So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Des Moines and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Italian Restaurants Des Moines
Aposto at the Scala House Description: Italian dining in a Victorian mansion. Candlelit dinner spot serving modern, wine-paired Southern Italian fare in a Victorian mansion. Address: 644 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States Phone Number: +1 515-244-1353 Website: http://www.apostodm.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 5-10PM | …
Baratta’s Restaurant Description: Roomy spot with Italian & American eats. Community staple dishing up Italian standards & American fare in 4 casual dining rooms. Address: 2320 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States Phone Number: +1 515-243-4516 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Wednesday: …
Spaghetti Works Description: Factory turned red-sauce Italian parlor. Casual, bustling fixture in a former factory offering Italian-American staples & a full bar. Address: 310 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States Phone Number: +1 515-243-2195 Website: https://spagworks.com/des-moines Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | …
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Description: High-end outpost for chops, pasta & more. Steaks, Italian dishes & cocktails served in upscale, supper club-like environs with a sleek bar. Address: 6800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States Phone Number: +1 515-287-0847 Website: Des Moines Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: …
Lucca Description: Chic eatery with eclectic Italian fare. Chic outpost serving modern & traditional Italian dishes, some with North African influence. Address: 420 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States Phone Number: +1 515-243-1115 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-2PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2PM | Thursday: 11AM-2PM, 5-9PM | …
Centro Description: Spacious spot for modern Italian cuisine. High-ceilinged ex-Masonic temple turned contemporary Italian wining-&-dining destination. Address: 1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States Phone Number: +1 515-248-1780 Website: http://www.centrodesmoines.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 4-10PM | Tuesday: 4-10PM | Wednesday: 4-10PM | Thursday: 4-10PM | Friday: 4-10PM | Saturday: 4-10PM
Riccelli’s Restaurant Description: . Address: 3803 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, United States Phone Number: Website: https://facebook.com/RiccellisItalianRestaurant/ Store Hours: Sunday: 4-10PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 4-10PM | Thursday: 4-10PM | Friday: 4-10PM | Saturday: 4-10PM