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"Nebraska Omaha Food Exploration: Spezia (8/10)"
DaisyDaisy
20
First time having Spezia last night, and it was fantastic! The bread service was delicious - hot rolls that have slight crisp to the outside and steamy, fluffy inside served with butter or balsamic vinegar and oil. The ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ฑ wasnโt my favorite. It was lacking dressing and parmesan, so it was a little dry. However, the croutons served on it were seasoned well, crispy, and tasty. I ordered the honey peppered ๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐บ๐ผ๐ป which is served with alfredo capellini pasta. This dish was absolutely phenomenal. This was some of the best salmon Iโve had in a long time. Seared well on the outside for a slight char, excellent seasoning, cooked medium. Seriously exceptional. And the alfredo capellini was the perfect compliment. My son got the ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ which I wouldโve ordered if he hadnโt. It was incredible. The Plum Creek Farms chicken was breaded well, perfectly crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. It was topped with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. It was also served with capellini pasta but with a flavorful tomato sauce to compliment the breaded chicken. For dessert we shared the ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐๐. Again, I will say not my favorite. Tiramisu is one of my all-time favorite desserts so that was unfortunate. The lady fingers were dry and not soaked well enough with coffee liqueur. There was also only a small dusting of cocoa powder on top. This made the mascarpone cheese the dominant flavor and the coffee very subtle and hard to taste. It might have just been an off night for this batch, so Iโd likely give it another shot if I hear this is atypical for Spezia. The ambience was beautiful, especially after a day of rain. The cloudy sky cast a dim, moody light through the large, slanted windows above the booths facing the patio. That, along with abundance of table lamps and candlelight made for a cozy, relaxing dinner. The bread service and pasta dishes were enough to bring me back again. Go check them out if you havenโt been recently. Itโs a great date or family dinner spot.
Morgan H.Morgan H.
00
Returned recently. Adjusted the star rating This last 2 time I was disappointed by the service along with some of the food. I thought the previous time was a fluke, but this time was worse. Beef Burgundy 3.5 stars We did the beef Burgundy which was the best of the three. It's heavy on the cream but the beef was a over cooked and tough. I skipped eating the beef and just had it with the mushrooms, but feels like a waste since it's been Burgundy with what was supposed to be beef tenderloin. The special, a lemon pepper Primavera was exceptionally dry. 3 stars Cajun salmon Tortellini 3.25 stars The tortellini texture was gummy but at the same time the cheese was bland and dry. The sauce and salmon in the dish was fine. Calamari 4 stars Fried nice and crispy. It does not come with a sauce, but we would have preferred if there was. Jumbo shrimp and scallops 3.5 stars 3 shrimp 4 scallops Had I received this fresh and hot it might have gotten a 4 star but I received it after it had been sitting for awhile. At the lukewarm temperature it was fine, with the flavors of the vegetables being the best thing on the plate. 14 oz Ribeye, 5 stars This was a delicious choice. The beef was exceptionally tender. Previous review This restaurant teters from a 4-5 star for me. It has good to excellent food with a comfortable atmosphere. Being my first visit and with the server issues I placed it at a 4, but if I returned and the food continues to be solid and the service is remedied, I would change it. We tried a number of items while we were there. Meals come with bread served warm, olive oil and balsamic with parmesan cheese for dipping. The bread was a highlight. The crab dip was good. Served with pita and garlic toast. Notable items was their half duck which is mostly deboned. Very easy to eat, also a decent portion size. Flavors on point. On this trip, the alcohol ordered was generous on the boozy side. If you are looking for tiramisu, theirs is not as heavily coffee flavored. Our table was split on the opinion, I personally preferred it, but not felt the same. It was a debate for us, but ultimately it's a preference. The cake is done well and as long as you don't need a strong shot of coffee flavoring, you should like this. Shrimp scampi was fine. Steak is served with an onion, but also a very large potato that's put on a different plate. You can get gorgonzola cheese on it (baked potato) One of the specials, the halibut and lobster ravioli, did stand out. Cooked very nicely with balanced flavor. Had a bit of an issue with our server. He was very busy, but missed out on my salad (I never got it and had to cancel it as my meal came out), had an issue with water refills, and the bill wasn't correct. I asked to have my leftovers to go. He packed it but did not include the sauce that was separate. He was very friendly however. Pro tip: make reservations. This place gets very busy during the weekends. We couldn't get the time we wanted so if you have a set time, book earlier.
Wai ChanWai Chan
50
It was OK, but I didn't feel it was worth the price. We visited on a Sunday evening, and our initial drink orders for a beer and vodka sprite took quite a while that we didn't have time to hardly get through them before our meals came out. I ordered based on our waitress' recommendation. She suggested the calamari for an app saying it was the best. While it was fine, it was nothing phenomenal, so I probably wouldn't order it again. The breading was a bit crumbly and with it, just peppers and lemon wedges. The breading lacked much flavor. The only flavor in the dish were if you ate it with the peppers and squeezed the lemon over it. Her second recommendation was the French Acadian chicken linguine and stated it was a spicier sauce. Having never been here before, I wanted to follow her recommendations. The chicken pieces in this were cooked nicely, and the portion was decent. The sauce just lacked much flavor. It felt fairly bland, unfortunately. My fiancรฉ got the chicken parmigiana, and the chicken piece was also generous. Served with capellini pasta and a vegetable medley. They also had 2 pieces of able bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. This mixture wasn't my cup of tea. Each of our dishes were $26 and the calamari was $15. I never mind paying a higher price for a good meal I don't have to cook or clean up after, but in true honesty, this experience was over hyped and overpriced. I can't say I'd want to pay these prices, and roll the dice if something else is worth it. Food has to give me feelings to be worth the cost and calories. Over $100 for this dinner for 2, wasn't. Our server was kind and friendly, but I wasn't able to learn her name until I saw it on the ticket.
Melissa LewienMelissa Lewien
00
I had never been here but a friend got a gift card so we came. We were told there was a 40 minute wait for a table but they gave us the option to sit at the bar for immediate service so that's what we did. Fresh bread was served with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dipping sauce with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on it. I had a cup of tomato basil soup which was excellent. For dinner I had the eggplant parmesan and my friend had the chicken parmesan. Both dinners were incredible. The eggplant was fried crispy just right and smothered in parmesan and tomato sauce. My friend really liked the chicken parmesan also. The eggplant parmesan was served with grilled asparagus which was perfectly cooked but was unseasoned. The chicken parmesan was served with grilled squash. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce tasted homemade. The portions were very generous. The entire time we were there the bartender was very busy but kept our drinks filled and the service was outstanding. I was very impressed with the decor of the restaurant the cleanliness and the speed, efficiency and friendly courteous service of the staff. I definitely want to visit this restaurant again.
Tim BoukalTim Boukal
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Nearby Attractions Of Spezia
DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest
Pipal Park Community Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest
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Pipal Park Community Center
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Nearby Restaurants Of Spezia
Firewater Grille
Vida Lounge & Restaurant
Burger King
Casey's
Scooter's Coffee

Firewater Grille
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Vida Lounge & Restaurant
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Burger King
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Casey's
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3125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124
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(402) 391-2950
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speziarestaurant.com
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4.6
(1.2K reviews)$$$
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Sizable, modern pick with a patio offering Italian dishes plus wood-grilled entrees & Angus steaks.
attractions: DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest, Pipal Park Community Center, restaurants: Firewater Grille, Vida Lounge & Restaurant, Burger King, Casey's, Scooter's Coffee
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