#1

Malara's Italian Restaurant Italian 22nd & Pierce, Omaha (402) 346-8001  Malara's is Omaha's most classic Italian restaurant. My family is local Italian from South Omaha and literally everyone I know that is Italian in Omaha loves Malara's and would vouch for "best in Omaha". It's authentic in every way. Traditional wi...

#2

Courtney's Grill House American, Casual/Family, Fine Dining, Banquet/Party Room 810 South 169th Street, 4 Blks S Of Village Pt On Jackson St, Omaha (402) 614-7660  Overall my wife and I really enjoy this restaurant. When it first opened over a year ago there were some expected service issues that kept us from going back on a regular basis. We gave it another try about three months ago and found things to be MUC...

#3

Gerda's Bakery And German Restaurant German, Fast Food, Fine Dining 5180 Leavenworth St, Omaha (402) 553-6774  Gerda's desserts and tortes are amazing! My favorites are the Hazelnut Torte "Frosted" with REAL whip cream and layered with crushed hazel nuts; and, the Napoleon Bars: flakey phyllo dough layered with apricot and raspberry fruit filling and real whi...

#4

Fojays Pit Bar B Q Barbecue 633 N Saddle Creek Rd, Omaha (402) 551-1660  Took the Diner from St Louis's advice and absolutely loved Fojays. I was lucky enough to get a chicken view and let me tell you, that's one big chicken. I couldn't talk the waitress into letting me have the "make it big" with pork but the rib tip s...

#5

Vietnamese Asian Restaurant Asian, Vietnamese 7212 Jones Street, Omaha (402) 397-9125  I am here from another state and found this excellent place completely by accident and am I happy. I have been to other Vietnamese establishments and love the food. I took my daughter and cousin for supper today. The waiter was beyond great for his ...

#6

Leo's Diner American, Diner 6055 Maple Street, Omaha (402) 553-2280  Leo's Diner is one of favorites in Omaha for a Weekend brunch. The food is very reasonably priced, and the place is typically packed so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table or one of the counter stools. I've never had a bad meal there...

#7

Saigon Restaurant Vietnamese 12100 West Center Road, Omaha (402) 697-7000  I recently stopped Omaha for abusiness trip and had the most wonderful experience at Saigon Restaurant. I'm from CA, that tells you a lot about how delicious Vietnamese foods are there! I must say that I was very impressed with the food and the atmo...

#8

La Casa Italian, Pizzeria, Casual/Family 84th St, Omaha (402) 556-6464  Both the Leavenworth and La Casa west are THE place for pizza lovers. You must request the romano cheese... best pizza I ever had. You WON'T be dissapointed! Now Leavenworth does get crowded at times... but it is SO worth it. Or just jet by La Ca...

#9

Rick's Cafe Boatyard American, Seafood, Casual/Family, Fine Dining 345 Riverfont Drive, Omaha (402) 345-4545  While attending a summer conference we stumbled upon this restaurant. It is an easy walk from the center. The ambience was great. One time for lunch we ate outside overlooking the river and another time in the dining room. Both times the food was del...

#10

Jim's Rib Haven Barbecue 3801 Ames Avenue, Omaha (402) 451-8061  Absolutely THE best bbq sauce in the midwest. I lived in Georgia for many years and this was my first stop every time I flew home for a visit. Now my husband, a GA native, is as hooked as I am. Says the peach cobbler is better than his momma's!