Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Main Street Cafe & Bakery, Michael's Pizza and Mad Meatball, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 12 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for pasta in Des Moines. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Des Moines's Affordable Pasta Destinations
Finding a satisfying bowl of pasta in Des Moines doesn't have to break the bank, thanks to a diverse array of local favorites offering comfort food at approachable prices. This collection spans everything from classic Italian trattorias and cozy pizza parlors to American cafes and steakhouses that feature hearty noodle dishes. From the traditional flavors at Lucca to the welcoming environments of Felix & Oscar's and South Union Bread Cafe, these spots prove that great Italian-inspired dining is accessible to everyone.
12 restaurants in Best Affordable Pasta in Des Moines | Top Affordable Spots
- Main Street Cafe & Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Michael's Pizza: Italian.
- Mad Meatball: Italian.
- The Tavern Pizza & Pasta: Italian.
- Felix & Oscar's: Italian.
- Old Chicago: Italian.
- South Union Bread Cafe: American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Fazoli's: Italian.
- Lucca: Italian.
- Fazoli's: 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.
