“We actually got this restaurant confused with the one by Jordan Creek. To our surprise this place had a wonderful atmosphere and pleasant staff. They left us alone to enjoy the meal but got a quick conversation in as he delivered our food. Could ask for a better combination for a surprise night out. Thank you Andres.“
“I was very impressed!!! I really enjoyed the privacy curtains. The food was very good cooked perfectly! the service was perfect as well very polite and checked in frequently to be sure everything was good and we had everything we needed. I will be back and recommend to all my friends! If I had 1 complaint I guess I'd say the prices but in reality you get what you pay for all around here. It's worth it to me! I do not recommend this as a restaurant for kids. ☆☆☆☆☆“
“OPA Italian & Greek for the win tonight! After being on vacation for Christmas and new years this is a great welcome home!!! Jon Ochoa and the staff were very welcoming! The place was packed! It was fun to get the suburban in the parking spot! The only thing I dislike here! I went out on a limb and got the Mediterranean steak over a bed of vegetables. I’m gonna try this fad diet again it’s the new year rite! The wife got our normal the chicken parmigiana Diablo! Gosh I love that dish but doing this low carb thing!! And of course gotta have the Cabernet to go with the meal!!!! Win win great service amazing food and where else can you go that feels like your at home!!!“
“Really great! It's possibly the best pizza I've had since we moved here. Order was placed and made ready at exactly the time they said it would be. Had two pizzas, wings, and salad. Everything tasted really good, only knock would be the wings were a little tough like they were cooked just a little too long. Will definitely be back.“
“Waters were nice and quick. It would have been nice if they have have actually taken a little more time lolDietary restrictions: Obviously it's an American Italian restaurant so cheese is a big part. Someone who is allergic to dairy has little options but the soup I had was really good! And our server went ou too his way to make sure no cheese touched my salad.“
“Cool place with chill atmosphere and friendly staff. The deep dish pizzas were delicious and, even as a glutton for pizzas, quickly filling. Not to mention that the tiramisu was pretty good. Went here with some friends and we all had a great time.“
“Went there for our anniversary and it was an awesome experience from the moment we walked in! Started off with some drinks - the blueberry lemon mojito is fantastic! Crostini for an app - again it was fantastic. But the best part was the filet with the deburgo sauce. Best steak I’ve ever had. We got a dessert as well & it was an awesome night! New date night spot!“
“The service was phenomenal!!! It was a special occasion, and we were treated like kings and queens!! We got free balloons, and NATE EVEN PAID FOR SOME OF OUR PIZZA!! Our server, Robin, was super nice and friendly! Overall, The Tavern team made sure this 15th birthday party was a success!!“
“My brother’s recommended and raved about the Italian Beef sandwich, that is was delicious and that I would only want more after tasting it for the first time. Well, I admit they were right as the sandwich lived up to all of the hype as it was excellent!!“
“We order take out and was perfectly amazing. Best calamari EVER! I had the glazed almond spinach salad and my husband had the spicy seafood linguini. The best ever! They sent bread home with us also - so fresh and delish. We will be back - soon!“
“The food was excellent. One of the best steak deburgo I’ve had. The restaurant is small, so it gets really noisy. There was also no clear communication in where to go to get on the waitlist, you can’t wait at the bar so you have to go to a small waiting room down further in the strip mall. But again no one told us where to go to wait and there was no signage.“
“We were here on a Friday night with a group of 8. We had a reservation and we were seated immediately. The owner stopped by and said hello before our waiter even got there. The service was great the whole evening, our waiter knew exactly when to come back and when to let us be and just enjoy the dinner.The food was great, it was a 4 course fixed price menu. Everything was delicious and the portions were just right.The brick walls add to the already great atmosphere. The restaurant was great and we will definitely be back in the future!“
“We were here with a large group of family. Since we had made a reservation, they had our table set up and waiting for us. The waitress was very busy with our large group in addition to the other tables around us but still managed to be very attentive. Our food was delivered quickly and was delicious. You can tell that it is all made in house. The owner came around and talked to all of us to make sure we were happy with the service and the food. We could see why it is such a popular restaurant.“
“Such a lovely spot for a date night. I used to work here back in high school when it was café di Scala and I had not been back since. Went for an anniversary and was treated with champagne and such a good meal. I got the seafood risotto and everything was phenomenal. The pizza was spot on and everything was delicious!“
“Basil Prosperi… my FAVORITE restaurant for lunch. The food is fantastic. I introduced the restaurant to my teenager, and it’s become the go to restaurant after her 90-day blood draws, and dr appointments. Today our appointment ran long and I dropped her at the curb at 1:47 pm. Y’all fixed her “crack Alfredo” and made her day. The Fettuccini Alfredo and Ricotta and Spinach were divine! Thank you for the treat after the unpleasantness!“
“My husband and I have been coming here for 7 years and it remains one of our absolute favorite spots. Great food with large portions. Very tasty desserts (if you're not feeling a big meal, its worth swinging by for just a dessert). Good staff. Cozy atmosphere. A Des Moines must!“
“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.“
“I have been wanting to try Sonny's Bistro for a while now and we finally went. The service and food was absolutely great and I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place to eat with a nice Italian atmosphere. Our party of 6 loved every meal that was served especially the pizza.“
“I call this place one of the jewels of the Southside for a reason - the breakfast burritos are excellent, as are the breakfast sandwiches! I love getting locally sourced goods, including honey, pizza sauce and love drop cookies and the people are absolute gems themselves.“
“Miss Fazolis, the one in Waterloo closed years ago and no one has tried to bring one back. The food was just as good as I remember it. The chicken Alfredo was delicious, just needs a bit more chicken ?.There was at times a smell, like a sewer smell, other than that it was 4 star good, no smell, 5 stars.“
“It was a super windy Saturday afternoon, but we wanted patio seating anyway. Loved the feeling of being out with a margarita flight on a deck under an umbrella... Food was hot and excellent; portions were great. Excited to go back again in spring/summer without derecho style winds!Parking: Limited spaces behind the restaurantKid-friendliness: Kids menu“
“It was my fiancé’s birthday and she wanted a good Italian restaurant, and I knew just the place to take her.Her mother loved the lasagna, she loved her chicken parm, and I loved my chicken carbonara. Everything had awesome flavor and good portion sizes as we all had leftovers to take home.Julie provided us excellent and friendly service! We will definitely be back for the excellent food and Julie’s excellent service.“
“Great noodles! Lots of great options for anyone, and they have fast table service to make sure you're well taken care of. Also right next to (my favorite) Caribou Coffee location! Convenient to just grab coffee and noodles and relax for a bit. Highly recommend!“
“Best NY Pizza in the Midwest. I grew up in NY where freedom as a kid meant having $1 and being old enough to walk to the corner pizzaria on your own - or having $2 so you could bribe an older sibling to go with you if you weren't old enough to go alone. Plenty of places call themselves NY pizza, but don't come close. The pizza and pasta at TONY is authentic NY. The garlic knots and zepoles are perfect. It's our first stop whenever we're in Des Moines.“