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Spaghetti Works

Spaghetti Works

Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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    Lance B.
    "The beer cheese sauce is great, and a Des Moines institution."(3 Tips)
    Daniel D.
    "... but God save you if George is your server."(3 Tips)
    Oliver H.
    "I recommend the bow tie pasta with Pesto Cream and Beer Cheese."(2 Tips)
    Deb G.
    "Great salad bar."(4 Tips)
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  • Nitefall o.
    Yum. Nothing pairs with spaghetti like great tunes. Head on over to Nitefall on the River, located at Simon Estes Amphitheater to see awesome concerts. Slightly Stoopid & Atmosphere perform 8/4.
  • Carson S.heart icon on user image
    Carson StepkaMarch 3, 2019
    The atmosphere of the restaurant and the employees provides a great reassuring feeling of being in your own home. The choices of meal options is seemingly endless. Also, the food is more than stellar!
  • KT F.
    KT FloridaAugust 5, 2015
    Beer cheese sauce is great if you like beer. Salad bar has pasta salad & other things besides lettuce
  • Anthony O.
    Anthony O'BrienMarch 13, 2014
    If you can get the red gazebo seating it's perfect for 2 people and the pizza is amazing
  • Oliver H.
    Oliver HousmanAugust 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The best choice for pasta is the Combination. I recommend the bow tie pasta with Pesto Cream and Beer Cheese.
  • Melissa B.heart icon on user image
    Melissa BApril 7, 2017
    I love mixing sauces! Hot naked & white clam are yummy together! Unlimited bowls!
  • Lance B.heart icon on user image
    Lance BeechwoodSeptember 10, 2016
    The beer cheese sauce is great, and a Des Moines institution.
  • Sandy W.heart icon on user image
    Sandy WinnAugust 18, 2017
    I had the mushroom chicken Alfredo. Very good.
  • Mr. S is
    Mr. S isJuly 13, 2013
    All you can pasta is always a plus. Also, don't get an appetizer- the salad bar is free with your meal.
  • Tim F.heart icon on user image
    Tim FralixMay 14, 2016
    Delicious Lasagna. Lots of soft drink choices.
  • Lindsay J.
    Lindsay JohnsonSeptember 17, 2013
    They have a gluten free menu that's awesome! Try the pesto cream :)
  • Glenn B.
    Glenn BarnettMay 16, 2019
    Incredible $$$ but everything taste the same and none of it good. Feel free to try spaghetti works, I left a 60% tip because people around me kept sending their food back. Service ✅ food was not.
  • Lindsey A.
    Lindsey AllenNovember 27, 2011
    Da Vinci Italian sodas are a must have. Over 20 choices plus free refills!
  • Daniel D.
    Daniel DoughertyDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Most often a great experience, but God save you if George is your server.
  • Early T.heart icon on user image
    Early TurnerJune 10, 2015
    The flatbread is wonderful.
  • Jody
    JodyJune 21, 2012
    Try the Italian sodas. The Chocolate Cherry Kisses is fab!
  • Michael P.
    Michael PottsFebruary 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Build your own pasta is great.
  • Steve B.
    Steve BuckinghamOctober 9, 2011
    Great food. Please cut up the salad better!!! Hard to best their patio!!!
  • Joe S.
    Joe StychMarch 26, 2011
    Build your own pasta for free refills. Easily the best meal/deal
  • Eric M.
    Eric MenkeAugust 4, 2014
    Great old building :)
  • Michael B.
    Michael B.August 6, 2012
    This is a nice place 2 go 2 & eat spaghetti.
  • Tim C.
    Tim CookJune 8, 2013
    Fried clams are awesome here!
  • Philip C.
    Philip ChristensenJune 25, 2011
    If George isn't your waiter, you're really missing out on your old spaghetti works experience.
  • Deb G.heart icon on user image
    Deb GaskinsJanuary 25, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Great salad bar.
  • Aaron I.
    Aaron IllingworthAugust 22, 2011
    The Hot Naked sauce is where it's at.
  • Aaron H.
    Aaron HornOctober 10, 2011
    5 words: Kids Eat Free on Mondays!
  • Matthew P.
    Matthew ProbstJanuary 1, 2012
    Don't forget to use the downstairs bathroom
  • Shane C.
    Shane ChernissSeptember 9, 2011
    Pop fountain is horrible. Food is always yummy. Don't let host try to set you by the salad bar or the kitchen when the place is not even busy. Also the ranch dressing taste like mayo
  • Matthew P.
    Matthew ProbstJanuary 1, 2012
    Don't forget to use the upstairs bathroom
  • Daniel D.
    Daniel DunlapMarch 23, 2012
    Try the soup de jour
  • Jay
    JayAugust 6, 2012
    Strawberry Spirit DANK!!
  • Layne S.
    Layne SheetzJune 25, 2011
    Ask George about the spagsagna!
  • Kelly U.
    Kelly UnderhillJanuary 14, 2012
    Never disappointing!
  • Dieter Z.
    Dieter ZimmermanApril 16, 2010
    Oh, the beer cheese sauce is so good!
  • nathan d.
    nathan deutmeyerDecember 29, 2011
    Don't bother with the all you can eat pasta. Everything I had was bland.
  • E.B. N.
    E.B. NiersteMay 29, 2011
    is it just me or do the workers here hate their jobs?
  • Traci H.
    I really was not impressed, won't be back
  • Jen R.
    Jen ReedApril 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Worst Service On the Face of the Planet
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