Italian Restaurants in Downtown
Places (191)
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La Pizza House
1013 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines IA 50317After nearly 60 years, La Pizza House is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in town. Patrons can order from the full menu of La Pizza House's...
Basil Prosperi, 801 Grand Building
801 Grand Ave., Suite 355, Skywalk, Des Moines IA 50309Basil Prosperi is a cozy cafe adored for its consistent menu and affordable entrees. The crowd-pleasing menu, which offers pasta, sandwiches, soups...
Something Italian, The Kirkwood
400 Walnut St., Suite 2, Skywalk, Des Moines IA 50309Located in the skywalk, Something Italian offers the business professionals of Des Moines a place to grab "something Italian" for lunch. Most go for...
Cafe Baratta's, State Historical Museum of Iowa
600 E. Locust St., Third Floor,
Des Moines
IA
50309
This Italian breakfast and lunchtime cafe is located on the third floor of the State Historical Museum. Their menu boasts a hot pepper, egg and...
Cafe di Scala
644 18th St.,
Des Moines
IA
50314
Cafe di Scala is the place to wine and dine a special date. Repeatedly noted as the most romantic dining experience in the metro area, the restaurant...
Centro's street level windows confirm that this downtown hot spot is a place to see and be seen. Enjoy a cocktail with one of Centro's signature...
Lucca
420 E. Locust St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
The long, narrow space, with its exposed brick walls and open kitchen, brings that edgy what's-old-is-new appeal. Lucca is a downtown head-turning...
Spaghetti Works
310 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309Spaghetti Works has been a longtime Court Avenue staple, and with a recent remodel, it's adapted to the Court Avenue revitalization. When your...
Tutto Bene
716 S. Duff Ave., Ames IA 50010Tutto Bene is a full service restaurant serving authentic Italian food. The options are written in Italian with English descriptions, which makes you...
Mama & Sons Southern & Italian Cuisine - CLOSED
1903 E. P. True Parkway, Suite 308, West Des Moines IA 50265Mama Sons combines the owner's Italian roots with her love for southern cooking. Menu items include a po-boy with catfish or shrimp, smothered pork...
Events (3)
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Restaurants / Dining Event
Winefest Des Moines: Sips and The City
Capital Square - 400 Locust St. - Des Moines (Court Avenue District)Event dates:
June 7 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Winefest Des Moines: Grand Tasting
Capital Square - 400 Locust St. - Des Moines (Court Avenue District)Event dates:
June 8 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Neighborfood Des Moines
Historic East Village - 5th and Locust Streets - Des Moines (Court Avenue District)Event dates:
June 23 : 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

