Spaghetti Works

310 Court Ave, Des Moines
(515) 243-2195

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Menu

Appetizers
Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders, served with our original sauce for dipping.
Garlic Cheese Bread
Our crusty garlic bread topped with melted provolone cheese. Served with our original sauce for dipping.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
A savory cream cheese dip with spinach and artichoke hearts, served warm with pizza bread.
White Cheddar Cheese Curds
Crisp panko breading surrounds bite-size nuggets of tangy cheese that are deep-fried. Served with our original sauce for dipping.
Toasted Beef Ravioli
Pasta shells filled with lean beef and, savory cheese, breaded and fried, with our original sauce for dipping.
Combo Appetizer
Toasted beef ravioli, mozzarella bites, and chicken tenders with original sauce for dipping.
Crab Cakes
Real snow crab meat with savory seasonings, fried with a buttery Japanese Panko breadcrumb coating. Served with Remoulade sauce

Pasta - Salad is not included on Deliveries
Spaghetti Works Signature Sauces
Your choice of 6 types of pasta served with one of our 11 sauces. Don't forget to add one of the toppers to complete the dish. Salad is not included on Deliveries
The Combination
Pick any combination with two or three sauces of your choice. Don't forget to add a topper to complete the dish. Salad is not included on Deliveries
The Works
A large platter with a sampling of every one of our sauces.

Classics - Salad is not included on Deliveries
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of fettuccine, topped with original sauce and baked with provolone and parmesan cheese. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Tender strips of seasoned, grilled chicken served over our creamy fettuccine alfredo. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti with our original red sauce, and two of our zesty meatballs. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Lasagna
A house favorite baked with layers of spiced sausage, real ricotta, provolone & parmesan cheeses – then topped with our hearty meat sauce. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Chicken Parmesan
Juicy chicken breast breaded and fried until golden, topped with our original red sauce, parmesan and provolone cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti and original sauce. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Spaghetti With Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Spaghetti with Original sauce, topped with a sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers & onions. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Eggplant Parmesan
A classic Italian favorite. Freshly sliced eggplant is lightly breaded and fried, then baked with tomato sauce, provolone and parmesan cheeses. Served with a side of spaghetti and Original sauce. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Herb Grilled Chicken
Italian herb-marinated chicken breast, grilled to perfection. Served with spaghetti and our original sauce. Salad is not included on Deliveries

Specialties - Salad is not included on Deliveries
Hot Italian Pie
Spicy hot!! Penne pasta, hot Italian sausage,pepperoni, black olives and spicy marinara sauce are combined, then topped with provolone cheese and baked until golden. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Alfredo Chicken & Mushroom Bake
Penne pasta, sliced charbroiled chicken breast and sauteed button mushrooms mixed in our rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, smothered in provolone cheese and baked until golden. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo with sliced charbroiled chicken breast, broccoli, and a tangy topper of melted provolone and cheddar cheeses. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Cheese Tortellini
Bite-sized Italian pasta wheels filled with a tangy blend of three cheeses - asiago, parmesan, and ricotta – topped with your choice of sauce. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Cajun Alfredo
Sauteed shrimp or chicken tossed in creamy, Cajun-style Alfredo sauce and served atop fettuccini noodles. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Lobster Sensation
Blend of lobster, pollock and Alaskan whitefish sauteed in garlic butter and served atop bow tie pasta with our Cajun-style Alfredo sauce

Pizza
Meateater's Special
We combine sausage, beef, pepperoni and extra cheese to make this a real feast.
Cheese
Simple, yet satisfying.
Pepperoni
Tangy pepperoni piled onto tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.
Beef
Ground beef served atop our savory sauce, with mozzarella cheese.
Sausage
Sliced sausage with Italian seasonings, topped with mozzarella cheese.
House Special
A hearty choice with sausage, black olives & green peppers, topped with mozzarella cheese.
BBQ Chicken
K.C. Masterpiece BBQ sauce topped with grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, red onions and mozzarella.
Chicken, Artichoke & Spinach
Charbroiled chicken, fresh spinach and artichokes with a blend of creamy cheeses.
Sausage, Peppers & Onion
Italian sausage with our signature grilled peppers and onions, topped with mozzarella

Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
8 ounces of tender ground sirloin, grilled and topped with your choice of cheese - cheddar, monterey jack, provolone or mozzarell.
Italian Grilled Chicken
Plump, skinless chicken breast is marinated in Italian seasonings, then charbroiled. Served with pesto mayonnaise.
Chicken Parmesan
An Italian-breaded chicken breast cooked ‘til golden, then topped with our rich red sauce, provolone and cheddar cheeses.
Chicken Club
Grilled chicken & crisp bacon, topped with melted provolone cheese and served with lettuce, diced tomatoes, ranch dressing and served on our pizza bread.
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Lightly breaded and fried white meat tenders with red sauce for dipping, plus french fries.

Gluten-Free Pasta - Salad is not included on Deliveries
Angel Hair Pasta
Rice-based pasta, served with sauce of your choice. Salad is not included on Deliveries.
4-Cheese Ravioli
Comes with pockets filled with blend of Asiago, parmesan, fontina and romano, topped with sauce of your choice. Salad is not included on Deliveries.

Kids Menu - Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Spaghetti & Sauce
With one slice garlic bread. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Gluten Free Pasta
Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Spaghetti & Meatball
With one slice garlic bread. Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Chicken Tenders with Fries
Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Cheese Pizza
Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Peanut Butter & Jelly Pizza
Salad is not included on Deliveries
Kids Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Fries
Salad is not included on Deliveries

Toppers - ala carte
Meatball
Our zesty meatball is a great addition to a meal or multiples make a meal by themselves
Sweet Italian Sausage
Our old world recipe sausage link
Roasted Peppers & Onions
Tasty and tender medley
Italian Sausage
The finest meats blended into a nice "n" spicy link.
Mushrooms
Sauteed in butter. These tender buttons are great.
Chicken Liver
Tender breaded livers are always a treat.
Charbroiled Chicken
Tender grilled chicken
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders breaded and fried.
6 - Sauteed Shrimp
Served scampi style
12 - Sauteed Shrimp
Served "scampt" style
Sauteed Lobster
Flavorful blend of lobster, pollock, and Alaskan whitefish

Desserts
Cheese Cake
Creamy New York style.
Tiramisu
Classic dessert features ladyfingers with a creamy coffee and rum filling.

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Recent Reviews

Stopped here with a larger (12+) work group. We had made reservations to make sure we would be able to get in. On first entering the restaurant I noticed a very foul smell. In looking at other reviews this seems to not have been the only night this happened. However, that is where the bad stoped and the great started. We had a fantastic waitress that took great care of us all. The food came out quick and was very good. For many of us it was - amazing. I can saw the salad bar was...
October 2022
On this day (Jul 13th) 3 years ago (2019), I came inside from the rain to rest and get a quick lunch. The staff were very nice and of course I had to try the traditional spaghetti and meatballs ? along with a salad from their salad bar ?. Both were delicious and fairly priced. I hope to go back if I'm ever in Des moines again.
July 2022
This seemed promising. I was sat right away and the server was in the table fast!! Gave me no time to even sit before she was requesting my drink order. I just spouted out Coke, and that even seemed to take too long for her. She came back took my order and after a minute to look at the menu adjusted my drink order and asked for the Works Pasta. All the sauce choices were abundant and this gave me a sample of each. I got fettuccine noodles. The food came out before I even got back...
June 2022

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Spaghetti Works

310 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-2195