19 Best Italian Restaurants near Ankeny

Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta Italian • $
1802 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 100A, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Mac and Cheese Pizza
Chicken Marsala Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Chicken Caesar Pizza
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Large Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza Slice
Nonna's Tortellini
Spinach Ravioli
Chicken Alfredo

“Had the Tuscan Slice, which was a great combination of flavors and perfect crust! Great selection and quick! Will definitely be back.“

4.8 Superb381 Reviews
Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza Italian • $
711 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Veal and Shrimp Capri
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Shrimp Florentine
Portofino's Salad
Chicken Damabianca
Veal Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Soup of the Day
Lobster Ravioli
Sampler Platter

“We love Portofinos!!! The salmon dishes are my favorites!!! Great soups and yummy bread!!! We're close, so we walk there often!!!“

4.6 Superb406 Reviews
Bonfire Restaurant & Bar Italian • $$
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Tiramisu with Whipped Cream and Strawberry
Fried Mozzarella Balls with Marinara
Steak with Herb Butter
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Martini
Penne Vodka
Bonfire

“This food was like having a fantastic home cooked Italian dish made for you. Everything was extremely fresh and full of flavor. If you enjoy pasta you need to stop here!!“

4.6 Superb111 Reviews
Fazoli's Italian • $
930 East 1st Street, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks with Large Dipping Sauce
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Breadsticks with No Garlic Butter
New York Style with Strawberries
Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs
Fettuccini Alfredo and Lasagne
Three-Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Supreme Pizza Baked Spaghetti
Cheesy Double-Stack Lasagna
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

“Fast, polite and kind service with ordering and additional breadsticks. Speaking of the breadsticks, they are delicious as well as their entrees. The sampler platter is perfect to satisfy hunger both initially and portions saved for later.“

4.3 Superb367 Reviews
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian • $
770 Southeast Oralabor Road, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana Lunch Special
Chocolate Lasagna Brownie Cake
Chicken \u0026 Gnocchi Soup
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
Spaghetti \u0026 Meatballs
Chocolate Brownie Lazagna
Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

“Paige and team did a great job tonight for us! We visited after a little over a decade away and the place still looks good as new. You can see the team has a great atmosphere to work around, and that they exhibit a lot of care for what they do. Cooks did a great job on my steak and the bar was fast to get drinks out, and Paige did a great job making sure we were constantly attended to. Thank you for a great night team!“

4.3 Superb463 Reviews
Gino's Restaurant & Lounge Italian • $$
2401 SE Tones Dr # 17, Ankeny

“Closed for good will miss it always. Wish I could have gotten some of the cool lounge furniture.“

3.5 Good14 Reviews
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Italian • $$
550 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona - 6.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Porterhouse Steak and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Lava Cake with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Four Cheese Ravioli & Shrimp Rosa
Johnny's Filet Medallion Trio
Midwest's Best Filet Midnon
Johnny's Veal Sinatra
Johnny's Steak Deburgo
Loaded Baked Potato
French Onion Soup
Turtle Cheesecake

“Megan Bond is the waitress you want! Great service and great food!“

4.6 Superb356 Reviews
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Lucca

Lucca Italian • $
420 East Locust Street, Des Moines - 9.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cracked Pepper Pasta Is Dope
Eggplant Parmigiana
Goat Cheese Salad
Pasta Primavera
Caesar Salad
Dessert Trio
Salmon Pasta
Ceasar Salad
Lucca Salad
Panna Cotta

“What a great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Will be back many more times.“

4.7 Superb77 Reviews
Fazoli's Italian • $
3600 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines - 9.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks with Large Dipping Sauce
Pumpkin Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory Bakery
Cheesecake Factory Bakery Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Great American Cookies - Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Cheesecake Factory Italian Cream Cake
Spicy Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
2 Breadsticks with No Garlic Butter
New York Style with Strawberries
Baked Penne with Italian Sausage
Cinnamon Swirl Breadstick Bites

“We went through the drive up window, and Shelby took such good care of us. Very kind and courteous. The most pleasant drive thru experience I have had in a very long time.“

4.4 Superb277 Reviews
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SIMON'S

SIMON'S American • $$
5800 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines - 10.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beef Tenderloin w Portabella Mushroom Onion Sauce
Complementary Red Velvet Cake
Aoli California Pizza
Garlic Cheese Bread
Chicken Florentine
Mushroom Crostini
Stuffed Mushrooms
New York New York
Chicken Parmesan
Stuffed Chicken

“I have been coming here for many many years! Simon, the owner is absolutely incredible and done such a great job with this restaurant. The customer service is out of this world. But everything from the drinks, the food and dessert you cannot go wrong here. They only take reservations for parties of six or more. It is a very small intimate place. And it is 100% busy! 😁 well most of the time. This is a great local restaurant and whenever someone suggest anything around the area, I say go here!“

4.7 Superb290 Reviews
Christopher's Italian • $$
2816 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines - 8.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Falling Down Cake and Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce
Prime Rib w Mushrooms and Onions
Creme Brulee and Chocolate Cake
Raspberry Almond Chicken Salad
Manicotti Florentine
Chicken Parmigiana
Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Parmesan
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Veloute

“My husband and I are from out of town and went to Christopher’s tonight for dinner. What a pleasant surprise! Our food was amazing and the service was great! We will definitely be back when we visit DesMoines again.“

4.2 Good129 Reviews
Papa's Pizzeria Pizza • $
214 Van Dorn Street, Polk City - 7.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Papa's Primo Special Pizza
Baked Spaghetti Dinner
Cheeseburger Pizza
Tenderloin Sandwich
Chicken Ranch Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Sausage Sandwich
Thin Crust Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza
Garlic Bread

“We had a wonderful experience at this small Italian pizzeria. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and everything was very clean, including the bathrooms, which I always appreciate. The salad was fresh with crisp, cold lettuce, which was a great start to the meal. We ordered both pizza and pasta, and both were fantastic. The pizza crust was perfectly crisp, just the way it should be. The pasta was outstanding! Honestly the best chicken Alfredo I’ve ever had. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich, cheesy and delicious. You can really tell they take pride in their food and their restaurant. We’ll definitely be back!“

4.7 Superb117 Reviews
Marino's Italian Restaurant Italian • $
5775 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston - 7.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Eggplant Parmigiana with Fettuccini
Baked Cheese Manicotti
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella Sticks
Bread Sticks
Sausage Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Garden Salad
Baked Ziti
Tiramisu

“Favorites include Cavatelli, Lasagne, Spaghetti and Pizzas; also salads. Service, quality of entrees and personnel are tops!!! Great Italian foods. An evening at Marino's Italian Restaurant is worth the $$. Often order take out; never dissatisfied.“

4 Good56 Reviews
Sonny's Pizza Bistro Pizza • $
6594 Northwest 6th Drive, Des Moines - 4.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pepperoni and Italian Sausage
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Sicilian Shrimp Pasta
Sausage Sandwich
Chicken Deburgo
Chicken Romano
Special Pizza
Pizza Special
Chocolate Cake
Supreme Pizza

“We recently moved to Ankeny & drive by every day. Parking lot is always full, so we finally made it in. Wow! So good! Sat outside and we had chicken deburgo, chicken Romano and a grinder. All amazing and the young man who was our server was spot on!! Will definitely be back!“

4.6 Superb102 Reviews
Pagliai's Pizza Pizza • $
5312 Merle Hay Road, Johnston - 7.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

A 12-Inch Canadian Bacon and Hamburger Thin Crust Pizza
Italian Stroganoff Chef’S Choice
Pepperoni Pesto Specialty Pizza
Pagliai's Special Pizza
14 House Special Pizza
House Special Pizza 14
Garlic Cheese Bread
Fettuccine Alfredo
BBQ Brisket Pizza
Margherita Pesto

“Excellent! Great Food! Friendly Helpful Staff!“

4.5 Superb249 Reviews
Chuck's Restaurant Italian • $
3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines - 7.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Homemade Famous Onion Rings
Fried Brussel Sprouts
Breaded Mushrooms
Mozzarella Sticks
Everything Pizza
Chicken Parmesan
Brussels Sprouts
Pepperoni Pizza
Fried Chicken

“WE WILL BE HAVING ALL OF OUR HOLIDAY DINNERS AT CHUCK'S. WE USUALLY GO TO JOHNNY'S STEAKHOUSE. NOT ANYMORE AFTER THE GREAT SERVICE $ FOOD WE HAD ON VALENTINES DAY, YESTERDAY !!!“

3.8 Good99 Reviews
Breadeaux Pizza Pizza Delivery • $
825 17th Avenue Southwest, Altoona - 8.06 miles

Customers` Favorites

Triple Topper Medium Gourmet Pizza
Build Your Own Round Pizza
Western Chicken
Supreme Pizza
Sausage

“The Breadeaux Special pizza was amazing! But even more amazement was to be had...the Salad!!! Holy Deaux I was Not expecting that“

4.3 Superb44 Reviews
Latin King Italian Dining Italian • $$
2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines - 9.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Spiedini Half N Half
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Italian Fried Mozzarella
Strawberry Shortcake
Pollo Alla Marsala
Chicken Scarpara -
Toasted Raviolis
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Marsala
Baked Lasagna

“It had been quite awhile. Latin King DSM. So happy to say everything was excellent. Our server Jennifer was attentive & knowledgeable, a complete delight. We got there on a Wednesday at 11 am and it was quickly filling up. The food was divine. Side salads, Calamari, Chicken Spiedini, Veggie Platter & Penne Regine. There were 3 of us and we could not finish the amazing Strawberry Shortcake which was a special dessert.“

4 Good315 Reviews
Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant Pizza • $
2820 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines - 7.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Cheese Cake Topped with Cherrie
Fettuccine Alfredo with Crispy Chicken
Sausage Extra Sausage Pizza
Lunch Italian Egg Rolls
Ham and Pineapple Pizza
Meat Lovers Pizza
Grinder Sandwich
Sausage Sandwich
Lunch Onion Rings
Chicken Parmesan

“We wish you a merry Christmas miss you we enjoy being with are children in Arizona but miss all you and your kindness want to say merry Christmas blessings to you and your family“

4.2 Good157 Reviews

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