The Best Italian Near Des Moines, IA

Italian food has a longer history than the nation, and it varies even in different regions in Italy. So you can taste the flavor of history from every bite of Italian food. When it comes Italian food, we have a lot more choices than just spaghetti and pizza. Italians are known to be serious with their food, and it is featured with its simple but high-quality ingredients. Italian cooks are particular about heat control to keep the food's original flavor. From hearty lasagna to saucy Orecchiette, these easy, comforting classics can win your heart any day of the week.

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  Godfather's Pizza

  3.8 based on 336 votes

  Italian

  Godfather's Pizza is a privately owned restaurant chain founded in 1973. Its menu consists of a wide variety of pizzas, breadsticks, chips, cookies and pastas. Besides, it offers four different types of crust: Original, Golden, Mozza-Loaded, and Thin.

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  • Coke$2.89
  • Diet Coke$2.89
  • Sprite$2.89
  • Root Beer$2.89
  • 16 oz. Soda$1.79
  • 32 oz. Soda$1.99
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  Noodles and Company

  4.2 based on 610 votes

  Italian

  Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Noodles and Company is a fast-casual restaurant offering international and American noodle dishes, as well as soups, salads, pastas and sandwiches.

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  • Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese$7.09 - $8.49
  • Alfredo Montamore$4.90 - $5.90
  • Penne Rosa$5.89 - $4.49
  • Japanese Pan Noodles$5.89 - $4.49
  • Wisconsin Mac & Cheese$5.89 - $4.49
  • Pesto Cavatappi$5.89 - $4.49
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  Old Country Buffet

  4.1 based on 343 votes

  Italian

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  Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

  4.8 based on 455 votes

  Italian

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  • Overstuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage$9.50
  • Roma Tomatoes & Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella$8.00
  • Calamari Marinara$10.00
  • Johnny’s Betta Bruschetta$8.00
  • Even Betta Shrimp Bruschetta$9.00
  • Toasted Ravioli$8.50
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  Felix & Oscar's

  4.4 based on 178 votes

  Burger

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  • Fountain Drink$2.29
  • White Milk$2.29
  • Chocolate Milk$2.29
  • Coffee$2.29
  • Tea$2.29
  • Garlic Bread$3.25
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  Noah's Ark Restaurant & Lounge

  4.4 based on 96 votes

  Italian

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  Scornovacca's Pizza & Italian Ristorante

  4.2 based on 50 votes

  Pizza

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  • Italian Nachos$7.95
  • Scorno's Homemade Onion Rings (Full Order)$7.95
  • Scorno's Homemade Onion Rings (Half Order)$4.95
  • Scorno's Homemade Cheese Sticks (6)$6.75
  • Fried, Breaded Mushrooms$6.75
  • Fried, Breaded Cauliflower$6.75
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  Chuck's Italian Restaurant

  4.4 based on 153 votes

  Italian

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  • Homemade Fried Ravioli with Spaghetti Sauce$6.75
  • Buffalo Hot Wings$8.75
  • Onion Rings$5.75 - $6.75
  • Fried Peppers and Provolone Cheese$7.50
  • Fried Peppers and Provolone Cheese with Sausage$8.50
  • Grarlic Bread$4.00
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  Something Italian

  4.0 based on 137 votes

  Italian

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  • Freshly Made Bread$3.50 - $5.50
  • Marinara$4.99 - $5.99
  • Marinara w/Meatball$5.30 - $6.30
  • Marinara w/ Sausage$5.30 - $6.30
  • Alfredo$5.30 - $6.30
  • Alfredo w/Chicken$6.89 - $7.89
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