Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant

$ • Pizza

Hours:
205 5th St, West Des Moines
(515) 255-9827

About Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant

Chuck Celsi's Tavern Restaurant is a well-known spot in West Des Moines, famous for its good food and friendly atmosphere. Their hot grinder and cottage cheese are still popular, and the pizza is consistently good. The restaurant can handle large groups well, with friendly staff working together to give great service. It offers plenty of sharing options like onion rings and cheese sticks, making it a good place for gatherings. Customers enjoy the fresh and tasty meals, including favorites like the meat eater Calzone and chicken Alfredo. The restaurant also has a reasonably priced kids menu, making it a favorite for families. Parking can be a little tricky during busy times but gets easier after the dinner rush. Overall, Chuck Celsi's Tavern is a solid choice for both kids and adults, with a variety of menu options and food that remains consistently good. The place has a homey feel, perfect for comforting meals, and while it may be a little rough around the edges, it offers a warm, welcoming experience.

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3.9
227 ratings
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58%
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.1
Service
4.3

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Been going to the Tavern for 30+ years. Tonite was worst experience. Ordered large and came to pick it up and it was a small/ feeding 5 people. They acted like it was my fault. The manager / a kid/ Said they were busy but they would have to void the original transaction and I would have to wait another 25 mins for my pizza. No apology, no moving my order up / just have to stand here why they make my order. It’s really too bad as I loved their pizza and now that experience...read full review

Went to eat here tonight and was complete thrown when he asked if a table was ok and we asked for a booth and was told the next table in rotation is a table and a booth isn’t available. We said what. The young male hostess said skipping to a booth in the rotation is against policy. The guy and gal behind the bar hollared over and said it is ok. The young guy said are you sure it’s ok. It’s against policy.

Seriously we only asked for a booth. So the hostess says “fine...read full review

The Tavern’s pizza has been my favorite for years, however I hadn’t eaten there for several months. Today, I was served an impossibly thin crust pizza that could not support the sausage and onions topping. The sauce was undercooked and made the crust soggy. There was little seasoning and the sausage was bland. It was barely edible. I won’t even go into the stuffing coming out of the two-inch slit in the upholstery on the booth seat. If the food had been as good as it used...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 11AM - 9PM
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