Aposto at the Scala House
644 18th St, Des Moines
(515) 244-1353
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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Zuppa Alla Calabria
Gnocchi with Crab
Chocolate Torte
Pork Osso Buco
Duck Risotto
Polenta Cakes
Pizza Fritta
Charcuterie
Lemon Cake
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Aposto has a lovely atmosphere and some delicious dishes. The polenta cakes were a fan favorite as they were both light and crispy, and the sauce added a wonderful depth of flavor. For entrees, we liked the gnocchi’s lightness as each pesto lemon bite was really nice. However, the way it’s portioned makes the meal seem quite small, and there is very little crab in the dish itself. We ordered the duck special over risotto as well. The confit duck leg was cooked and spiced to...
We came here for an early dinner on my birthday. I absolutely love that the restaurant is nestled in a historic landmark! The mix of modern with Victorian undertones really sets a romantic atmosphere but it's also chill enough to meet with friends here, too.
We opted to sit inside for dinner because it was a little windy out. They placed us at a table on the bar side which made for a pretty view.
Now, about the food. We got the Pizza...
We opted to sit inside for dinner because it was a little windy out. They placed us at a table on the bar side which made for a pretty view.
Now, about the food. We got the Pizza...
It was a neat place with a unique atmosphere and great serving staff and drinks.
I wasn't impressed with the food, especially for the price. My wife had the gnocchi, which was nice, but a small dish. The pasta in the cavatelli dish was good, but the sauce was very average.
Don't get the bundt cake.
I wasn't impressed with the food, especially for the price. My wife had the gnocchi, which was nice, but a small dish. The pasta in the cavatelli dish was good, but the sauce was very average.
Don't get the bundt cake.
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