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Italian Restaurant$$$$
Des Moines
Ranked #4 for Italian restaurants in Des Moines
"Mmmmm chicken spedini..."(3 Tips)
"OMG! Don't even look at the menu, Chicken Spiedini."(2 Tips)
"Steak de Burgo... Awesome!"(2 Tips)
"steak deburgo go to Barattas but for this place"(2 Tips)
27 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- good for dates
- good for groups
- great value
- quiet
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Juice MagazineSeptember 4, 2013Tursi’s Latin King has a lot of great Italian dishes, but if you want to try something you won’t find anywhere else in town, order the chicken spiedini. Read more
Chad ThompsonMarch 9, 2013Great restaurant, and Bob & Carol Tursi were great to work with for planning a rehearsal dinner _____ years ago. The Latin King is still a special place for our family.
Robert JFebruary 11, 2017For steak deburgo go to Barattas but for this place of you don't love the chicken spidini there is something wrong with you.
Salads, soups, pastas. Everything is good here and a great wait staff.
Joel WillersJuly 30, 2014The crispy zucchini was delicious and huge! Ask for Tim for your waiter. He's the best!- Juice MagazineSeptember 13, 2011Excellent service at this east-side institution landed it at the #2 spot on the Top 100 Restaurants list. Read more: http://dmreg.com/IChfDv Read more
Daniel FinneyMarch 10, 2010This is my "seal the deal" restaurant. Great food on every line of the menu. I'm a sucker for their fried chicken livers, but it's a great pasta joint.- Holly JordanSeptember 21, 2013Had a disturbing exp. today at lunch Ordered my fav Chicken Spedini &it was served hardly luke warm. Not only once, but TWICE!? Excuse given by waiter was the cooks were busy on their new iphones?!
When in season, the Strawberry Shortcake is a MUST. It's BIG, so plan to share w/a friend.
- If it's spring, two words: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE! It's like my Mom used to make.
JenineJune 9, 2013The hostess this evening and the manager on duty should never be allowed to speak to the public as they have zero sense of customer service and were disgustingly rude.
Stephanie MyersMarch 24, 2013Left disappointed. Ordered the lasagna and was given a saucy pile of mush. This restaurant did not live up to its reputation.
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For Over 69 Years Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant Has Stood As A Hallmark Of Quality Traditional Italian Dining In Des Moines. Considered An “east-side Institution,” Tursi’s Latin King Delivers An Authentic Piece Of Italy In The Heart Of The Midwest.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
(515) 266-4466
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Yes
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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