Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill – Italian
This lively neighborhood gathering spot wraps guests in the comforting aromas of bubbling cheese and golden, house-made appetizers like crispy onion rings and flash-fried green peppers. The kitchen breathes new life into tradition with inventive creations like the sweet-and-spicy hot honey pepperoni pizza and hearty bowls of pasta swirled in a rich, "secret" family sauce. Whether you’re tucking into a savory Italian roast beef pizza or a smoky BBQ pulled pork sandwich, the experience is one of unpretentious warmth and soulful, satisfying flavors.
1755, 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 +15152236700 https://www.tavernpizza.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Dairy-Free at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Made Onion Rings, Fried Green Peppers and Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Made Onion Rings, Fried Green Peppers and Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Italian Roast Beef Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Green Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Green Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Green Peppers, Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce and Tavern Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Made Onion Rings, Fried Green Peppers and Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill in West Des Moines has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce and Creamy Parm Pasta Salad. 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 Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow | 25.4 g | 86.5 g |
| Tavern Fries | 64.9 g | 71.1 g |
| Pizza Lunch Special | 7 g | 28.3 g |
| Creamy Parm Pasta Salad | 53.1 g | 25.3 g |
| Italian Roast Beef Pizza | 0 g | 23 g |
| Fried Green Peppers | 4.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Soft Drink Refill | 35.8 g | 7.4 g |
| Home Made Onion Rings | 30.7 g | 2.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Home Made Onion Rings: Hand-breaded onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Thin Crust Pizza
- Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza: Pepperoni, hot honey drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Roast Beef Pizza: Italian roast beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce: House-made red sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich: Pulled pork, BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Creamy Parm Pasta Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Parmesan Dressing (22 oz Bottle) - $8.75: The Tavern's famous dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Lunch Specials
- Pizza Lunch Special - $10.5: 7-Inch Cheese, 1 Topping Pizza. Includes dinner salad & soft drink. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Specialty Pizza Lunch Special - $12: 7-Inch Specialty Pizza. Includes dinner salad & soft drink. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Pasta Lunch Special - $10.5: Penne, Angel Hair, Spaghetti or Cavatelli with red sauce. Includes dinner salad & soft drink. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: lunch
- Baked Cavatelli Lunch Special - $11.25: Cavatelli with red sauce, baked with cheese. Includes dinner salad & soft drink. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
Beverages
- Dirty Dr. Pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Over the Rainbow Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drink Refill - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
- Is Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Made Onion Rings, Fried Green Peppers and Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce.
- What can I eat at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Home Made Onion Rings, Fried Green Peppers and Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Green Peppers and Pasta with Grandma's Secret Sauce.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill?
- Over the Rainbow, at roughly 86.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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