19 Best Italian Restaurants near Ankeny

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  • Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza 711 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny Italian · $

    1 Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza

    4.6 Superb 463 Reviews

    711 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Veal and Shrimp Capri
    • Chicken Alfredo Pizza
    • Shrimp Florentine
    • Portofino's Salad

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

  • Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta 1802 North Ankeny Boulevard Ste 100A, Ankeny Italian · $

    2 Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta

    4.6 Superb 405 Reviews

    1802 North Ankeny Boulevard Ste 100A, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Bacon Mac and Cheese Pizza
    • Chicken Marsala Pizza
    • Pepperoni Pizza Slice
    • Chicken Caesar Pizza

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

  • Bonfire Restaurant & Bar 410 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny Italian · $$

    3 Bonfire Restaurant & Bar

    4.6 Superb 116 Reviews

    410 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Tiramisu with Whipped Cream and Strawberry
    • Fried Mozzarella Balls with Marinara
    • Steak with Herb Butter
    • Chicken Parmesan

    “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!!”

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

    4 Gino's Restaurant & Lounge

    3.5 Good 14 Reviews

    2401 SE Tones Dr # 17, Ankeny

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

  • Fazoli's 930 East 1st Street, Ankeny Italian · $

    5 Fazoli's

    4.2 Good 367 Reviews

    930 East 1st Street, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    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

    “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.”

  • Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 770 Southeast Oralabor Road, Ankeny Italian · $

    6 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    4.2 Good 472 Reviews

    770 Southeast Oralabor Road, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Parmigiana Lunch Special
    • Chocolate Lasagna Brownie Cake
    • Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
    • Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara

    “Met a family group of 15 today to celebrate an 80th birthday . We were fortunate to have a wonderful young server , James , who was fairly new to the job . He was patient , polite and friendly , and did a great job of dealing with all of us ! You are lucky to have him ! Oh , and the food was awesome as well !”

  • Johnny's Italian Steakhouse 550 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona Italian · $$

    7 Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

    4.4 Superb 544 Reviews

    550 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona · 6.38 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    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

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

  • Lucca 420 East Locust Street, Des Moines Italian · $

    8 Lucca

    4.7 Superb 173 Reviews

    420 East Locust Street, Des Moines · 9.97 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cracked Pepper Pasta Is Dope
    • Eggplant Parmigiana
    • Goat Cheese Salad
    • Pasta Primavera

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

  • SIMON'S 5800 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines American · $$

    9 SIMON'S

    4.8 Superb 470 Reviews

    5800 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines · 10.23 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Beef Tenderloin w Portabella Mushroom Onion Sauce
    • Complementary Red Velvet Cake
    • Aoli California Pizza
    • Garlic Cheese Bread

    “Simply cannot beat this place!!! Simon is a gem and so is the staff.We left tonight we’re halfway to cars and Simon runs out to thank us and ask if everything was good.Thats genuine service and truly amazing.Paige was so pleasant and shared she is having her first baby in April.What a great night as always.”

  • Christopher's 2816 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines Italian · $$

    10 Christopher's

    4.3 Superb 266 Reviews

    2816 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines · 8.98 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    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

    “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.”

  • Marino's Italian Restaurant 5775 Merle Hay Road, Johnston Italian · $

    11 Marino's Italian Restaurant

    4.1 Good 124 Reviews

    5775 Merle Hay Road, Johnston · 7.43 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Eggplant Parmigiana with Fettuccini
    • Baked Cheese Manicotti
    • Chicken Parmigiana
    • Mozzarella Sticks

    “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.”

  • Sonny's Pizza Bistro 6594 Northwest 6th Drive, Des Moines Pizza · $

    12 Sonny's Pizza Bistro

    4.6 Superb 237 Reviews

    6594 Northwest 6th Drive, Des Moines · 4.32 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pepperoni and Italian Sausage
    • Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
    • Sicilian Shrimp Pasta
    • Sausage Sandwich

    “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!”

  • Fazoli's 3600 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines Italian · $

    13 Fazoli's

    4.1 Good 403 Reviews

    3600 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines · 9.32 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    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

    “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.”

  • Papa's Pizzeria 214 Van Dorn Street, Polk City Pizza · $

    14 Papa's Pizzeria

    4.5 Superb 241 Reviews

    214 Van Dorn Street, Polk City · 7.2 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Papa's Primo Special Pizza
    • Baked Spaghetti Dinner
    • Cheeseburger Pizza
    • Tenderloin Sandwich

    “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!”

  • Latin King Italian Dining 2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines Italian · $$

    15 Latin King Italian Dining

    4.1 Good 507 Reviews

    2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines · 9.09 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Spiedini Half N Half
    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
    • Italian Fried Mozzarella
    • Strawberry Shortcake

    “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.”

  • Pagliai's Pizza 5312 Merle Hay Road, Johnston Pizza · $

    16 Pagliai's Pizza

    4.4 Superb 376 Reviews

    5312 Merle Hay Road, Johnston · 7.86 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    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

    “Excellent! Great Food! Friendly Helpful Staff!”

  • Chuck's Restaurant 3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines Italian · $

    17 Chuck's Restaurant

    3.9 Good 205 Reviews

    3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines · 7.51 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
    • Homemade Famous Onion Rings
    • Fried Brussel Sprouts
    • Breaded Mushrooms

    “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 !!!”

  • Breadeaux Pizza 825 17th Avenue Southwest, Altoona Pizza Delivery · $

    18 Breadeaux Pizza

    4.3 Superb 105 Reviews

    825 17th Avenue Southwest, Altoona · 8.06 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

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

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

  • Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant 2820 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines Pizza · $

    19 Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant

    4.3 Superb 295 Reviews

    2820 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines · 7.85 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Homemade Cheese Cake Topped with Cherrie
    • Fettuccine Alfredo with Crispy Chicken
    • Sausage Extra Sausage Pizza
    • Italian Sausage Sandwich

    “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”

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