Where has this gem been? Tucked away with barely a view from a busy street or destination shopping center is where. North off 27th is where. Nowhere is where. But no matter where you may live or visit in Lincoln, this is worth the drive home because the longer your drive after dinner, the more your reverie about the experience, a combination of excellent food and silky ambiance. read more

Enjoyable experience here. Lincoln only has a handful of sit-down, fancier, Italian joints but this one is worth a revisit. Fancy on the inside but prices are really pretty reasonable. I got the Carsoni (pesto) and did both chicken and shrimp which was $22, it's enough for two meals though so this is fair. The sauce was flavorful, good consistency of oil and basil. Loved that it included mushrooms but could have used more of them in it, also had bell pepper and broccoli. I'm not sure broccoli goes too well with the pesto dish, but it was steamed well and soft. The shrimp were huge and they had 4-5 in the dish. We also did bruschetta as an app, and loved the fresh tomatoes/garlic/herbs on top. Loved the dipping sauce with the bread as im a balsamic/oil freak. The soup was just okay, it was a creamy chicken/potato but it was very pureed and not quite what I was expecting, I'm not sure there was even a chunk of chicken in it. I've definitely had better next time, I'll be inclined to try the salad instead. Drinks were fun, I enjoyed the black raspberry margarita flavor and a limoncello spritz although both appeared a bit too watered down and not too strong. Service was fine, however hard to really judge since we came during mid-day late lunch and I'm pretty sure we were the only table there. read more

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Went here after a lot of people had told me this was the best Italian restaurant in Lincoln. After being seated, we got bread. It was definitely not Olive Garden! Not crunchy, not salty and buttery, just bread. Soup and salad came, I had the soup. It was a pleasant cream based soup and I did enjoy it. I had saltimbocca for my main course served over angel hair pasta. Chicken was good and crunchy and was countered with the tangy sauce in a good way. I would oddly enough still say Olive Garden is better but it wasn't bad and I would go back again. read more

Our first visit to Villa Amore was delightful! We chose lunchtime and we weren't disappointed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We were greeted by Anna in a friendly manner and she continued to provide caring service. The food was wonderful. We started with bread which was soft and buttery. Our meal included manicotti, cannelloni, and Bianca pizza! The fresh salad starter was crispy and dressed perfectly. Servings were substantial and were great as leftovers, too! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

I came to Villa Amore for a friend's birthday dinner on a Friday night, and I was honestly surprised by how quiet it was for the weekend. The drinks were a pleasant surprise though -- tasty and very reasonably priced. Our server was super attentive and friendly the entire evening, which made the experience better. The menu here is huge, which made it tough to choose, but I went with the tortellini alla vodka with chicken. It was... fine! Pretty average overall. Our group also shared the bruschetta and sliced Italian sausage appetizers. Both were decent, but the sausage came with so much sauce that I actually had to check the menu again to remember what it was supposed to be. Overall, it was an okay experience -- good service and drinks, but the food didn't quite stand out enough for me to rush back read more

Villa Amore - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I loved this place so much! It felt so fancy inside and the staff was so amazing and helpful! With so many options to choose from we had to lean on our waitress for help! We went in for a full four course meal but definitely came out with some leftovers! We started with their special drink of the night the black raspberry spritz which was so smooth! My friend insisted on getting the bruschetta which was so perfectly salty and crunchy but sweet with the tomatoes! We got some heavenly rolls, butter, and dipping oil right when our salads came out. They were like pillowy croissants almost!! The Caesar salad tasted like it had homemade dressing - amazing!!! By the time our pasta came I was already full but had to try some of the amazing tortellini! The creamy marinara sauce was so good!! I loved all the veggies on the plate too! I knew I was having dessert and coffee so I had to save space in my stomach. So glad I did because the tiramisu was to die for! So light and airy!! I absolutely loved this place!! read more

Villa Amore - Caesar Salad with so many croutons!! - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Upon entering it feels very fancy. They didn't mind me coming in not so fancy. Greeted right away and seated quickly. Ashley the server very pleasant. I ordered chicken piccata. I love chicken piccata usually order it all the time at Italian restaurants. This one is in my opinion too heavy on the citrus. Needs more butter or a heavy cream in the sauce. The citrus is way too acidic and over takes the whole dish. Doesn't really flow well. I ended up taking all the butter from my rolls which are delicious by the way. Putting all the butter into my dish and mixing the pasta up in it. That made it far less acidic. The soup was good can't remember the name sorry. The olive oil mix they serve with the bread is fantastic. Thanks read more

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What a great find! After a long day of driving, we were hungry and we read the excellent reviews for Villa Amore. A family-owned restaurant, it more than lives up to its reputation. The food is excellent; I ordered the tortellini primavera and my dining partner ordered the Carsoni, a fettuccine dish with fresh vegetables and pesto. The bread with olive oil is also to die for! The presentation is excellent and the service from Katie was fast and friendly. The dining area is larger than it looks from outside with white tablecloths and a lot of space between tables so it's quiet. The night I dined the AC was out, but they managed with floor fans and it was quite comfortable. Will be back! read more

Villa Amore - Tortellini Primavera - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Still 5 stars and still great service. The food is consistently fantastic--Shrimp and Scallop Pesto is probably my favorite item on the menu, with the calamari a close second. I love that the quality of both the food and service has remained top-notch after all these years. read more

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We were given a gift card to Villa Amore but hadn't heard of it before receiving the gift card. My husband and I went in dressed but and the ambiance gave signs that this was the goal but the rest of the diners were in crocs, graphic tees, athletic wear, and jeans. Our waitress was very friendly and recommended one of the summer spritz's which were needed because it was a VERY hot Nebraska day and it seemed that the restaurant's air conditioning was having issues keeping up. We also ordered the caprese flatbread as an appetizer. We ordered our dinners, chicken Marsala for me and vodka tortellini with sausage for my husband. We both ordered the house salad with ranch (because who wants soup when it's 100 degrees outside and getting comparable inside). Bread and an olive oil dipping sauce were brought to the table and we were told the kitchen was running a little behind but our food would be out soon. At least 3 tables that ordered after us got their food first, which would have been fine if the temperature inside wasn't increasing with every minute we sat there. My husband liked his tortellini and my chicken Marsala was good but could have used less onions and more garlic. We chose to opt out of dessert because we were full and hot. Though the cannoli and tiramisu both caught our eye. I brought home my leftover pasta because the chicken Marsala came with way too much angel hair pasta. All in all a pretty good experience and we will give it another shot (maybe when it's not as hot outside). It's good to know there is a nice Italian food restaurant in Lincoln I just wish the clientele knew how to dress at nice restaurants. read more

Food was good and service was fast and friendly. If you're in Lincoln and want good Italian food I would come here again.

Oh my goodness. This place is fantastic. The food is amazing and does not taste like store bought or mass produced food. It is delicious and authentic. The service is outstanding and my waiter was a class act. The atmosphere is so fancy and so comfortable. I will be happy to come back again and again. This is a must have for Italian lovers. read more

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Absolutely delicious. We enjoyed a lovely relaxing evening for our 42nd wedding Anniversary. A cozy booth, white linen tablecloth, red cloth napkins, little candle on the table and vintage Italian music playing softly. We ordered cocktails and Calamari for our appetizer which was perfectly done and lightly breaded, the best we've ever enjoyed. Tasty homemade rolls with butter and Seasoned Olive Oil came with our creamy soup and salad. The Seafood Alfredo was to die for, the creamy sauce paired perfectly with huge shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops. The creamy brandy sauce that enveloped my husband's order was delightful. Our service was professional and accommodating. We never felt rushed, it was a leisurely dining experience. My only regret is not ordering the Tiramisu with a cup of coffee to make the perfect finish. Next time. The prices are totally reasonable for such delicious offerings. It reminded me of the old Legion Club, The Nebraska Club and Tony and Luigi's. All three of which are terribly missed. Lincoln is so lacking in providing a relaxing, lovely dining experience but now there is one restaurant we will gladly patronize. Thank you to the Chef and to all the kind staff for a memorable evening. read more

Great atmosphere and great food. The service was amazing and they give you good portions for the price.

The food here is horrible tasting. The bread rolls are very doughy and taste like pizza dough. They do make their own soups. The Caesar salad was atrocious. The lasagna tasted like it was from the freezer. The grilled chicken on the salad was fine. There might have been a hair in our pasta. The dried oregano around the plate is over the top. In addition, when one exhales, it is blown everywhere. It's not clear from the advertisement, but it is connected to the country Inn and suites hotel. Which if you are staying there, you get a 10% discount. Our waitress was friendly. read more

Amazing, but apparently has been nearly 3 years since our last food experience here. Us and Nancy R having late lunch of a variety. A shrimp and spicy marinara on angel hair. Other pasta variations also. Andi was an all time'Best Of' waiter for all our requests. Have NEVER experienced better than Andi. read more

Villa Amore - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Two Haiku Review: Excellent service, But the pasta was subpar. Considering not Many options In Lincoln, this is alright. Heard The steak here is good. read more

This was our second visit to Villa Amore and we entered on a cold December night hoping for another great experience, like our last visit. The restaurant was busy, as it usually is, especially on a Friday night. The interior is a classic Italian ristorante and the greeters were prompt, polite, and quickly seated us. We began with drinks, an Italian Sausage appetizer and their homemade bread with olive oil to dip in. In our last visit the homemade dinner rolls were a huge hit. Fresh, soft, and warm. Not so tonight. The rolls were not warm and didn't appear to be as fresh. The appetizer was good, but not outstanding. For dinner I ordered the Veal Picatta and my wife got the Salmon Tre. She loved her dish, flavorful, full of good sautéed veggies and a perfectly done piece of salmon. My Veal Picatta was a disappointment. It had an overwhelming taste and aroma of artichokes and lemon. I expected the lemon in a Picatta but not the artichokes. The veal was sliced into small, thin medallions and lacked seasoning and taste. Service was good. Our server, Katie was pleasant, well informed, and attentive. So overall the experience at Villa Amore was just average on our second visit. That said, I would return, because the overall experience from both visits has still been very good and the menu has a lot more great options to try. read more

Villa Amore - Veal Piccata - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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We went there for an anniversary dinner, although we did not tell anyone so if there is something they might have done for us we chose not to ask. It is can be a bit difficult to find, be aware that they seem to share the end portion of a larger building with The Country Inn, Radisson. You must turn west off of 27th st either before or just after passing the hotel and enter from what is actually the back of the building. We were there later than their dinner crowd, but well before closing. The main room was less than half full, but a party was taking place in another area. The inside is well decorated, but not in an 'old style' Italian manner. I had the Lasagna, and my wife had the Seafood Alfredo. They both came out hot, which I mention because for some places, this doesn't happen. My Lasagna plate came straight from the oven....watch out it can burn. We both enjoyed the meals and also the waitress, she was probably a HS student, but we both noticed how polite and knowledgeable she was, even with the wine. We both completely enjoyed our meal and have added this to our favorites in Lincoln. An interesting note here. Neither of us could finish our meal so we boxed it and took it home. Mine 2 days later actually tasted a bit better than the first time. We both noted how some meals are like this. The dish had a 'fuller' flavor to it. I wanted to mention this because someone else may want to be sure and save 'leftover' for the next day. read more

So we've been eating here for several years and tonight we had two out of three meals that were basically un edible. We had a cacciatore that the noodles were rubbery, and the filling was odd tasted not very good And then a salmon meal that had the artist thick Lemon seasoning, but it was really a horrible taste. I mean it just I've actually ate that same meal at that restaurant and really enjoyed it and tonight I had sent it back unfinished. And then all they did was take the main meal off when we didn't want to eat there I mean, didn't want to try something else because we were so disappointed Well, the granddaughter's meal was OK. It wasn't good and she's a that's a meal before also so it's really really coming off our list. They were actually overstaffed for a quiet night and we couldn't get service to stop by for over 10 minutes when we're looking for drinks to be refilled. It was just you had to actually signal to them to come fill a glass of water when there was a huge over Staff because they thought it would be busier than it was. You know it's a really nice place. It's cute. It's pretty but it's gotta go. read more

You need to try this place. Very sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Food was great as well with good sized portions! Ana was so kind and helpful during our visit. Would happily come again when in Lincoln. read more

Villa Amore - Tortellini ala Vodka Special - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Great Prices! Fantastic food. Hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. Wait staff was very nice. Very clean and nice soft music.

Lived here for 4 years and had heard great things about this place. Decided to try it. Very clean and great atmosphere. The food was delicious. Our service was outstanding!!! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Very good food. The lasagna was very good, the meat sauce was great with the ricotta cheese mixed in. Only down side was that the center was only warm, not hot. We mentioned to the waitress and the Chef came out to talk to us. Offered to remake for us (also offered by the waitress) but we were just passing thru and wanted to get back on the road. He wanted to take it off the bill but we said no, taste was great, so he comped half the price. The chef was truly horrified. The Chicken Picatta was excellent and I ate the whole thing. No complaints here. The service was slow but that may have just been us wanting to get back on the road as we still had 3 hours to go for tonight. It was a nice dining experience not fast food. The ambiance was lovely and the restaurant quite quiet. We will keep this gem on our list for the next time driving thru Town. read more

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Food was great, fresh and hot. However; the service was absolutely horrible especially for a place like that! We were not cared for. Dirty dishes were not picked up. Not sure if I would be back! read more

Excellent!!! All of it!!! We both had pasta dishes with a salad and lemon cake for dessert. Everything was fresh, very tasty and well presented. The warm homemade rolls and herbed olive oil went beyond great! We were well attended to by our server. Loved the linen table cloth and napkins! You will not be sorry if you decide to eat here!! read more

Great Italian food. Highly recommended. Taste of Italy was very good. Nice atmosphere also.

A dud. The hostess seated me in the back, facing away from the rest of the clientele. This meant it was nearly impossible to ever get my server's attention or to evaluate the ambience. I love veal Marsala, having ordered it many times. This was insipid. If I had been blindfolded, I don't think I could have identified the sauce. The rolls were straight off the Sysco truck: spongy and bland. So, apparently, was the olive oil with green flakes in it. I'm from Northern California and have enjoyed many a pinot noir. I've never heard of Dante winery, possibly because no restaurant I know would have served the acerbic, fruitless variety I got; I couldn't finish the generous pour. The waitress was attentive and cheerful. I couldn't bring myself to tell her I didn't like the meal. read more

Gorgeous presentation. One of the only places in Lincoln to have White table cloths. Plenty of food, as a dinner comes with soup or salad and rolls. In one trip I was blown away and will come again​​ read more

This is a sweet little place! We were just driving through Lincoln and staying the night. Got semi-hungry. Italian called my name. We tripped over this place and are glad we did! We ordered a pizza to split and a salad to split. I mean, we weren't too hungry. Turns out it comes with bread (+olive oil +Parmesan + etc.) and soup. Okay. Then the huge salad showed up with "Dorothy Lynch" dressing. Never heard of it. Can't figure out what they lynched her for. It certainly wasn't the salad dressing because it was great! I'm glad she left the recipe behind. Then the pizza came. It was really, really good! Thin crust, great sauce, all on top of a nice white tablecloth. All in all, five stars! And our condolences to Dorothy's family. So go there. You know you want to. I made you hungry, didn't I? Nebraska had good food. Eat some. read more

Villa Amore - Pizza! Salad!! Soup!!! You go, N'Braska! You go! - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Service was horrible and if you are of color please eat else wear (we're Mexican) everyone else was getting good service while we were waiting for a ridiculous amount of time for food and to be greeted in general and drinks were bad we didn't even get a drink menu had to ask for one twice read more

Have been here twice. The food and service have been surprisingly good. Servers could use a little more training, but are eager to please and friendly. Clean, Nicely decorated, almost upscale restaurant interior. Unfortunately, it's attached to a somewhat run down hotel that needs cleaned up, updates, parking lot re paved, sidewalks redone and trash picked up. Restaurant patrons have to use the shared public restrooms in the hotel which need updated severely. I think the restaurant would do much better if it was in a different location, either the haymarket area or in East/south/SE/SW Lincoln. I would consider going here more often but it's not convenient and the building (hotel surrounding) is run down. Chicken parm was good but wish the chicken was crispier. Chicken became soggy after they put the marinara on it. read more

I regret not getting more/better photos while we were here. This restaurant was a highlight in our weekend out and about. When we pulled up and realized it was in a hotel I almost wanted to move on. I just assumed it must be not very good from a culinary stand point. We visited on a weekday for lunch and it was quiet, but there were still about 6-7 small parties being served across the dining room spaces. There was only one serve on duty, Anna, and she was amazing. Very helpful, quick, upbeat, and proactive. Thank you for your great service! The food itself was wonderful. The complimentary rolls are crispy and fluffy and chewy and very satisfying. We opted for a pizza for the hubs and a salad for myself. He thoroughly enjoyed the pizza, leaving only one slice for later. The salad didn't look that exciting, but the caeser dressing they have (not sure if it's house made or not) was phenomenal. I would probably recommend requesting it on the side though, as it was quite heavily dressed. The atmosphere was nothing too lavish, and yet felt very classy and well maintained. Overall, it was a great stop on our trip and we are happy to have been proven wrong about the excellence they delivered! read more

Villa Amore - Caeser salad w chicken - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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We went to Villa Amore for the first time on my birthday and we loved everything about it. Our waitress, Tina was super friendly and attentive and the food was amazing. We will be going back very soon as this is our new favorite spot. read more

Service, food, atmosphere, prices- all great! I Wish we lived closer! Thank you so much!

Never a disappointment! Service was perfect, routinely checked on for satisfaction; first time ever ordered the ribeye steak-from an Italian restaurant?-absolutely!! It is fabulous! Going back for great! Tender, juicy, cooked Med. rare, sauce was just enough,! Spaghetti and meatballs excellent! Thank you for a wonderful evening with our Missouri guests! read more

This is a must stop if you're in the area and especially if you're staying at the hotel next door. The food was reasonably priced and better than dishes I've paid 3x more for. The drinks were inexpensive and they had a great selection. It's a beautiful restaurant with a full bar and they had it decorated for the holidays which really added to the ambiance. Best of all, our server Ruby was INCREDIBLE. She was attentive and sweet and went out of her way to answer questions we had. We were blown away by everything but the service was the best service we've gotten in easily 10 years. read more

2nd time here in 5 months! Traveling through and planned this visit as we wanted to sit at the table and have our own meals. Again, amazing spicy marina sauce and the olive oil with the bread is excellent. We both loved the Shrimp Far Diavolo and the Chicken & sausage Pizzaiola. We will be back and we live in Colorado. read more

Excellent Italian food in Lincoln. Large portions so come hungry. The service was excellent, and I really enjoyed the interior vibe. We started with the fried calamari. It was light, crisp and very tasty. Loved it. And then we all had pasta, which was perfectly cooked and delicious. We took my parents and they loved it too. Oh, I forgot the bread... my god that bread is good. Thanks, Villa Amore. See you next time! read more

Hubby had the damanbianca Delicious good food. Nice and saucy. Cannenlloni Pretty good pasta a little thicker than I'm used to. But still very tasty. Side salads good sized, Dorothy Lynch. Dressing a treat for us. Ranch dressing meh. Delicious homemade bread with olive oil dipping available. Good service we ate a later lunch around 1 pm. So nice and quiet. Ambience is really nice. Nice for a quiet evening for two. Booths and tables read more

Villa Amore - Damanbianca. - Italian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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