wood-fired Italian & Neapolitan pizza
in omaha
Dante is Omaha’s only restaurant specializing in authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and rustic Italian cuisine featuring ingredient-driven dishes with fresh produce from local farmers.
our approach
ingredient-driven dishes with fresh produce from local farmers


Dante features 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.
west omaha | fine dining
Local ingredients
farm fresh
Chef Nick Strawhecker collaborates with more than 25 farm partners in the Midwest to inspire his creative cooking based on hyper-seasonal and authentic, sustainable ingredients. The seasonal produce and proteins influence Chef Strawhecker to transform cuisine and introduce a new, fresh menu on a weekly basis.
farm to table
fruit of levine
imperial beef
lone tree foods
stay in the loop
news and events
Recent Dante Press
DANTE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: A TASTE OF ITALY IN NEBRASKA Feb 28, 2025 At the heart of Omaha’s...
March + April Wine Events
Join us on Saturday, March 15th at 1pm for an exclusive wine class with Carlo Perusini, a...
Tom Colicchio, Our 92-Point Wine & 15 Years of Dante!
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a table ruled by the seasons
the backstory
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 the heart of everything he does at Dante.