced with a plate of hot, sauced lasagna. Trouble was, I was completely finished with my meal before the lasagna arrived back at the table. That is always awkward. The calamari, once it arrived, was very good. My husband filled up on it while his lasagna was being re-imaged. A nice lady (not our waiter) cleared empty plates from our table and filled our water glasses. I advised her of our general dissatisfaction with the way the evening was going, and she summoned Frankie, the manager. He heard our complaints, and expressed genuine interest in what we had to say. Frankie mentioned their problems with being short staffed, but said it was not meant to serve as an excuse. He said he needed to hear from customers when there was a problem, in order to learn from mistakes and not repeat them. We were both impressed by his attitude. Too often managers get defensive when problems are brought to their attention. Frankie was professional, and it made a world of difference. He then comped our entire meal, including the tiramisu dessert we hadn't yet ordered (I recommend it!). What would have been a 3 star review became a 4 star because of the way the management reacted to our concerns. We will give them another shot as obviously a restaurant with such a good pedigree is capable of greatness when things are running as they typically do. read more

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Hadn't eaten here for several years. Not sure why but it was as good if not better than I remembered. Had the Lemocellitni cocktail. Great way to start the meal. Friend had the Chicken Brandy I wanted their house made pasta but will think again next time as the chicken was so tender and flavorful. The Donatello pasta was what I was spot on for what I was craving. Server wonderful and attentive. Atmosphere lovely but not too noisy. Won't take so long to revisit. read more

Wow, only 3 stars... What an Omaha gem! Leo, you and your staff are the best! People there is nothing in this city that can touch the perfection coming out of this kitchen. You will wait a bit for your main dish and it is every bit of well worth it! This quality of food and presentation is that of a top chef. The staff moves with liquidity as if a symphony from Italy is playing in the background. This is a must, be patient, it's a dinning experience it's not just dinner. Anyone that would give this place less than 4 stars must give McDonalds a five star. Back again, and yes what a perfect dinning experience from Daniella to the kitchen. Leo, you're still the top in my book. Pasta Amore is not your main stream Italian fare, this is Italian food at its best, no where else in Omaha will give you the quality and love in each dish. Anything less than a 5 star rating I would question! I'm back and enjoying an artichoke! I'm back! And once again, Leo you and your team are great and I mean great, anyone that thinks less needs to talk to me about great food! read more

Food was fine, nothing fancy but good old Italian home cooking style. But service was incredibly slow! We sat down at4:30 pm and main course didn't come out until 6:30pm ( don't order roasted chicken which will take forever !!!!!!!) Ambiance was very old 80s restaurant vibe where matches with food style but restaurant has musky smell which was not pleasant. read more

What a disappointment tonight's dinner was. We meet with several couples tonight for dinner. We believed we were going to be in a special room but it appeared to be a storage room with a table for 11. we were there to 15 minutes before we saw a waitress for a drink. service was disappointing and food marginal. read more

The food was not good and it was plain with No Taste and this restuarant don't allow customers to see any prices. So you place an order knowingly you don't know how much your spending and again the food was not worth the price and your being over charged for your dinner. I am a cook over 25 years cooking and anyone at home can cook the same exact food this restuarant cooks and with someone that DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIANCE CAN DO A BETTER JOB THEN WHAT YOUR BEING SERVED at Pasta Amore. My visit was not great and I will never go back knowingly I spent 40.00 dollars on something that could have better. The service was good but the food was carbage. There is No star rating on this experiance I had there. read more

I hadn't been here in years and I ended up patronizing it really based upon the review of Yelp Elite Lianna M. I had the puttanesca and it was fabulous. I don't know of any Omaha restaurant that serves puttanesca and the sauce in the grocery store is not good. My delightful date liked her steak salad. We both enjoyed the patio. The only downside is the limited and expensive wine list. The wine list is extremely limited and that surprised me. The decor could use a refresh as it is both bland and outdated. I'll be back with my girl. read more

This restaurant is in 108th and Center Rd. Classy decor as an old-school Italian restaurant. A bit clustered, though with appropriate lighting. We got a sampler of their appetizers, which was amazing, their fettuccine alla puttanesca and spaghetti with calamari. The puttanesca sauce was on point and absolutely loved it. The calamari, though was a bit stale in flavor which was disappointing. The portions were huge so, even though the place is pricey, I think its worth giving it a try given the generous plates and the amazing flavors. The entire setting is great for a date or meeting with friends. Excellent place! read more

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Unimpressed Food and service mediocre. Food must be Sicilian not typical Italian .Tables too crowded together. Ambiance unspectacular Disappointing read more

We went here for the first time Friday night on a whim. We ordered calamari, veal piccata, and tortalini with bolognese and Alfredo sauce. Everything had decent flavor, but lacked salt. Every single dish! If I'm spending $20+ a plate on pasta, things should be well seasoned, and this tells me the chefs aren't tasting the food they're preparing- big red flag. There are several better Italian restaurants in town at comparable prices, please visit those instead. read more

Walked in on a Saturday evening after our reservation fell through at another nearby restaurant location. Greeted warmly by the receptionist/manager and asked if it was possible to get a table at the last minute. Manager was exceptionally helpful, friendly and understanding (5 Stars). Escorted to the bar where we were asked to wait a few minutes until a table came available and enjoyed a nice glass of wine. Bar has a decent selection of wine by the glass at a reasonable price ($8-10 dollars per glass). Once seated, our server was informative and knowledgeable as to the menu and specials of the night. Started with the combination appetizer which consisted of tomato caprese, roasted peppers, fried calamari, artichoke hearts and marinated olives. Olives, artichoke hearts and peppers were good, caprese was acceptable and the calamari lacked seasoning - quite plain even. The portion size was very good and could easily serve 2-3 people. Entrees were Pasta Combination (A pasta combination of cannelloni, lasagne, ravioli and tortellini in cream sauce with bacon) and Linguine Garibaldi (Linguine pasta cooked just right, then topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and green olives.) Both entrees tasted good. (3 Stars) Entrees also come with a house salad and warm bread. Dessert was Tirami Su and Cannoli. Both were very good. (4 Stars) Pasta Amore is also the location where a mystery dinner theater is held regularly called Murder Amore. It is an interactive murder mystery dinner theatre production that takes place in the Party Room of Pasta Amore. read more

Pasta Amore - Appetizer combination - good start to the meal - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Me and my Honey Dew happened upon Pasta Amore on yesterday. We were blown away by the entire experience. Our Server Kathy was incredible! The food, the Italian Margarita and OH MY GOD...The cannoli.. Sold, We will be back! read more

Service was very slow, food was below average and risotto was very under cooked. If you have risotto on the menu you better know how to cook it. Will never be back. read more

Big servings and amazing service! Definitely a romantic spot hidden in Rockbrook. Would definitely go back to try more things on their menu! I wish I was a wine drinker and could just sit there and enjoy the evening. read more

The people were nice but the food is just not good. You'd be better off going to Spezia off of 72nd st.

Great staff. Had a private event there and the food was spectacular. Great options of wine!

We had dinner here tonight. We had made a reservation and showed up a little early. We waited quite a while for a table then when we were seated we were given menus and water..... waited...... when our waitress finally came to take our order we ordered wine with our dinners...and then we waited..... I finally asked when they delivered our salad and soup if we could have our wine we ordered. My husband got a salad when he had ordered soup. She took the salad back with an apology and he was given his soup. We waited for dinner a further 30 minutes. When we got our food my husband's was cold so he sent it back. He got it back a little later. The food was good. The waiting was unbearable. Not sure we are going to hurry back to this restaurant. read more

Came across a $60 gift certificate to Pasta Amore which I'd received several years ago. Decided to take my son, who is visiting for holidays, for a lunch using the certificate. After a pleasant lunch, we were then informed by who I assume is the manager that Pasta Amore would NOT honor the gift certificate because the restaurant had changed ownership. Even though it was going by same name and the gift certificate did not have an expiration date. The new owners should honor such gift certificates as they assumed the assets and liabilities of the restaurant. To add insult to injury, we were also charged for a soup which, when I asked when ordering, was told was included with my entree. This refusal to do right thing certainly tainted the experience and ensured I nor my family will be visiting this establishment again. read more