We called for a reservation and were told the software was down. We had a party of three and were told to just walk in and it would be fine.
We got dressed up and headed out for a much anticipated birthday dinner. On arrival, our party of three was told no walk ins, and offered the two available seats at the bar, or to leave. We left with a much lower opinion of this restaurant. Things happen, but don't tell people walk ins are fine and then refuse service. The staff could have cared less and it showed.
Service: 1
Daisy Ugalde
The service was awful. Our waitress barely checked on us and wasn’t very nice. At one point we had to ask another server for help. The food was decent. Nothing special. Would not recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Stacie Bleicher
Excellent small group party experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Risotto
peg christensen
Just delish! Old world dinner atmosphere amazing food!! Out of all the places to eat in Omaha I would rate this place among the top!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Toni Milano
Fresh and delicious!! Service was excellent. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were all very helpful!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Antonis Kyriakou
Staff was attentive without hovering — perfect balance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dr Kelli
Love this place...! They serve an entree that I would drive 5 hours for. If you get the chance spot and try their Peach Chicken!
Eleni Georgallides
Charming little place with excellent service and cozy decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Schnitker
The best Italian steakhouse in Omaha, hands down. Cannot say enough how great everything is: good, drinks, service, atmosphere. Everything is spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debra
We went to Spezia's for my birthday, everyone was super happy with their dinners and desserts. Can't wait to go back!
Hubby and I were there for our 51st wedding anniversary. We easily made reservations online. When we arrived, we were seated at a wonderfully intimate "snug" table area. Perfect for our celebration! The food was outstanding, as always. Our waitress was attentive without being intrusive. A fabulous evening celebrating our anniversary.
Brandon S
Haven't been here in at least 15 years. Made a reservation for Friday night in November at 7:45pm earliest available. Showed up 10 minutes early and was seated almost immediately.
Took a while to be greeted at the table. When we put in our drink orders we were told water would be right out. Took about 5+ minutes to get water and another 10-15 minutes to actually get our drinks. My beer is served in a can, no offer for a glass. By this time we were ready to order food and asked if we could do so, but the waiter had to drop off a drink at another table. Finally after about 25 minutes we were finally provided with the opportunity to order our meals.
Ordering commences. Another 3-5 minutes go by and two nearly burnt rolls are delivered with butter. Halfway through eating them, we are offered additional oil options for the rolls. Too late for that.
Caesar salad is delivered, it bears little resemblance to any Caesar I've seen since birth. I taste it to confirm that yes, there was Caesar dressing in the vicinity of the salad at some point in it's life. Perhaps sprayed gently from a mister. I don't complain, I'm not Italian, I wonder if maybe it's me with the incorrect expectations.
Another 5 minutes goes by, waiter comes around to clarify my wife's order, letting us know it has not started yet so she has the choice of selecting another option. This surprises me, as I'd expect our meals are halfway prepared at this point.
About 50 minutes from sitting down our meals arrive. Wife's eggplant parmesan is extremely well done, approaching burnt. Her penne is extra al dente, nearly firm but that's just subjective. The red sauce is great on her penne. My Cajun chicken pasta is OK. Lots of peppers, chicken seasoned adequately but they're mostly relying on the sauce for flavor and heat. I expected a little more Cajun heat but it's Omaha so I should have known better.
Portions are large, I typically finish my meals but end up eating about half. The check arrives about 80 minutes from sitting but only because I asked for it to arrive early. I notice other tables were sitting chatting over 40 minutes after completion of their meals which explains the need for reservations. Silly me, I had somewhere else to be. Maybe my expectations for pace were not aligned with typical clientele.
Check is $97 before tip. I think to myself, I could have gotten quicker service and more flavor in our dishes, with appropriate preparation of pasta and rolls... all for much less... at somewhere like (gasp) Olive Garden. I feel guilt at even having the thought, as I know Spezia is a long standing Omaha icon. However, it's true.
For the price, speed, menu options, even just getting a glass for my beer... I'll go elsewhere.
John
There was a bit of confusion about the reservation but it was quickly resolved. The drinks, appetizers and meals were outstanding! Good service and great suggestions on a wine selection. We will return many times.
No One
Awesome food, great atmosphere and very dim. The hunter steak is amazing along with the crab artichoke dip. Recommend reservations and parking can get scarce l.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jos Talavera
“I’m tasting flavors I’ve never tasted.” - a bday diva (after I took her here for her 18th bday)
We called for a reservation and were told the software was down. We had a party of three and were told to just walk in and it would be fine.
We got dressed up and headed out for a much anticipated birthday dinner. On arrival, our party of three was told no walk ins, and offered the two available seats at the bar, or to leave. We left with a much lower opinion of this restaurant. Things happen, but don't tell people walk ins are fine and then refuse service. The staff could have cared less and it showed.
Service: 1
The service was awful. Our waitress barely checked on us and wasn’t very nice. At one point we had to ask another server for help. The food was decent. Nothing special. Would not recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Excellent small group party experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Risotto
Just delish! Old world dinner atmosphere amazing food!! Out of all the places to eat in Omaha I would rate this place among the top!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fresh and delicious!! Service was excellent. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were all very helpful!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was attentive without hovering — perfect balance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place...! They serve an entree that I would drive 5 hours for. If you get the chance spot and try their Peach Chicken!
Charming little place with excellent service and cozy decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Italian steakhouse in Omaha, hands down. Cannot say enough how great everything is: good, drinks, service, atmosphere. Everything is spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Spezia's for my birthday, everyone was super happy with their dinners and desserts. Can't wait to go back!
Restaurantji Recommends
Hubby and I were there for our 51st wedding anniversary. We easily made reservations online. When we arrived, we were seated at a wonderfully intimate "snug" table area. Perfect for our celebration! The food was outstanding, as always. Our waitress was attentive without being intrusive. A fabulous evening celebrating our anniversary.
Haven't been here in at least 15 years. Made a reservation for Friday night in November at 7:45pm earliest available. Showed up 10 minutes early and was seated almost immediately.
Took a while to be greeted at the table. When we put in our drink orders we were told water would be right out. Took about 5+ minutes to get water and another 10-15 minutes to actually get our drinks. My beer is served in a can, no offer for a glass. By this time we were ready to order food and asked if we could do so, but the waiter had to drop off a drink at another table. Finally after about 25 minutes we were finally provided with the opportunity to order our meals.
Ordering commences. Another 3-5 minutes go by and two nearly burnt rolls are delivered with butter. Halfway through eating them, we are offered additional oil options for the rolls. Too late for that.
Caesar salad is delivered, it bears little resemblance to any Caesar I've seen since birth. I taste it to confirm that yes, there was Caesar dressing in the vicinity of the salad at some point in it's life. Perhaps sprayed gently from a mister. I don't complain, I'm not Italian, I wonder if maybe it's me with the incorrect expectations.
Another 5 minutes goes by, waiter comes around to clarify my wife's order, letting us know it has not started yet so she has the choice of selecting another option. This surprises me, as I'd expect our meals are halfway prepared at this point.
About 50 minutes from sitting down our meals arrive. Wife's eggplant parmesan is extremely well done, approaching burnt. Her penne is extra al dente, nearly firm but that's just subjective. The red sauce is great on her penne. My Cajun chicken pasta is OK. Lots of peppers, chicken seasoned adequately but they're mostly relying on the sauce for flavor and heat. I expected a little more Cajun heat but it's Omaha so I should have known better.
Portions are large, I typically finish my meals but end up eating about half. The check arrives about 80 minutes from sitting but only because I asked for it to arrive early. I notice other tables were sitting chatting over 40 minutes after completion of their meals which explains the need for reservations. Silly me, I had somewhere else to be. Maybe my expectations for pace were not aligned with typical clientele.
Check is $97 before tip. I think to myself, I could have gotten quicker service and more flavor in our dishes, with appropriate preparation of pasta and rolls... all for much less... at somewhere like (gasp) Olive Garden. I feel guilt at even having the thought, as I know Spezia is a long standing Omaha icon. However, it's true.
For the price, speed, menu options, even just getting a glass for my beer... I'll go elsewhere.
There was a bit of confusion about the reservation but it was quickly resolved. The drinks, appetizers and meals were outstanding! Good service and great suggestions on a wine selection. We will return many times.
Awesome food, great atmosphere and very dim. The hunter steak is amazing along with the crab artichoke dip. Recommend reservations and parking can get scarce l.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“I’m tasting flavors I’ve never tasted.” - a bday diva
(after I took her here for her 18th bday)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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