Ranked #9 for Italian restaurants in Des Moines
"Great value at $11 for a freshly made pasta with scallops!"(3 Tips)
"spinach and ricotta pasta"(8 Tips)
"Delicious and affordable lunch when you want something different."(7 Tips)
"Best place to take a date for dinner"(4 Tips)
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Kate AnnFebruary 27, 2018v good. the night i was there (a tuesday) they served a flat rate 4-course menu for $40, which i wasn’t expecting. it was delicious!! but i also expected to order off an a la carte menu. still good!- Juice MagazineOctober 31, 2012Try the spinach and ricotta pasta, rigatoni cooked al dente, sprinkled with ricotta, tossed with sauteed spinach, then covered in a light marinara. It's earthy but not too hearty, great for lunch. Read more
- Trisha Doorenbos RicheyFebruary 28, 2014Delicious and affordable lunch when you want something different. Nice atmosphere!
Elizabeth NicolOctober 20, 2014Pasta, pasta, pasta! Always fresh! Always delicious! Locally owned and operated. Authentic Italian!- Gabe NanaziashviliApril 14, 2017Just had a Scallop Pasta at Lucca. Great value at $11 for a freshly made pasta with scallops!
Shane DoneganFebruary 5, 2015I was excited to get lunch here, but I was disappointed when it came with shredded lettuce on it. If I wanted a Jimmy John's quality sandwich I would have saved my money and gone next door.
Healthiest IowaDecember 14, 2011Try the Spinach Salad with Salmon Vote Wellness Entree from December 27, 2011 through January 3, 2012!
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We are a locally-owned restaurant in Des Moines East Village. We offer speedy, casual lunches, and a more upscale dining experience in the evening.
Closed until 11:00 AM Tuesday (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(515) 243-1115
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
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