Ugh... we were SO disappointed tonight!! My husband and I are NOT picky eaters but our meals were…read morenot up to par. Neither of us could taste ANY dressing on the salad. My lasagna tasted like it was made a week ago and re-heated one too many times. Hubby loves Chicken Marsala but not here. Weird taste. Will we try this location again? Probably... but not for a while.

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!

Terrible service when I was given and paid for the wrong pizza. kids on the phone wouldn't make it…read moreright and make us the right pizza. Never again will get their pizza, service has gone down hill with these kids running the shiw and no customer service

The food and wait staff are exceptional. And beyond that, the owner resolved a concern…read moredemonstrating his extreme focus on customer service that exceeded our expectations. He truly is a great person. We will continue to frequent this restaurant often.

Driving though town and found this amazing spot. Great service, drinks and food were amazing…read more Highly recommend if you are nearby .

Hubby and I decided to stop by for lunch since we saw that it wasn't busy yet. Usually, whenever we…read moredrive by any time of day it's busy. The service was great. Really felt like a mom and pop, part of the family vibe. Service was also quick even when the tables started getting filled up. Food: Lunch portion Chicken Parm- 4/5 huge amount and delicious Lunch portion Chicken Piccata- 4/5 delicious and light Garlic knots- 5/5 yum! Would definitely go back again!

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.

I generally avoid leaving reviews, but I hope management will review this feedback. Our drinks and…read morefood arrived separately, which was inconvenient. I was unable to finish my meal because the panini was burnt and inedible. The drinks were warm, and my margarita was particularly bright green and excessively bitter. It was evident that we were dissatisfied when the waiter approached, noticing our minimally consumed food, and offered dessert. However, he then stood over me, holding the credit card machine and not handing it to me, while looking over my shoulder, which created an uncomfortable atmosphere. Unfortunately, despite our appreciation for the district, the quality of the food was unacceptable.

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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An outstanding dining experience without huge expense, Tribute is a great addition to the Ankeny…read moreeating scene. Absolutely great customer service throughout! Thoroughly enjoyed my Wednesday night Meatloaf Special, which was highly recommended by two friends and our server. Oh my, outstanding! Good-sized portion with tasty gravy, garlic potatoes, and vegetables. Delicious, definitely returning for it again! Booths, tables, and also a nice bar. Please type of space for romance, catching up, business, or just relaxing with friends and family. Parking not an issue in The District. Casual attire. The place oozes with kindness.

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!

Have always wanted to try this place and on a Saturday night…read moreafter a Costco run my husband and I decided to stop here. There was a small but steady crowd throughout the night and we had top- notch service from our server- knowledgeable about the menu, attentive in the 'just right way' - carefully observing drinks and not interrupting date night more than necessary. A variety of local And other craft beers were featured although surprisingly not any from Firetrucker next door! The holiday decor was still up but even without it has a warm feel- love the various table sizes and heights and the long bar with a pretty decent offering for cocktails. While there, the bartender was experimenting with drinks and having fun. After recommendations I ordered the French dip which was phenomenal! Homemade bread, warm, generous meat and peppers and grilled onions, flavorful dip . I will say if I ordered again I would ask to have the sauce left off as I am not a fan of horseradish sauce. Still, it was tasty! Side salad as option was super fresh with mixed greens and the house creamy Italian was bursting with herby flavor. my husband had the tenderloin and while delicious- it was 'bougie' and not the traditional Midwest. It was generous and interesting as a dinner option. Would certainly return as the patio is inviting (just not in January)!'

It's been awhile since I've been able to Iowa and the Ankeny main Street has significantly grown!…read more Stopped into TT for lunch and it didn't disappoint! Great casual spot to grab. Drink or some great bites! Grilled cheese and a side of tomato bisque was just perfect. Great drinks, great service!

We stopped in here on a Saturday night and it was busy, but we easily got food and had a place to…read moreseat. My boyfriend and I both ordered a slice of pizza. You get to choose from several options that are in their display case. We also ordered garlic knots. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The pizza was delicious and I can't wait to try other toppings. I love that you can just get a slice, so when it's a small group everyone can get what they want without having to order whole pizzas. My favorite part about this place is the staff. All the employees are so kind and so helpful. We sat at the bar, so we were able to chat a little bit more with the people working and I am so happy we did. They are all willing to go the extra mile to make sure the food and experience is up to your standards. Nonna's is a new staple dinner stop for my boyfriend and I.

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.

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!!