I was really surprised to find one of the best restaurants I've ever try in downtown of Omaha ! If I could choice 6 stars il give all 6 stars 🌟 . All is good design , location is amazing , food is awesome, service is great, price is little high but really fair for the level of the food that you're going to eat here. The black Cod that I had was absolutely awesome, perfectly cook the skin was crunchy and the fish was so tender and juice and tasty... really good congratulations to the chef .

Absolutely intimate and sub-terrestrial atmosphere perfect for a romantic date or serious business dinner. Premium curated menu with plenty of options to amuse and converse. Boutique bar and cocktail menu. Love this place.

V. Mertz has been a favorite place of mine ever since I moved to the USA 6 years ago. I love their menu, and even though it changes,you are always there for a great surprise! The food is excellent every time. The atmosphere there is also very romantic and perfect for a date night. David is usually our waiter and he is amazing! He is always on top of things and even remembers the food we've ordered last time! He goes above and beyond and makes our experience at V.Mertz the coolest!

Really good celebratory meal. This is a terrific restaurant for an occasion. We shared the cheese plate as an appetizer. Plenty for two with the bread service. (It’s a little weird to pay for bread.) my pork chop was perfectly prepared, and the sauces and accompaniments were perfect. The dessert torte was lovely with freshly brewed decaf. Well done!

VMertz always delivers an amazing evening of phenomenal food paired with amazing wine! Matt always knows exactly what to pour and his knowledge of wine is beyond impressive! Service is always amazing and the atmosphere is intimate and sophisticated! Perfect for a romantic date night or small party of conversation 💥❤️💥 An Omaha staple that keeps getting better with time!!

This may sound dramatic but it’s the honest truth - I had one of the best meals of my life here. The summer tart! The NY strip steak! Every last bite was delectable. And our server Jessica made the experience even better. Her thoughtfulness and timing were absolutely perfect. And the ambiance?? Don’t even get me started. The patio is just spectacular. I might have to come back to Omaha just to eat here again!

Simply put, Amazing. We went for our anniversary and on the printed out menu they put Happy Anniversary. Such a simple addition that made a huge impact. We enjoyed the tasting menu with wine pairing. I highly recommend this. Every item was beautifully plated and tasted even better. We will be back!

We have had several people recommend V.Mertz to us and go to Omaha from Lincoln for dinner 6 or 7 times a year. Our first time was for valentines day and did not disappoint. The menu was creative and very well executed. The service was great and was told the menu regularly changes, which is nice. Drinks were very good as well. The wife loved the atmosphere and decor! We would definitely come back!

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had . The food here takes you on a journey around the world . The staff also does an amazing job of explaining each dish. I can’t wait to go back !!

A lovely restaurant in the Omaha old market with very agreeable cuisine. The stuffed squid is some a creative interpretation of Asian food. It's a little snazzy and roughly resembles some form of pan Asian dish in flavors, but it is objectively tasty and definitely very creative. The squid is stuffed with braised pork with rice and gochujang, all mushed up with some ginger in the flavor that reminds me of baozi filling. On the side, fried calamari is paired with braised mushrooms, creating an exciting texture. Overall, it’s a very sweet and savory dish from the soy honey sauce, as well as the gochujang. The cooking technique is good - the squid is tender and chewy, while the pork is soft and immersed in flavor.

I’d probably give it more stars if that was possible. If you want an escape from Omaha, actual fresh farm to table thoughtful cruise, and impeccable service. No need to describe what I ordered because they don’t repeat dishes. The image says it all and my wife’s was just as good. Wine was on point.

My first time coming here was extremely special, my partner surprised me with a dinner here and even the staff made it a memorable night! If you're looking for an upscale place to celebrate an anniversary or birthday, this is a really great place to come to. The menu is just so well thought out, the staff is extremely helpful in making recommendations and the atmosphere is very intimate. I love that the menu changes and I've never had a course I didn't like here, everything always tastes remarkable. The meals here are an experience in my opinion.

When it comes to restaurants like this, I’m kind of like Forky from Toy Story, I’m straight trash. I had to put this disclaimer before I wrote this piece. Wife and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. The location is very cute, sitting in the famous passageway downtown in Old Market. It was interesting walking down but once inside the restaurant, you don’t feel like you’re in an alleyway. It’s actually a nice and romantic setting. Restaurant did a great job with setting. Custom menus wishing us a Happy Anniversary and our waiter did a great job explaining the menu and making recommendations to a commoner such as myself. He even got me the WiFi password since I needed to google half of the dishes. As for the food, I got the Osso Bucco pictured below. The servings may not be large but they are absolutely delicious and filling. I wasn’t a fan of the polenta (bland) but the rest of the dish was fantastic. The dessert was a chocolate/peanut butter mousse creation. I enjoyed it and wife did too, definitely different than what I’ve had before. We also had the lobster gnocchi, which was the most flavorful and awesome dish to dip the bread in they provide at the beginning. Was between a four and five star review, gave it five due to our server being fantastic.

From beginning to end the staff worked with us, making our meals to address dietary concerns and went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful night. Our server was extremely helpful and answered all our questions. We would be happy to go back.

What can I say about V. Mertz that hasn’t already been reviewed? On Friday, January 13th, I had my second visit, and this fine dining establishment is 2 for 2; one of the best dining experiences I’ve had – and that assessment compares to fine dining on both coasts! Our first visit, last July, was for an anniversary (and the V. Mertz staff helped me successfully ‘surprise’ my spouse, who thought I was in Florida). That visit was perfect, and the entire staff hit it out of the ballpark. V. Mertz can be difficult to find on your first visit. It's not signed well on the street, and is located at the back of The Old Market Passage. The Mexican restaurant at the front of the Passage stands out, and can lead you to think you are in the wrong place – you are not. Walk past the Mexican restaurant and you will quickly find V. Mertz. Despite that initial confusion, once you find it, you feel as if you’ve located a secret jewel, a hidden part of Omaha that not even a lot of locals know about. On this visit, it wasn’t the secret that thrilled us though, it was the way the Old Market Passage was lit, with twinkling white Christmas lights leading us to our destination. We arrived on time for our reservation, and our table was immediately available. We began with well made and new, custom drink concoctions with quirky names (such as ‘Trina Is A B*&$#’) started our meal, and ordered a couple of shared appetizers which quickly followed (artisan cheese plate and house charcuterie). These were prepared well, and were presented in a way that made sharing among our group easy. It was difficult keeping it to just two appetizers, they all looked incredible! V. Mertz has excellent menu choices for dinner, we observed several come out to other tables, but honestly, we came for the steak. The restaurant uses American Wagyu beef sourced from the Morgan Ranch, outside of Burwell, Nebraska. After a prior meal at V. Mertz last July, we took a trip to the Morgan Ranch and picked up some Wagyu for home, met the owner, and enjoyed a ride deep into rural Nebraska, but that will be the subject of a different (and highly positive!) review. For our recent meal, though we had ample time to observe other diners choosing items on the menu, we all chose the 6 oz tenderloin. It. Was. Perfect. There are no words that can describe the taste, texture, temperature, presentation other than to say … you won’t be disappointed. The V. Mertz chef, quite simply, presents well prepared and consistent meals that will never disappoint. Its why, despite our own culinary skills at home, we’ll continue to come back. We simply cannot do it as well as the Chef! A truly divine restaurant experience is more than just the meal though, and so we must acknowledge the entire waitstaff, the bartenders – all came together to ensure excellent timing, service, and recommendations. We will be back!

Nice romantic spot, very pricey food was ok whatever side comes with the wagu steak 8oz was not good, wife enjoyed her food, got to try some appetizers that I never had before. The waiter is very nice and informative over the menu. Probably won't go back because the food didn't taste as good for the price.

Great food in a really unique spot here in the old market. Friendly service. We had the charcuterie player which was great as well as the NY strip, scallops, and pasta. Definitely one of my favorite dinner spots downtown Omaha. Also have a great wine selection.

Amazing, every experience here is better than the previous experience, which is mouth watering. My business partner and I have come to V.Mertz over the last five years and simply cannot get enough of the friendly attentive service. Charlie, our server, enhanced our Morgan Ranch steak with an amazing wine pairing. Bread service and dessert are phenomenal additions to the experience!

Georgie elevated our experience from a simple dinner out to an unbelievable gourmet culinary experience by explaining courses in great detail and answering our questions about various dishes. We ordered several small plates in addition to the main course and dessert. Georgie made absolutely certain everything was tabled at precisely the right time in an order that allowed our taste buds to take in the best of every last morsel. She is an absolute treasure who clearly possesses a passion for culinary excellence and exceptional table side service. Thank you Georgie!!!

Very romantic quaint place. The ambiance just sets it off. The staff is ver knowledgeable and artistic ( especially the bartender) in what they do. The food ,we had the Tomahawk and House Charcuterie Board, impeccable. Not only was it melting in your mouth the flavors were devine. The food is all local the menus is never the same. I’ll definitely be going back. The best thing that I loved about this place were the other couples. They were so engaged, there no phones out and love was all around.

We chose to go to V. Mertz in downtown Omaha for a fancy dinner to celebrate a special occasion plus our surname is MERTZ, so we had to go. We sat in the cellar where it was dark and cool. It’s a perfect place for a romantic date but not with a party of seven. lol. Regardless, we enjoyed the meal. The menu changes periodically so the menu I post here may differ soon. We started with drinks, Old Fashions, InfringeMINT and Summer Companion along with the Artisan Cheese Plate & House Charcuterie. All amazing flavors and it was plated perfectly. The main course was comprised of four different choices with the Roasted Chicken Ballotine being the most popular selection followed by the Roasted Quail and the Spot Prawn Rissoto and the Colorado Lamb Sausage Duet. The portion sizes are definitely not what typical Americans are used to. Don’t plan on leftovers and the cost could be a little shocking to people who don’t frequent fancy establishments as this one. We finished dinner with one dessert that was split amongst the seven of us. It was the Lemon Layer Cake. It has just the right amount of tart to it and it was described as eating fluffy lemon clouds. Just a very delightful end to the dinner.

Tremendous Dining Experience! Our recent meal at V. Mertz was wonderful. Their mixed drinks and selection of fine wines, food and especially their service are top-notch. And the added bonus is that the restaurant is in the restored lower level of a historic building with exposed stone and wood beams.

Have been recommended V Mertz several times and told it's an incredible dining experience. Went out the either night for my anniversary, and while it was very good I wouldn't necessarily say I was blown away like I was expecting. Service and atmosphere were great, creme brulee and food presentation were too notch as well. I ordered the lamb dish, and honestly it just seemed like a strange combination of foods. Almost had a cajun / long John silver's vibe with grits and the 'hush puppy' style fried breading; probably not something I'd order again. My girlfriend had the Chicken Roulade, which was cooked perfectly and the table behind us had a giant ribeye that looked and smelled incredible, I found myself wishing I'd ordered that instead.