Best Cozy Restaurants in Lincoln

We come here on the regular Always a great experience

Beautiful setting for Christmas Eve Dinner before Mass at St. Clare’s. Truly, it was tastefully decorated inside and felt like Christmas. The food was average to good. Originally from New York, I am used to delicious and savory Italian Food be it at home or at a restaurant. The Caesar Salad was decent, the pasta dishes just OK. I thought the pasta dishes were overpriced for what they were. I had the Lobster Ravioli, which missed the mark. It was at a price point of $44. I had bought Lobster Ravioli from Costco which was better , and made it with a little virgin olive oil, and fresh grated cheese. That dish at home cost $5.00 to 6.00. The cocktails were too strong. A well balanced cocktail should not taste of alcohol. The wine was OK. The dessert was decent as was my espresso. The service was warm, attentive, and good. Kudos to Carlos. I was clever in saving money when they served me the bill or check. I quickly purchased two $100 virtual gift cards for $85 each, and each one came with a complimentary $20 gift card to be used in January, February, or March. This quick thinking made our dinner more palatable. Overall, a pleasant experience. Also, did the Galleria Valet Parking for $10 which was right next to the restaurant. Worth it when the Galleria is packed with last minute shoppers.

We have never had sub par service. I think he had too many tables or maybe he's a little ADD, like I am. But he literally had a blind spot on his rounds, he didn't look at us once. We had to wave him down to get his attention, which is odd at a more upscale place. We know most of the waitstaff here, and got more attention from them stopping by to check on us, than our waiter. Anyway, we still love this place, and highly recommend it. May have just been an off day for us, it happens. Had the shrimp app, taste was on point, but shrimp was so over cooked it was dry, not just rubbery. Everything else was fantastic as usual. The buratta app, the filet, the skirt steak, bomb. They had clam chowder as the soup, and it was delicious, lots of clams and potatoes, thick and creamy, delicious! we had the Rose Park old-fashioned, and a lemon drop with Chopin, so good, but we missed Ion, it was his day off, which bummed me out because it was my husband's birthday, and I know he would've made a big deal of it. He always makes us feel special. Our waiter had to be reminded it was his birthday. Kind of a bummer. Still better than 90% of the restaurants in town even on an off day! We love these guys <3 we had the Rose Park old-fashioned, and a lemon drop with Chopin, so good, but

Great experience. Save room for the pineapple and bread.

Love Pink Martini and the entire vibe, especially on live music nights!!!