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20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines
Mi Mexico is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

1. Mi Mexico

8.1
11407 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Godar: Order anything - it's all good - and wash it down with an Original Margarita. It's more like a martini than a typical margarita. You may need a Designated Driver.

The Tavern II is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

2. The Tavern II

6.9
1755 50th St, West Des Moines, IA
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews
Palmer's Deli & Market is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

3. Palmer's Deli & Market

8.1
1300 50th St, West Des Moines, IA
Deli · 25 tips and reviews
Gusto Pizza Co. is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

4. Gusto Pizza Co.

8.6
1905 Ingersoll Ave (at MLK Pkwy), Des Moines, IA
Pizzeria · Sherman Hill · 67 tips and reviews

Mark G.Mark Gavin: Order the Spartacus Pizza. Great place! Best gourmet pizza in town.

Cafe di Scala is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

5. Cafe di Scala

644 18th St (at Woodland Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Sherman Hill · 17 tips and reviews

Phil J.Phil James: This beautiful Victorian-era home in the Sherman Hill neighborhood of Des Moines has been transformed into a Calabrian-inspired food and wine paradise. Great for dates. Read more.

Centro is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

6. Centro

9.2
1011 Locust St (at 10th St.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 98 tips and reviews
Greenbriar Restaurant & Bar is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

7. Greenbriar Restaurant & Bar

5810 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA
Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Mark G.Mark Gavin: Great food and great service. Classy, yet not "uptight". Good place for a small private corporate dinner or luncheon.

Bambino's is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

8. Bambino's

6.7
4221 S Orilla Rd, West Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Miyabi 9 is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

9. Miyabi 9

8.5
512 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 31 tips and reviews
Mezzodi's Restaurant is one of 20 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

10. Mezzodi's Restaurant

4519 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Watrous South · 19 tips and reviews