Godfather's Pizza – Italian (Pizza is the core
This vibrant neighborhood haunt welcomes guests with the irresistible aroma of thick, golden crusts baking under a blanket of molten cheese and savory toppings. The kitchen crafts hearty, mountain-high creations where bold flavors collide, from the zesty crunch of a taco-inspired pie to the smoky, indulgent layers of a bacon cheeseburger masterpiece. It is a place of generous spirit and unpretentious charm, perfect for sharing massive, flavor-packed feasts that celebrate the classic American pizza parlor experience.
4119, University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 +15152776344 https://www.godfathers.com/0Cuisine: Italian (Pizza is the core
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Godfather's Pizza
Dairy-Free at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges and Cinnamon Monkey Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pie, Two Large 1-Topping Pizzas Bundle and Create Your Own Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bone-In Wings and Hawaiian. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bone-In Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges, Cinnamon Monkey Bread and Coca-Cola Products. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pie, Two Large 1-Topping Pizzas Bundle and Breadsticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Create Your Own Pizza, Garlic Bread and Garlic Bread with Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Godfather's Pizza
Godfather's Pizza in Des Moines has 14 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Large 1-Topping Pizzas Bundle, Create Your Own Pizza and Breadsticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Godfather's Pizza
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| All-Meat Combo | 10.5 g | 108.1 g |
| Classic Combo | 38.5 g | 77.3 g |
| Taco Pie | 75.4 g | 62.1 g |
| Humble Pie | 22.6 g | 53.7 g |
| Breadsticks | 0.5 g | 26.3 g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 7.6 g | 20.6 g |
| Potato Wedges | 5.3 g | 19.4 g |
| Bone-In Wings | 0 g | 16.4 g |
| Veggie Pie | 37.5 g | 16.2 g |
| Hawaiian | 18.5 g | 14.2 g |
| Cinnamon Streusel | 77.1 g | 11.8 g |
| Coca-Cola Products | 38.1 g | 10.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Specialty Pizzas
Our pies are piled high with quality ingredients and heaping layers of cheese.
- Classic Combo - $16: Signature Sauce, Pepperoni, Beef, Sausage, Onions, Black Olives, Mushrooms and Mozzarella Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Pie - $16: Taco Sauce, Beef, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Extra Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- All-Meat Combo - $16: Signature Sauce, Pepperoni, Ham, Beef, Sausage, Italian Sausage, Bacon Bits and Mozzarella Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humble Pie - $16: Signature Sauce, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Onions, Green Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Stuff - $16: Signature Sauce, Pepperoni, Beef, Italian Sausage, Jalapeño Peppers, Onions and Mozzarella Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $16: Signature Sauce, Beef, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Bacon and Pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pie - $16: Signature Sauce, Onions, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian - $16: Signature Sauce, Ham, Pineapple, Mozzarella Cheese and Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sub Pizza - $16: New limited time Italian sub inspired toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Large 1-Topping Pizzas Bundle - $32: Two large pizzas with choice of one topping each Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Create Your Own Pizza
Start with your choice of crust, signature sauces, cheese and high quality toppings.
- Create Your Own Pizza - $12: Choice of crust, signature sauces, cheese and toppings Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Italian Monkey Bread - $6.99: Soft dough bites topped with garlic butter and seasoned cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breadsticks - $5.99: Warm and buttery breadsticks seasoned with garlic, oregano, parmesan and romano cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesticks - $7.99: Garlic, Italian seasoning and mozzarella cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $4.99: Oven-baked bread with buttery garlic sauce and spices. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread with Cheese - $5.99: Garlic bread covered with mozzarella cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Wedges - $4.99: Thick slices of seasoned potatoes baked to a golden finish. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings
- Bone-In Wings - $10.99: Tender bone-in wings tossed in your choice of wing sauce. Served with dipper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings - $9.99: Tender boneless wings tossed in your choice of wing sauce. Served with dipper. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cinnamon Monkey Bread - $6.99: Soft dough bites topped with cinnamon, sugar and icing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cinnamon Streusel - $7.99: Dessert pizza topped with cinnamon, sugar, streusel and icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Streusel - $7.99: Dessert pizza topped with apple fruit filling, streusel and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cherry Streusel - $7.99: Dessert pizza topped with cherry filling, streusel and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Big Chocolate Chip Cookie - $6.99: Soft and chewy cookie with chocolate chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coca-Cola Products - $2.5: Assorted Coca-Cola fountain or bottled drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Godfather's Pizza
- Is Godfather's Pizza dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Godfather's Pizza has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges and Cinnamon Monkey Bread.
- What can I eat at Godfather's Pizza on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Wedges and Cinnamon Monkey Bread carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Godfather's Pizza have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Potato Wedges and Cinnamon Monkey Bread.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Godfather's Pizza?
- All-Meat Combo, at roughly 108.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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