Craving Pasta? Here are just a few of the most amazing places in Iowa to get a plate of the good stuff.
- Billy Vee’s, 108 W Main St., Panora
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Kate T./Yelp The owners like to use local ingredients whenever possible, and their food is an excellent reflection of that standard. The Chicken Oscar, Grecko Pizza, and Cannoli all come highly recommended.
- The Flour Mill, 4234 Main St., Elk Horn
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Jacki D./Yelp This small town restaurant has excellent Penne Primavera and amazing Meatball Marinara. Their pizza crust is made in-house and is rumored to be the best in the state.
- Pasta Bella, 416 Indianhead Dr., Mason City
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David M./Yelp If it’s your first visit, maximize your pasta exposure by ordering the sampler platter. It has manicotti, lasagna, and cannelloni, all of which seem to make the people who eat here very happy.
- Leo’s Italian Restaurant, 29 S Frederick Ave, Oelwein
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Leo’s Italian Restaurant/Yelp This Italian restaurant has been around since the early 1920s. The lasagna is delicious, as is their manicotti. It’s in a quaint area of downtown, so the atmosphere is nice, as well.
- Basta, 121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
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Matt U./Yelp Feeling adventurous? Try the Blue Crab Spaghetti. The Spicy Sausage Orecchiette has a welcome kick and is a favorite.
- Red Vespa, 208 E Main St., Solon
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Azziz L./Yelp The pizza is wood-fired in authentic Neapolitan style. For pasta lovers, the Pappardelle Bolognese or Spaghetti and Meatballs won’t disappoint.
- La Tavola Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 316 N 4th St., Burlington
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La Tavola Italian Eatery/Facebook Try the Lobster Ravioli. The marinara sauce is made fresh every day, so you can’t go wrong.
- Centro, 1003 Locust St., Des Moines
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Kimann H./Yelp It’s on the main floor of a renovated Masonic Temple, so if you are trying to impress someone, this is the place to go. The food is amazing. For real comfort food, just go for the Mac-n-Cheese Pasta. It’s less expensive than Applebee’s, so replace your favorite chain dinner restaurant for this place.
- Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar, 101 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
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Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar This restaurant is inside an old bank, and the vaults are private dining rooms. Come for the art, the ambiance, and the pasta. Everything here is made from scratch on-site. You can’t go wrong.
- Lucca, 420 E Locust St., Des Moines
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Joshua B./Yelp If you are looking for a hip new vibe and traditional food with a bit of a twist, this is a great choice. It’s a fun place to try a few new dishes.
Where is your favorite place in Iowa to get a big luscious plate of pasta?
Chad P./Yelp
Kate T./Yelp
The owners like to use local ingredients whenever possible, and their food is an excellent reflection of that standard. The Chicken Oscar, Grecko Pizza, and Cannoli all come highly recommended.
Leif E./Yelp
Jacki D./Yelp
This small town restaurant has excellent Penne Primavera and amazing Meatball Marinara. Their pizza crust is made in-house and is rumored to be the best in the state.
Bryan J./Yelp
David M./Yelp
If it’s your first visit, maximize your pasta exposure by ordering the sampler platter. It has manicotti, lasagna, and cannelloni, all of which seem to make the people who eat here very happy.
Leo’s Italian Restaurant/Yelp
This Italian restaurant has been around since the early 1920s. The lasagna is delicious, as is their manicotti. It’s in a quaint area of downtown, so the atmosphere is nice, as well.
Fureia G./Yelp
Matt U./Yelp
Feeling adventurous? Try the Blue Crab Spaghetti. The Spicy Sausage Orecchiette has a welcome kick and is a favorite.
Rachel L./Yelp
Azziz L./Yelp
The pizza is wood-fired in authentic Neapolitan style. For pasta lovers, the Pappardelle Bolognese or Spaghetti and Meatballs won’t disappoint.
La Tavola/Facebook
La Tavola Italian Eatery/Facebook
Try the Lobster Ravioli. The marinara sauce is made fresh every day, so you can’t go wrong.
Brian W./Yelp
Kimann H./Yelp
It’s on the main floor of a renovated Masonic Temple, so if you are trying to impress someone, this is the place to go. The food is amazing. For real comfort food, just go for the Mac-n-Cheese Pasta. It’s less expensive than Applebee’s, so replace your favorite chain dinner restaurant for this place.
Brandon G./Yelp
Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar
This restaurant is inside an old bank, and the vaults are private dining rooms. Come for the art, the ambiance, and the pasta. Everything here is made from scratch on-site. You can’t go wrong.
Natalie D./Yelp
Joshua B./Yelp
If you are looking for a hip new vibe and traditional food with a bit of a twist, this is a great choice. It’s a fun place to try a few new dishes.
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