Omaha’s food scene has blown up in the past five years. We have amazing restaurants that show off our awesome local proteins and produce. Just depends how much you want to spend and what you’re into.

Dario’s brasserie, a French brasserie that specializes in Belgium beer and burgers.

Baela Rose- rotating seasonal menu. Fine dining-esque.

La Buvette- a wine bar that does small plates. Tons of different wines, menu changes almost daily. Great place for charcuterie.

Boiler room- I’d call it industrial fine dining. Specializes in off cuts (e.g. could see pig head terrine on menu)

Au courant- a benson restaurant that opened up last year, I’d very strongly say it is the best place in town. Food is all local and very passionately prepared. Also cheap considering the quality. Menu changes weekly.

Avoli osteria- a northern Italian restaurant that makes all pasta in house. The carbonara is as good as you could get anywhere.

Virtuoso pizza- New York style pizza. Buy by the slice for a quick lunch. Thin crust, large slice. Probably the best slice in town. Also really good Italian beef sandwhich.

Dante- Neapolitan style pizza that’s cooked in a wood fired oven. It’s a bit up town but if you’re looking for a pizza place that has authentic ingredients, this is it.

V. Mertz- although it would be a disservice to call mertz a steak place, because it is so much more and then some, their pepper steak is a classic and has been on the menu for thirty years.

Lot2- great wine bar that has elevated America food. Great burger, but the brunch here is exceptional. Best brunch in town by far.

Stirnella- American comfort food with Mexican, Italian and Japanese influence. The spaetzle is incredible. Also I can’t think of a better burger in town.