Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
Piezon's Pizzeria
New York-style thin-crust pizzeria and full bar on West Center Road, family-run since founder Matt Vrzal's 2025 death.
What stands out
Thin, crisp New York-style crust that holds up by the slice
Good to know
Toppings can be skimpy or unevenly distributed on multi-topping pies
- Italian
- Pizza
- Good for groups
- Vegetarian options listed
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- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
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- Italian
- Pizza
- Good for groups
- Vegetarian options listed
+2 more useful filters
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
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Why people go
- Thin, crisp New York-style crust that holds up by the slice
- House-made dough and tangy house red sauce
Good to know
- Toppings can be skimpy or unevenly distributed on multi-topping pies
Sources + full snapshot2 sources
Across Yelp, Tripadvisor, and local food press, Piezon's is consistently rated as among Omaha's best pizza, praised for its stone-fired thin crust, house-made dough, and warm service, with recurring complaints about skimpy toppings on multi-topping pies and a small, sports-bar-loud dining room. The 2025 death of co-owner and former Husker Matt Vrzal drew citywide TV and newspaper coverage and an outpouring of loyalty, underscoring its status as a genuine neighborhood institution rather than a manufactured buzz spot.
More reasons mentioned
- Pastrami sandwich (brined 2 weeks, house specialty)
- Asparagus fries and fried pickles as standout sides
More notes
- Small dining room feels crowded, not ideal for large groups or quiet conversation
- A few reviewers found the crust flat/cracker-like or bland compared to the hype
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- Omaha World-Herald (omaha.com) — "Matt Vrzal's legacy lives on at the former Husker's restaurant Piezon's Pizzeria" — feature on the family keeping the shop open after founder's death (Oct. 2025)
- WOWT (NBC Omaha) — TV news coverage: "Omaha pizza place says they'll stay open," reporting on the pizzeria's continuity after owner Matt Vrzal's death
- Omaha Magazine — "More Than Pizza: Matt Vrzal's Legacy Lives On at Piezon's" — feature on the restaurant's history and community ties
- Restaurant Hoppen — Independent local food-blog review rating it ★★★, calling the pastrami sandwich "far and away the best... I've had" and the pizza "among the best in the city"
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- Food8.3
- Value7.3
- Vibe7.2
- Service8.0
- Quiet5.9
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