Noah's Ark Ristorante

Was visiting from out of town,great food egg plant parm was delicious, chicken parm was delicious, the lasagna was amazing,the kid got the pepperoni pizza and was good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Get the green pepper and onion rings. They're amazing. Crunchy, flavorful, and made with love.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went several times throughout the years, never had a disappointing experience. Excellent food, service and a pleasant atmosphere. One of my favorites.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and a great atmosphere. The bar is one of a kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Firsy timers. Susan was our server and she made our whole experience awesome! We live 2 hours away and already thinking of visiting again. Best place to eat in Des Moines if you want Italian.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went in 2 by 2 and came out stuffed! Turned water into wine! What a place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went to dinner there tonight. I ordered the chicken parm. I ended up being served a ravioli dish with spaghetti. It was no big deal, mistakes happen. The server came around, frustrated with no apology. She brought back another dish with still no apology. It was a chicken breast with spaghetti sauce on top and still a side of spaghetti. It wasn’t even the chicken Parmesan I looked up the picture on other reviews of what the chicken Parmesan looks like And then I knew for sure she didn’t get it right the second time. There was a note at the front door of the restaurant that mentioned something along the lines of being friendly to staff because they are only doing their best. Maybe it’s not the people that are coming for meals, the customer but the employees. She could’ve said an apology and I got the wrong meal twice. The meal I did get was very bland, these dishes are 28 and up. I’m going to need some flavor and have high expectations with those prices. I had a fazolis meal with a high end price.

This food, IMO, is a Midwestern take on Italian, not true Italian. Also, when I asked the waitress if there was pork in the ravioli, she did not seem very confident of her answer (no) and being that I have had authentic Italian food and know that they cook with a lot of pork, I did not believe her. I miss the days when the wait staff had the menu memorized.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

DE-LISH-OUS!!! Excellent food, fast and courteous service and such a cool atmosphere. They've made it 70+ years for a reason 💪🍝💜

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love the pizza, just a awesome thin crust pizza. I also really like the baked Cavatelli with meatballs, baked cheese on top. My favorite onion rings anywhere and state visited. Service this last time was awesome. The others with us said the calamari was cooked perfect. Just not too many restaurants like this around anymore.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always in ALL WAYS the absolute TOPS!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love this Italian restaurant, it’s so authentic! My husband knew the owners grandparents so the restaurant has been there a long time. Jimmy, the owner, gave us a sample of what looked like a cinnamon roll but made with anchovies. I didn’t think I would like it but I tried it at home and it was delicious! My husband always has the spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs. The portions are so large that he took home enough for two meals! I’m working my way through the menu. My brother-in-law had the fish sampler special which he loved. Our friend, Pat Sullivan, has had pizza the last five times we ate there. I had gnocchi in Alfredo sauce. It wasn’t on the menu but they still made it for me. Every thing is so delicious! Try their homemade terramisu (sp), it’s so mouth watering that I’m tempted to eat it first. That way I won’t run out of room. Out of a five star rating, I would give Noah’s Ark a twenty! If you are hungry for Italian food, don’t eat anywhere else.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Get the pizza or calzone.

I honestly am not a fan of the food but my family loves their pizza and calzones. It’s old style ambiance in the dining area which I like but just wish the food was better. If you go, get the pizza and calzone - you’ll love the pizza and even crave it at times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sir Charles was a wonderful waiter! He told me some of the history and the owner was very kind and told us about the paintings! The food was delicious and the whole decor was welcoming and warm! 10/10 would recommend!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best pizza in all of DSM. I love to sit in the back bar, it's so cozy and old school. Great history too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5