Fantastic Italian food is a joy that everyone deserves from time to time. Are you on the hunt for the finest Italian food in your area? We've got you. From Mason City to Ames, check out these 10 Italian restaurants in Iowa.
Pasta Bella is a popular staple in Mason City, and there’s no question as to why. Treat yourself to its tasty dinner menu or snag a great deal with its lunch specials too.
Centro is one of Des Moines’s most in-demand restaurants. This outstanding Italian spot takes quality to the next level. Make sure you pop in on a Monday night as well for Pizza and Peroni Night.
One of Marion’s best culinary treasures, without a doubt, is Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. This homey local restaurant has all the Italian favorites you crave, from lasagna to veal marsala to portobello ravioli and more.
Clive has had an ongoing love affair with Cosi Cucina for 30 years, and it only grew stronger when the Renzo family took over the restaurant in recent years. Today, it’s a place where you can find all the finest that traditional Italian cooking has to offer.
If you’re in the Cedar Rapids area, Bari Italian is a must-try. You don’t want to miss its charcuterie or the wild boar ragu, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Rusciano’s Authentic Taste of Napoli is your destination in the North Liberty area for traditional and always delightful Italian cuisine. You’ll never be disappointed in the Neapolitan pizza, and the mozzarella bar with homemade bread is a favorite too.
You don’t have to put on airs or get dressed to the nines to enjoy fantastic Italian food. GeJo’s By the Lake has all the essentials you love, especially its famous hand-tossed pizza, in a casual and welcoming environment.
An amazing night out on the town starts at Leo's Italian Restaurant. Kick it off with a phenomenal dinner of all your Italian favorites, and then head to the adjoining Generations Lounge to kick back and enjoy the rest of your evening.
Quality is the name of the game at Baroncini Ristorante Italiano, and you’re the one who will benefit. Check out its menu of stellar pastas, entrees, and pizzas and taste the result of expert chefs and top-tier ingredients.
Looking for your new favorite restaurant in the Ames area? Be sure to give Bar La Tosca a try. Any of its classic pastas will tickle your taste buds and the bright, fun atmosphere will be icing on the cake.