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4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Des Moines
Booked 10 times today
The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.
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4.7
Exceptional(537)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Des Moines
Booked 24 times today
Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.
A photo of In Confidence Speakeasy restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Des Moines
Booked 1 time today
For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINESHotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!
A photo of Panka Peruvian Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(48)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Des Moines
Peruvian flavors are among the most distinctive in the world. Aji Amarillo peppers add indescribable flavors to many of the most popular Peruvian dishes, over 3,000 colorful varieties of potato are native to Peru, with almost 500 national dishes.Panka Peruvian Restaurant serves traditional Peruvian dishes being the Lomo saltado the most popular, part Criollo, part Chifa, Criollo meaning mixed influenced, and Chifa is the cuisine in Peru, which blends influences of Chinese ingredients. At Panka Peruvian Restaurant we like to make you feel like a family like we do in Peru and tell you about our culture and food.

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  • Randal
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was our first time atEatery A. We were greeted warmly and showed our seat immediately everyone was very friendly and kind and our waitress. Izzy, greated us within a minute of being seated and served us water immediately. She was attentive cleared the plates. Every time she came by the experience was a 10 out of 10 thank you.
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    Eatery APrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Des Moines
    4.7
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    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great bar! Only thing is we saw it was happy hour between 5-7pm but we got there at 645pm and was told it was over. Drinks were still great!
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    In Confidence SpeakeasyPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Des Moines
    4.6
  • Theresa
    Iowa •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    Always look forward to our dinners at Latin King. Staff is so friendly and courteous. Food is delicious- my favorite is The Gamberi Diavlo. My husband always gets prime rib or NY strip. Great appetizers and cocktails too@
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    The Latin KingPrice: Moderate• Italian• Des Moines
    4.7
  • Kellyvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 20 Sept 2024
    This is a great surprise. The food was authentic and the server was excellent and explained all the food that was unfamiliar to us. They also had a very nice wine and drink selection. Would definitely recommend and return.
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    Panka Peruvian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Des Moines
    4.6
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