The restaurant Lucca in Des Moines
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Not a fan of Lucca. I manage a restaurant delivery business so I've seen the kitchens of some of these places. My suggestions in this order: Cosi Cuchina, Tursi's Latin King, Barrata's or Centro.
If you like South American food, I recently tried the new place in the new Des Moines Social Club downton on locust called, MALO. The old lady and I had 4 top shelf margarita's, an appetizer, and 4 different tacos all for $73. Highly suggest the place as the service was great and the atmosphere was also pretty neat.
If you like South American food, I recently tried the new place in the new Des Moines Social Club downton on locust called, MALO. The old lady and I had 4 top shelf margarita's, an appetizer, and 4 different tacos all for $73. Highly suggest the place as the service was great and the atmosphere was also pretty neat.
I wonder if they'll close up in the middle of dinner service? Or maybe just start bringing everyone bad schnitzel?
I have been to Lucca once and the only thing I remember was noticing how small the portions were and how big the check was. A lot of money, not a ton of food. Its a nice and fancy place, just wasn't enough to justify what I spend. That was 2 years ago though so I'm sure if it's changed at all.
I like them both but you're certainly one of the few that thinks Latin King was unimpressive. They've been named Des Moines Best Italian restaurant a couple times now by City View. City View knows there stuff when it comes to food around Des Moines, they have a food and wine magazine called, "Relish" that takes an inside look at quite a few places. It's all a matter of opinion though. Agree with you on Centro
Cosi Cucina under the old or new management? I think ownership changed hands several months ago.
New management. We deliver for Cosi and I have met the new management. They bring a much younger feel to the place and if you haven't been in there recently they have made quite the changes to that building. Looks beautiful in there with some new stained glass windows and tables.
If there are any Des Moines history buffs on here, I would like to know more about the building Cosi is in. I have been told by some people that it's an old mob meeting spot from back in the day. Where leaders from all over the Midwest would meetup and that has a part to play in how the building is set up. Could be all hear say but I respect the people who I've heard it from so I figured I would ask.
Here's a link I forgot to add for the guy above referencing Latin King being names best italian numerous times.
http://www.dmcityview.com/cover-story/2014/02/26/2014-best-of-des-moines-eats/
If you're referring to Malo, no it's on the first floor when you walk in the doors to your right. It has a very nice patio that's awesome to eat dinner on when the weather is nice.
I will be eating at Lucca for a pre-interview dinner next week. At first I thought this thread was started by another accounting nerd!
Everything you listed about Latin King is why I thought it was unimpressive. All I heard was how great it was and my wife (then GF) raved about it. It had a huge crowd there, too. The food was good, however I was expecting more from the hype.
Probably not the fancy setting you are looking for but Tumea's has never disappointed me for Italian fare
if you ask enough people, every old building in DSM was a meeting place for the mob. Ive started to just ignore it. Wouldnt be suprised if someone said..."see that bestbuy over there....mob meeting place"
Examples? You always chime in with what you think are witty remarks but put no substance or credibility behind your posts. There neither funny or logical, simply annoying.
