When I was in Des Moines, Fresko felt like such a special find a place with a luxurious atmosphere…read morebut still comfortable and inviting. The space is modern, clean, and definitely has that upscale feel without being overwhelming. I decided to try it because Lily recommended the seared sesame tuna, and I'm so glad I did. It was absolutely wonderful, and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. I can't recommend it enough. Located right in the heart of the city, it's the perfect spot to start your evening with fresh, high-quality food before heading out for the night. The convenience, the variety of menu options, and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant really stood out to me. It's exactly the kind of place I love, and I'm already hoping to come back again.

We visited Fresko for Valentine's Day dinner with a reservation and were seated quickly…read more The ambiance is beautiful. The space feels modern, clean, and elevated. I would not necessarily call it romantic, but it definitely has a strong vibe for a special night out. Service felt a bit uneven. Our waiter was doing his best, but the front of house seemed slightly disorganized in our section. I ordered the Land and Sea Valentine's special, but it was entered as just the ribeye. Not a big issue, just a small disappointment. The food was very good. The steak stroganoff had perfectly cooked pasta, a flavorful sauce, and plenty of beef tips and mushrooms. My ribeye was cooked exactly right and was a great cut of meat. The garlic potatoes were excellent. For the price, the overall experience felt slightly underwhelming, though the kitchen execution is clearly strong. We would visit again, but it is not at the very top of our Des Moines list.

One of my favorite lunch spots downtown. I wish they were open not than just lunch hours because…read morethe sandwiches are fantastic. They're made on the fantastic focaccia bread that one expects from South Union. (The same bread you can get at Gateway or Centro) The soups are also amazing. I recently tried their online ordering which was super easy and saved on time. The lunch lines can be long but it's worth the wait! (Or order online to cut that out)

The first available takeout/pickup was 11:30. I took that. I arrived at 11:20 and my sandwich was…read moreon pickup rack. My sandwich was not even a little bit hot/warm. I was disappointed! I wanted a nice toasty tuna melt and I got a sloppy tuna melt.

Amazing food! Love the spice and flavors! And the floppy bread. Got the sampler platter thingy! So…read moregood!!

Food was good. I did a lamb and beef bowl and it was great. The only thing is I wish the meal was a…read morelot warmer.

Amazing place , our first visit . Fish and Chips and Steak and Guinness pie was very authentic …read more Server Natasha W was very knowledgeable and really attentive and friendly. Had a good chat about the British isles and food from that region

I stopped by here early on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. There was a decent…read morecrowd, but plenty of seating. I found myself a spot across from a tv so that I could watch some Olympic hockey. Very attentive but not intrusive staff. When I finished one drink or my food, my glass/plate were swiftly whisked away. The tiny Guinness shot was adorable, and honestly worth the money for the selfie opportunity alone. I also had their lamb burger with fries, which was quite good as well. They had plenty of pub favorites on the menu, but if I stopped by again, I would probably still get the lamb. It's such an underrated option.

We just celebrated our mom's 60th birthday here! Reservations were easy, they customized the menu…read morewith her name and reason for celebrating, servers were nice and on top of everything and gave her a delicious free dessert! On top of that, the food was good and priced well for the big portions! We will be back!

Centro is one of the best restaurants in Des Moines. The service is very good, and they bring out…read morenew plates for each round of food, which makes the experience feel thoughtful. You also get complimentary fresh bread and the portions are quite generous! My only feedback on service is that we were asked about dessert while still eating dinner, which felt a bit rushed. The ricotta gnocchi has a lot of flavor and is clearly made with fresh ingredients. I also recommend trying the vegan sausage. We created our own pizza and added it, and the fake meat had a unique flavor with the same emphasis on freshness. The best appetizer is the portobello mushroom fries. The sauces they come with are so delicious and really make the dish. For dessert, we had the pistachio tiramisu. It was very good, but I would not call it a traditional tiramisu. It tasted more like a crème brûlée style lemon mascarpone with pistachios. Still really good, just different than expected. Overall, this is definitely one of the best Italian restaurants around and well worth visiting with a more formal, date night vibe.

Delicious sandwiches made from scratch! Great deli sides and good amount of choices! They also have…read moremonthly special sandwich of the month!

Palmers has always been a great experience for me. I'm only in town once and awhile for work but…read morealways make it here for lunch. It is conveniently located in the skywalk really close to where I work. The ordering process can be a little hard to figure out when you walk in but after watching a few people I figured it out. Maybe some signs on how it works. They have different sections for sandwiches, soups, and salads. Then you pay at the end. I usually get the chef salad with the creamy garlic dressing which is fantastic. Salads also come with a roll which they have a wide variety of options. Everything is tossed together in front of you and can add or take out things. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I am usually here alone and it's a great spot with lots of space for solo eaters as well as tables of 4 or more. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch.

Cubano sandwich and half Mac and cheese. My sandwich was very very disappointing. Good flavor for…read morewhat I could taste but hardly anything besides bread in each and every bite. Mac and cheese was good as normal just a smaller portion than normal too.

Absolutely Amazing customer service, Fresh Bread and so quick I made it back to my car as I forgot…read moreabout the meter! No worries, They got me out with fresh food for lunch and I was absolutely blown away.

Love the food and the grocery store! I feel the Italian beef…read moresandwich is 1 of the best I've ever had. Love the cinnamon and pecan rolls!

Love this market! So many good health finds and vegan products…read more What I really come here for is this vegan fried chickn sandwich. I'm giving 5 stars because I really hope they make it a permanent menu item. There is nowhere else in town to get a good vegan chickn sandwich. However it is a little dry/bland. They only put vegan mayo on one side of the bun, idk about you guys but no bun should be without sauce/mayo. Next time I ordered it tossed in buffalo and got the vegan thousand island for my fries and it was 10/10. The staff is always very kind!

Best Breakfast Burrito Ever!…read more Went to brunch Sunday and was blown away by the menu. I had a side of red bean and rice as well, and that was also wonderful.

Visiting the city for a work trip and came here for dinner the first night. Authentic southern food…read morebut also had plenty of healthy options! It was so cute inside and they had a full bar. The food was delicious, and our server decent - she really opened up at the end and ended up being great.

Came here for a small meal for lunch. This place is a busy little corner store. There's at least 10…read morepeople working here at once, lines are pretty long as well as processing the online order list. Bathrooms are clean too. Staff was really great about reminding me about some of the rewards I had that I haven't used yet. Overall, besides the longer than usual wait times. I recommend this place.

I've had Jimmy John's a few times before all the locations in Buffalo closed up and I was never…read morereally a fan of them. I was on a very long drive from Buffalo, NY to Las Vegas, NV and was making a pit stop to see what's Des Moines was all about when we needed some fuel for our stomaches and since not much was open, we settled on getting some sandwiches from Jimmy John's. This locating was pretty large, super duper fast with getting us the food (I'm talking we ordered and had two sandwiches in less then 5 minutes), and was friendly as well. I ended up ordering an 8" with turkey, bacon, lettuce, and mayo and I enjoyed it way more then I thought I was going too. It was made well, it tasted great, and I probably should of ordered the 16"! Overall, I had a great experience at this Des Moines Jimmy John's. Good, quick food at a reasonable price and you get a thumbs up from this guy!