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.
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Find the best places for pasta in Des Moines. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional pasta.
Des Moines's Premier Pasta Destinations
Des Moines boasts a vibrant pasta scene that ranges from cozy neighborhood Italian spots to sophisticated steakhouses and casual American cafes. This collection brings together the city's most beloved destinations for a bowl of noodles, featuring local staples like Lucca, The Tavern Pizza & Pasta, and Johnny's Italian Steakhouse. Whether you are in the mood for a quick lunch at South Union Bread Cafe or a hearty dinner at Felix & Oscar's, these restaurants offer a diverse selection of flavors to satisfy any appetite.
12 restaurants in Best Pasta in Des Moines | Top 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.
