Allora Cafe

1459 Grand Ave, Des Moines
(515) 274-7787

Recent Reviews

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

Stephanie P.

This restaurant is located on the 1st level of the Kruse building downtown. It is very stark and modern. The staff are Uber nice and extremely helpful. The serving size is plentiful. The menu is small and has just a few different options. The place has concrete floors and with tables and chairs.You order at the counter and they bring you your food. As I said the staff is extremely attentive.

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 +

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aaron

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.

Minh Hoàng Phạm

Best Restaurant ever

Bubba McNuggs

meatballs yum!

Kashaan Merchant

Great Pollenta for lunch, amazing coffee. Had a company party here for Dinner and was raved about by all employees!

Angela Rauch

Their polenta dish is perfect

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