Always a superb time at Spezia. The seafood dishes are amazing here. The wine is always fresh. read more

Spezia - Seafood Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Had forgotten we both here 9 years ago!!! I don't remember. B does but was for business meeting. Whatever!! Lunch now of about same time. She doing beef burgandy and a seafood pasta divola for me. Plain cheesecake coming first. Pretty good cheesecake. All else very good. read more

Spezia - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Food was good. Chase was amazing! Very attentive, friendly and accurate. We were a party of 6, (was supposed to be 8), which ran us late at lunch. Chase was really super, no guilt about 2 of our no shows. read more

I have visited Spezia for the last 3 years when in town for work! The bread is phenomenal with the olive oil and herbs on the table, mixed together. Here in the southeast, it can be compared to what Carrabbas does. The service is always top notch and very Italian professional. I first ordered Chicken piccata because I had been looking at another Yelp friend's dish (Thanks Susan) and I had forgotten how delicious it was. The one here was watery and my chicken had been chopped into chunks. I'm not used to that as I wanted to cut into the chicken myself and bathe it in the capers and sauce. I barely saw capers and then there was a lemon that I dare not squeeze in there because it was already swimming in some sort of water juice. I was, however, able to switch my dish out with their seasonal menu which included a Spring Risotto. The appearance was not appealing, but the flavor was there and not lacking! I ate the entire dish and did not have anything to take home. If you know me, you know I always get a to-go box to take my leftovers. There were none. The Spring Risotto included pesto, asparagus, and green peas hence the green color of the risotto. The chicken was cooked perfectly and then I added some of the herbs that I had been dipping my bread into, onto the chicken!!!! That took it to another level! I'll be back next year Spezia!!!! read more

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This is now our go to Italian date place. Great location, has its own parking lot and romantic ambiance. The red sauce and bread tasted freshly made. They do the oil and vinegar on the table for the bread. Nice size menu with a lot of options. Very friendly staff. read more

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The food and drink were excellent when they finally cane. The service was terrible and it took forever to get our food. Asked multiple times for things but they never showed and our order and bill were wrong. The manager did reach out and made things better. The restaurant itself is full of charm. Possibly worth trying again. read more

What a treat, dining at Spezia was the highlight of our trip to Omaha. We enjoyed our meals and ate every last bite. We loved the bread and dip with oil vinegar and parm. The chicken parm was so flavorful and I swapped Cajun sauce on the noodles and loved changing it up. My husband had the beef burgundy and he loved the beef - super tender and delicious. Great service and ambiance, we will be back the next time we are in town! read more

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We had driven by this restaurant for a while before we decided to try it out when the in-laws were visiting. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the authentic Italian atmosphere. The restaurant had pretty dim lighting, which can be good or bad depending on the person and the occasion. As with most Italian restaurants, Spezia offered complimentary bread - which was one of our favorite parts. The food was all cooked pretty well and relatively authentic (though I'd argue you can find more authentic ones). We did order the tiramisu for dessert, and I regret that. The tiramisu tasted like it was soaked in alcohol for days (not the normal Kahlua taste) - my husband jokes that he felt drunk after eating it. Overall, it's a cute little Italian restaurant with a relaxing vibe - recommend trying it out! read more

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This restaurant is possibly our favorite in Omaha. We love the food, the ambience, and the service. Everytime we have gone for a date night here has been really excellent. Our favorite dish is the shrimp and scallop pasta, often ordered without the shrimp and just more scallops. Everything else we have ordered has also been delicious. I really enjoy the tiramisu as well. read more

My husband brought me to Spezia for my birthday this year, and I hadn't been here since I was in high school! While it's a bit old school, it is still a pretty great restaurant with wonderful service and food. It's pretty dim inside, with a few fake candles to light the tables (though ours was burnt out). I feel like the dimness is a trademark of a lot of classic steakhouses and restaurants in Omaha, though. Our server was Rebecca, and she was fabulous, always making sure our drinks were full and our questions were answered/recommendations were given. She first brought out the warm bread rolls and balsamic/oil/parmesan mixture too, also keeping that refreshed because we loved it so much. We started with the Artichoke Crab Dip app, and it was so flavorful and delicious, with little burnt edges and soft toast points to scoop it up/eat it with. Yum! My husband and I also shared the Caesar Salad to start, and it was fresh lettuce, but didn't have a lot of Caesar dressing (but did have a lot of cheese, which we liked!) I had the Beef Burgundy for my entree, as I remembered liking that from years ago. The beef bits were a little larger than I remember, but the mushroom cream burgundy sauce was to die for, so cutting my beef bits up was not a huge issue for me. This does have a LOT of mushrooms in it, though, just FYI! I don't usually like mushrooms, but these blended right into the sauce so I didn't mind them. My hubby ordered off the seasonal menu and chose the Peach Chicken, which came with asparagus and mashed potatoes. It sounded like an odd combination when just reading the name, but it really worked and was super tasty! The chicken was perfectly cooked and there was a ton of peaches and peach glaze. So a nice salty, savory, and sweet combo. Since it was my birthday, we had to order some desserts and we chose the Tiramisu for me and the Bananas Foster Cheesecake for my husband. Rachel brought my tiramisu out with a candle on it as a little birthday surprise, which was so nice. She also very thoughtfully packaged up half of it for me to take home, because it was a huge piece and we had one more dessert coming. The Bananas Foster Cheesecake was supremely rich and decadent, but so heavenly with the banana flavor and the cream cheese paired with the fieriness from the flambé aspect. You can't go wrong with either of these desserts. While it's a little old fashioned, as I said previously, it still has great quality in terms of the service and food. I'd recommend Spezia for your next business dinner or date night/event, if you're a fan of classic style Italian dishes and low lighting. read more

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Out of towners who saw that this place had good reviews. Once our Uber driver picked us up, he confirmed that we made a great selection for Italian food. We did make reservations and arrived a bit early and was seated immediately. Jenna was hands down the best server. She was great with helping us decide on what we wanted and although there was something she hadn't tried, she did let us know it was a popular item on the menu. She provided us with warm bread with oil, vinegar, and seasoning, that bread was fresh, hot out the oven. We had the seafood Risotto and penned Alfredo w/salmon. Everything tasted so good and thankfully we had some leftover to eat later that night. read more

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Walked in, got sat in a back room next to an accordion wall divider in the middle of the room, waited over 15 mins for someone to serve us. Nobody stopped by. We Left. read more

First time trying Spezia! It was a perfect evening to sit on the patio. We had cocktails, pasta and the famous tiramisu. I ordered a glass of Riesling and got the salmon pasta dish. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and it really complimented the creamy sauce. My guest ordered the chicken Parmesan and we both really enjoyed how well that was cooked and juicy of the chicken. We heard about the tiramisu and had to order that for dessert. I should say I like tiramisu, but I don't love tiramisu. It was good, but definitely had a strong rum flavor to it. Overall, this was a good experience. Would have loved to see a few modern Italian elements added to some of the dishes, and possibly homemade pasta. read more

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Food was pictured perfect. I did have an issue with my steak being cooked to medium. It came back three times rare. I took the loss. It was just a bad day. It happens. The way the restaurant handled it was above and beyond my expectations. They comped my meal and dessert. They also allowed me to take home the two undercooked tenderloin steak dinners. Which were easily reheated to the proper degree of doneness. Will be back. This place is top notch. read more

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The parking is a bit difficult, but manageable if you arrive before 8:00pm. Otherwise, you risk parking on the uphill street behind the official parking lot. The food is great - these pictures were from 2021, and ever since the restaurant always had consistent track record having delicious food, amazing service, and the ambiance always is relaxing and calming. Remember to let your waiter know if you have an anniversary or celebration, they may accommodate you with a candle or seat you in a more intimate setting at the back read more

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Ive been to this place twice now and each time has been a great experience! The ambience is very cozy and great for a night out with friends or a date night. I feel like the place is always full but doesn't feel too crowded. We had great service with attentive and kind servers whose recommendations were excellent. The food is delicious, we all got different entrees and each item was well seasoned, hearty and filling. The lemon dessert is incredible, so light and refreshing and hits your sweet tooth just right. Their cocktails are ok and not well balanced. Next time, I will likely just get wine as the cocktails are not their strength which makes sense as it's not a cocktail bar. Overall had a great experience here and would be happy to return! read more

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Atmosphere is amazing, it's very dim in this place; please if you're visually impaired bring a flashlight to view your menus! Food is consist and tasty. The people and so friendly that sit at the bar too. Service is attentive. Will always be back! read more

Spezia - Salmon Pasta Spezia - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Group of us came for a birthday dinner outing, and were very happy. Service was fantastic, many options for even a picky eater to find something. Beautiful surroundings, great wine list and all of the entree's were a hit by everyone! Thank you for a lovely time! read more

Spezia - Seating inside. Cozy - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My filet steak was impeccable! Perfectly cooked, soft as butter, and amazingly delicious. My husband had the Parmesan chicken with pasta. He said the flavor perfect, and probably one of the best he has ever had. Bailey, our waitress was so sweet! When we shared with her that it was our wedding anniversary she gave us two pieces of chocolate cake to take home. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back! read more

This is hands down the greatest Italian place in Omaha. Everything about it feels special--from the food and drinks to the overall vibe. It is the perfect spot for a date night, anniversary celebration, or any occasion where you want to enjoy something truly memorable. The food is absolutely delicious. Every dish is full of rich flavors and clearly made with care. The drinks are just as impressive, perfectly crafted and thoughtfully paired with the menu. The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting. The staff are professional and attentive, making sure every detail is taken care of. Every time I come here, it feels like a complete experience. I love everything about this place and look forward to coming back again and again. read more

Spezia baffles me. The parking lot is always packed, and you can't get in on a weekend without a reservation. And yet...the few times I've been there, it just doesn't seem to be good enough to warrant the attention. It's as if people have been going there for 25 years and just haven't tried anyplace else for their special occasions out of habit. Our bread was late, arriving after the appetizer. The calamari was hard; over-breaded and too crunchy, and there was no sauce to speak of. I ate 2 pieces and decided the calories just weren't worth it. My scallops were bland, as was the broccolini. Well cooked to just al dente, but just not that tasty. My companion's cioppino was also a bit flavorless. Our waiter was friendly but slow to respond to service requests. We had two gift cards which brought us there, but I think that will be the last time for Spezia. read more

The kitchen has been so accommodating and the food outstanding. Wesley our server --and all those who approached the table to ask about needs for the table were wonderful. Always a joy to have dinner here. The ambiance is inviting!!! read more

Lived in Omaha my whole life and not sure why I'm just getting to Spezia, I have always heard GREAT reviews and so glad I can be one of those great reviews now! Everything was FANTASTIC! We did have reservations for 2 for 5:30pm on a Tuesday evening, and I'm happy we did, they were busy! Our server greeted us right away, was very friendly & welcoming, always checked in and refilled beverages, cleaned the table up, etc, she was amazing! The food came out quickly for how busy it was, and everything was hot, flavorful, and so so good. Only thing I would skip was the lemon cake, just wasn't much for the price and not our thing! They do have a parking lot that wraps around the building! read more

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I don't ever usually take the time to leave a review unless a place is really awful or absolutely outstanding, and this place is phenomenal. Cole was such a pleasure after a long day of driving to come sit at the bar and receive such friendly and prompt service was great. The salmon was absolutely delicious and I wish this place were closer to where I'm headed because I would definitely come back. The cocktails were also amazing! read more

Spezia - Fresh Salmon - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This was a great experience that left my tummy full! The restaurant has options that anyone will like and is a great spot for some solid food and company. The wine list was great - we found something for everyone! read more

We hosted my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Spezia, and it was an absolutely perfect experience. We had a large group of about 40 people, and the service was impeccable. The servers were polite, professional, and completely unruffled by the size of our party. The food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. Thank you, Spezia, for helping us create a memory that will last a lifetime! This review/post was made in connection with a Toast read more

LOVE this place--the ambiance and the food! They have such a lovely sun roof situation--like the old Wendy's buildings. The food is always on point and this time the bartender made an amazing raspberry mojito mocktail for my pregnant friend! Our server Jenna did a fantastic job and was the perfect amount of attentive. Props to her and the bartender who accommodated us despite no mocktails on their menu! She also granted my request for no broccoli extra mushrooms, and the chef did not skimp on mushrooms!! Always an exceptions meal here but I will say after trying my friends' dishes I will get the salmon pasta instead of this one next time! read more

Spezia - Cheese Tortellini Spezia - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

First of all great service!! Baileigh was so attentive and suggested the best dishes we have had! The beef burgundy was fantastic! Like a warm hug! The beautiful ambiance and atmosphere 10 out of 10 will come back again! Thank you for making our Nebraska experience memorable! read more

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We are visiting the area from NH. We had dinner a this location. The food and service were excellent. Our waiter was named Brandon who was very helpful, informative and very professional. They were very busy and seated us on the outside deck which was great read more

Long Waits Even With Reservations And Lavatories Were Not Extensively Clean Nor Well Stocked On Their Supplies! My Entire Entourage Of 12 All Ended Up With Botulism! One Server For Twelve People, I Was Visiting From Out Of State This Was Much Better When It Was La Strada 72! It Cost Me And The Other Person Splitting The Check For A Relative's 75TH Birthday A Grand With No Gratuity And Management Couldn't Take The Time To Listen To Our Feedback Or Constructive Criticism! read more

We came to Spezia to celebrate my husband's birthday (which fell on Father's Day this year). A reservation was made about a week or two in advance for a reasonable time. Directions took us straight to the restaurant. It's easy to spot from the street and has a private (albeit small) parking lot. I would recommend carpooling if possible because spaces were pretty limited, but that might just be because of the day we went. The restaurant's interior is low-light and cozy. They have a skylight-type area that I would recommend grabbing a seat at if possible! It's decorated fairly minimally, but tastefully. I didn't see any kids while we were here, and I'm not sure if they have a children's menu. Our waitress was friendly and busy. We didn't chat very much other than placing our order and looking through pictures on Yelp to see what looked good based on the menu. My husband ordered the French Acadian Chicken, and I ordered the Beef Burgundy. We decided to grab the crab and artichoke dip to start. I wasn't crazy about the dip. It was pretty cheese-heavy and wasn't really flavorful. I used the lemon wedges to try and get some acid into it, but my husband loved it as-is. The grilled bread was definitely helpful with flavor, but there's only four pieces of it, and the pita wasn't anything special. I would skip this one in the future. Our entrees arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and this was definitely the star of the show. The food was piping hot and fresh. My beef was cooked perfectly, and the mushrooms were flavor packed. There wasn't an overcooked noodle in sight. My husband is still talking about his meal a week later. They're a good size and we both had plenty of leftovers to have the following day for lunch. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we grabbed a slice of the tiramisu. I was not expecting how massive this slice was, but it wasn't too heavy and was a great finish to an excellent meal. read more

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Took my daughter and her friend out to dinner. We decided on Spezia at the last minute but were able to get a reservation about 45 minutes out. We were seated immediately upon arrival. We enjoyed the coconut shrimp (it was so crispy and delicious) and of course the sour bread is always a highlight. My daughter ordered a steak and her friend the chicken broccoli fettuccine alfredo. I had the seafood diavolo--everything was delicious! Portions are generous and we all left stuffed. Pictures aren't great as we were there in the evening and the lights were dim. Service was also wonderful. We are from out of town but we have been here before and will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

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The food here was really great! There were lots of options and I got the salmon pasta spezia. Both plates of fish (salmon and walleye) were cooked really well and tasted great. I only knocked it down a star because while we had reservations, the people in front of us did not. We had to wait about 10 minutes while the others got seated right away and even with reservations we got placed right next to the bussing station compared to the service we saw others get as walk-ins. read more

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Great food! Great service! Every time I visit Omaha I have to go to Spezia. Everything on the menu is delicious.

Wow, just wow... food, service and prices are amazing. Had a perfect anniversary dinner. Jaffrey was great and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

We've been coming here for years. Always great food and service! Our favorite is gnocchi Apollo!

Food was great Service slightly slow Drinks generous Clean Nice ambiance We were a group of 6 and they seemed to have a little difficulty arranging a place for us read more

Spezia's is by far the best Italian restaurant in Omaha!! if you haven't tried it, you are missing out! The flavors are amazing. The Chef's know what they're doing for sure. Food portions are great and prices are down the middle-not cheap and not over priced-for the quality and quantity, you will not complain! We started out with red wine. The table is served with Italian bread and butter. I ordered their San Francisco seafood soup that is served with jumbo shrimp, scallops, whitefish, and mussels in an Italian red saucy broth-Amazing!! Don't forget dessert they really know how to showcase their tiramisu . This restaurant is busy so best to RSVP a week in advance and expect a fine dining experience that may take an hour and a half to complete . It's a great time to spend with family here for any occasion. read more

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Best Business ever! The food & waitstaf is awesome! Definitely check this place out! Omaha ifinest!

I used to frequent Spezia regularly - whether it be for lunch or a dinner out, but I hadn't visited in years and was excited to recently celebrate a birthday here. The food is good quality, but I wouldn't put it quite on the same scale as a place like Avoli. The coconut fried shrimp was a bit of a miss, but our entrees were great. I felt the prices were reasonable. Our server was attentive and we overall enjoyed our meals from start to finish! read more

Spezia - Tenderloin with mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska