Things to Do in Dundee
Omaha’s historic Dundee neighborhood is a must-visit for food lovers and architecture fans. Tree-lined streets, charming storefronts and chef-driven restaurants make this walkable district perfect for a culinary stroll. Every block tempts with its inviting aromas.
Start your tasting tour with Northern Italian fare at Avoli Osteria, where seasonal ingredients meet timeless techniques. For bold flavors and a casual atmosphere, try Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob. Craving pizza? Head to Pitch Pizzeria for coal-fired pies, crisp salads and inventive cocktails. Dundee Dell serves hearty pub fare and offers an enormous whisky list. Ooh De Lally, a nonprofit restaurant rooted in purpose, offers more than just great food. Dedicated to empowering formerly incarcerated individuals through culinary training and employment, it partners with Metropolitan Community College’s 180 Re-entry Assistance Program to create real opportunities – serving up second chances alongside exceptional meals.
Cap off dinner with ice cream at eCreamery, an Oprah fav, and grab a nightcap at Pageturners Lounge, a neighborhood bar with events.
Dundee’s specialty retail shops add pizzazz to your shopping excursion. Visit Omaha's only zero-waste boutique called Exist Green, shop a curated collection of vintage, preowned and new women’s apparel at Albany and Avers, and pour your own unique scent at Dundee Candle Co.
Dundee Fun Fact: In 1945 during WWII a Japanese balloon bomb exploded over Dundee. Very few of these Japanese bombs made it that far inland. Today, a plaque commemorates where the bomb exploded (Can you find it? Hint – It’s located in the perfect place to get the “scoop” on what’s happening in Dundee).
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