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Places to eat

Places to eat

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Created by Katie Weiler • Updated On: August 5, 2019
Palmer's Deli & Market is one of Places to eat.

1. Palmer's Deli & Market

9.0
2843 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Deli · Woodland Heights · 43 tips and reviews
Gusto Pizza Co. is one of Places to eat.

2. Gusto Pizza Co.

8.6
1905 Ingersoll Ave (at MLK Pkwy), Des Moines, IA
Pizzeria · Sherman Hill · 67 tips and reviews
Centro is one of Places to eat.

3. Centro

9.2
1011 Locust St (at 10th St.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 98 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Voted #1 in the Top 100 Restaurants in central Iowa. Read why the Italian restaurant tops the list: http://dmreg.com/khZNPe Read more.

Basil Prosperi is one of Places to eat.

4. Basil Prosperi

8.8
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 9 tips and reviews
Smokey D's BBQ is one of Places to eat.

5. Smokey D's BBQ

7.8
1200 Locust St (12th St), Des Moines, IA
BBQ Joint · Downtown Des Moines · 20 tips and reviews
Hansen's Manhattan Deli is one of Places to eat.

6. Hansen's Manhattan Deli

8.7
3705 Ingersoll Ave (at 37th St), Des Moines, IA
Sandwich Spot · North of Grand · 47 tips and reviews
Planet Sub is one of Places to eat.

7. Planet Sub

2330 University Ave (23rd St.), Des Moines, IA
Sandwich Spot · 22 tips and reviews

8. A Dong Restaurant

9.1
1511 High St, Des Moines, IA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Sherman Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Hassebrock: A Dong dishes are made with fresh ingredients grown right outside the restaurant, and the menu (featuring over 100 dishes) hasn't changed since the restaurant opened. The owner is also the head chef.

Jethro's BBQ is one of Places to eat.

9. Jethro's BBQ

3102 Forest Ave (at 31st St), Des Moines, IA
BBQ Joint · Drake · 117 tips and reviews

10. Django

210 10th St (btwn Walnut St & Mulberry St), Des Moines, IA
French Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 55 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Looking for unpretentious French food? Try the duck fat fries or weekend brunch (You can BYO champagne) http://dmreg.com/gBnHpO Read more.

Exile Brewing Co. is one of Places to eat.

11. Exile Brewing Co.

8.7
1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Brewery · Downtown Des Moines · 76 tips and reviews
New World Cafe is one of Places to eat.

12. New World Cafe

223 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 13 tips and reviews
Wig & Pen is one of Places to eat.

13. Wig & Pen

7.9
2005 S Ankeny Blvd (DMACC Blvd), Ankeny, IA
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews
Mi Patria Ecuadorian is one of Places to eat.

14. Mi Patria Ecuadorian

8.3
1410 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA
South American Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
B&B Grocery Meat & Deli is one of Places to eat.

15. B&B Grocery Meat & Deli

8.2
2001 SE 6th St (at Hartford Ave), Des Moines, IA
Deli · Indianola Hills · 20 tips and reviews
Keller's Deli Bakery And Cafe is one of Places to eat.

16. Keller's Deli Bakery And Cafe

623 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Café · Downtown Des Moines · 7 tips and reviews
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines is one of Places to eat.

17. The Cheese Shop of Des Moines

9.2
833 42nd St Ste B, Des Moines, IA
Cheese Store · Drake · 32 tips and reviews
Waveland Cafe is one of Places to eat.

18. Waveland Cafe

9.0
4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Breakfast Spot · Waveland Park · 76 tips and reviews
Dos Rios Cantina & Tequila Lounge is one of Places to eat.

19. Dos Rios Cantina & Tequila Lounge

316 Court Ave (at 4th St), Des Moines, IA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 64 tips and reviews
India Star is one of Places to eat.

20. India Star

7.6
5514 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
Indian Restaurant · Merle Hay · 18 tips and reviews
Proof is one of Places to eat.

21. Proof

8.8
1301 Locust St (at 13th St), Des Moines, IA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 34 tips and reviews
South Union Bread Company is one of Places to eat.

22. South Union Bread Company

9.0
1007 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Des Moines · 25 tips and reviews
Big City Burgers And Greens is one of Places to eat.

23. Big City Burgers And Greens

7.5
400 Locust St. (at Walnut St), Des Moines, IA
Burger Joint · Downtown Des Moines · 21 tips and reviews

24. Tasty Tacos

8.6
1400 E Grand Ave (at E 14th St.), Des Moines, IA
Taco Restaurant · Capitol East · 33 tips and reviews

Juice MagazineJuice Magazine: Also voted the tastiest taco in Des Moines: http://dmreg.com/T1pciL Try the original flour taco. There are several locations in the area.

Red Rossa Napoli Pizza is one of Places to eat.

25. Red Rossa Napoli Pizza

12695 University Ave (at 128th St.), Clive, IA
Pizzeria · 25 tips and reviews
Olympic Flame is one of Places to eat.

26. Olympic Flame

6.2
514 E Grand Ave (btw E. 5th & E. 6th), Des Moines, IA
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 20 tips and reviews