Start with the bad and end with the good. Do not order desserts from here. We ordered three desserts. Can't believe how much of a let down they were. We threw them away. However, dinner was great. We got a little bit of everything and food was phenomenal. Although desserts missed, the food made up for it, and we will be back. read more

TL;DR: Great pizza, pasta portion is large, ambience could be better, & drinks could be stronger The #10 pizza was amazing. I would come back just to get that again. The cavatelli pasta was on the sweeter side, but still delicious. The bacon wrapped dates were great, but the Brussels sprouts were a small size. The Negroni cocktail could have been stronger - very average. The ambience/interior was a little confusing, but overall a great place to bring your family and share some bites! read more

Absolute terrible experience. Worker hospitality was terrible. We will never come here again or recommend this place to anybody. The manager was terrible. Food was good but the workers were awful. This was our first time there and will never recommend this place to anyone. Avoid this place at all costs. The group of us will forever dog this place after our experience. I never write reviews unless it was that bad. This is a trump place. They are racist and have no tolerance to LBGQT community. Good luck with your customers in the future. read more

Today was disappointing. They eliminated the pizza with the smoked grapes that I loved. It was a unique flavor I can't find anywhere else. I ordered the lamb sliders. And again was not as good as I remember. There was more bread than meat and almost no toppings. They still have a great happy but for regular dining, I have to start exploring read more

I've come to Eatery A many times because they simply have the best happy hour in Des Moines! We made reservations ahead of time for 5:15 and were seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and although we didn't see her too much, it wasn't necessary! The place was packed and so that's more than understandable. We ordered 3 pizzas and all were piping hot when they came out and delicious. We love the pizzas here and when you can't decide which ones to order, you order 3 and plan for leftovers. We also each had a glass of wine which is part of their happy hour specials. We sat in the main dining area and it was very crowded and loud which isn't ideal but that's okay! Parking was rough, we had to park a couple blocks away on the street but no big deal. We'll of course be back many many times. read more

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Eatry A has great happy hour specials on their pizza. I have been down there many times for that. We went just past the dinner rush time on a sat. We were able to get seated right away. We ordered a pizza and the burshetta. I had never had the burshetta before it was great. The pizza was good. It's not the best I had had there. It was a little "toastier" on the edges that I prefer, but it was still good. read more

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The best happy hour in town! Always love coming for the delicious wood-fired pizza. The staff are always super nice. The patio is a must in the warmer months. read more

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Spur of the moment dinner plan. Place was packed. Fortunately the host gave us an option of sitting immediately with a 1 hour timer or waiting for an hour. Of course we took the immediate table. Service was fast and friendly, food was delicious. Beer selection was decent as was the food. Not much in the way of vegan food but definitely vegetarian. Restaurant was loud with large tables. Clearly they are prepared for large groups. Outdoor seating was full and lively but the noise from Ingersoll is loud. I wil be back. read more

This is a staple of Des Moines! It's a great atmosphere. Ate here on a Friday night to celebrate birthdays. Be sure to get a reservation, because it's busy on a Friday night. Food is delicious. Note, there is not a children's menu, but can order plain spaghetti marinara, etc. I've also been for their great happy hour! I love their unique pizzas! The bacon covered dates are amazing as well. I highly recommend! read more

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Happy hour specials are amazing! $10 pizzas and $4 glasses of wine.. can't beat that! Parking lot is small and reservations are recommended. Big menu. Ambiance is dark and noisy as it is an open kitchen. Outside seating is available. read more

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Great meal, wonderful service, good food. I liked the atmosphere and the dining room

Loved dining here for my friends birthday celebration. We had a chicken salad and a #15 gluten free pizza that we shared. The pizza was perfectly cooked and crispy. Love when pizza has some crisp to it. Salad was fresh and delicious. We also shared a crème brûlée and that was just as tasty. We dined on the patio and it was a beautiful warm day to be out under their shady patio. Service was friendly. Loved all the trees they had to provide shade. I will definitely be back this summer. read more

Eatery A is one of my favorite restaurants in Des Moines and is always a must stop for me when I am home. I love their Alfredo and they also have great pizza options. Eatery A has a great happy hour from 3-6 with half price pizza, wine, and beer. The restaurant is large and has a modern but welcoming environment. Eatery also has a great patio to enjoy when the weather is nice! read more

Eatery A - Alfredo and pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Came here with a group of friends for happy hour on Friday evening. This restaurant is on Ingersoll, which is its own little district of DSM and has many local restaurants. Parking was difficult to find, but found a spot within the block. We got seated right away and our waitress took care of us well. For happy hour all beer and wine are 50% off and pizzas are 50% off as well. I believe it runs from 2-6pm. I ordered a custom pizza (slight up-charge) and got pepperoni, pineapple, and hot honey. Our food came relatively quick and hot. The pizza was so good, full of flavor, and I liked the fluffy crust. It was good overall, but I wouldn't pay full price for the food, so we may come back for happy hours in the future. read more

Eatery A - Custom Pizza Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Been going to Eatery A since they opened. Went again 10 19 25. The English muffin was gross - not sure how they did that. The bacon was thin wet cardboard with a bit of bacon essence. Been disappointed the past several times I've eaten here. Will take a break for a year or two and revisit. read more

Visiting Des Moines for the Senior Games 2025. Our group of five decided to try Eatery A. WE ALL enjoyed our selection of food from salads, pizza, gyro, soup (corn soup), vegan entrees. Also dessert. Staff was great. read more

Eatery A has some of the best pizza I've had in my entire life. Wonderfully loaded with meats (#10 pizza) and the hot honey ties everything together. Baked in a wood fired oven and cheese bubbling to perfection. I also got to try the Moroccan beef kofta, which had a deep rich flavor. I can't say I was a huge fan of the farro, it just still tasted bland despite all the flavors and ingredients going on. I think I tasted golden raisins and dates. The menu said it came with flatbread but I didn't get any. I also didn't taste any pomegranate in the dish, but it's listed on the menu description. The service was OK, I had to wait about 25 minutes for a cocktail after the server asked if I wanted another. The server was good and friendly at the beginning but then after the food came I feel like we didn't see her again. I loved the atmosphere and vibe, modern and urban but accessible. read more

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Good food. Great service. Pizza is excellent. They also have wine. Not much more to say.

known for their amazing happy hour deals, Eatery A has a diverse menu with something for everyone! perfect for a casual dinner for either a small or larger group read more

Our meals tasted absolutely amazing! This is one of our new favorite spots. Recommended dishes: Hummus, Lamb Gyro, spicy potatoes read more

Eatery A - Hummus, Lamb Gyro, Spicy potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

My sister brought me here for happy hour on a visit to the city over the weekend and we had a great time! I had the #8 pizza which is basically like a Hawaiian pizza & it was delicious. The hot honey isn't really hot at all, it really just adds to the flavor. For only $10 during happy hour (all pizzas are half priced), it was a really great deal! On a Saturday during happy hour, the place got pretty packed but our server was still on top of things. It is really nice inside the restaurant as well. I will definitely be coming back when I get the chance to! read more

Eatery A - #8 Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

On our way through the town we stopped by this restaurant as it had good vegetarian options. While I wouldn't call this restaurant Mediterranean, there were many options to choose from. We enjoyed Shrimp & Grits, Asparagus & Leek Grain Bowl, and a #2 Pizza. We were seated initially outside (plenty of seating) when the clouds opened up and rained down. We were welcomed inside with no problem and seated right away. I enjoyed the atmosphere and cozy, warm environment. Our waitress was excellent and attentive. read more

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Went to Eatery A last night. Good service. Ordered meatballs Potatoes gratin Steak, pork, and shrimp skewers. 3 for 34 for the skewers which is a pretty good deal. Each skewer had its own bed of grits or potato toes. For desert we split a chocolate torte and a strawberry pot. I didn't care for the shrimp since the home made hot sauce was a bit much. Enjoyed it very much although the loudness made it a bit hard to converse and the aforementioned shrimp skewer was a miss. Pizzas looked good and I would love to go back and try. read more

Eatery A - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

What a fun spot with a great happy hour! We were promptly seated by a great hostess, the waitress told us about happy hour pizza half off, wine and beer! I had the Greek salad with steak and it was delicious! My husband had the chicken sharma and liked it as well! Just a buzz of happy diners. read more

Updated review because we found our pizza! The latest #12 (spinach, artichokes, feta, blistered tomatoes, white sauce and we added mushrooms). It was delicious and well prepared. Whoever made this spread the toppings closer to the edges rather than dumping them in the center only, which has been my gripe in the past. Not much spinach, but the added mushrooms filled in nicely. Yummy! read more

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My 2nd time here while in a business trip. I love that they have cocktail options. Pizza is top notch. Service is great and friendly. I'll be back again! read more

Went to Eatery A with boyf it was good the people were nice and the food was really yummy !! The only thing is that it took a SUPER long time for the food to come out and there were only like 3 other tables occupied read more

Eatery A - #2 Pizza Lamb Sliders - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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I went with a party of 6 so we ordered an assortment of different starters to split between us. With Happy Hour for appetizers until 6, it definitely made things more affordable. The drinks are excellent - if you enjoy sweet drinks, I highly recommend the Drunken Monkey. We had good service once a server was assigned to us. We had to wait about 20 minutes before our server came to our table to take our drink order, but she was excellent once assigned to us. We were in a small room off the back of the restaurant but the main area of the restaurant looked nice. If you are someone with physical mobility issues, there could be some areas of concern/barriers to access. read more

Great patio and pizza! Love their hoppy hour specials. It is a large restaurant so I think it's a great option for large groups.

Eatery A is a lot of locals go-to for a nice meal out. The drinks are tasty, the mood is nice, and the food is delicious. In the past, I've gotten the Spanish Octopus and Papas Bravas, which are both delicious. The stand out here is the pizza menu. Pizzas are half price during happy hour (2pm-6pm every day). There are SO many delicious pizzas to choose from. Luckily, they let you do half and half for $1.99 extra. My go-tos are the #15 (spinach, goat cheese, honey, red onion, olive oil), and the #12 (mushroom, soft egg, truffle oil, and white sauce.) My boyfriend gets the #10 (essentially a meat lover's pizza with hot honey) and it's amazing. One thing-- parking can be challenging to find if their lot is full. Give yourself a bit of extra time to park. They also don't seat your party unless everyone is there. read more

Eatery A - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I came here thinking I'd get a late lunch but I was pleasantly surprised that they ha. 3pm! With that came bottomless mimosas at just $16.99!! The place has a very rustic ambiance and wasn't too loud either. It has booths, high top tables and regular tables, so an option for everyone. The menu is vast and has a ton of vegetarian options, which was great. I ordered spicy potato bravas which were the right amount of spicy, right there in the middle. The quantity is not excessive and perfect for a 1 person appetizer. As an entree I ordered an asparagus and sweet corn grain bowl. Let me tell you, the presentation was exquisite. I chose the egg option and the eggs were perfectly poached and over easy. I loved my experience and the service is absolutely outstanding. At the last minute I decided to order a strawberry pot de creme to top off my meal, absolutely amazing!! read more

Eatery A - Strawberry Pot de Creme - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Always have a great experience here. The food and service is always excellent! Never an issue

Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday, glad we were able to make reservations on line as it was quite busy. The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent. We really enjoyed the cauliflower, carrots and especially the fiery baba ghanoush! Lots of gluten free options and gluten free crust for the pizza. The pizzas are tasty. I loved mine and tried my wife's gluten free, great crust for gluten free. Of course the gluten is so much tastier. Love the Mediterranean tastes. They have a really nice cocktail menu as well. Next time I'm in town I'd love to be back! read more

Eatery A - Fiery Baba Ghanoush carrots and cauliflower - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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The pizza was amazing! Great flavor and more than enough to share. We were also blessed with great service. that was efficient, kind, and attentive without hovering. Great meal, lovely atmosphere, and welcoming staff. Thanks for a lovely spot to meet friends. read more

This place has the best Pizza in Des Moines hands down! I went there for brunch and got the crab cake Benedict and it was delicious. It came with your choice of side and I got the seasoned potato's and they were seasoned so well! It's also has a great atmosphere with and open kitchen with a brick oven they cook the pizzas in. read more

Eatery A - Crab Cake Benedict - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The happy hour and the outdoor seating are enough reasons to go! They have a lot of pizzas to pick from.

Brunch with the boys. Wanted a great place to eat brunch and knew Eatery A would not disappoint my picky group of 4. As always, delicious and filling. Everyone was very satisfied as we left. Great food, spectacular service. read more

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Why stop for gross fast food when you can discover great restaurants on your trip from here to there (Twin cities- Omaha) What a find! Eatery A scored 5 for service, vibe and food! Brussels were yummy! Pizza was amazing not often you can get 1/2 1/2 with artisan toppings! Fig love! Spinach yes please! Standard wood fired cheese for the boy two thumbs up Pasta dish was gone before I could get a taste from my husband The Boudin was absolute perfection!! You must eat here We did not (driving ), but from a look around.., You would enjoy drinking here! read more

When I first walked in I lost my breathe and almost peed a little. The AMBIANCE. The Perfectly groomed staff. The absolutely meticulous thoughtfulness seeps thru the airwaves as you are chauffeured to your seat. I could have sworn I was floating until I looked down and remembered I peed a little The foreplay is outstanding. The menu is outstanding. The food arrived and again wow. This is truly a gem of Des Moines. Unreal food. Unreal food. The food was unreal. I can't even believe how unreal the food was. Unreal. Truly and remarkably unreal. I had the soup. Can't remember what it was called, but it doesn't matter. How you do one thing is how you do everything. I also had a salad a beer and a pizza. These guys get it. Fairly priced (honestly way cheaper than it should have been) Incredible food. Arguably the coolest spot in Des Moines. I may not be Elon musk or Bernie sanders, but I know cool. 10/10 Thanks for reading. read more

Eatery A - Who knows who cares. Food slaps. - Mediterranean Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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I am so happy with my experience at Eatery A. It is a divine restaurant located on the popular Ingersoll Ave. We were able to make a reservation ahead of time which I recommend. We had dinner at 7pm on a Saturday night, and it did not appear to be too busy; however, we ate here during the State Fair which may or may not have had an effect on that. The restaurant is large and offers indoor and outdoor seating (booth, table and high top). Right when you walk in, you see where the wood-fire pizza are made, quite cool! You can see the pizza making in action! We were seated at a table that allowed us to watch the pizza station for some entertainment between courses and small talk. The hostesses were very pleasant and our waitress was timely and knowledgeable of the menu items and beverage offerings. The only downside to our visit, was that the air compressor was down, so they were not offering anything on tap. The individuals in our group did not seem to mind though. The waitress was well versed in offering suggestions for some of the beverages on tap we were considering. I honestly don't remember what craft beers our table ordered, but I ordered a Vodka Pimm's and it was very good and refreshing. For our appetizers, our group ordered from the Delicacies (two for $15.99) list. We had Bruschetta and Meatballs. The Bruschetta was seasoned and topped beautifully. And the Meatballs were fresh, moist, and also well seasoned. Everything was served at perfect temperature. For dinner, each couple decided to go with pizza. We had the #7 and #11. The pizzas are one of their specialties which is why they were cooked so well. My only (minor) tweak would be to increase the amount of cheese on the pizza, but that is an incredibly minor suggestion. I do appreciate a decent amount of cheese on a pizza, but I do realize these are artisan and Mediterranean inspired pies. If I remember correctly, there was only one slice of pizza leftover between two pizzas. I think one pizza can comfortably feed 2-3 people. Our overall experience at Eatery A went very well, and I do believe we will be back again in the future. Our meal was served warm, timely and tastefully. They had a number of other menu items I would like to try. They offer pastas, entrees and an assortment of kabobs. read more

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