Via Farina Downtown

all i can say is WHY. did. i. not. come. here. EARLIER. i am truly disappointed in myself that this golden restaurant was here all along and i just now have tasted and SEEN. Via Farina, you are pioneering a new path and setting a new bar for food in omaha ... FOOD : we got the Pane Al Forno as an appetizer to start and as soon as i tried it, i knew i was in for one of the best dinners i've had in omaha. The bread is clearly quality -- light, airy, but crispy in the right places and soft, my goodness.. absolutely delicious. I tried not to fill up on it because i knew i'd be eating a whole pizza to myself, but boy did i want to. I started with an arugula salad and it really is.. just arugula and cheese. i was a bit bummed about that and wish i would've gone for a different salad but it's fine. I got the Caprese and i really loved it if i were going for a sweet pizza. The bread was as stated -- immaculate. I know they use real italian flour and proper ingredients, not only that but it's evident they actually take the time for the dough to become perfection. Their process and ingredients all are the shining stars here.. because without prioritizing quality this pizza just wouldn't be what it is. I wish i knew the caprese was sweeter because i am more of a savory / spicy gal when it comes to pizza, however i still ate the entire thing.. by myself.... and the craziest part? i felt fantastic after. I didn't feel gross, so full i could puke, greasy, sluggish -- nothing. I felt absolutely fantastic. and the only time i have felt that after eating a whole pizza was in italy .. so cheers to you VF you are true italian. Please never compromise those ingredients for cheap crap! Alas -- my whole family got different pizzas and the joint rating was an 8 (they are tough critics..). I could've honestly ate more and will definitely be going back. The crust is unmatched and i truly wish i could eat it daily. ATMOSPHERE / SERVICE : the place was poppin so definitely get a reservation, especially on the weekends. Our waitress was great and on top of things, and we loved our time. it's an awesome spot and i love the intimate vibe. all in all.. 10000% i will be back.. a lot... constantly.. i just can't stay away. take the fam. tell everyone. this place is IT.

This was our first time here - I have been meaning to come here for a while, but on weekdays it's only open for dinner so it only fits my schedule on the weekend.They have a nice drink selection. I ordered the seasonal shrub. If you have never had a shrub...you might not like a shrub. It is a vinegar drink, personally I DO like them. This one was very tasty, I enjoyed it. But it's a LOT of taste so order mindfully,The pizza, the Fungo II, did not have much of a taste. It was bland and pretty boring and I would not order it again. Maybe this is the way expensive pizzas are meant to be. It did not taste of mushroom and is mainly topped with minimally-seasoned potatoes.I was VERY glad we had ordered the shaved Brussels sprouts. I guess I hadn't thoroughly read the description. I had assumed they would be roasted, but they were a raw salad. Which I absolutely loved and will definitely order next time. I had noticed in the description that they included candied walnuts. I (deliberately) had it served without them (have a sensitivity, the server asked me to make sure it wasn't an allergy, which was nice).I didn't feel like the dish was "missing" anything. It was nice to have something acidic to go with the pizza.I will definitely be back but I will try a different pizza or entree next time. The space is lovely. We came on a Saturday for a late lunch (about 2pm). It was not crowded at this time. We had walked by earlier and it looked pretty busy. I believe that reservations are recommended for dinner.

My husband had made us dinner reservations for Saturday evening around 8pm and I highly recommend making reservations! The restaurant was completely packed when we got there and we were very thankful for not having a wait.Our waitress was super nice and very efficient. I got their seasonal specialty drink, Foam Sweet Foam, and it was superb! It scratched the itch for a slightly sweet fall cocktail. We were sad to hear that they were out of the arancini and the fried cauliflower apps as those were our top two picks. We struggled to decide between the asparagus and the burrata and ultimately ended up going with the former. It was really good for what it was - well cooked and nice flavor, but it was way too expensive for a few stalks of asparagus each. I would try the burrata next time (if the first two picks aren't available, of course).We then ended up splitting the Margherita pizza, because who doesn't love a classic, and the patata to try something different and we were floored! The sourdough crust was immaculate. It was light and chewy and nicely blistered and charred. The Margherita was expectedly tasty, but the patata was a very pleasant surprise! We were a little apprehensive about the potato chip topping, but the crisp actually worked very nicely with the creaminess of the fontina and the truffle garlicky flavor complemented the pizza beautifully. I would very much choose to get this again!We ended our meal with their seasonal dessert, a sort of spice pumpkin cake, and it was a very nice ending! The only sad part was having to share it with my husband. I can't wait to come back because the Parma Rossa pizza is calling my name!

This place is tasty! Right when you walk in you are met with an aesthetic pile of wood that is used to fire up the wood fire oven for the pizzas, setting the mood for a delicious rustic meal ahead. We frequent Via Farina often for good reason. Personally, I always love trying items off of their seasonal menu as I feel like they are able to capture the current season perfectly in the dishes and drinks that they create. To start, I got a sprtiz that was lemony and herby and so delicious! The roasted artichokes are ALWAYS a must. They must sprinkle some crack on these they are that good. They are tender and smokey and have the green goddess dip that is herby and light and pulls it all together. For the mains- I always get a pizza. I am gluten free and they are very accommodating and have gluten free crust that is pretty tasty. I got the Salaicia which was full of flavor. I loved the arugula on top as it brought a nice element of freshness. This place is great! highly recommend!

Fantastic experience at Via Farina from A to Z. Our server was so friendly and more than willing to help us select our orders. The rigatoni was mouth watering with noodles cooked to the perfect al dente. And you can't go wrong with wood fired pizza. If you have a taste for espresso martini's - they are a must for dessert! Finally, the ambiance is great and can accommodate both a more upscale or casual night depending on your vibe.

Went for Valentine's Day for a late lunch early dinner and we had a great time! The restaurants open concept was very cool and we loved the overall decor and ambiance - music was a tad loud at times. The service was good, but the main reason to come back is the food. Everything I had made we say wow! But my favorite was the burrata appetizer. Would recommend for date night or just looking to have a nice dinner with a fairly reasonable price point!

The pomodoro sauce is 10/10. The sauce with our focaccia was the also delicious and unique. They used fennel to add flavor to our meals, which I enjoyed. We tried the pizza and the risotto special. The crust on the pizza was just right. Our server was great. This is very very small restaurant. The kitchen is in view, which is nice, but it's not exactly a fine dining experience. It's more like a hipster Italian joint. There is a political propaganda sticker on the door and the staff has tattoos. I won't be back because this isn't my kinda scene, but the food was tasty.

Via Farina was a great experience! I like the open kitchen concept, we sat at the bar which was cool. I enjoyed watching them prepare the dough and pizzas right in front of us. The pizza was delicious, I preferred the basic pepperoni but the specialty pizza we had that night was also yummy. Service was slow at times but they were very busy so I didn't really expect anything less for a Saturday night. Cute ambiance and great date night spot. Will be back!

Always has delicious food. The pizza and pasta are both great! Can't go wrong with what you pick on the menu. Everything is good. Great atmosphere! Service is impeccable everytime. Our waitress last night was so fun. She made the night memorable.

Loved the ambiance of the space, especially the bartop outside where you get a nice view of the area. Flavors were great and it was apparent that the ingredients were fresh.