Orsi S Italian Bakery And Pizza Is Oldest Italian Restaurant In Nebraska

From decades-old eateries to hip new spots, Nebraska is home to countless incredible restaurants. And while there are many restaurants you should have on your Nebraska dining bucket list, none will take you on a journey back in time quite like the oldest Italian restaurant in the state. Tucked away in Omaha near the Old Market in the area known as Little Italy, this Italian restaurant has been a Nebraska favorite since it opened a century ago.

If you haven’t heard of Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizza, are you really a Nebraskan? Not only is Orsi’s the longest continually operating restaurant in Omaha, but it’s also the oldest Italian restaurant in Nebraska — at least according to our research, that is.

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Opened a century ago in 1919, visiting Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria is like taking a step back in time. You’ll find the eatery’s history displayed on the walls. As you wait for your order, you’ll see photographs, newspaper clippings, and mementos collected over a century in business. While there are no permanent tables here, you’ll feel right at home as soon as you walk inside.

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So, what does it take for a humble little restaurant like this to thrive for ten decades? Could it be their signature rectangular pizzas topped with your choice of more than a dozen cheeses, meats, and vegetables then baked to perfection? Yes, that’s definitely it. These pizzas are a staple at lunchtime meetings and conferences across Omaha, and it’s easy to see why.