Mad Meatball – Italian
This vibrant social hub buzzes with energy as plates of golden-fried ravioli and zesty buffalo chicken poppers travel from the kitchen to tables filled with laughter. The air carries the irresistible aroma of toasted garlic and molten cheese, setting the stage for a feast of indulgent comfort food anchored by their signature, savory meatballs. It is a place where every bite—from the satisfying crunch of Idaho nachos to the earthy richness of stuffed portabellos—invites guests to linger and share in a truly spirited dining experience.
210, Southwest 11th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 +15152446419 https://meatballdsm.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Mad Meatball
Dairy-Free at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Veggie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including All You Can Eat Wings (Wednesday). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pepper Jack Cheese Balls, Mozzarella Sticks and Garlic Cheese Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hawaiian and BBQ Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari, Wings and Stuffed Portabellos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie, Pink Whitney Starburst and Peach Smash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pepper Jack Cheese Balls, Mozzarella Sticks and Garlic Cheese Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Mad Meatball
Mad Meatball in Des Moines has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mozzarella Sticks, Sweet Chili Chicken and Taco Tuesday Large Pizza. 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 Mad Meatball
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Ranch | 82.7 g | 57.3 g |
| Combination | 52.3 g | 54.6 g |
| Stew Special | 21.4 g | 54.4 g |
| The Big Italian | 57.4 g | 52.2 g |
| Meatball Sandwich | 17 g | 47.9 g |
| Chef's Supreme | 15.3 g | 47.6 g |
| Chicken Alfredo | 23 g | 47.1 g |
| Corn Bites | 30.5 g | 38.3 g |
| Spicy Mad Italian | 53 g | 37.9 g |
| Spicy Meatball | 51.1 g | 37.9 g |
| Philly Steak Pizza | 18.8 g | 36.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Idaho Nachos: Graziano sausage, crispy tots, savory blend of cheeses, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Poppers: Buffalo-style chicken stuffed in a jalapeño and breaded, served with dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Bites: Sweet corn kernels, bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, breaded and fried, served with Buffalo and BBQ ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks: Served with house red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Portabellos: Roasted portabello mushrooms stuffed with sausage, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Cheese Bread: Thickly sliced Italian bread, garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, served with house red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mad Meatballs: Meatballs, cheese, banana peppers, house red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ravioli: All-beef ravioli, breaded and fried, served with house red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Jack Cheese Balls: Cubes of pepper jack, breaded and fried, served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari: Tender and crispy, served with house red sauce and sweet Thai chili sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings: Thick cut, beer battered onion rings, served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Fries: Tangy thin-cut dill pickle, zesty cornmeal breading, served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings: Traditional Bone-in or Boneless. Choice of sauce or dry rub. Served with ranch or bleu cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Greens
- The Big Italian: Fresh greens, black olives, banana peppers, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, pepperoni, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar: Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Asiago cheese, garlic croutons, caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad: Doritos, fresh greens, taco meat, mozzarella, sour cream, salsa, tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capri Salad: Fresh greens, tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Toasted Sandwiches
- Philly Cheesesteak: Philly-style beef, sautéed onions, green peppers, pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mad Grinder: Graziano ground sausage, house-made red sauce, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Beef: Thin sliced roast beef, giardiniera, served with au jus Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich: Signature meatballs, house-made red sauce, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich: Breaded chicken, mozzarella cheese, house-made red sauce, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capicola & Pepperoni Sandwich: Pepperoni, capicola, cheese, lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, homemade dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Baked Pasta: Pasta, Mad Meatballs or Graziano sausage, house-made red sauce, melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mad Italian: Pepperoni, spicy meatballs, red peppers, blend of cheeses, pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti: Mad Meatballs, spaghetti, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo: Grilled chicken breast, pasta, house-made Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Mac'n'Cheese: Homemade Mac'n'Cheese, bread crumbs, extra cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Sliced chicken parmesan, spaghetti or penne, house-made red sauce, melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Pizza
- Signature: Pepperoni, Graziano sausage, sweet roasted red peppers, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mad Meatza: Pepperoni, capicola, Graziano sausage, bacon, meatballs, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian: Capicola, pineapple, house-made red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie: Mushrooms, green peppers, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, onions, black olives, house-made red sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Meatball: Spicy meatballs, banana peppers, jalapeños, house-made spicy red sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Ranch: Grilled chicken, green peppers, onions, bacon, Buffalo Ranch sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Chicken: Cream Cheese, grilled chicken, mozzarella, sweet chili sauce drizzle Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Supreme: Pepperoni, Graziano sausage, mushrooms, black olives, onions, banana peppers, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo Pizza: Grilled chicken, sweet roasted red and green peppers, house-made alfredo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita: Tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Steak Pizza: Philly steak, green peppers, onions, garlic, house-made red sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mad Meatball Pizza: Mad Meatballs, roasted red peppers, green peppers, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination: Graziano sausage, tater tots, cheddar cheese, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Pizza: Refried beans, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, Doritos, salsa, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean: Grilled chicken, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pizza: Choice of chicken, sliced beef, or meatballs, red onion, sweet or spicy BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac'n'Cheese Pizza: Homemade Mac'n'Cheese, cheese sauce, bacon, bread crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew Special: Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, green peppers, red peppers, banana peppers, onions, house-made red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
- Taco Tuesday Large Pizza - $20: Large Taco Pizza special Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- All You Can Eat Wings (Wednesday) - $20: Wednesday wing special Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Mule: Ginger beer, Lime Juice, & Vodka (Available in Mango, Peach, Raspberry, Cucumber, Watermelon)
- Irish Mule: Ginger Beer, Lime Juice & Whiskey
- Kentucky Mule: Ginger Beer, Lime Juice & Bourbon
- Cherry Limeade: UV Cherry Vodka, Sprite & Lime Juice
- Peach Smash: New Amsterdam Peach, Mr. Boston, Peach Schnapps & Sprite Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Raspberry Lemonade: Stoli Raspberry, Peach Schnapps, & Lemonade
- IA Lemonade: Cedar Ridge Bourbon, Lemonade & Fresh Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pink Whitney Starburst: New Amsterdam Pink Whitney Vodka, Orange Juice, Grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Beer (Tuesday Special) - $4: Special price on Tuesdays Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Mad Meatball
- Is Mad Meatball dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mad Meatball has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Veggie.
- What can I eat at Mad Meatball on a dairy-free diet?
- Veggie carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mad Meatball have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Veggie and Pink Whitney Starburst.
- Is Mad Meatball gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mad Meatball?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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