The Tastiest Wine Bars in Omaha

Carmela's Bistro & Wine Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (127) • $$

"Tried for brunch, was excited to try but sadly wasn't super impressed. I got the steakhouse omelette and added jalapeño. It was okay, definitely a nice amount of steak included but overall the omelet was kinda bland/dry. It was missing something. I've definitely had better. There's nothing special about the breakfast potatoes. Friends got classic Benedict and the breakfast sunrise pizza, which honestly that one may have been the best, it was a pretty sizable pizza for $15. I think the price of most other entrees is a bit much for the amount of food you get. Drinks were okay, I got a mimosa and Paris Cosmo. Our server was nice but perhaps new and definitely struggled with a few things, mixed up some stuff on our tabs, wasn't super familiar with the drink menu, asked how my friend wanted her eggs for the Benedict (poached is standard for that). The ambiance is cool, and perhaps this is a better place to just get wine/drinks than food."

Eleven Eleven

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)

"Went with some friends on a Thursday night and really enjoyed it. They had a free wine tasting with generous pours, too. Just our luck! The inside has interesting photos on the wall, but I liked the cozy interior and friendly crowd. One couple even had their baby in there. It is so laid back that the sweet lil babe just napped on and off. The staff was friendly and water was offered at the corner of the bar. All in all, good experience."

Corkscrew Wine & Cheese

★★★★★ 4.6 (130) • $$

"I should probably mention... I don't drink alcohol... So this review won't mention that ha!My date and I came in as part of a little Blackstone crawl we stitched together, and we are so glad we added it to the list for the day. We specifically came for a cheese board and a complimentary truffle parmesan popcorn (thanks Yelp check-in offer!) The pairings this time:Pesto cheese with marinated grapes (my date's fave)Smoked blue cheese with an onion jam (my fave)??? With honey walnutsThey were each wonderful, and we happily polished it off with 0 regret. The popcorn was not exactly what I'd expected, but it was a unique take, I was glad to try it. The have much larger space than I'd anticipated, so plenty of room to stretch your legs, spread out with a small crew, etc. They also have a few seating options out back with fire pits, if it's a chilly evening. Preston was the one man show (as far as wait staff goes) and he was prompt, helpful, and very attentive! We were very pleased with his service."

Mezzo

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"In Malvern's only bar, I did not expect to find the goodness that is inside. A comfortable bar with a GREAT whiskey selection. They do frequent whiskey or cocktail tasting events. And, every night, they have a well-priced whiskey flight. Choose 4 whiskeys from their 4 tiers (1 from each tier) and you get a nice pour from each. There were some staples, like Eagle Rare and Angel's Envy, along with several I'd never had. Their beer selection on draft was interesting, and I got to try my first Keg Creek pour from down the road in Glenwood. A pleasant experience with quite a few locals."

Art Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26) • $

"Great location and decor inside; we stopped in for morning coffee and enjoyed our visit. I think it's a nice addition to downtown Hastings, which tends to have a very "hip" vibe to it."

District Table And Tap

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"It isn't often that I find myself in West Point Nebraska. So when I'm there, I like to experience all the town has to offer. The district table and tap is definitely one of many West Point highlights.Located right off of Main Street, which is one street over from the main drag, District Tap and Table provides varied food and beverage menus. This evening, I opted for the vanilla pale ale and a half of the Hawaiian pizza. The blonde ale was very tasty. And the pizza HALF was huge and also very good!Worth a stop and a return visit."

Margarita's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (102) • $$

"I loved this place. While I did not have any margaritas I was very impressed with the food. I got the Pollo Fundido and was impressed. The chorizo was fantastic great flavor while not heavy on the cinnamon. The chicken was very well seasoned and crispy yet juicy. The Al pastor was also amazing. I read some of the reviews after already eating here and I don't think some people know what authentic Mexican is and maybe need to stick to taco bell. This is the real deal. The staff were all super friendly and very welcoming. Next time I visit Omaha this will for sure by a stop."

Heirloom Fine Foods Market & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Always happy to see a tasty, yet healthy food option for lunch. Great service and friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere and loved the original brick of the building."

Cedar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (52) • $$

"Not only do they have snacks, they make a fine cocktail, and have a very wide selection of beers. Also selections of ciders, sours, seltzers, and wines. It's excellent.The parking is okay. I'm here in opening hours, and it's packed out there. Not sure whose biz is flooded. This fine location has several people, but most arrived after me. Cools folks, too, FWIW The bar is rustic wood, with worn wood barstools. Charming. There are a varied set of tables with comfortable seats. While not huge, it's a reasonable sized bar. One TV at the far side of the bar.The bartender is cool. Someone called her Charlie and she responded. Served me a Manhattan with double the sweet vermouth, as requested. Hasn't quit moving. Whoever owns this place must be quite pleased with their work. I appreciate the black clothing worn by them. It's a look I favor.It's especially great when one's partner is at the nearby salon. Comfortable and inviting. Been here before. Will be here again!"

Villa Amore

★★★★☆ 4.4 (98) • $$

"Excellent Italian food in Lincoln. Large portions so come hungry. The service was excellent, and I really enjoyed the interior vibe. We started with the fried calamari. It was light, crisp and very tasty. Loved it. And then we all had pasta, which was perfectly cooked and delicious. We took my parents and they loved it too. Oh, I forgot the bread... my god that bread is good. Thanks, Villa Amore. See you next time!"

Cellar44

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24)

"For a friendly and comfortable atmosphere and, of course, a great glass of wine or one of my favorites, an espresso martini, check out Cellar 44. Every time I am there, McKenzie, the bartender, provides attentive and outstanding service, making my experience great. The owners are pretty fabulous too!"

The Keeping Room

★★★★★ 4.5 (61) • $$

"If you're looking for a great spacious environment that serves up delicious food for lunch, this is it. The building itself is so charming and the food is simple, but very fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered the French dip and I had the crispy chicken sandwich... both so good! The desserts were rich and delectable. I got the bread pudding and my husband the molten chocolate cake. We loved everything!"

Dante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (358) • $$

"A group of friends and i went to Dante and i think it's a great spot for a group dinner! They had the service speed and manpower to cater to a larger group, as well as the space! My favorite dish was the ricotta and honey appetizer. I found the food to be okay in my opinion, but that could be me not being used to this type of flavor profile. The duck ragu was rich and creamy. The rigatoni bolognese was really good and had the perfect balance of saltiness. The lion mane gnocchi was not a favorite among the crowd, as the mushroom was very earthy and slightly bitter and the truffle seemed to overpower the dish. The gnocchi on its own was good tho! The salad was very refreshing especially with the apples. Other than those dishes, the other dishes did not stand out as memorable to me, but they were pretty ok."

Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca

★★★★★ 4.6 (103) • $$

"Finally went in for my first experience. The highlight was the service! My server was very nice. Shift change was occurring for the evening service, everyone made sure I was taken care. The rustica was delicious. The quality of the pizza reminded me of Baxter's. The restaurant is nicely appointed and located in the historical Millwork redevelopment district. Well worth a visit!"

Crush Pizza and Alehouse

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"I live in St. Louis; work brings me to Fremont from time to time. Crush Pizza is a part of almost all of those visits. I want to bring my son on a special trip to Fremont, just so he can have some - the pizza is that good."

Clio

★★★★★ 4.8 (165) • $$

"Fantastic food and excellent service! I love all the vegan/ vegetarian options. Absolutely gorgeous interior decor. Loved it! It's my new FAVORITE!"

Too Far North - Nebraska Wines & Wine Tasting

★★★★★ 4.6 (11) • $$

"Having passed through Ft. Calhoun numerous times outside business hours, I had some anticipation when we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon while the establishment was open. High hopes, one might say.Well, it didn't turn out as I wanted. Service was slow -- the person serving spent an inordinate amount of time chatting with already-served customers, leaving people who were waiting to languish in a proverbial desert of thirst. Maybe that's what is considered "charm" in this small village; and I agree that it's nice to engage your customers. However, leaving other customers unserved is a recipe for loss of a potential star.Another star disappeared when the beers we eventually ordered arrived warm. No, not England-ale-house-warm, but room-temperature-warm. Ugh. At least the craft beers could still be enjoyed to some degree, unlike a mass-market domestic that is undrinkable at ambient temperature. So, we soldiered through our beers, and then departed, left wanting for what "could have been"."

Corkscrew Wine & Cheese

★★★★☆ 4.1 (73) • $$

"This was the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and charcuterie board on a beautiful patio! We had the meat tray and cheese tray, split the pig and fig bruschetta, and I had the green thumb panini. The trays were fantastic. The bruschetta was very good, but the serving was small for the price, and my panini was delicious! I loved the frose - sweet and strong!"

Pizzeria Davlo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (250) • $$

"If you're a fan of the Chicago stable of deep dish staples, then you'll be pleased to know that Omaha has a place of its own that measures up well. Excellent sauce, flaky crust and fresh ingredients. Davlo delivers."

Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (277) • $$

"If you like a dark bar/restaurant, cozy ambiance, good staff and great food...you'll love Nosh. This place is consistent and comfortable. The hodge podge of seating is my favorite thing about this place. And the food...quality. You'll spend a bit more than your average resturant but it's worth it."

V. Mertz

★★★★☆ 4.3 (195) • $$$

"V Mertz has the hands down best tasting menu in Omaha. The food is always perfect, and the wine pairings are spot on. It's a beautiful location, especially if you can sit in the pathway. Our server last night, Simon, was on top of everything, kind, and knowledgeable. 10/10"

Cellar 19 Wine & Deli

★★★★☆ 3.9 (67) • $$

"I had lunch here on a Sunday, we showed up shortly after the place opened. The ambience is nice, with dim lighting, floor to ceiling wine racks, a bar, high tops and regular tables. At the counter, we were told they don't serve appetizers on Sundays, because they close early on Sundays and appetizers are only served after 3pm. So we figured sandwiches would do. I asked about the ingredients in one of their listed daily soups, and was told they didn't know for sure, as it just came in a bag from Boar's Head.When our sandwiches were brought out, the waitress asked if we wanted anything else. I asked for a glass of water, and she told me to go get it myself, over there, it's self-service on the weekends. Then why ask? Overall it kind of felt like the service wasn't the friendliest, just a bit short and serious at every interaction. Which is fine, I was there to eat, not to chat I suppose, but things like this add to one's overall impression of a place. As for the food, I went ahead and ordered the aforementioned soup, and it was perfectly fine as a warm accoutrement to a cold sandwich. My sandwich was the only vegetarian option on the menu as far as I recall. It was listed with sprouts as a topping, but they no longer serve these and I was given the option of replacing the sprouts with lettuce. The sandwich was decent, if a bit heavy on the mustard. The baguette bread it was served on was chewy as baguette tends to be, so eating it was a bit messy as the tough bread would squish the toppings out the other end of the sandwich with every bite. Just a structural issue baguette sandwiches so often suffer.My friend ordered a Moscow mule and I had a glass of white wine. The drinks were both good, and there is the option of ordering certain wines by the glass or bottle.The place got busy quickly after we showed up, it looked like they have a fair amount of regulars. I wouldn't mind going again, and maybe trying some of their other sides."

The Bull Moose

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"I really dig the atmosphere and vibe of this place, but can't get over how pricy it is. The cocktails are around $12-$14 and seem to rely heavily on premixed juices without much finesse. Beers are around $7-$8 which is pretty standard in this area. This place has a nice patio, and good vibes, but I can get a much better cocktail at Tiny House for the same price."

Pioneers Pub & Grub

★★★★★ 4.9 (10)

"We were excited to try Pioneers on a Friday night. The building remodel is beautiful! We love the touches of country decor - just the perfect amount and vibe. We were also very impressed with the amount of space they have. There is a separate huge room that is great for large group meals or meetings. We sat in a spacious dining room, and there was also a smaller bar area. We had the prime rib and the ribeye. We inhaled both, and were so happy with the flavor, the cooking of the meat, and the amount of food that we got. The prime rib serving made our eyes bulge out - it was huge and so good! We are happy to see such a great restaurant in this small town and will definitely be making the drive back soon."

Nicola's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (353) • $$

"Came to Nicola's for a girls night. It was super tough to find a reservation, so I got excited thinking this would be a life changing meal. We arrived at 5:30 and the restaurant itself is cozy and cute. We ordered a martini (would not recommend) and some wine (great wine list). We ordered the prosciutto e melon and buratta to start, both fantastic. What bummed me out is I ordered the Penne Al Ragu at the recommendation of the waitress and it wasn't anything special. To be honest, it tasted like something I could get anywhere my girl friends ordered the gnocchi special and it was INCREDIBLE!"

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (449) • $$$

"The service, food and overall atmosphere was top notch! My steak was cooked to perfection. The deviled eggs with bacon was a hit as an appetizer! We will definitely be back!"

Art & Soul

★★★★☆ 3.8 (32) • $$

"Finding delight in outdoor dining this season. Art & Soul was designed for the al fresco experience. Plenty of space in the lovely sidewalk cafe. There is a dining room but if the weather holds, choose the patio. Beautiful salads, thoughtfully prepared sandwiches, inspired flat breads make up the bulk of their menu. Soup of the day is often a great choice to accompany another item. Haven't tried dessert but would bet they're as delicious as everything else."

Wine Cellar 510

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26) • $$

"If I put Boba and Sammi in the basement, then it's the Whine Cellar. But I would never!Cute expensive wine bar right in the middle of the fancy Mall South of Omaha, in the suburb of Papillion.I definitely recommend coming here if you love wine and love sitting in a bar with a bunch of middle class or rich, mostly corn-fed, mostly caucasian people and drinking and chatting and what not. About how bad Obama was, and how great Trump has been for the country. Brainwashing is a service at all Nebraska laundromats it seems.It's good for that. It's a good social Gathering Place. It's a little upscale. Maybe that's your thing and if it is come and check it out. We did. We hated the political talk. We loved the ambience."

Main Street Cellar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11)

"Main Street has a beautiful upstairs room with a garage door that opens up to a deck overlooking Main Street in Elkhorn. It's perfect for parties and highly recommend looking into it for your next party!"

Alto Kitchen + Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"I've been here several times trying different dishes. The pasta is incredible... every one of them. They have different specials every so often that I love to try. Layers of flavor. But I struggle... the salads are just as incredible. Best case scenario is that I bring someone with me to split - salad, pasta, and apps. SO GOOD!"

Boiler Room

★★★★☆ 4.1 (366) • $$$

"If I could give 10 stars I would. This was our first time coming here and won't be our last! We came for our anniversary and they had specially printed menus that said happy anniversary, it's small but it felt really special! They also gave us two glasses of champagne to celebrate.Started off with the honey nut squash soup and scallops. The soup will be something I dream of for the remainder of my life and did we try and recreate it? Yes. The scallops were also very delish!For dinner we split the wagyu ribeye steak and when I say it's the best steak I've ever had I mean it. It cut like butter and was amazing!We rounded out the night with mignardise and a chocolate cake. I very much recommend the mignardise because it has a few small bites of different desserts and they were all delicious.The experience was great and the service was excellent! Don't come here thinking you will be walking out with a small bill, but it's all worth it!"

Lola’s

★★★★☆ 4.3 (140) • $$

"Lola's is a wonderful spot to visit! They are my go to for Sunday brunch. Typically we can get in pretty quick when we visit before 10 am which is a huge perk. I love their homemade pastries and baked goods! My wife and I always have to try a new one to split each time we go. I really enjoy their chocolate knots and chocolate chip cookies.When it comes to brunch, their sandwiches really stand out. I always get the Toastie. This is a sandwich with scrambled egg, prosciutto, and parmesan cheese on their house made focaccia bread. I have had this sandwich at least a dozen times and each time it is just as good as I remember it. All of the ingredients are so fresh and perfectly balanced. The service is very good! I have never had a less than stellar experience."

Bin 105 Quality Wines

★★★★★ 4.8 (12) • $$

"What a wonderful place to try new wines. The vacuum one dispensing system has 16 different selections, and three different pour sizes. The owner is very friendly and very knowledgeable about wine, cheeses, etc. A real gem in the Haymarket district."

Twisted Vine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (45) • $$

"We ordered drinks when we ate at Sauced by Alfaro the waitress was amazing, listened to us and recommended the perfectly delicious drink! It's a jalapeño margarita! The day we went there was a music bingo event, ambiance was fun!"

Semo Pasta + Wine

★★★★★ 4.9 (48)

"I will not be able to articulate how impressed I am with this establishment. The ambiance is warm but elegant. Loved that you can watch them make pasta (even passing by outside the window you could stop and watch!) Our server (regrettably forgot her name) was beyond well versed in the menu and professionalism! The food was Devine! Incredibly fresh! Ordered the artisan cheese and honey comb started. WONDERFUL! Had two different pastas, both were cooked to perfection, the flavors were impressive and the portions were good. Also has the scallops, best scallops I've ever had. Finally we finished with the honey Pavlova! Fresh and delicious! Will continue to express how great Semo is, highly recommending to my friends, family and others!"