Here, a look at some of the essential Italian restaurants in the Des Moines area along with time-honored classics. Enjoy views of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park when you dine at Allora Cafe ...

The 7 hottest restaurants in Des Moines right now Head to the base of the Krause Gateway Center for Italian fare from Michael Lavalle at Allora Cafe. Breakfast brings pastries and breakfast ...

Before 2002, downtown Des Moines was fairly barren after office workers clocked out around 5 p.m. Then chef George Formaro took a risk with Centro, an Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner.

An Italian restaurant decided to change hands in the Des Moines metro. Owners Leslie and Jeremy Brittain said they sold Dino’s Bar & Grill at 5962 Ashworth Road to Tim Cooper. The Brittains ...

Noah's Ark Restaurant has been serving Italian cuisine from its locale on Ingersoll Avenue since 1947, but the venerable Des Moines eatery is now headed to court to try to protect its future.