4.7 – 200 reviews • Italian restaurant
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Basil Prosperi is a premier Italian restaurant and café in Des Moines, IA. Since 1994, we’ve been committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We specialize in pasta, pizza, breads, and salads, and we offer catering, takeout, to‑go, dine‑in, and more. We’re known for the consistency of our food and our dedicated staff, and we’ve proudly been a skywalk staple for over 25 years. Our signature jalapeño cream sauce is a customer favorite and a must‑try. At Basil Prosperi, we work hard to provide excellent food and friendly service to ensure every guest enjoys their dining experience. We look forward to welcoming our Des Moines neighbors—stop in today!
Lunchtime destination for Italian pastas, sandwiches & salads in a contemporary cafe setting.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
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Basil Prosperi is a premier Italian restaurant and café in Des Moines, IA. Since 1994, we’ve been committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We …
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Amber Wallingford
The food is sooo good. My absolute favorite lunch spot. Fresh, crisp, clean. The right vibe for lunch. And the jalapeño creamed soup. It is 1 of 1. So darn good!
… moreJesse Sanford
This is my go-to for lunch when I work at Capital Square! I love the pizza-by-the-slice option and their daily pizza specials are awesome. Pro tip– ask for the slices well done.
Yesterday I had the Margherita which I get every time, and had their pepperoni, sausage, and jalapeno special. The crust is always chewy with a crunchy crust, and the toppings are high quality! Definitely a favorite of mine.
… moreBella Bruesch
One of my favorite places to stop for lunch. My order is the mushroom pesto with penne and it’s always sooo good! The employees are also very kind and get food out FAST.
… moreAdam B
There is no better lunch location downtown. Price, selection, food quality, service, cleanliness, they do everything exceptionally well. I don’t know how they do it, I have no notes. Never close!
… morePhil Dutcher
Fantastic Breakfast, met the owner and staff; congenial, friendly and inviting restaurant!
… moreAustin
Food was amazing and staff was very friendly and cheerful. Price was also good. Highly recommend
… moreBryan Gay
I don’t get here often but any time I’m in Des Moines for lunch I make a special stop. The half-half meat lasagna with angry sauce is the absolute best.
… moreMichelle Brobst
Update—–2023. My favorite menu item changed in price from $4.25 to $9.83. Wow! Exact same food, portion, etc. I will not be returning. ——— Able to serve quality food to an extremely large quantity of people unbelievably quickly. You choose your pasta and sauce, grab actual silverware, and choose a glass of ice water with or without lemon from the dozens of glasses at the ready. You are given a number tag on a stick. Before you can select a table and get sat down, a waiter is carrying your food out and looking for your number tag. Very convenient that you don’t have to carry plate of pasta through crowded restaurant! And the service is just that fast. Food was fantastic. Portions are very large and most items are around $8.
… moreTim Rasmussen
The Jalapeno Chicken and Rice Soup is amazing!
Service: …
… moreDavid Hernandez
Line moves fast, even during busy times!
Price is perfect.
Jalapeno Chicken Soup top tier.
5/5
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