CuisineItalian
Price$$$
Tasting menu$60
Neighborhoodeast-village
HoursTue-Fri 11:00-14:00; Thu-Sat 17:00-21:00; closed Sun-Mon
Book aheadBook via OpenTable, several days ahead
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Address: 420 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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