Middle Eastern • $
“So I haven't been to Tito's, but I threw them 5 stars for Atmosphere because the food and service were so good on my delivery order...I grabbed a Gyro, + extra meat... that was a mistake! The Gyro apparently comes stuffed from the start, because this thing was a monster! I also ordered sweet potato fries, and these aren't the normal skinny fries you find everywhere! Tito's has raised the bar on sweet potato fries, huge, crispy, amazing flavor!I don't have a photo... it was too delicious to slow down and take a photo.“
Bistros • $
“The food is always healthy and absolutely delicious! It's safe to say that the paella is honestly the best kept secret in the Des Moines metro area! The best I've ever had without traveling abroad! If you haven't been to Flavory yet, you must plan your next outing ASAP!! Service is always friendly and atmosphere brings a welcomed diversity to the current restaurants in The District.“
“The food is so delicious and tasty. If you are looking for Middle Eastern food restaurant in Des Moines, that is the closest you would find and more over is the fact its Halal meat.The healthiest meat for human consumption. Read about Halal meat if you are not familiar with it.I know that I'm going to regret putting out this review because It will end up getting very bust once people get to try it and I'm going to have hard time eating there without waiting inline. I just owe people my honest review of this restaurant.Check them out and I'm very sure you will not regret it.“
“The food here was phenomenal! The chevapi was perfect, the lamb was falling off the bone and even the fat was so delicious you could spread it on a piece of bread like butter. The burek was perfectly cooked and had so much flavor! Even the salads were so delicious we could not stop eating them. This will be my go-to place in the Des Moines/Johnston area from now on!“
“Such a lovely spot for a date night. I used to work here back in high school when it was café di Scala and I had not been back since. Went for an anniversary and was treated with champagne and such a good meal. I got the seafood risotto and everything was phenomenal. The pizza was spot on and everything was delicious!“
“Angelo is a one man army in the kitchen! Total savage. Excellent food. Small staff works extremely hard and is polite. Can be very busy, but when time permits, Angelo is a joy to speak with. Love coming here. Always recommend to friends local and traveling.“
“This little gem is amazing. Order the Gyro Rice dish, you will not be disappointed. The chicken shawarma is amazing as well! Wish they were available on GrubHub or in Mondays! The staff are wonderful and the atmosphere takes you to a place that is far beyond the East Village of Des Moines! Go check it out!“
“Came here with a buddy to grab a quick dinner. We were seated right away, towards the back of the restaurant. This part of the restaurant was a little loud, where we had to definitely raise our voices to be heard. It wasn't terrible but much louder than I expected it to be inside a restaurant.Everything else was very positive, the drinks were good and came quick. The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was not amazing but definitely good. Would come back again, maybe especially in the summer to try the huge patio.“
“We stop by this place often when traveling back and forth from Kansas to Minnesota, we have a good experience every single time! The younger guy with long hair and beard has been working the past few times we’ve stopped and he’s incredible and we love his service! Definitely a 5/5 each time we grab food from here.“
“The name says it all, FRESH! We enjoyed a gyro salad with Tzatziki sauce that was full of fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked gyro meat. They offer delicious homemade hummus and a wide variety of other sauces to enjoy as well. The different infused waters they offer daily for dine in is a great bonus. The space is smaller inside, but they offer a large patio with plenty of seating. There is also a convenient drive up window. Plus it's family owned!“
“The chicken over rice platter did not have that “New York halal cart” taste that Des Moines desperately needs. But was decent. Portion sizes were about average for the $14 pricing. My wife had a gyro wrap that she said was “ok” which ran around $11.Still getting 4 stars as I will reccomend it over the Mo’s restaurant that is nearby on 60th and Ashworth (that place is a ripoff on portion sizes/price) but the bar is low for halal options in the area.“