Our Story

Neapolitan Pizza

Dante is Omaha’s first restaurant specializing in authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and rustic Italian cuisine featuring ingredient-driven dishes with fresh produce from local farmers. We are committed to providing our guests with an authentic Italian experience, from our wine list to our menu.

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Chef Nick Strawhecker

Native to Omaha, Chef Nick Strawhecker’s passion for cooking with seasonal ingredients and his love for Italian cuisine, wine and Naples-inspired pizza is at the heart of everything he does at Dante.

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Wine

Dante is committed to presenting the very best in Italian wines through unique wine classes, tasting events and wine dinners. Dante features wines from across Italy Italy and is home to one of the largest Italian wine lists in the state of Nebraska.

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Farm fresh with seasonal ingredients

Chef Strawhecker has brought his modern take on traditional Italian cooking to America’s heartland by cultivating relationships with growers and producers across Nebraska and the Midwest. As a result, the Dante table is ruled by the seasons.

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FAQs

What is Neapolitan pizza?

“Neapolitan” refers to anything done in the fashion of Naples, a port city in southern Italy. The tradition of Neapolitan pizza is preserved today by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, or Vera. This organization, headquartered in Naples, certifies that pizzerias all over the world uphold the traditions of Neapolitan pizza making.

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Does the menu change?

Dante Chef Nick Strawhecker has brought his modern take on traditional Italian cooking to America’s heartland by cultivating relationships with growers and producers across Nebraska and the Midwest. As a result, the Dante table is ruled by the seasons.

The seasonal menu changes weekly based on the produce and protein availability from more than 25 farmers across the Midwest and seafood fishing partners.

Do I need a reservation?

You do not need a reservation to dine with us! However, we strongly recommend a reservation. Make a reservation.

Does Dante do catering?

Yes! Dante has a variety of options to suit every catering need in the Omaha area. Dante can customize a plan for any event big or small, plus offer several items that can be made to suit a variety of diets, including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

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What is Dante Wood-Fired Catering?

Hosting a big gathering? We’ll bring our kitchen to you with our mobile oven. The only authentic, Italian, VPN-certified, wood-fired mobile oven in the Midwest is sure to impress your guests as we cook and serve at your location.

What farmers does Dante work with?

Dante works with more than 25 Midwest farmers.

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Do you have gift cards?

Yes! You can order digital gift cards at the link below

Gift Cards.

Can I work at Dante?

If you are hard working, passionate and love a good slice of ‘za, we want to meet you. Contact us at info@dantepizzeria.com.

West Omaha | Fine Dining

Dante

16901 Wright Plaza #173
Omaha, NE 68130

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402.932.3078

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