Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant - Valley Junction - West Des Moines, IA 50265 | Metromix Des Moines

Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant

3 1/2 (+)

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The following scores represent the average rating submitted by 6 users:

Overall user rating:
3 1/2
Ambiance
2 1/2
Food
1 1/2
Service
2
Value
1 1/2
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3.5 from 6 ratings

Neighborhood: Valley Junction
205 Fifth St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-255-9827
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Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant
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Every restaurant seems to sell pizza these days, the trick is to find a place that makes a truly great pie. The Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill has been in business for 70 years and during that time has perfected its thin-crust style. Thin crust is infamously hard to get right; it's often too dry or will fall apart from grease, but the Tavern has gotten the recipe just right.
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"Bad food !!"

By Eoloniz, August 16, 2011

I had a Grinder at the Tavern iat 205 fifth st. WDM, It was terrible, little meat on a lot of bread, that is all the grinder was " bread " I have ...

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By DSM_Scott, December 7, 2010

Always enjoy eating at the Tavern, good food, never have had a bad experience!

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"Pizza is great, but I really love the onion rings"

By MegF, August 9, 2009

The Tavern is a much loved spot in Des Moines. They have opened a newer location in West Des Moines, but I think the original is the best. The Tave...

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Smoking
No
Bar Style
Pub
Atmosphere and Personality
Laid Back Casual and Moderate
Live Music
No
Noise Level
Moderate
Features
Kids Menu and Takeout/Carryout
Average Drink Price
$4
Worth Noting
Food specialties: Lasagna, pizza and chicken.
Televisions: 3
Payment Methods
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity
120
Cross Streets
Fifth Street and Railroad Avenue
Parking
Street
Wheelchair Access
Yes

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