In town for work and was recommended this place! Had a great polenta dish for lunch and will definitely come back the next time I’m in Des Moines. Also very cute location/set up and nice bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
abby miller
Eat here!!!!
It is in an office building, but beautiful glass windows and the service was amazing! They don’t usually have tea, but found a way to make me some anyways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Sergeant
John is amazing as the host and server. I highly recommend ALLORA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Berry Salad
Dr. Amy Michelle Willcockson
Love love love this place!! 3 different workers checked on me the whole morning I was working there!! Coffee was great! View spectacular. Service exemplary! :) Bravo! Check it out!! You will be sorry if you miss this spot! Lets keep it in biz, ya'll :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Morales
We stumbled across this gem while visiting the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We will definitely be back! Gorgeous views through the soaring glass windows, impressive menu and the staff really made the experience exceptional! We ordered the meatball sandwich, the chicken mozzarella panini, and an antipasto salad. All of the food has an elevated taste at a reasonable price, the food was brought hot to our table surprisingly quick and I was delighted to learn that the cafe can be rented for private parties. What a great little corner of DSM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
thomas bennett
The ambience was excellent. The extremely tall wrap around windows were fantastic.Drinks were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lunch Special
Ronit Narula
Lovely staff and hoang’s food is awesome try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arjav Kathuria
Hoang is best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
elfang0r
The food was delicious, the staff were lovely and the view is beautiful. I am definitely looking forward to dining here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gretchen Gretchen (Gretchen)
Beautiful setting for a delicious restaurant week lunch at a reasonable price point! A +
John and Tony, the guys who run this place, are absolutely fantastic. All the food is a fair price and very good. Kind of a hidden gem downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Pasta
Sarah Night
I expected Italian food because it's an Italian restaurant. They were serving eggs and waffles. I just don't care for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Kimberly
If I didn't know I was in Des Moines, I'd believe Allora was in Milan, Italy. The food was fresh and delicious, and the coffee was perfection. The service was great, both unobtrusive and attentive (a balance not a lot of American restaurants at this price point seem to understand. Centro also does a great job balancing the two!)
Kiley Wadsley
Meatball pasta is delicious and love the house salad dressing! Great and timely service! Beautiful atmosphere to have a nice lunch
nick rogers (tmes85)
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Allora Cafe, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and I couldn't help but feel like I was in the company of good friends.The menu at Allora Cafe offers a wide variety of options, which was great to see. I always appreciate when a restaurant offers something for everyone, and Allora Cafe certainly delivered on that front. I opted for the Roast Chicken Panini Sandwich, and it was hands down one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the bread was perfectly toasted. It was truly a culinary masterpiece.In addition to the sandwich, I also tried the Italian Sienna Chili, and it was just as amazing. The spices were perfectly blended, and it had just the right amount of heat. It was the perfect dish to warm me up on a chilly day.One of the things I loved about Allora Cafe was the location. The dining area overlooks the sculpture park, which provided a beautiful view to enjoy while eating. It was a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and simply enjoy the moment.Overall, I highly recommend Allora Cafe to anyone looking for a great dining experience. From the friendly staff to the delicious food and beautiful location, it's a must-visit spot.
In town for work and was recommended this place! Had a great polenta dish for lunch and will definitely come back the next time I’m in Des Moines. Also very cute location/set up and nice bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eat here!!!!
It is in an office building, but beautiful glass windows and the service was amazing! They don’t usually have tea, but found a way to make me some anyways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John is amazing as the host and server. I highly recommend ALLORA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Berry Salad
Love love love this place!! 3 different workers checked on me the whole morning I was working there!! Coffee was great! View spectacular. Service exemplary! :) Bravo! Check it out!! You will be sorry if you miss this spot! Lets keep it in biz, ya'll :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stumbled across this gem while visiting the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We will definitely be back! Gorgeous views through the soaring glass windows, impressive menu and the staff really made the experience exceptional! We ordered the meatball sandwich, the chicken mozzarella panini, and an antipasto salad. All of the food has an elevated taste at a reasonable price, the food was brought hot to our table surprisingly quick and I was delighted to learn that the cafe can be rented for private parties. What a great little corner of DSM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ambience was excellent. The extremely tall wrap around windows were fantastic.Drinks were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lunch Special
Lovely staff and hoang’s food is awesome try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hoang is best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious, the staff were lovely and the view is beautiful. I am definitely looking forward to dining here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful setting for a delicious restaurant week lunch at a reasonable price point! A +
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
John and Tony, the guys who run this place, are absolutely fantastic. All the food is a fair price and very good. Kind of a hidden gem downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Pasta
I expected Italian food because it's an Italian restaurant. They were serving eggs and waffles. I just don't care for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
If I didn't know I was in Des Moines, I'd believe Allora was in Milan, Italy. The food was fresh and delicious, and the coffee was perfection. The service was great, both unobtrusive and attentive (a balance not a lot of American restaurants at this price point seem to understand. Centro also does a great job balancing the two!)
Meatball pasta is delicious and love the house salad dressing! Great and timely service! Beautiful atmosphere to have a nice lunch
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Allora Cafe, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and I couldn't help but feel like I was in the company of good friends.The menu at Allora Cafe offers a wide variety of options, which was great to see. I always appreciate when a restaurant offers something for everyone, and Allora Cafe certainly delivered on that front. I opted for the Roast Chicken Panini Sandwich, and it was hands down one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the bread was perfectly toasted. It was truly a culinary masterpiece.In addition to the sandwich, I also tried the Italian Sienna Chili, and it was just as amazing. The spices were perfectly blended, and it had just the right amount of heat. It was the perfect dish to warm me up on a chilly day.One of the things I loved about Allora Cafe was the location. The dining area overlooks the sculpture park, which provided a beautiful view to enjoy while eating. It was a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and simply enjoy the moment.Overall, I highly recommend Allora Cafe to anyone looking for a great dining experience. From the friendly staff to the delicious food and beautiful location, it's a must-visit spot.
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