Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
La Casa Pizzaria
Thin-crust Omaha-style pizza since 1953 — a true neighborhood institution.
What stands out
Signature hamburger pizza with finely ground beef, onions, and aged Romano cheese — the dish that defines Omaha-style pizza
Good to know
Prices run higher than typical pizza joints — two personal pizzas can approach $30 before tip, noted by multiple bloggers
- Italian
- Pizza
- Good for groups
- Vegetarian options listed
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- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
- Private dining / events
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Omaha readLocation on this page4432 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68105
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- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 11am–9pm
- Wed
- 11am–9pm
- Thu
- 11am–9pm
- Fri
- 11am–9:30pm
- Sat
- 11am–9:30pm
- Sun
- 4–9pm
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Midtown party room
The original Leavenworth location lists a party room for 25–55 guests and asks diners to call a manager to confirm the date and details.
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- Italian
- Pizza
- Good for groups
- Vegetarian options listed
+3 more useful filters
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
- Private dining / events
4 source-backed details4 of 7 useful labels have their own dated link · listing checked Aug 27, 2026
Each link supports only the detail beside it. Menus, policies, and setups can still change, so confirm anything important before visiting.
- ItalianVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- PizzaVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Good for groupsVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Private dining / eventsVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
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Why people go
- Signature hamburger pizza with finely ground beef, onions, and aged Romano cheese — the dish that defines Omaha-style pizza
- Thin, flaky, pastry-like Neapolitan crust that is blistered and crispy without being greasy
Good to know
- Prices run higher than typical pizza joints — two personal pizzas can approach $30 before tip, noted by multiple bloggers
Sources + full snapshot3 sources
La Casa Pizzaria is unambiguously Omaha's most iconic pizzeria — a 70-year-old Sicilian immigrant founding story, a city-landmark neon sign, and a distinctive thin-crust hamburger-and-Romano pie that inspires fierce loyalty. The weight of real sources describes it as a must-visit institution for anyone curious about Omaha food culture, though the polarizing Romano-cheese-and-flaky-crust style means first-timers should know what they are getting into before arriving.
More reasons mentioned
- Toasted ravioli with dark, rich meat sauce praised across multiple independent reviews
- Multi-generational nostalgia and loyalty — many diners describe decades-long devotion and family tradition
More notes
- Distinctive salty Romano cheese and thin flaky crust are divisive and described as an acquired taste; occasional reviewers find it underwhelming
- Inconsistent execution flagged in some recent reviews — a September 2025 review cited overcooked, dry pizza as a notable lapse
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- Omaha Magazine Best of Omaha — Won Best Pizza in Omaha across at least 20 award years between 1992 and 2024, including 2023 and 2024 — the most decorated pizza category winner in the award's history
- Pizza Hall of Fame — Inducted into the Pizza Hall of Fame as a Midwestern Hall of Famer — one of only two Omaha pizzerias inducted (alongside Valentino's)
- Flatwater Free Press — Feature-length investigation into the 'Omaha-style pizza' debate centered on La Casa, describing the pizza as a cultural flashpoint and documenting 40+ year staff tenures
- Alexander Payne / Film 'Downsizing' (2017) — Director Alexander Payne — an Omaha native — included La Casa Pizzaria footage in his 2016 film 'Downsizing', cementing its status as a cultural shorthand for Omaha itself
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- Food8.4
- Value7.7
- Vibe8.1
- Service7.8
- Quiet5.8
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