Old Chicago – Italian
Old Chicago hums with the vibrant energy of a classic neighborhood gathering spot, where the comforting scent of hearth-baked dough and zesty spices drifts through a warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen crafts a landscape of shareable indulgence, serving up everything from golden-brown Sicilian pepperoni rolls and crispy Italian nachos to bubbling dips and tender, sauce-slicked wings that are perfect for a lively night out.
3800, Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50310 +15157271300 https://oldchicago.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Taproom Starters
- Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls: Signature dough, pepperoni, fresh green onions, cheese, pizza sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Rolls: Roasted chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, celery, bleu cheese dressing, signature dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Nachos: Pasta chips, mozzarella, pepper jack, pepperoni, pepperoncini, fresh green onions, Italian sausage, signature red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bavarian Pretzel Sticks: Four Bavarian pretzel sticks, mustard beer cheese sauce made with Guinness Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Dippin' Strips: OC thick pizza crust, mozzarella, garlic butter, house seasoning, signature red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twisted Tenders: Buttermilk marinated chicken tenders, twisted seasoned flour blend Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip: Spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, parmesan, pasta chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings: Served with celery sticks and choice of ranch or bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-In Wings: Served with celery sticks and choice of ranch or bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks: Breaded and fried mozzarella, signature red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles: Panko breaded, zesty southern spice blend, ranch or sweet Thai chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Pizzas
- Chicago 7: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, black olives, mozzarella, green peppers, sliced mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Me: Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, green olive, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Deckeroni: Double pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Pie: Sweet Thai chili sauce, mozzarella, pepper jack, cheddar, roasted chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli, sesame seeds, green onions, teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmer's Daughter: Fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, pesto sauce, cheese, fresh arugula, balsamic drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie 7: Mozzarella, red onions, green bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, black olives, artichoke hearts, red peppers Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza: Ranch sauce, roasted chicken, bacon, mozzarella, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Old Chicago Chopped: Applewood chicken, peppered bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, green onions, creamy herb dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Caesar: Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken & Apple Walnut: Fresh greens, bleu cheese crumbles, apple slices, toasted walnuts, sun-dried cranberries, applewood chicken, creamy herb dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Calzones
- Chicago 7 Calzone: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, black olives, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicago Fire Calzone: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red peppers, red onions, pepperoncini, carrots, celery, ricotta, mozzarella, fresh jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Chicken Caesar Wrap: Romaine, applewood grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caprese Sandwich: Grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella, tomato, arugula, balsamic drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Crispy chicken breast, lettuce, dill pickles, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: Signature BBQ sauce, American cheese, peppered bacon strips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Cheeseburger: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, roasted garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crafted Beer Burger: Grilled with light lager, beer cheese sauce made with Guinness, crispy onion strings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Wrap: Applewood grilled chicken salad, bacon, lettuce, tomato, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses & Pasta
- Spaghetti Pie: Spaghetti, Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella, Romano, Italian cheeses, choice of marinara or Alfredo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan: Basil and Parmesan encrusted chicken breast, mozzarella, penne, fresh basil, signature red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Mac: Cavatappi, golden beer cheese sauce, applewood chicken, peppered bacon, basil bread crumb topping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Alfredo: Penne Alfredo, applewood chicken, broccoli, diced tomatoes, pesto, Parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs: Italian sausage & ground beef meatballs, spaghetti, signature red sauce, fresh basil, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- 6” Little Big Cookie: Deep-dish chocolate chip cookie dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 9” Big Cookie: Deep-dish chocolate chip cookie dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Doughnut Bites: Fried doughnut balls, cinnamon sugar, fudge and caramel dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Triple Chocolate Brownie: Scratch made brownie, fudge sauce, ice cream, caramel drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Classic Mojito: Bacardi Limón rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, splash of soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Sunset Beach: Malibu coconut rum, blackberry brandy, sour, pineapple & cranberry juice
- Prohibition Lemonade: Crown Royal whisky and lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, strawberry purée, lemonade, muddled basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Blueberry Cosmo: SKYY Pacific Blueberry vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- OC Mai Tai: Malibu Rum, Disarronno Amaretto, pineapple juice, orange juice, strawberry purée Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Caribbean Mule: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pineapple juice, lime sour mix, ginger beer
- Kentucky Mule: Woodford Reserve bourbon, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
- Moscow Mule: Stolichnaya vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
- Hail Mary: Smirnoff Citrus vodka, bloody mary mix, Tabasco, bacon, pepperoni, olives, pickles, beer chaser
- Chicago 7 Mary: Ketel One vodka, house bloody mary mix, pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olive, green pepper, mushroom, onion, beer chaser
- Classic Margarita: El Jimador Reposado tequila, lime sour mix
- Patron Margarita: Patron Silver tequila, Cointreau, lime sour, Grand Marnier float
- Sangria Margarita: Milagro Silver Tequila, house Sangria, sour mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- OC Iced Tea: Smirnoff Vanilla, Raspberry, and Orange vodkas, sour, cola Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mango! Mango! Iced Tea: Absolut Mango vodka, Bacardi rum, Tanqueray gin, sour, lemon-lime soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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