Italian Eateries in Omaha: Cheesy Slices and Rustic Sauces

Avoli Osteria is a chef-owned restaurant serving Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, elegant atmosphere. Located in the historic Omaha neighborhood of Dundee and owned by Dario and Amy Schicke, Avoli Osteria brings the taste of Italy to Omaha with a menu of delicious, freshly prepared Italian fare with a modern twist. Diners can tuck into small plates of antipasti, handmade pasta, and thick and creamy sauces, and entrées of chicken, prime meat cuts, and hearty sides from the a la carte menu or a set three-course Prix Fixe menu. Avoli’s fine food is paired with a selection of wine from the Northern regions of Italy as well as imported liqueurs and spirits.

5013 Underwood Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132, Phone: 402-933-7400

Dante Ristorante Pizzeria is a family-friendly restaurant specializing in authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and rustic Italian cuisine. Committed to providing patrons with an authentic Italian experience, Dante Ristorante prepares each dish from scratch using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients from regional farms and producers. Open for lunch and dinner with daily specials and happy hour throughout the week, Dante Ristorante serves a variety of delicious Italian cuisine from hand-tossed pizza and house-made pasta dishes to fresh garden salads and hearty entrées. Signature dishes include wood-oven roasted duck breast with sweet potato gratin and pumpkin seeds, wood-oven roasted Nebraska Rib-Eye with shitake mushrooms and sun’-chokes, and Ácqua Pazza with Manila clams, roasted scallops and tilefish, and lemon aioli.

The Shops of Legacy -168th & Center, Phone: 402-932-3078

Located in the historic Rockbrook Village and Elkhorn, Don Carmelo’s Pizzeria is a family-owned and operated pizzeria that prides itself on serving authentic Italian food cooked in traditional ways. Owned by the Magistro family, who immigrated from Sicily to America in the late 50s, Don Carmelo’s Pizzeria features a menu of delicious dishes of fresh salads, small appetizer plates, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, calzones, Stromboli, Hoagies, and specialty combinations. There are tempting desserts on offer, a special kid’s corner, and catering services available for functions and events. More Things to Do in Omaha

Elkhorn: 1024 N 204th Ave, Elkhorn, NE 68022, Phone: 402-289-9800

Rockbrook: Rockbrook Village, at 108th and Center, Phone: 402-933-3190

Mangia Italiana is a casual, family-friendly restaurant that serves a diverse array of Italian-American cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. The comprehensive menu features appetizers, freshly prepared soups and salads, traditional and specialty pizzas with a variety of toppings, entrées of house-made pasta dishes, fresh seafood, fish and chicken plates, hearty sandwiches, and a tempting dessert list. Mangia Italiana is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. A catering service is available seven days a week.

6516 Irvington Road, Omaha, NE 68134, Phone: 402-614-0600

Orsis Italian Bakery & Pizzeria is a long-running Italian throwback offering specialty foodstuffs, baked goods and wood-fired pizza in a casual, laid-back setting. Established in 1919 by World War I veteran Alfonso Orsi, Orsis Italian Bakery & Pizzeria is one of the remaining icons of Omaha’s Little Italy and has been serving fresh and savory Italian foods for nearly 100 years. The authentic Sicilian style pizza and Italian twist bread have been staples of the bakery since inception, along with imported Italian meats, homemade Italian sausage, aged cheeses, olives, peppers, creamy mozzarella, and other excellent deli offerings. The Bakery also serves hand-spun, wood-fired pizza with a variety of toppings, savory goudarooni, and garlic bread.

621 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68108, Phone: 402-345-3438