Italian Restaurants near Council Bluffs

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian • $
3707 Denmark Dr, Council Bluffs

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Black Tie Mousse Cake Chocolate Cake Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and Creamy Custard with Icing
Spaghetti Topped with Your Choice of Homemade Marinara or Meat Sauce Prepared Fresh Daily
Chicken & Gnocchi a Creamy Soup Made with Roasted Chicken Italian Dumplings and Spinach
Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Sautéed Shrimp
Strawberry Limoncello Margaita
Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
Half Pound of Shrimp
Shrimp Fritto Misto
Zuppa Tuscano Soup
Mozzarella Sticks

“Wow! Excellent food AND service! I'm pretty positive the manager was walking around topping off drinks tonight. And that's wonderful to see management helping out their staff! We were asked how the food was multiple times by multiple people. I have never been to an Olive Garden where the bread sticks were so hot and fresh. The food was hot, fresh, and service was fast! I am visiting the area this week and wouldn't normally go out of my way to leave a review. But my meal was wonderful and I had to give credit where credit is due!“

4.2 Good84 Reviews
Fazoli's Italian • $
3134 Dial Dr, Council Bluffs

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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Bread Sticks and Salad
Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs
Small Fettuccine with Alfredo
Philly Cheesesteak Ravioli
Ultimate Sampler Platter
Baked Chicken Parmigiano
Chicken Carbonara
Dozen Breadsticks
Two Breadsticks
Pasta Alfredo

“Always hot when we arrive to pick up, always get all items we order and the single time we didn't, they made sure to make it right. Staff is usually pretty nice. Food always tastes pretty good. If you want fast food but tired of burgers & fries, it's a great optionVegetarian options: No vegan options. Cheese pizza, items on menu will be clear if vegetarian. If not sure, you can read what is in the dish if ordering onlineParking: It's easy to miss the turn in if you are coming from the south, it's right after the taco bellKid-friendliness: Kids' menu available, kids welcome in restaurant. No play areas“

4.2 Good69 Reviews
Lansky's Pizza, Pasta & Philly Steaks Pizza • $
1131 N Broadway, Council Bluffs

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Pineapple Canadian Bacon Pizza
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Lorenzo Special Pizza
Philly Steak
French Fries
Onion Rings
Roast Beef
Salad Bar

“Lansky's is a place we get to a few times every year. They seem to specialize in pizza, calzones and philly sanwiches. For us it is almost always the philly's. The is consistency to the sandwiches always having enough roast beef and it tasting good. We consider it better than the other places locally. There are 2 sizes, but for us, the regular works best, maybe a few years ago would have been ordering the 'large' size. The meat seems to be slow-cooked and tender. We normally order them with onions and green peppers. Can also get cheese. They come served on a hoagie bun. Be aware it does take more time than most 'fast food' places. They have always been generous with the size of french fries so we only have one order. It might cost them a couple of dollars on our order but keeps us returning to them instead of the several other places available. The ambiance is......well consider stark. I believe the building started off as a Village Inn a smallish sized VI. Now imagine all the booths and counters being removed. Put several square tables and chairs in the room. No decorations just tables, chairs, and windows. It might just be me but the tables tend to feel 'sticky' although I see them cleaning them after every use. There is nothing to encourage you to sit for a while and eat inside. We take the food home. Yet! despite some of the shortcomings I mention it is still recommended for its food.“

3.6 Good59 Reviews
Godfather's Pizza Pizza • $$
928 Valley View Dr #9, Council Bluffs

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Monkey Bread
Pizza
Wings

“Ordered pizza for delivery tonight because I hadn’t been feeling well. Best decision ever! Our large super combo pizza not only looked amazing, but it was cooked perfectly and had an even distribution of toppings all over it.Our garlic cheese bread was soft and the cheese was a little browned and bubbly and tasted phenomenal! We were so full we have to save our dessert (cinnamon streusel monkey bread) for later, but that looks delicious as well.It also was delivered in a timely manner, about 20 minutes before we we’re expecting.Well done Godfathers!“

2.7 Average24 Reviews
Roma Italian Restaurant Italian • $
605 Fort Crook Rd N, Bellevue

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Alfredo with Sliced Sausage Baked
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Creamora
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo
Veal Parmigiana
Lasagna Baked

“There are not enough words for how amazing their food is. My pasta compo entre was 17$ and came with enough pasta for 3 meals. The meal started with delicious garlic knots. The appetizer we chose was spinach dip. It was priced comparable to any other restaurants but came out in a rather large bowl and instead of chips it was more garlic knots. The best spin dip I have ever eaten. We also ordered some salads and they where filled with fresh produce. Their Italian dressing is different than anything we have ever tried but also better than anything we have tried. Staff is also extremely friendly.“

4.7 Superb99 Reviews
Gandolfo’s New York Deli Italian • $
1403 Farnam St STE 124, Omaha

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Pastrami on Rye
French Dip
Ruben
Bagel

“Was craving a sandwich and found this spot. Excellent variety to choose from between hot and cold sandwiches. I gave their dagwood a shot. They bake their own bread. The bread had a nice crust and was soft and chewy on the I side. The ham, turkey, and pastrami were plenty and wasn't overtly salty. Good ratio of meat to veggies to sauce to bread. Well balanced sandwich, really top notch.“

4.7 Superb44 Reviews
Mio Italiano Italian • $$
3001 S 32nd Ave, Omaha

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Penne and Italian Sausage
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Chicken Parmesan
Pasta Ala Mio
Veal Marsala
Calamari
Carbonara
Cannolis
Lasagne

“My buddy is mourning the recent loss of her mother. She's not eaten much since Tuesday. So I got to spend one evening with her and I knew where I was going to bring her. MIO!! You can make reservations now and I was able to note what I was thinking how the evening would go. I wanted to make sure that I got the bill so I could make sure she ate well and spoil my friend! Keelan was our server and he was so great! The food was amazing!! The chef and who I believe was the manager came to check on us also. I had snuck off and gave my cc to Keelan and his timing was perfect. My friend had just pulled her card out and he had already closed it out and she was shocked! Thank you so much to Mio for helping me make my friend smile and feed her an excellent meal.“

4.3 Superb217 Reviews
Cibo Vino Italian • $$
1101 Jackson St, Omaha

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Linguine Alle Vongole
Pappardelle Bolognese
Hazelnut Panna Cotta
Spaghetti Carbonara
Gnocchi Alla Presto
Bucatini Cacio Pepe
Tuscan Tomato Soup
Homemade Focaccia
Rosemary Focaccia
Spinach Ravioli

“My partner and I went there on a date night a few months back.Cibo Vino is kinda mid, in my opinion.It relies on its wine selection and location to appeal to people, and the food kinda falls short. Lemme tell you why.It’s on one of the busier intersections in the Old Market, just across the street from Upstream and La Buvette. The ambience is lovely. Low, intimate lighting with a lot of really cool artwork and decor. The bar is beautifully designed, and our bartender was cool.Good selection of wine, and not too terribly priced if you’re getting it by the glass.Food and plating, however, was what made it mid.For a restaurant in a prime location serving food that’s anywhere from 25-35 bucks a plate, you’d expect some diversity in the flatware with a little bit of artful plating. Every dish came out on the same size plate, tossed onto the middle of it with no real thought.We got two slices of their rosemary focaccia for an appetizer, and it tasted like they had thrown a bunch of rosemary onto the fire before they grilled it. The flavor of rosemary was almost overpowering, bordering on bitter. Good texture and crunch, but Jesus was it herby.We got their bucatini amatriciana to split as well, and here is where the ‘real’ review of their food begins.While the ingredients of the dish were all there, they weren’t really combined. The pasta was cooked well, but there was next to no starch in the actual pasta. This tells me one thing: cheap pasta. It felt as if they’re just ordering large quantities of pasta from Sysco, par cooking it before service, then reheating in boiling water to sell. As a result, the ingredients of the sauce; the tomatoes, the guanciale, and the pecorino cheese, didn’t really have anything to bond them together. The basis of flavor was there, but the execution and prep work kinda blew it. Could use more salt, as well.For mains, we had the lemon chicken piccata and the hunter’s chicken cacciatore.Chicken piccata was flavorful and cooked well. The lemon was bright and delicious, but the sauce had slightly split. This tells me it was either unattended to on the line, or it cooled down while waiting to be brought to the table. However, my issue with the pasta arises once more. It felt like the penne it was served with was par cooked prior to service, reheated, and dumped onto a plate with the piccata coming off of sauté and on top of it all. The lack of starch was apparent. The pasta and sauce weren’t married very effectively, and it felt like I had to dip the pasta in the sauce to get an effective bite. Flavors were good -fantastic even- but the execution is where it lacks.Cacciatore was delicious. Flavor was fantastic, and the chicken was juicy and tender. HOWEVER, the sauce was missing something. The flavors were there, but the texture fell short. The mushrooms were canned, or at least it felt like they were. Now, I understand it is impossible to acquire fresh porcini mushrooms year round, but this is where you have to ADAPT. If porcinis aren’t available, switch to a fresh mushroom you can get quickly. Cremini would be fine, and those things can grow year round indoors. The mushroom gravy was tasty, if a bit lacking in salt. But the real star of the show was the polenta. It was blended beautifully with the pecorino, and was light, creamy, and fluffy. Good stuff.Dessert was the panna cotta. No complaints. Tasty and delicious.Overall, I have one main criticism for Cibo Vino:Make your own pasta.The experience was lovely, but I can tell that the main focus of the restaurant is shifted towards the wine, considering the chef was sitting two tables over speaking to a pair of sommeliers/wine dealers(?) as opposed to running expo.The food feels like an afterthought. Like someone decided to open a wine bar but said: “I need to serve food too!” The menu is classic Italian pasta fare, and somehow, they’ve managed to just barely miss the mark.I will say again; Cibo Vino, make your own damn pasta.“

4.3 Superb197 Reviews
Cascio's Steakhouse Steak House • $$
1620 S 10th St, Omaha

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Spaghetti or Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce
Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce
Pathetic Excuse for a Salad
Mostaccioli with Sauce
Onion Rings & Marinara
Bone-In Ribeye Steak
Turtle Cheesecake
Toasted Ravioli 8
Prime Rib Dinner
Chicken Parmesan

“It was a last minute event to celebrate my mom's life. She passed on Monday and they were willing to set up the back room for us, gave us the privacy we needed. On top of that the food was great and service was amazing. I believe our server was Lacy and she was great. Thank you to them all.“

4.2 Good155 Reviews
Nicola's Italian Wine & Fare Italian • $$
521 S 13th St, Omaha

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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Creamy Chicken Marsala
Portobello Ravioli
Chicken Alfredo
Caprese Pizza
House Salad
Lemon Cake
Bruschetta
Tiramisu

“We managed to score a table inside during a bit of a rain storm and absolutely do not regret it!The food was very fresh and well made. Everything was made to order, so the wait was a little extended if you are used to restaurants that try to get as many tables turned over as possible.Our server was wonderful. Very friendly and attentive.Our drinks came out within 2 minutes of ordering them with each round.No downside whatsoever to this restaurant“

4.3 Superb60 Reviews
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