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. |
You’re looking
for intimate dining?Here's the good word, we've got 12 Bistros to choose from:
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Cafe Di Scala website
Contemporary Italian Cuisine, Calabrese style.
644 18th St. see map
(515) 244-1353 |
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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 |
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Django website
Django features classic French dishes such as Steak Frites and Duck Cassoulet, as well as fresh salads and juicy hamburgers made with house-ground beef.
210 10th Street see map
(515) 288-0268 |
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Lucca website
Fresh-baked bread, sandwiches, pasta, homemade soups and organic salads.
420 E. Locust St. see map
(515) 243-1115 |
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The Grand Piano Bistro website
Live music and great food. Home of Pianopalooza. Open for lunch and dinner.
506 E. Grand see map
(515) 243-2380 |
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Tumea and Sons
Traditional Italian in a cozy atmosphere with a bocci ball court.
1501 SE 1st ST see map
(515) 282-7964 |
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Basil Prosperi
Delicious salads, sandwhiches and pastas.
801 Grand Ave. see map
(515) 244-2070 |
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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 |
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Miyabi 9
Miyabi 9 specializes in sushi, but offers a full menu sure to please any palate.
512 E. Grand Ave. see map
(515) 288-8885 |
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Noodle Zoo website
Delicious sandwiches, salads and noodle bowls with an upscale yet casual dining atmosphere.
601 E. Locust St. see map
(515) 282-6281 |
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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 |
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The Continental
The tapas-style dinner menu includes, red-pepper bruschetta, seafood brie encroute, chicken and chorizo skewers.
428 E. Locust St. see map
(515) 244-5845 |
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