On June 26, took my wife to order supper. For us both.upon finishing our meal. Your chief came…read morewalking us only never spoke a word our waitress was not experienced, did not know the menus. After we paid our meal. My wife experienced diarrhea before we could leave the restaurant. She has never experienced such disappoint. And embarrassment. Our Bill reflected the outcome of such that we intended to spread the word. In all honesty you need to fire your head chief your my a reputable establishment. We will not ever part take eating at your business.

Stopped for lunch on a Monday. Lunch portions are small, but you do get salad & breadsticks. The…read moresalad & breadsticks are always fresh & tasty. They could use a bit more butter & garlic like they used to be. Ice tea is good. Hubby had spaghetti & meatballs. It came in a small bowl & could've used a few more noodles. He said it was tasty. My ziti was very well presented & tasty. The waitress was quick to remove dishes & offer boxes--even as my slow eating husband was only 1/2 done. It's always frustrating--especially when the restaurant is not busy. We like to enjoy our food! Olive Garden decor remains the same! We did have to ask for more tea... I do love the Andes mints at the end of the meal! A nice touch!!

Stopped here on a Saturday night and we were greeted with a friendly smile right away. Both my…read moresignificant other and I ordered a beer. We enjoyed their selection. For an appetizer we ordered the onion rings. They are shoestring rings which are my boyfriend's favorite and he loved these. His only complaint was that they needed more salt, but there was some at the table so he just added his own. The ranch that comes with them is also very good. For pizza, we split the Northsider and thought it was delicious. The pepperoni they have is so good. I'm not sure where they are getting it, but it's my favorite pepperoni. To us, it seemed a little pricey for pizza, but it was so delicious we thought it was worth it. We typically don't eat all our leftover pizza, but there was not a single slice left over. The service is wonderful and they even let us know ahead of time that pizza was running a little longer when we ordered which didn't bother us, but it was appreciated they told us. They even box your leftovers up which is so appreciated. Everyone was kind, the pizza was 10/10, and the drinks were cold. We will be back!

I had the opportunity to visit for the first time. Although they may specialize in pizza and…read moresandwiches, whenever I see French Onion Soup on the menu I'm going to try it! The soup came out piping hot and very cheesy as I would expect. The broth and onions were good with the rye croutons they use adding slight mushroom-flavored undertones. I also got a side salad which paired well & made for a tasty lunch. I'll certainly be back to try some of their other menu items!

Ordered a sausage sandwich and it tasted like hamburger. Worst sausage sandwich I've ever had. I've…read moreeaten here two other times and even the pizza was mediocre. They need to make some changes before I ever come back

If you have not had their pizza you are missing out ! Fire! One of the best pizza places I have…read moreever eaten at

The restaurant is lovely and the service was spot on. The food is delicious and plentiful. The…read moreprice and quantity for lunch was outstanding. I had the pasta sampler, and my two lunch mates we're equally happy with their choices. I highly recommend.

Our favorite Italian place in Ankeny by far!…read more Fair prices, plenty of food, great portions and service. Definitely try it out!

The food outshined the service!…read more Ambiance: 4 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 2 stars Well, I came here with a friend for lunch. He loves the place and said the Gyros are fantastic. So I went with his recommendation. First impressions: The place is small and nicely located in the District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. They have adequate seating and were only slightly busy when we arrived (I would say it was at half capacity the entire time we were there) We stood at the reception location for a while before we were 'greeted' and finally seated. We sat for quite a while before the guy with the headset to came back to take our orders. This was the weird part - he was fine, but he spoke so quietly we were not sure he was addressing us or talking to someone in his headset. Eventually we got our orders in, and we again waited. Some time later the water showed up, then after another pause the drinks we ordered were delivered, and sometime later the food showed up. He even remembered the dipping sauce which I thought I was going to have to ask for. We ate our entire meals without once being asked how things were, and eventually after the food was all gone, he came back to unceremoniously plop the bill on the table, and after another extended period he came back to process the payment. All-in-all the interaction with this guy was 'just weird'. (It was suggested that he might be the son of the owner...) He was doing his job but there was absolutely not any extra effort put in to make us feel welcome, and the total lack any real interaction was off-putting. The overall appearance of the place was nice and appeared clean, the decor was fresh and classy. However the bar area around the kitchen was very cluttered and looked like it was being used for overflow storage and it was a bit chaotic and had lots of clutter. Please forgive the fact that I forgot to take pictures of the delicious food. I got into conversation with my friend and just forgot! It was a very well made traditional Gyro with generous portions of meat, fresh hummus and a perfect portion of super fresh tzatziki sauce. I ordered fresh jalapeños and they got that right too! The side of fries were delicious as well, seasoned perfectly, crispy and fresh, and the garlic sauce...well did not lack for garlic! Wowza!! Overall I do recommend this place for the food! I will most likely return and I hope that the service will be a little better next time around.

Flavory Bistro is our go-to date night spot, and it never disappoints! It's been awhile so wanted…read moreto write another review. The Mediterranean Feast is our favorite --it's the perfect mix of fresh, flavorful dishes that gives a little bit of everything. The homemade cheese is truly something special--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It's one of those things you just can't stop talking about after the meal! We also love that it's a family-run business, and you can tell everything is made with so much care and attention. Since everything is made to order, the freshness and quality really shine through. If you're looking for a spot with amazing Mediterranean food and a personal touch, Flavory Bistro is the place to go. We always look forward to our next visit!

What a great addition to the Ankeny area. Lance the owner…read morewas fantastic at helping us with selection and very knowledgeable about his products. He was awesome at recommending products for specific purposes. This is a foodie's dream with specialty olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gift sets, pastas, and other sauces. They also allow you to try samples of all of their oils and vinegars. And if you don't know what to get ask for a recommendation. The store is super clean and well laid out with clear tags for each flavor. The store opened just a few months ago and I am so excited to go back for more!! This is a great addition to the area!!!

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We were in Ankeny this past weekend celebrating my daughter's graduation from Iowa State and…read moredecided to try Tribute Eatery & Bar and I'm so glad we did! Our group ordered a mix of pasta dishes and steak frites, and everything was excellent. The steak was cooked perfectly, the pasta was fresh and flavorful, and the prickly pear spicy margarita was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is really cool too, stylish without feeling overdone, and the location is great. We also had wonderful service, especially considering we came in around 8 PM on a Sunday evening with a group. Definitely recommend if you're in the Ankeny area. We'd absolutely come back!

I feel bad only giving three stars because I like raving on places but I was just underwhelmed by…read moreTribute. At the price point it's at, it just felt like the quality of the food was not worth the money. The service was alright, the ambiance is fine for a date, dinner with friends, family celebration, etc. I'd give it another go with friends if they chose this spot, but I don't know we'd go back as a couple at this point.

Food was great! I had Chophouse Ribeye. It was served on a bed of puree sweet potato with a blue…read moreberry sauce circling it all. Very good! Kris had a chicken bacon ranch melt. It had a homemade ranch dressing on their homemade sourdough bread. It was fantastic! In her words. Service was great, very friendly, helpful and cheerful! Ambiance was simple and open. Very nice atmospher

Came here for lunch and was excited to see they make their own homemade sourdough. I ordered the…read moregrilled cheese, one of my moms got the French dip, and my other mom got another sandwich. The sourdough was perfectly crispy, and there was plenty of gooey melted cheese--I even got an awesome cheese pull! The only thing I would change is that I thought my sandwich could have used a little more salt, but that might just be because I'm a salt addict. The fries were perfectly crispy and paired so well with their homemade ranch. I even confirmed with our waitress that it was homemade, and she was super friendly and helpful. We were seated quickly, and since we came around 2:00 p.m. on a Monday, we had the place to ourselves. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere with a bar, and the bathrooms were very clean and nice. The portion sizes were just right--enough to leave me comfortably full without feeling stuffed. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely consider coming back!

It wasn't good and it wasn't bad. Just Meh! The pizza was flavorless. I tried the pepperoni and…read moreNonna's Specialty pizza slices. Nothing remarkable The menu is big. Probably too big to do anything well. Service is was below par. I walked in said hi. This is my first time. What do you recommend. He just pointed at the pre-made pies. I made my selections paid and sat down. They brought over my slices after reheating them in the oven on too small paper plates. No follow-up. Only 1 other table with customers.

Took a friend to Nonna's Pizza & Pasta for their 49th birthday... I hadn't really researched it…read moreother than knowing people said they did pizza by the slice and by looking at their menu online before we headed that way. Parking is great. It's in the same building as Filet Steakhouse. Down on the Southeast corner... It's not exactly what I expected. Don't expect the atmosphere of Baratta's, Latin King, or Cosi Cucina. The front dining area is more informal. Don't take that wrong though... I'm not taking anything away from it. The place has a great vibe to it and I felt comfortable. I loved the NYC themed decor and the look of the place. There is at least one more dining area called the Manhattan room. I'm not sure if this is a private room or what it exactly takes to get in there... It sure looked pretty classy through the doorway though! The process is more or less order at the front counter. Pay when you order. Seat yourself. Self serve drinks (Coke products). Silverware and napkins can be picked up by the drink station. While you order at the counter the food is brought to your table when it is ready. Seating is all low top tables and chairs along with a few stools at the bar. I noticed a few people picking up menus, going to a seat and browsing the menu and then going up to order. This is probably what I would do next time if I was ordering anything but the pizza by the slice. The service we had was really good. From the gentlemen at the front counter and register...along with the staff who were working the floor dropping off food and bussing tables. The menu is quite extensive! Everyone can find something. Appetizers, soup, salads, pizza by the slice, round pies, square pies, thin and crispy, gluten free... Calzones, hot and cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, chicken and shrimp entrees, salmon, desserts, and kids meals. While I do like pizza... And they have a HUGE selection of pies in all kinds of combinations...by the slice or baked fresh... We both tried pasta dishes. 1x Shrimp Parmigiana 1x Stuffed Shells sub alfredo 2x House salads (creamy parm and blue cheese) 2x Fountain drinks Complimentary bread with our entrees The wait for our food was short. Our salads came out first. Everything was fresh and tasted good. One thing... Some of the pieces of lettuce could have been chopped a smaller. Made it a little harder to manage than it should have been... Easy fix though... Make sure you grab a knife. I'm not sure if that's normal or if it was a one off. Not a big deal. The pasta dishes hit the table along with the complimentary bread... If you go here just for pizza by the slice... You're really missing out! Their pasta dishes would easily rival any of the places I listed above when I mentioned atmosphere. The portions are large. I had to do something that I don't normally do. I took some home for the next day. I'm usually the guy who gets irritated because someone writes... "I can easily make three meals out of what I was served...!" When I order the same thing where they are...and I clean my plate. Lol All in all a great meal and I think we spent in the mid-$60 range before tip. Definitely going to back to check out some of the other items on the menu... And the pizza! https://nonnaspizzapastas.com/

Tones is a wonderful spice company that has tons of flavor…read more I love to drive by the plant when they are producing cinnamon and baking spices!! Smells heavenly. The quality is great, and they stand by their products. I have heard it is a great place to work from some friends who have or are still working here! They take good care of their employees.

I only buy Tone spices to cook Top of the line foods!! The resturant black pepper, to me is more…read moreflaverful then the granulated. Makes your food feel it!! The garlic salt is just perfect for garlic cheeze bread! One of my favs!!! Then there is the extracts, vanilla, banana, almond, etc... that make scrumptious cakes, candies, pies, cobblerz, etc... I have tried other spices, but none were more flavorful as the goodness you get with tone's!!! I worked at tones spice plant in Ankeny!! Wow, the assembly lines with spices going everywhere was a thrill a minute!! On the days we filled the Paprika, the fun had only begun!! Upon leaving the plant, you could take a shower there, or opt out, go home and shower!! By then, the car and your home, smell of the spice "Big Time"! Not to include your shower turns colors, especially if it was Paprika, Red Chili Flakes, etc..! Got to say the funnest times were the holidays, someone always made samples with the product, we would get to sample all the yum yum ! Loved those days the best!! My special Thanx to Tones, I will be a faithful buyer of your product forever!!