Welcome to Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole!
Virtuoso Pizzeria is a small family owned and operated neighborhood pizzeria located in Benson, NE.
OPEN: Wed, Thurs, Fri 11am - 8pm
Sat 11am - until Sold Out
At any time of the day you will see David, his wife Brenda and his sons working at the pizzeria doing their best to deliver you a delicious pie experience. Tables inside are limited, however during the warmer months there is an exceptional patio space with umbrellas out back for you to sit at and enjoy. Pizzeria does not accept reservations.
In 2016 David graduated from Tony Gemignani's International School of Pizza, located in San Francisco,CA. The skills he learned and certifications he received there are accredited in Italy, making him a certified Pizzaiolo. Many different pizza styles and techniques have also been taught to him by fellow pizzaiolo friends from across the country. His love and passion for good food is evident in each and every item he creates and your palate will taste the difference.
David comes from a restaurant family. His parents being the first by opening Lo Sole Mio Italian Restaurant, a former 30 year legacy in South Omaha. He is now second generation to continue the tradition by opening Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole in May of 2017.
Outside the pizzeria, David uses his years of kitchen experience and knowledge to private chef and do restaurant consulting. His attention to detail and system creations have allowed him to assist in consulting numerous restaurants nationwide, even helping open a few local pizza places here in Omaha.
In 2022 David founded M.O.P.A. (Metro Omaha Pizza Alliance) and brought together 15 like minded pizza restaurants in the Omaha area. The main goal was to provide fellowship, networking and product sourcing. To be friends not competitors and help each other out when needed.
'Za here is sold by the slice and by the whole pie. Each pie is individually handcrafted, stone baked in imported Italian Cuppone ovens and served slightly charred. Dough is made fresh using a poolish named "Frank" and 2 day Minimum cold fermentation process, which allows for it's unique taste and texture. Everything on the menu is prepared fresh in house. David uses his own personal recipes for our signature spicy giardiniera, house Italian sausage, 100% Wagyu beef meatballs, organic chunky marinara, vodka sauce, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, Lemon Agave pesto, flavored cannoli and so much more!
All ingredients used here are brought in fresh or are locally grown when in season. Nothing used is processed or filled with fake additives. Only the finest Italian imports are sourced to make everything here taste authentic including Italian cured meats, flours and olive oils. Only the freshest Organic tomatoes and finest non-GMO Grande cheeses are also used here. Quality Ingredients = Quality Pizza. All the food prepared here, whether from our catering menu, small market menu or the pizzeria menu is made with Love and is 100% Virtuoso.
VIR·TU·O·SO \ vər-chü-ˈō-sō\
Definition of virtuoso (noun)
1: an experimenter or investigator especially in the arts and sciences
2: one skilled in or having a taste for the fine arts
3: one who excels in the technique of an art or craft
4: a person who has great skill at some endeavor
English speakers borrowed the Italian noun virtuoso in the 1600s. It comes in turn from the Italian adjective virtuoso, which means both "virtuous" and "skilled." In English, "virtuoso" can be pluralized as either "virtuosos" or "virtuosi," and it is often used attributively ("a virtuoso performer"). The first virtuosos were individuals of substantial knowledge and learning ("great wits," to quote one 17th-century clergyman). The word was then transferred to those skilled in the arts, and by the 18th century it had acquired its specific sense applied to musicians. In the 20th century, English speakers broadened "virtuoso" again to apply to a person skilled in any artistic pursuit.