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Aposto
95
/100 (1107 ratings)
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Italian
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Fine Dining
"The food was absolutely amazing! The flavor and presentation is beyond fantastic!! The menu is limited so reviewing on the website is encouraged so..."
jomarie tucci
"We absolutely loved Aposto! The Scala House is lovely and we love the Sherman Hill area. Being in a historic home made the entire evening feel cozy..."
Katie Gerlach
"The food quality here is excellent. There is not a menu item you would not be satisfied with. You cannot go wrong with the Osso. The service staff..."
Massih Zaboli
"When they were cafe Discala, Tony helped me propose to my wife! I was able to go there again for my 10yr anniversary. It is always amazing..."
Kevin Jasa
"This place is always great. Delicious food. Great service and the waiters love sharing the history of the house. If you want a dinner time slot I..."
Joshua Woody
"My wife and I celebrated Valentine's Day here. It was a delightful experience. Delicious high quality plates, selection of wines and great service...."
Uther Pendragon
"The wild bore risotto special was perfect. Not particularly visually appealing so no pic. Very warm and comfortable interior, friendly staff and..."
Bernie Crump
"Went for restsursnt week and had a great experience! We weren't sure which wine to get so the waitress let us try a couple to help decide. Had one of..."
Nick Canney
Something Italian
95
/100 (266 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Lunch
Farmers Market Breakfast Pizza
Slice of Sausage
Quesadilla
Salad bar
pasta salad
Garlic Focaccia with Mozzarella
Meatball with Peppers
Side Caesar Salad
Pepperoni Italian Sausage
Taco Slice
Shots of Whiskey
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
Sausage Lasagne
Four Cheese Pizza with Added Pepperoni
Slice and a Beer
Pasta
Chili Dog Pizza
"What a pleasant surprise! Terrific Italian food made very quickly at a reasonable..."
Joseph Kenney
"Awesome, under rated lunch spot in the DSM skywalk. These guys work hard to pump out great tasting food, and you can tell they take great pride in..."
Zach Oden
"Their Sicilian baked sandwich is popping with flavor! Their hearty sandwiches, including the fat meatball sub, are worth every penny. Their pizza is..."
Kat Darling
"This is the local Italian eatery you've been looking for. Locally owned & operated with a big lunch following. Delicious pizza, salad and other..."
Nathan Phillips
"Quick and tasty place for sit-down lunch. Downtown Skywalk location has daily pasta specials and pizza by the slice. Reasonable..."
Kimber Graves
"This is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat for lunch during the work week. They have daily specials. Great food, fast and friendly service, at..."
C. Roy
"Terrific Italian food from a local family. The pizza, sandwiches, and pasta are all delicious. Daily lunch specials, but come early or late to avoid..."
Mike Edwards
"Best sause and meatballs in town everything is fantastic haven't had 1 bad thing off their menu full of sandwhiches, pastas, pizza, and salad bar its..."
Christy Muneca L
Tally Ho To Go
94
/100 (24 ratings)
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Italian
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Proof
93
/100 (635 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Spanish
American
Spanish
European
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
American
French
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"This is place is an experience you will never forget. We went on Thursday for the three course tasting with wine paring. Jared the Sommelier was on..."
Kraig Holubar
"Proof is my favorite place to go in the Des Moines area the chef here really knows how to make beautiful food with lots of flavor. I highly..."
Giselle Reeves
"Hands-down my favorite restaurant in Des Moines. Whether you are there for happy hour or a long dinner you will find delicious food that surprises..."
Marnie Strate
"We have had our eye on Proof for a while now.... high expectations we had were surpassed by the service, atmosphere, food and drinks. The Iowa ribeye..."
Ben Doak
"My first time at this restaurant was last weekend for the New Year's Eve 5 course dinner. Proof you have ruined one thing. Now that I know what good..."
Angie Guss
"This was the most amazing meal we have had since moving to Des Moines honestly I think it was the best meat and dessert I have ever had! I would say..."
Angela Clausen
"I am so beyond impressed with Proof. The first time my husband and I went was the best restaurant experience we have ever had. The staff greeted us..."
Amy Renee
"This is one of my top places in Des Moines. Try the second Saturday dinner for a fantastic experience, unique and delicious foods and incredible wine..."
Victoria Cory
"I came in last night with a group of chefs from out of town. Granted this makes a lot of chefs nervous, but we were wowed all evening! I think we..."
Chef Steve
"Hands down - best foodie oasis in Des Moines. Have moved here twice from NYC (home of 1 gazzilion places to eat). Proof stands up to the best of..."
Jerry Patterson
"One of my favorite restaurants in Des Moines. Excellent cocktails, food and ambiance. Especially recommend the bone marrow to anyone who hasnāt..."
Mitch Smith
"We had a shared 6 course meal. It was fabulous! R waiter selected our menu and assembled the total experience. What an explosion of..."
Jeff Banz
"Sean and his amazing staff created a meal for my family that weāll never forget. Definitely the highlight of our visit to Des Moines. Thank you,..."
Sean Gallagher
"I come here every time Iām in Des Moines. I have never had a bad anything here. I usually donāt eat dessert but I make an exception with..."
Tim Bottaro
"The food is spectacular, the staff so knowledgeable and kind, and definitely our favorite spot for date..."
Lynn McGrane Kuhn
"Every time I've had the opportunity to dine at Proof, the staff makes it their best-interest to ensure that my experience is memorable and..."
Rusty Green
"The February, 2nd Saturday was very lovely. We added the extra wine pairings for $50/pp and one 2.5oz wagyu beef for $95. It wasn't inexpensive, but..."
Shannon Lizakowski
"This place is always amazing! Itās our favorite restaurant in Des Moines Metro for outstanding flavors and unique dishes! The drinks and service..."
Anastasia Peterson
"A wonderful experience with the creative and delicious tasting menu! Our waiter was excellent as..."
Stephen Blair
"It was certainly an experience. The staff is knowledgeable and can make recommendations. Do the tasting menu and just let it..."
L Bradley
"One of our favorite restaurants in Des Moines. Everything is consistently good - from food, cocktails, service. Highly recommend trying out the chefs..."
Dave Donahue
"Really good menu; interior is modern yet inviting. Innovative and fresh menu pairings; Attention to detail was fantastic. Do not overlook the drinks..."
Nick Thompson
"This was one of the best meals Iāve ever had. We did the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was unbelievably divine! In fact, one of the courses..."
Kerri Wilson
"Overall great, the scallop taste interesting and worth to try, beef is not amazing..."
Thomas Qin
Tursi's Latin King Italian Dining
92
/100 (668 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Bruschette
Shrimp
Pesto
Chicken dishes
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Cannoli
Croquettes
Sit down
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Oh my goodness....I think I was just in heaven! Hubby and I splurged a bit tonight. Tursi's Latin King. I ordered a Mango Martini...our waiter,..."
Debra Blair
"Fantastic Food no matter what you order, everything is delish! Highly recommend it, Tursi's has been a long time favorite for many people. It's no..."
Stephanie Beck
"Everything was delish and attention to detail was superb. We had the DeBergo and each bite melted in your mouth. House dressing for the salad, sour..."
Sherri Sage Selin
"The food was delicious and our waitress was great! She helped us with choices and was so friendly and accommodating and there were 8 of us. Iād..."
Crystal Davidson
"One of the best restaurants in Des Moines. We've eaten there many times and never have had a bad meal. I love the chicken spiedini and my husband..."
Sharon Grace Dunlop
"We had our rehearsal dinner here. Wonderful family to work with. We were able to do family style dining. And they blocked off a room for us. We also..."
Katrina Hansen
"We just got done with our Office Christmas Party. This was also my first time at Latin King. I could not have been more impressed. The staff was top..."
Amanda Fusaro
"No wait to get in. Tim, our waiter was very attentive. Food was delicious I had the pasta trio, I highly recommend it. My husband had lasagna and..."
Jody Saltzman McKeehan
"it was a great place food was hot and very very good the lady that waited on us was very kind and on the ball a great place to eat loved it..."
Barb Smith
"Tonight was our first visit. We were greeted with a friendly smile and immediately felt at ease. Our waitress was very attentive. The food was ..."
Edna Holland- Lyman
"Oh what a great lunch I enjoyed with family for my 88th birthday I had the salmon special and like I tell everyone never have I had a bad experience..."
Phyllis McIntosh
"Outstanding! ! The service, food and atmosphere are second to none. Always a great sign when the owner is out helping on the floor! ! Never have..."
Brenda Kosmach Malott
"My favorite Des Moines restaurant. I almost always get the chicken spiedini after the fried mozzarella. The house made creamy Parmesan salad dressing..."
Jane Hokanson Hawks
"I was there with 3 other people. Talk about treating you well. Got us in even when they were packed. We were treated like kings and queens. ..."
Robbie Zmolek
Via Marina Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cafe
90
/100 (887 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"After a few visits I can honestly say I love this place. I live in north Seattle and come here for a date night. Super great authentic Neapolitan..."
Moe Rockin
"Its not a chain so thats awesime. I had the triple cheese and salami pizza with a lovely walnut and pear salad, awesome wood fire pizza! The service..."
Brandon Smith
"It's nestled in a quaint location 1 bock from the Des Moines Marina. The atmosphere is bright, cheerful, and fun, perfect for it's near waterfront..."
Tom Ricciardelli
"The pizza was excellent. The service was great. I love the cute Decor used on the interior of the restaurant. I highly recommend this place! We..."
Misty Banchero
"The pizza is fabulous. Everything we have ordered there has been exceptional. The Pesto Pasta is one of our favorites. The calamari is excellent..."
Cecelia Sandvik
"What an amazing meal. Service superb. My 16 year old nephew raved about the cheese pizza - anyone with teenagers know how challenging it can be to..."
Cheryl Frear
"Fantastic food and service. Via Marina's is my go to for pizza from now..."
Amy Lynn Gladding
"I haven't been here yet but I know that if this pizza is 1/2 as good as Pizzeria Pulcinella (same owners) then it has to be great....no doubt about..."
Steve Olson
"I had the pasta special with white wine sauce...."
Mike Rieger
"We love Via Marina. Had dinner there on Monday with some friends. Everybody left happy. We had the Enzo, our favorite, and it was perfect as always...."
Mark Braunworth
"Love their food and hospitality! One of my favorites..."
Larissa Wilbur
"This is a great little place for excellent Italian food! Good variety, excellent service & great location! Don't miss out, go there..."
Becky Goad
"Amazing dishes!!! Everything is nummy. ;) and the price is right . I highly recommend this quaint and fun new place . Try it... You'll love it..."
Katie Williams Cobb
"I get the calzone and add pepperoni. It's ridiculously good! Drinks and clams are awesome..."
Colleen Thomas
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
90
/100 (362 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Alfredo
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bianchi's Hilltop Lounge & Restaurant
90
/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
American
Italian
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
American
Pizza
Italian
Full Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Dough Co. Pizza
90
/100 (417 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
American
Fast Food
American
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Italian
American
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Simon's J Benjamin's
88
/100 (245 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
American
American
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Shrimp
Salad
Salmon
Alfredo
Lasagne
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"The negative review on here compelled me to give a Ā different perspective. Ā I think Simon's J Benjamin's is absolutely awesome! Simon is great and..."
Kat O'Brien
"Me and my wife had dinner here tonight and it was great. We had been recommend this place by some friends and decided to try it out. It was small but..."
Craig Bennett
"Wow!. What a great experience! Being a first time customer, I was really amazed!! The food was great, no doubt about that! The owner treated his..."
Abby Jones
"I would of taken a picture of my cordon bleu but I devoured it. The food was juicy and full of flavor. My vegetable side was asparagus and it was..."
Andrew Cash
"One of the best hidden jem's in the city. The food and service are phenominal and the price makes you want to dine frequently. When you walk in you..."
Brandon Fahey
"Great Food, Friendly Service. This quaint and quiet place is a small corner restaurant that one might easily pass right by. However, should one take..."
Andrew Lewis
"Great Food and Owner. Our friends recently recommended this restaurant. The restaurant is small but it has the best pizza and friendliest wait staff..."
Travis
"Love it!. J Benjamin's is now called Simons. My husband and I have tried every item on the menu. The steak Deburgo is amazing along with the pork..."
Pamala Smithson
"Love,Love, Love J Benjamins!! Delicious food, great service (very nice people!) and bonus- they have a nice array of fish in the fish tank. My kids..."
Sarah Vorm
Gusto Pizza
87
/100 (1712 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sandwiches
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Lucca
87
/100 (640 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Pesto
Sandwiches
Pork
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lucca is top notch! My sister recently held her wedding and reception at Lucca. They were so great to work with from start to finish. The food is..."
Kristin Minnehan Percival
"The food was so delicious and the price point is extremely reasonable for the portion sizes you receive. Each course was so good, I can't name a..."
Nik Warren
"Fantastic food and service. This place is a hidden gem. I will be..."
Don Ferguson
"It was one best meals both my husband and I have ever had. 4 courses for $40 each course excellent on there own. You could not go anywhere else..."
Jeanette Slinker
"Quiet , comfortable and the finest food and service ! This place Mr Logsdon has created is a gem..."
Gary Gentry
"Had lunch today and was impressed. The spiced chicken sandwich was delicious, and large enough to take half to go. It was served with a generous..."
Shawna Hughes
"Thank you Steve. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! The waitress was excellent as well thank you very much! Will definitely be..."
Donald Easton
"What a beautiful evening with great people, great service and great..."
Wayne Conway
"Fantastic food, wine and service. Priced reasonably for the quality of food you get. Excellent atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Never been..."
Chris Riley
"First visit & definitely not the last. Had the Pappardelle with Salmon & it was cooked perfectly. Lovely presentation, great customer service &..."
Tami Holubar
"Loved my first Lucca lunch experience!! It was the perfect start to our girls day. The food and service were great, and if you're a coffee lover,..."
Lindi Trowbridge
"Unique dining experience that you get any night of the week in Des Moines. Prix fixe dinners are rare around Des Moines so its alway's nice to come..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Love this place. Eat there every time I am in town. Always great..."
Cary Fuchs
"Amazing! The perfect amount of food and everything we had to perfectly cooked. Love this..."
Dani Ulferts
"Great space and great food. A must stop when visiting..."
Michelle Hill
"Great service, good atmosphere and the food was delicious! My new favorite restaurant for..."
Brittney Bielfelt
"One of the best places in Des Moines. Perfect for date..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"Delicious food, intimate environment, great..."
Sarah Duff
"I love eating here. The food has always been excellent and I love the seasonally changing price fixe..."
Joe Loughmiller
"Excellent four course fixed menu. Everything we ordered was great. What set the experience apart was the impeccable service. The ambiance is very..."
Ojas Gokhale
"My friends took me here for my birthday a few months ago and wow, everything was so good!!! The portions were honestly perfect. Definitely one of my..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Lucca (Thu, 03/24) The Dinner Club is working our way through our looooong list of places we want to attend.Ā And, most all of us were first-timers..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"Wonderful relaxing dining experience. Food was wonderful and wine..."
Lori Slings
"Our special anniversary getaway weekend was capped off with a great meal at Lucca. The price fixe menu was perfect and each course provided us with..."
M K
"Amazing pasta! Two times I have gone now during lunch to order the Salmon pasta. It's only $13 which I believe is a great deal. The food came out in..."
Kayleigh DeRosier
"Amazing service, courteous staff and great food! Scallops were so delicious. Not one bad thing to say about our first time experience..."
Sam Modde
"Fantastic service, very friendly staff! Food is perfect with right amount of portions, you don't leave feeling stuffed. Ambience is relaxing for..."
Tonya Hamilton (Tonn)
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
86
/100 (1438 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
American
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
Beef
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Pasta
Focaccia
Salad
Bruschette
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
American
Italian
Steakhouse
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Still on my Italian lunch search for the tastiest, well seasoned and belly pleasing entrees. Iāve tried to order what some say is the best house..."
Mary Spicer
"There is no better place in West Des Moines for a business meal, romantic getaway, or after work drink. After a string of long and frustrating..."
Andrew White
"First time at Johnny's - The food was expensive, but great. Service was borderline awful, but I think it was a staff shortage so I tried to be..."
Cody M
"We went for lunch and were surprisingly seated right away. Our server took our drink orders but they took quite a while to get to our table. My Mule..."
Susan Reiter Van Berkum
"We had reservations for a party of 13 at 7:00pm on a very busy Saturday night. We arrived just a couple of minutes early and our table was ready and..."
Lori Heglund
"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Husband and I both ordered 6oz filet. He had mashed potatoes and I had the lobster Mac and cheese and both dishes were so good!..."
Kayla Goss
Chuck's Restaurant
85
/100 (839 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
American
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Private Dining
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Haven't been to Chuck's in years and our family goes out to dinner every Saturday. We always struggle to think of a "new" place and was reminded of..."
Megan Lyman
"Chucks has been around for many years, and the location is a quaint neighborhood with tons of nostalgic appeal. The food is amazing! Pizzas are hand..."
Scott R Miller
"One of the best places in Des Moines for pizza and onion rings! The service was great! Definitely worth the drive from where ever you are in the..."
Bridget Carberry Montgomery
"Amazing! First our waitress, Toni, was super friendly and welcoming! We ordered the cheese sticks which are obviously homemade. They were sooo good..."
Elise Weber-Nelson
"Food is always spot-on, as it has been for so many years. We had a great experience with Veal Parmesan, Italian Fried Chicken, Cavateli, and a couple..."
Bryan Sanford
"I love Chuck's restaurant..It's some of the best pizza in Des Moines...No one has cracker crust so tasty... Everyone should go try it you will like..."
Steve Ratt Ratcliff
"I have never had an inferior meal the. Food and service is great! Pizza and rings the..."
Robert Iversen
"I just wanna thank chucks for bringing the holidays to people that are less fortunate,much love and respect for all you do there every single person..."
Casey Gray
"Spinach ravioli was great and loved the onion rings too. Saturday night jazz music topped it..."
Lisa DauSchmidt Roeding
"This was another epic night with the Big Joe Kinser Band (BJKB) in Chuck's secret backroom. You couldn't have fit another party in there with a..."
Rick Dressler
"We had dinner Thursday night at Chuck's. One person in our party had never been before. He loved the pizza! The meatballs and onion rings were..."
Ann Corkrean Bobo
"We were hungry for pizza and working late Friday night. So glad we drove North on 6th Ave. We found parking, seating right away, and got our order..."
Traci Klein Shoemaker
"3rd visit. First two times had huge HALF order of onion strings and all meat pizza. We were hooked. This third visit we forced ourselves to try..."
Sally Simmons
"I had my retirement open house there the food was great and the staff very..."
Terrie Fenstermann
"I went there for my brothers birthday celebration. Loved the atmosphere, staff, and of course the pizza! Keith diemler Lee's summit..."
Keith Diemler
"Another fantastic dinner! Great music tonight and of coarse the wonderful..."
Grant Baetz
"Best pizza in Iowa hands down! The staff and service is..."
Brian Allen
"Pizza and onion rings are yummy! Wait staff did an excellent..."
Jeorjette Woods Twogood
"Great atmosphere! Excellent service! Fabulous pizza and awesome handmade mozzarella sticks! What a great night of food and..."
Christina Wyckoff
"Small town family feeling- great food & service. Reminds me of a movie set for a gangster..."
Michael Signs
"I ordered the mozzarella cheese sticks and 1/2 Canadian Bacon Pineapple 1/2 Margarita. Soooooo..."
Sarah Miller
"The food was good like always. I tried something new and I would do it again. It was the Italian stuffed pepper on a bed of spaghetti with sauce...."
Cindi Pickering-Outland
"Best place to eat in des moines. And best onion rings in the..."
Scott Tilton
"Right now you need reservations to get a table, they are fairly busy. Bruschetta was kind of odd with grilled bread slices but tasted really good. ..."
Angela H
"We didn't know we were supposed to have a reservation but they managed to squeeze us in since it was just 2 of us and they weren't very packed. Our..."
Jessie Hazelton
"One of the oldest and best fire brick oven pizzas around. Onion rings on point, very friendly staff, tons of seating and even sometimes live..."
Hannah Curtis
"This was our first time back since they reopened--2 years! The pizza was as good as I remembered: thin crust with plenty of toppings. And also..."
Shari Naughton
"Went to Chuck's Restaurant for the first time tonight. Friends have told us good things about this place. When we entered a friendly person greeted..."
Richard Stephenson
"Hanging my head in shame as I write that I havenāt been here in years! They were busy, and I totally see why! Gorgeously remodeled! Service was so..."
Nikki Snyder
"Newly renovated. Fantastic food and friendly staff. Great service. Have live music and karaoke on certain nights. Known for their thin crust pizza..."
Kristine King
Michael's Pizza
85
/100 (296 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"We had a birthday party and we ordered Michael's pizza for our event. The service was great and everything was delivered in time. Everyone loved the..."
GiGi Wieczner
"Sister and I went in to pick up pizzas. One of the kids pizzas was wrong order. We took this as an opportunity to have a glass of wine while we..."
Allison Piazza
"No matter if you eat in or take a yummmo pizza to bake at home,Michael 's pizza is THE best!! Unique combinations,including a rye crust..."
Julie Peachey
"Best pizza in all of Des Moines! The thin crust was to die..."
Rob Leach
"We absolutely love Michaels. It's our go-to for family night and has become somewhat of a tradition. The server is so patient with kids and always..."
Rachel Wacker
"Great food! Thought the idea of a slice for the driver on to go orders was great. Wonderful..."
Jane Smith
"Great pizza and fantastic service. Not your regular..."
Timothy Teegarden
"Awesome pizza place will definitely be coming..."
Stu Smith
"Quaint little place. Pizza was great. It was quiet so we could actually get to talk while enjoying the..."
Mark Moore
"Great service and amazing pizza! Loved the..."
Taylor Smith
"Great service & food!! We will be back for..."
Alicia Ewoldt Penner
"Thank you for your participation in raising money for the Des Moines Area Hunger..."
Lizzie Gillman
"Absolutely delicious thin crust pizza. The toppings tasted fresh and balanced, the crust was crispy on the bottom but just the right amount of chew..."
Ian Appelgate
"It probably has only a few hundred feet to it for dining space, but what it lacks in volume, it more than makes up for in taste and character. This..."
Jason Vermeer
"One of my favorite pizza places! The spinach artichoke dip is the best. The Apple delight, bbq chicken, supreme, all are amazing!!! Their crust is my..."
Amanda Elsberry
"Please support the local neighborhood restaurants. The food was good, we'd never been there before. Will be..."
JOHN SITRONETO
"This has always been great thin crust pizza in DSM, hadn't been since long before the pandemic. Got a pizza last night well done it was fantastic!..."
Terry Brown
"Excellent Pizza.. One of the best pizza places in DSM..Plus I rather support a Local..."
Nate āBiGDoGā Johnson
"Best pizza in Des Moines! Whether you order a specialty pizza or create your own, you can't go wrong. The homemade red sauce and crispy crust are..."
Jeff
Baratta's Restaurant
85
/100 (520 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Lasagne
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Sonny's Pizza Bistro
85
/100 (904 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chef Salad
Shrimp
Vodka Lemonade
Special Pizza
Cheesecake
Pasta
Salad and Soup
Salad
Pesto
Pulled Pork
Pepperoni and Italian Sausage
Chocolate cake
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Pizza special
Bruschetta & Hamburger Mushroom Pizza
Focaccia Bread
Sicilian Shrimp Pasta
Cheese Bread
Charcuterie board
Sandwiches
Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza
Lemon Drop
Chicken Romano
Steak & Cheese Pizza
Supreme Pizza
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love it! Small little place in Saylorville. Top five pizza places in Des Moines. I've heard some much about this place the past few years. It was..."
BJHawkeye
"Great Experience. First time visitor this week, my wife and I absolutely loved this place. I ordered the basic sausage pizza (what I always..."
Twollenzien
"Such a welcome addition to the dining scene up north. Food and service is excellent. Love the cavatelli and the pizza. Owners are really good at this..."
Jackie
"Very friendly, pleasant environment. Ordered the Italian Meats specialty pizza and were extremely pleased. Price was very affordable. Definitive one..."
Joe
"Now this is pizza!!!. Sonny's can be a little bit hard to find, but search it out if you love pizza!Nice crispy crust, great sauce, a nice..."
Cutekid
"This is a great neighborhood find! They can only seat about 40 but I love it. I have never been disappointed by anything on the..."
Zeta Ups
"The service was over the top and I think they were all embarrassed for the condition of the first pizza. And they did the right thing by getting me..."
Road Tips
Paesano's Pizzeria
85
/100 (787 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
American
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I brought my boyfriend, his brother, and his sister-in-law here for my boyfriendās birthday. The three of them are originally from Chicago, and..."
Becky Hall
"Paesanos has been a family favorite for over 30 years!! My mom went skydiving with the owner/past owner! And my dad even stopped in the day I was..."
Ashley Bowman
"My husband and I tried Paesano's or the first time this week and it exceeded our expectations. We tried the onion rings which we decided were the..."
Hannah Jacobus
"Best pizza place on the south side .. possibly the whole state of Iowa. And the best onion rings in the..."
Sarah Ghee
"Iāve lived on the south side my entire life and never tried Paesanoās until last night. I also very rarely ever like pizza but this pizza was..."
Sara Peterson
"We have been in this restaurant to celebrate many family milestones. The food is great and affordable and people are friendly and hard working. We..."
Patty Burrell
"This place is fabulous! Such a cute cozy place!! Classic pizza and onion rings. Canāt go..."
Kelcey Hardine
"Amazing pizza, great environment and helpful staff. #1 place in DSM for..."
Hunter Charles
"Stopped in tonight. Great onion rings and pizza. Worth the drive over there! Awesome crust, sauce and..."
Keith Wilhite
"The food did not disappoint both pizza and onion rings were..."
Kay Harris
"Paesano's is our go-to pizza restaurant on the South Side, they have a great Italian Grinder, the onion rings are also great, the friendly staff is..."
Eolo Nizzi II
"We just moved back from the east coast and couldnāt find good pizza here until tonight! Best pizza Iāve had since living in..."
Angie Kaskie
"Ordered the Taco and Paesanos Pizzeria! Kathy who took my order was awesome! Really took the time to make sure I was happy with our order! Good to..."
Peter Hagstrom
"I have chased down pizza places in every corner of the USA and even eaten pizza in Salerno Italy. Seeing this one as I drove by it had a nice..."
Daniel Schulz
"A family owned resturant I've been going to for years since I was little. Always delicious and very reasonably priced!!! Great waitresses and always..."
Haley Cooper
"Family owned & a Great place, friendly vibes and employees. The food is to die for. The homemade onion rings are very good as well. Been in the same..."
Jeremy Jones
"Had there Pizza twice now I think it is a awesome place to have pizza and onion rings way to..."
John Woxell
"Egg on the pizza was a great take, the onion rings we're more soggy than I would have liked. A good "once in a while" pizza to have when you need a..."
Randall Hoffmann
Park Street Kitchen & Bar
84
/100 (149 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Contemporary
Contemporary
Italian
Italian
American
Bar
Pub
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beet Salad
Cucumber Gimlet
Cola
PSK Breakfast Sandwich
Sit down
Italian
Bar
American
Pub
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I can't recommend this place enough! We sat on the patio and it is for sure one of the best patios in Des Moines! Food was amazing. We split small..."
Kalen Ludwig
"This is some of the best food in Des Moines! Must try: Porchetta sandwich, BBQ Chicken flatbread, Chopped salad. Great for groups/sharing plates and..."
Jessica Marino
Christophers
83
/100 (1695 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Chocolate Falling Down Cake and Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce
Salad
Manicotti Florentine
Petite Olive Chicken
Alfredo
Escargot Royal
Pesto
Pasta Prima Donna
Onion rings
Martini
caesar salad
Mashed Potatoes
Beer
House Salad
ron
Side Salad
Chicken parmigiana
TiramisĆŗ
Fettuccine Alfredo
Penne Diavolo
Steak De Burgo
Boursin Mushrooms
Petite Prime Rib
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Favorite place for 3 years straight ...best food best service best bartenders by a million xoxo #salmonsoto #garlicchickenlinguini..."
Britt Davies Erickson
"We had a great meal. Crab cakes were awesome. Chic Soto was very good , my wife's chic Parm was huge and so good. Caesar salad was little bland.. The..."
Paul Sims
"My wife and I walk to dinner here when the weather is decent, and it's really really good! We always eat in the bar area, and love the pizza, prime..."
Joel Conner
"Christopher's is a wonderful place to have superb Italian food as well as American classics, and a great place to have a party too, with their..."
Wade Krieg
"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. Food was delicious! I had the encrusted tilapia with red pepper sauce and he got prime rib. The waitress and..."
Kari Anne
"My husband & myself are frequent flyers at Christopherās.! Christopherās is a charming Italian Restaurant that is family owned. Nestled in the..."
Pamela Burns
"Great staff, excellent food, love the atmosphere. I recommend this place to everyone I..."
Kevin Chenoweth
"I had the raspberry chicken salad. The chicken was crusted with crushed pecans and almonds. I think it was the best restaurant salad I've ever..."
Rita Tague Cue
"By far one of the best restaurants I have ever been too! All the bartenders are amazing! (Eric, Matt and Matt) and I have never tried anything there..."
Nikki Kemp
Athens Pizza & Pasta
83
/100 (358 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Greek
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Greek
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I could have done without the giant tomatoes, I think fresh diced would be a better choice. Crust was thick and a bit overdone. Pizza had great..."
Ari
"Super delicious pizza, I enjoyed every bite of my meal. I had a Large Cheese Pizza with my family and it was excellent. For 12 dollars every bite was..."
Jeho Phat
"Very delicious food here from pasta to pizza. We had the manicotti and vegetarian pizza with greek salad and garlic bread. Generous portions are..."
Russell Adams
F&o's - Felix And Oscar's
83
/100 (783 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pizza
Bar
Italian
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Deep dish pizza
Burger
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Noah's Ark Restaurant & Lounge
81
/100 (678 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Pizza
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cakes
Pesto
Noodle
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Lasagne
Sit down
American
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Whenever I am in Des Moines it is always a treat to be able to stop by Noah's Ark Restaurant for a meal. Itās been open for decades and is one of..."
Brian R. Allen
"Add Noah's Ark Restaurant to our list of Des Moines staples. My husband and I had a delightful Valentine's eve dinner consisting of house salads and..."
Megan Spees McNeill
"So I am all about giving a good review when the time calls for it. Noah's Ark was wonderful! I loved the romantic nook they sat us in. We had a..."
Christine Joy Thompson
"I love this place, so much charm from way back. Atmosphere is nostalgic and lovely. Food is on point, dinner salads are always fresh which sadly..."
Julie Sable Pinegar
"Noah's has been one of our go-to restaurants for as long as I can remember. Wonderful pizza, pastas and the best burger in town. The best staff and..."
Ariel Minervini
"This has always been my favorite place to go when in town, now I love to make it a place to meet friends. Great food and service The blinking..."
Vickie Cutler-Shepherd
"We celebrated our 48th Anniverary with Noahās last night. Service was wonderful food out of this world. 50 years ago we enjoyed the same world..."
Pamela Schmitz
"Great, friendly, unusually fast service and the food was beyond good. We had Pizza, Steak, and Chicken Livers.....best around anywhere.....they were..."
Robert Conrad
"My daughter is a very picky eater and when asked where she wanted to eat for her birthday, she chose Noah's Ark. She just turned 6 too. We had..."
Katrina Venus
"Delicious food and even better service!! Enjoyed everything from the toasted ravioli to the lasagna and the rolls are..."
Joseph Stout
"Noah's is wonderful. I love the pizza and of course everything else is good too. The service is always top notch. I always enjoy..."
Margie Byler
Bordenaro's Pizza & Pasta
79
/100 (1231 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Centro Restaurant
74
/100 (3732 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
American
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Paninis
Beef
Lobster
Omelette
Meatballs
Pasta
Tortellini
Salad
Tortelloni
Crab
Saltimbocca
Scallops
Prosciutto
Calamari
Cakes
Mussels
Bruschette
Calamares
Sit down
Italian
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Perfect lunch spot when you want something more than the fast casual lunch spots. Great place for business lunches, or meetings at the bar. I had the..."
Chantelle Cadek
"My best friend and I wanted to go somewhere different during our weekend away and Centro was recommended. I am so glad we went. For starters, we were..."
Taylor Trost
"We had a reservations at another restaurant for nine people celebrating a birthday. . We waited at that place for at least a half hour and still no..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"My girlfriend has always wanted to come here! She loves pizza! Little pizza big pizza tall pizza short pizza I'm calling all pizza ! Every body..."
Dexx King
"I have not actually eaten IN Centro yet, but attended a wedding there and have gotten take out salads. The bruschetta at wedding was the best i have..."
Marianne Satinsky
"Great place to dine. It has good food, good wine, excellent..."
Rodney Pope
"Our server was excellent! I got the Centro calzone and it was so flaky and..."
Kimberly Martin
"I had a pasta dish, perfectly al dente, homemade and thus so flavorful. Sausages just wonderful, spiced perfectly. Excellent service and..."
Sue Petry
"Our waitress was the best ever. She seemed to come to our table at just the right time with more drinks or just to check on us. The food was good..."
Eugene Schultze
"Food was delicious and waiter was so awesome. I will be back to eat..."
Cindy Trujillo Street
"The food, staff and atmosphere was excellent. Our server was..."
Jacque Bokhoven Zondervan
"It was beautiful atmosphere, the food was nicely portioned, and the menu was great. Cooked well. I would say the food still could have been better,..."
Madelyn
"Solid 4.6 Star dining experience. I had to really nitpick to find anything wrong with our meal. Our service was excellent. The server explained the..."
Adam Lau
"Awesome experience. Italian pasta and pizza. The free garlic bread is absolutely delicious. One of my favorite places to eat in town. Perfect for..."
Matt Sievers
"I tried it once before covid and both pasta dishes weren't up to our standards. However I just visited again for the half priced pizza and both the..."
Yvonne Huang
"Sooooo good! Their meals are large, not family style, but close...and this is the lunch portion. Pair with a salad or appetizer to easily feed 2..."
Greg B
"Wow .. what an amazing dinner .. awesome staff .. really cool atmosphere..definitely a must do if you're in the area ....."
slim pickins
Fazoli's
74
/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
Fast Food
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very clean place, and the staff was more than attentive and helpful-provided good food for the sit..."
Tone' Davis
"I eat there a lot and the service is excellent. I will always eat..."
Christina Stanley
"Service was exceptional, despite being heavily..."
Anthony Russo
"AWESOME PLACE TO EAT!!! People so nice and caring.....the bread sticks are great..."
Jack Sams
"I was there on New Years Eve and would drive the hour again to go back! Staff was so friendly- food was so pretty in the bowl I almost didnāt want..."
Kym Elizabeth
"KUDOS! I have been wanting Fazoli's. I live 45 minutes out. I went through the drive thru and headed home. I opened the container about 55 minutes..."
Daura Hamilton
"My buddy and I stopped after a quick run to Home Depot. Ordered and food came out hot, fresh, and fast. Elsy took care of us and even brought out..."
matthew ashburn
"Tasty spaghetti and pizza but their bread sticks are the absolute best! Very friendly workers and clean..."
Samantha Baldyga
Scornovacca's Ristorante
74
/100 (2632 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Television
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic Italian food! The onion rings were really good! Good service and the food came out..."
John (Big John)
"Great pizza. Good food. Awesome tomato sauce! Service was good..."
Hill Billy
"Brought a BUNCH of soccer players here for lunch and couldn't be more pleased with the atmosphere, service, hospitality, and more. We'll be back and..."
Paul Kraimer
"Just had my first taste of their pizza (after living in d.m. for 17 years... WHY DIDN'T I GO SOONER?!? New..."
Jeremy Olson
"Waiter was very attentive & friendly. Food came fairly quickly even though it was pretty crowded. Tasty..."
jeff hall
Fazoli's
71
/100 (1117 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We need to bring this back to Minnesota! Awesome food at this location. Service was a C-..."
Jaime Gover Dreher
"I love it. We really miss having Fazolis in Mason City. The bread sticks are..."
Noelle Hamilton Wales
"We have been a customer for many years! We love there spaghetti &..."
Bernie Thompson
"I just wanted to say thank you for helping us at our point of panic. A rehearsal dinner with about 40 guest and I'd called the location we'd made..."
Kathy Jarvis Kimzey
"Food was fresh and it tasted pretty good. But Fazoli's is good regardless. Don't let the hipsters tell you otherwise as they stick up their nose and..."
Your Hot Anime Mom
"Friendly staff. Clean environment. Great fast Italian food. Large portions, so able to take home leftovers. Bread sticks brought to your table if..."
Catherine Hauan
"Love the āLoaded Spaghetti!ā They have even gotten to know my crazy golden who wants the side of sausage too. We are a regular, once a week...."
Mary Smith
"Letās face itā¦ No one comes to Fazoliās for the customer service. Weāre all here for the breadsticks. So can you imagine after a 80-hour work..."
Rachel Lopez
"Lovely place, some of the best pizza and pasta I've had... don't get me started on the amazing breadsticks! 5 stars..."
SkxnkStxdios Skunkstudios
"Nice and clean service is kinda slow but worth..."
Ghost Hunter
Spaghetti Works
70
/100 (3612 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
American
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Parmesan
Pesto
Noodle
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Toasts
Alfredo
Meatballs
Lasagne
Sit down
American
Pizza
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was a cute Italian diner type of experience. It's in a great location with a lot happening. The service was a little inconsistent between..."
Nick Chill
"Walked in on a whim. Planning to go to another restaurant near here, but I'm glad I went to Spaghetti Works instead. I was not familiar with many of..."
Richard Doyle
"Food good. Atmosphere good. People good. Salad bar good. They have plenty of variety and can basically get any pasta dish any way you want it. Kids..."
Jason Smethers
"I am absolutely in love! The food is so amazing, and it was surprisingly cheap with how well their quality was. I got the build your own pasta where..."
Icesis Overlin
"Spaghetti works is one of my favorite places to eat whenever I am in the Des Moines area. It's in the middle of downtown in the perfect place. If..."
Charles Williams
"Always like coming here. Staff is friendly and for the amount of food you get it is well worth it. Nice place to sit with family. Love their..."
Maddox Bago
R I Restaurant
70
/100 (277 ratings)
Restaurants
American
International
Italian
American
Italian
International
Breakfast
Italian
American
International
Breakfast
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