Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Main Street Cafe & Bakery, Dough Co Pizza and Michael's Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 34 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable italian restaurants in Des Moines. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Des Moines's Affordable Italian Destinations
Discover the best affordable Italian dining in Des Moines, where local favorites serve up everything from classic red-sauce pasta to creative fusion pizzas. This curated selection features a diverse range of experiences, including cozy neighborhood spots like The Tavern Pizza & Pasta and unique American-Italian hybrids like Truman's KC Pizza Tavern. Whether you are craving a traditional steakhouse atmosphere or a quick, delicious slice from Dough Co Pizza, these restaurants offer exceptional value for every diner.
23 restaurants in Best Affordable Italian Restaurants in Des Moines | Affordable Italian Food
- Main Street Cafe & Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Dough Co Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Michael's Pizza: Italian.
- Parlor: American.
- Latin King Italian Dining: Italian.
- Mad Meatball: Italian.
- Truman's KC Pizza Tavern: Italian.
- Alba Restaurant: Italian.
- The Tavern Pizza & Pasta: Italian.
- Fong's Pizza: Chinese.
- Felix & Oscar's: Italian.
- Old Chicago: Italian.
- South Union Bread Cafe: American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Godfather's Pizza: Italian (Pizza is the core.
- Godfather's Pizza: Italian.
- Paul Revere's Pizza: Italian.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Fazoli's: Italian.
- Lucca: Italian.
- Fazoli's: Italian.
- Cosi Cucina: Italian.
- Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
