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Whether you’re Downtown to take in a game, to check out the latest act or are just meeting friends, we suggest you make a trip to one of our many eclectic, fun—and tasty—restaurants.

Just like mom used to make.
If she’s a chef in Florence.

Great googly-moogly, we've got 14 Italian restaurants to choose from:

Cafe Di Scala website
Contemporary Italian Cuisine, Calabrese style.
644 18th St. see map
(515) 244-1353
Centro website
Centro restaurant entices the senses and invites you to enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas of an Italian Urban bistro.
1011 Locust St. see map
(515) 248-1780
Domino's Pizza website
Nothing tames an appetite like a fresh, hot, Domino's pizza. We're your pizza delivery experts.
401 Grand see map
(515) 288-3030
Judge Roy Bean's
Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a variety of entrees from BBQ ribs to sauteed shrimp.
210 Court Ave. see map
(515) 243-3700
Lucca
Fresh-baked bread, sandwiches, pasta, homemade soups and organic salads.
420 E. Locust St. see map
(515) 243-1115
Spaghetti Works website
Located in Historic Court Avenue District. Family-oriented, casual atmosphere and quality pasta entrees.
310 Court Ave. see map
(515) 243-2195
Tumea and Sons
Traditional Italian in a cozy atmosphere with a bocci ball court.
1501 SE 1st ST see map
(515) 282-7964
Basil Prosperi
Delicious salads, sandwhiches and pastas.
801 Grand Ave. see map
(515) 244-2070
Battani's Pizza
Enjoy our delicious homemade pizza and convenient skywalk dining.
400 Locust see map
(515) 244-4773
Café Baratta's website
Located in the State Historical Museum, you can enjoy bistro fare lunches and desserts at the new Café Baratta’s.
600 E. Locust see map
(515) 281-3294
Pasticceria
Gourmet pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. Pasticceria also offers wine and coffee drinks in a contemporary atmosphere.
215 4th St. see map
(515) 288-3151
Something Italian website
Enjoy our fresh, made-daily sandwiches, pasta and pizza, located just above the Kirkwood Commons Lobby.
400 Walnut see map
(515) 243-2928
The Trattoria
A humble and personable family-run restaurant that serves simple, yet delectable, Northern Italian specialties.
207 4th St. see map
(515) 288-6821
Tommy Farrell's Italian Ristorante & Lounge
Great Italian food with a beautiful view of the Downtown skyline.
1300 SE 1st St. see map
(515) 282-5550
   
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