Spezia

Walking into Spezia on a Monday night, the expectation was to find a ghost town, but that notion was miles off. The parking lot was packed to the gills, and waves of people kept coming through the doors all night. Sitting at the end of the bar turned out to be the catbird seat to watch a masterclass in service. ​Bri, the bartender, was a proper legend. Despite getting hammered with service well tickets for the dining room, she handled it with a cool, positive demeanor. Fair play to her, she never let the stress bleed over to the wood; she kept the drinks full and the vibe fun. If you're lucky enough to snag a spot at the bar when she's working, you're in for a treat because she really runs the show like a classy cocktail party. ​The food was bang on, too. A colleague on a local project mentioned this place was "reeeeally good," and she wasn't blowing smoke. First up, the Fried Spicy Calamari brought a wicked kick from the roasted red and banana peppers. Then, the French Acadian Chicken Linguine proved to be the business—the Cajun cream sauce was spot on, and the chicken had a nice sear. ​Dinner capped off with the strawberry cheesecake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream loaded with tiny peanut butter cups. Honestly, if the locals are fighting for parking spots here on a Monday, you know they’re cooking with gas.

We went for our anniversary, and it was amazing. The service was great, and the food was delicious. It was the perfect atmosphere for a celebration.

It is one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever seen. The beautiful decor and the ambience is beautifully invited. It feels like a fine dining experience with a reasonable priced menu. And the variety of entrees is quite impressive. I would 100 percent recommend for anyone wants to impress someone. We sat on the lovely patio. We had the wood seared tuna fantastic. I had the Heart of the Angus sirloin and it was one of the best steaks I have ever had. It was perfectly cooked. Date had wood grilled scallops delicious. Don't miss this place. Doesn't look like much on the outside but it's definitely a hidden treasure. I would give it 10 stars if possible

Spezia is an Omaha classic. Love the atmosphere, delicious meals, and desserts! The burgundy beef is fantastic and their tiramisu is top notch. I love sitting under the bright dining room window in the day or their lovely patio under string lights with the stars in view at night. ✨ They offer a wide variety of fine wines for those that drink and a Sam Adams NA beer for those that don’t. I recommend reserving a table for dinner while lunch is a little more open.

I have been here a few times and this Italian restaurant, without a doubt, has to be the best I've ever been to and eaten at. Honestly, everything on the menu is delicious and of course the specials are great as well. Atmosphere, not too loud nor too quiet just perfect. The waiters/staff are friendly and are problem solvers if anything goes wrong. Overall highly recommended. Also might have to reserve a table because this place is always packed. Hope some of you guys find this helpful. Have a good day.