If you're craving pizza, you've come to the right place, Des Moines. This universal favorite doesn't get any better when it's fresh and bubbling hot from the oven.
We assembled a comprehensive list of regionallyand locally owned places in Des Moines where you can find a wide assortment of different styles and toppings. From deep-dish to thin crust to gluten-free, it's all here.
This list covers all the bases, including regional variations and specialties, like taco andbuffalo chicken. Check the contact info for carryout and delivery options. There's even a map for your convenience.
3 Sons Bar & Grill
This new sports bar in West Des Moines serves whole pies in 10- and 16-inch sizes. Order a customizable pizza or go for a specialty. Pies start at $10.99.
Location: 5906 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Contact: (515) 362-8168; Facebook
7 Stone Pizzeria
This Waukee pizzeria features hand-rolled dough for its caramelized brick-oven pizzas. Try 7 Stone's thin wood-fired crust or deep-dish.$12.50 and up.
Location:9350 University Ave., #18, West Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact:(515) 987-7768;7stonepizzeria.com;Facebook
1908 Draught House
Build your own pizza or choose a house specialty pie. Flatbread pizza and gluten-free option also available. Pizza starts at $9.
Locations:
- 409 Court Ave., Des Moines; (515) 243-0684
- 8789 Northpark Dr., Johnston; (515) 278-1671
- 9500 Market Place Dr., Norwalk;(515) 630-3369
- 1320 E. Hickman Rd., Waukee; (515) 987-0552
- 196 50th St., West Des Moines; (515) 224-4114
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact: draughthouse1908.com
Abbie's
The pizza restaurant with original recipes going back 67 years is known for its homemade Graziano sausage pizza and The Worx Pizza made with Italian sausage, pepperoni, capicola, mushrooms, onions and green pepper. The restaurant uses recipes from Abbie Polito. Pizzas start at $6.95.
Location: 210 Lincoln St., NE, Bondurant
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday through Tuesday.
Contact: (515) 957-8545; abbiesbondurant.com; Facebook
Baratta's Restaurant
Baratta's has a variety of specialty combinationsand gourmet toppings to choose from. Mini one-topping pizzas are $9.25; regularpizzas start at $11.
Location:2320 S. Union St., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m.
Contact:(515) 243-4516;barattas.com;Facebook
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Basil Prosperi
Basil Prosperi is a skywalk landmark forItalian food. Carryout only, except for catering orders. By the slice, $4.25; whole pizzas start at $16.
Location:801 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact:(515) 244-2070;Facebook
The Beerhouse
This neighborhood sports bar in Urbandale is the place to go for the classic combination of pizza and beer. Pizzas start at $10.
Location: 4810 N.W. 86th St., Urbandale
Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Contact: (515) 278-1821; beerhouseia.com; Facebook
Bianchi Boys Pizza &Pasta
Bianchi Boys is an Altoona favorite and is conveniently located next to Adventureland. Pizzas start at $10.50.
Location:2437 Adventureland Dr., Suite B, Altoona
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact:(515) 957-0807;bianchiboys.com;Facebook
Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant
Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant is known across the metro for its homemade thin crust pizza—but do try the crispy thin-cut onion rings. Pizzas start at $10.50.
Location:2820 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 265-2746;bianchishilltop.com;Facebook
Big Tomato Pizza Co.
Open late, Big Tomato's Pizza is New York-style and was rated "Best Delivered Pizza" by Cityview for 10 years in a row. Pizzas start at $12.75.
Location:2613 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Contact:(515) 505-1333
Billy Vee's Italian Restaurant
Billy Vee's recently brought its sought-after pizza from Panora to West Des Moines. Pizzas start at $12.
Location: 304 5th St., West Des Moines
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday,11a.m. to 2p.m.; 5to 9 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact: (515) 255-2000;Facebook
Bordenaro's Pizza
Bordenaro'sis a local favorite, with two locations delivering pizza throughout the metro. By the slice, $3; whole pizzas start at $9.
Locations:6108 S.W. 9th St., Des Moines; Wells Fargo Arena.
Hours:Monday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4:30 to 11 p.m.; closed Sundays. Wells Fargo Arena, pizza by the slice during events.
Contact:(515) 287-1607;bordenarospizza.com;Facebook
Cafe Baratta's
This East Villagespot is a great place to snag pizza on your lunch hour.Mini one-topping pizzas are $9.25; regularpizzas start at $11.
Location:600 E Locust St., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Saturday, 11 to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 281-3294;barattas.com;Facebook
Casey's
Casey's is a local favorite and conveniently located in most towns and suburbs throughout the state. Try its popular taco pizza. Pizzas start at $8.99.
Location:Various throughout the metro and Iowa.
Hours:Vary by location.
Contact:caseys.com;Facebook
Centro
Centro's wood-fired pizzawith acrispy crust is a Des Moines favorite. Enjoy half-price pizzas on Monday evenings. Pizzas start at $14.50.
Location:1003 Locust St., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact:(515) 248-1780;centrodesmoines.com;Facebook
Cheese Castle Pizza
This little spot on the South Side offers a full lineup of build-your-own and specialty pies. Pizzas start at $6.39.
Location:1101 Army Post Rd., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Contact:(515) 287-4224;Facebook
Christopher's
Another Beaverdale favorite, Christopher's uses hand-kneaded dough and San Marzano tomatoes. Pizzas start at $14.
Location:2816 Beaver Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 274-3694;christophersdsm.com;Facebook
Chuck's
Known for its thin crust, Chuck's pizzahas been a Des Moines staple since 1956. Pizzas start at $10.
Location:3610 6th Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact:(515) 244-4104;chucksdsm.com;Facebook
Coach's Pizza
This popular pizza place in West Des Moines makes pies with regular, gluten-freeor wholewheat crust. Pizzas start at $6.95.
Location:560 S. Prairie View Dr., West Des Moines,
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 p.m.
Contact:(515) 223-2233;coachspizza.com;Facebook
Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Cosi Cucina has been serving casual Italian cuisine since 1993, and specializes in wood-fired pizzas. Pizzas start at $12.
Location:1975 N.W. 86th St., Clive
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Contact:(515) 278-8148;cosicucina.com;Facebook
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
Enjoy 10-inch pizzas made from dough infused with CABCo SessionAle in the heart of Des Moines' entertainment district. Pizzas start at $13.99.
Location:309 Court Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Contact:(515) 282-2739;courtavebrew.com;Facebook
Eatery A
This Mediterranean eatery on Ingersoll offers wood-fired pizza in a sleek, modern atmosphere. Pizzas start at $15.99.
Location:2932 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 3 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 282-8085;eateryadsm.com;Facebook
Felix and Oscar's
For Chicago-style deep-dish, this is one place to keep in mind. Butthin crust, the popular Cheese Topper (pan pizza topped with a thick layer of cheese) and gluten-free options are available. Pizzas start at $14.95.
Location:Haymarket Square,4050 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 278-8887;felixandoscars.com;Facebook
Fong's Pizza
In the mood for Chinese food and pizza and can't decide which to have? Have both with this mashup of the two. Start with the crab rangoon pizza. Pizzas start at $11.99. Fong's has three locations in the metro.
Locations:223 4th St., Des Moines;3018 Forest Ave., Des Moines;1450 S.W. Vintage Pkwy. #120, Ankeny
Hours:Hours vary by location
Contact:Downtown, (515) 323-3333; Drake, (515) 380-7757; Ankeny, (515) 243-8888;fongspizza.com
Food Depot Bar and Grill
Enjoy thin crust pizza at this dining discovery that's part restaurant and part prepared food market in Grimes. Pizzas start at $10.99 for a 7-inch with salad or $16.99 for a 14-inch.
Location:3000 S.E. Grimes Blvd., Ste. 200, Grimes
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact:(515) 986-4404;fooddepotiowa.com;Facebook
Georgioz
Take a trip to Colfax to nibble on handcrafted pizzas from Georgioz. Try the Greek or the House Special. Pizzas start at $16.99.
Location:12 E. Front St., Colfax
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact:(515) 674-3664;Facebook
Grumpy Goat Tavern
With three locations in the metro and one on the way, Grumpy Goat Tavern – formerly Draft House 50 – offers its signature large pizzas for $12 and up. Try a Smoked Brisket Pizza with barbecue sauce, smoked cheddar and brisket, topped with cusabi (cucumber-wasabi ranch) cole slaw.
Locations:
- 810 E. First St., Ankeny; (515) 512-2100
- 1303 Walnut St., Des Moines; (515) 410-2107
- 1350 50th St., West Des Moines;(515) 223-1046
- 6240 Mills Civic Pkwy., West Des Moines;(515) 440-2264
Hours:Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:thegrumpygoattavern.com;Facebook Ankeny;Facebook 50th St.;Facebook Mills Civic
Gusto Pizza
Gusto now hasfour locations where you can get some of the most unique, made-from-scratch pizzas. Pizzasstart at $9.95 for a 7-inchpie with salad or soup and a fountain drink or $9 for a whole pie. Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is available at the Clocktower Square location.
Locations:
- 1905 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines;(515) 244-8786
- 2800 University Ave., West Des Moines;(515) 225-1881
Hours:Vary by location.
Contact:gustopizzaco.com
Happy Joe's
Happy Joe's is responsible for inventing the now-popular taco pizza. This regional chain now has locations throughout the Midwest. Pizzas start at $5.79.
Location:8056 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 270-0695;happyjoes.com;Facebook
Hometown Pizza
Hometown Pizza specializesin Quad Cities-style pizza, but its taco pizza has become a local favorite. Pies start at $12.
Location:1960 Grand Ave #1, West Des Moines
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 223-8696;Facebook
Johnny & Mike's Pizza
People enjoy making the short trip to Carlisle to enjoy Johnny & Mike's specialty pies. Pizzas start at $8.
Location:130 1st St., Carlisle
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact:(515) 989-0222;johnnyandmikespizza.com;Facebook
Johnny's Hall of Fame
Iowa's oldest sports barbakes its locally loved pizzas in a stone oven. Pies start at $7.
Location:302 Court Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 280-6679;johnnyshalloffame.com;Facebook
Kum & Go
With specials like $8 pizzas on Wednesdays and a "buy one - get one" dealon Fridays, Kum & Go is cost-effective and convenient. Pizzastarts at $1.99 by the slice or $10.99 for a whole pie.
Location:Various throughout the metro.
Hours: Hours vary by location.
Contact:kumandgo.com
Leaning Tower ofPizza
For over 50 years, this landmark has been baking pies with its signature caramelized edges. It has another location at the DMACC Ankeny campus. Pizzas start at $7.79.
Location:512 S.W. 3rd St., Ankeny
Hours:Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 964-0401;ltpizza.com;Facebook
Luigi's Italian Restaurante
With dough and sauce made fresh daily, this East Side pizzeria has quite the local following. Pizzas start at $9.95.
Location:2811 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Friday, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10:15 p.m.; closed Sundays
Contact:(515) 330-2112;Facebook
Mama Lacona's Italian Restaurant
Mama Lacona's has been a Des Moines institution for over 60 years. Its puffed crust pizzas are addictive. Pizzas start at $11.95.
Location:3825 121st St, Urbandale
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Contact:(515) 270-0022;mamalacona.com;Facebook
Mama Mia’s
This new spot near Principal Park sells pizza by the slice and the whole pie. Pizzas start at $11.95.
Location: 550 S.W. 9th St., Ste. 4108, Des Moines
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact: (515) 303-2366; slicelife.com; Facebook
Marino's Italian Restaurant
The atmosphere of this Johnston eatery feels tucked away, but its pizza is a huge draw for this best-kept secret. Pizzas start at $9.50.
Location:5775 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact:(515) 255-3931;Facebook
Michael's Pizza
Another Beaverdale gem, this pizzeria is known for its crispy crust and toppings sourced from B&B Grocery. Pizzas start at $9.75.
Location:2629 Beaver Ave., #13, Des Moines
Hours:Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Contact:(515) 255-5959;dsmpizza.com;Facebook
Michealangelo's Pizzaand Pasta
This pizza booth in the Kaleidoscope Food Court inthe downtown Des Moines skywalk is a great spot for pizza by the slice or a combo meal with a salad and beverage. Slices startat $3.19.
Location:555 Walnut St., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Contact:(515) 777-3030 ;Facebook
Mullets Restaurant
Mullets boasts unbeatable views and its Neopolitan-style pizza is made with local ingredients. Pies start at $9.49.
Location:1300 S.E. 1st St., Des Moines
Hours:Sunday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 244-1443;mulletsdm.com;Facebook
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Noah's Ark
A foundation of Des Moines' Italian restaurant scene, Noah's Ark's legendary pizza brings in regulars week after week. Pizzas start at $9.95
Location:2400 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 288-2246;noahsarkdesmoines.com;Facebook
Noodles Pasta & Sandwich Shop
Since 1993, this family-style Italian eatery on Des Moines' south side has built a huge following. Pizzas starting at $9.25.
Location:2924 S.W. 9th St., Des Moines
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 283-1218;Facebook
Paesano's Pizzeria
Paesano's has been bringing its pizza goodness to aficionados since 1982 with pies made from ingredients sourced fromGraziano Brothers, Loffredo Fresh Produce, and Brewer Meats. Pizzas start at $6.45.
Location:2804 S.W. 9th St., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact:(515) 244-1699;Facebook
Pagliai's
With fiercely-guarded family recipes and house-blended cheese, this historic pizzeria in Johnston has been serving its pies since 1957. Pies start at $9.
Location:5312 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Hours:Monday through Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m.
Contact:(515) 253-9800;pagliais.com;Facebook
Papa Keno's Drake
This regional chain recently opened a location in the Drake neighborhood, offering pizza by the 14- or 18-inch pie and by the slice (a slice as big as your face, $4.09; whole pies start at $13.99). Gluten-free crust is available. Try The Papa - a 26-inch thin crust pie ($26.99).
Location:2330 University Ave., Des Moines
Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact:(515) 630-0796;papakenosdesmoines.com;Facebook
Papa's Pizzeria
Available in pan or thin crust, Papa's has a wide variety of specialty pies and toppings to choose from — even sauerkraut. Pizzas start at $5.99 for a mini.
Location:214 Van Dorn St., Polk City
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 984-6361;papas-pizzeria.com;Facebook
Paul Revere's Pizza
This small chain serves a wide variety of build-your-own and specialty pizzas with a choice of crusts. Pizzas start at $5.50.
Location:3201 Indianola Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Contact:(515) 244-9256;paulreverespizzadm.com;Facebook
Pete's Pizza
A funky pizzeria in Indianola, Pete's thin crust specialty pizzas keep people coming back for more. Pies start at $8.50.
Location:118 N Howard St., Indianola
Hours:Wednesday through Saturday, 4:30 to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday through Tuesday.
Contact:(515) 961-7797 ;Facebook
Polito's La Pizza House
Polito's serves original family recipe pizza from Abbie Polito. Pizzas start at $11.50.
Location:1440 Maury St., Des Moines
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact:(515) 288-2211;Facebook
Scornovacca's Ristorante
Scornovacca's has been a Des Moines Italian foodtradition since 1973. Pizzas start at $7.95.
Location:1930 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines
Hours:Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Contact:(515) 244-5779;scornos.com;Facebook
Sam & Louie's Italian Restaurant NY Pizza
A regional chain, Sam & Louie's New York style pizza keeps hungry diners folding its pizza for easier eating. Pizza by the slice, $2.50; whole, $13.50.
Location:8561 Hickman Rd., Urbandale
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 537-8361;samandlouiespizza.com;Facebook
Simon's
It can be hard to get into this little spot on Franklin Ave., but it's well worth it. Pizzas start at $10.95.
Location:5800 Franklin Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 255-3725;simonsdsm.com;Facebook
Sonny's Pizza Bistro
Sonny's homemade family-recipe pizzas have drawn hungry customers from around the metro since 2006. Pizzas starting at $6.
Location:6594 N.W. 6th Dr., Des Moines
Hours:Tueday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4:30 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact:(515) 289-2555;sonnyspizzabistro.com;Facebook
Spectator's Sports Bar & Grill
Spectator's pub crust pizzas are served in an atmosphere revolving round all things sports. Pizzas start at $11.99.
Location:3200 Adventureland Dr., Altoona
Hours:Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact:(515) 957-5707;spectatorssbg.com;Facebook
Stevie C's
This hometown pub in Grimes serves 10-, 14- and 16-inch pies with one topping, with everything ("garbage") and specialty combinations. Pies start at $12.
Location:204 SE Main St., Grimes
Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 986-9004; Facebook
Taste of New York
Available in Neopolitan or Sicilian styles, Taste of New York has been bringing its taste to West Des Moines since 2014. By the slice, $3; whole pizzas start at $17.
Location:165 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy., Ste. 160, West Des Moines
Hours:Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sundayand Monday
Contact:(515) 223-8669;tasteofnewyorkpizza.com;Facebook
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Tavern has two locations serving its thin crust pies with a wide range of topping possibilities. Pizzas start at $10.25.
Locations:205 5th St., West Des Moines and 1755 50th St., West Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact:(515) 255-9827; (515) 223-6700;tavernpizza.com;Facebook
The Fletcher Full Service Kitchen + Bar
Try one of The Fletcher's specialty pizzas or build your own perfect pizza in this restaurant with a neighborhood feel in Ankeny. Pizzas start at $12.
Location:1802 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ste. 100, Ankeny
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Contact:(515) 963-9632;the-fletcher.com;Facebook
The Other Place
This regional chain has two locations in the metro serving up its original pizzas. Pies starting at $8.
Location:12401 University Ave., Clive and2010 S.E. Delaware Ave., Suite 260, Ankeny
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 225-9494 or (515)963-9494;theotherplace.com;Facebook
The Plaza Pub
The Plaza Pub is a great place to party and eat pizza. Pizzas start at $9.
Location:6202 Douglas Ave., Des Moines
Hours:Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 334-0871;Facebook
The U Neighborhood Bar & Grill
This local sports-themed bar has a full menu of build-your-own and specialty pizzas. Pizzas start at $7.99, but don't forget about its $8.99 meal deal that comes with a dinner salad.
Location:7500 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Hours:Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Contact:(515) 278-9575;Facebook
Thunderhead Sports Bar and Grill
Storm into Thunderhead in Ankeny for a pizza. Try a Thunder Pie — 10- or 16-inch specialty pizzas available with a range of topping combinations including seven cheese and buffalo chicken. Pizzas start at $10.49.
Location: 1325 S.W. Oralabor Road, Ankeny
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: 515-289-1578; thunderheadsportsbar.com; Facebook
Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern
New to the Des Moines pizza scene, Truman’s atmosphere features a Kansas City vibe with specialty and build-your-own pizzas in 10- and 14-inch sizes. Bar offerings feature 10 taps (of 24) featuring beer from Kansas City-based Boulevard Brewing Co. A limited breakfast menu will be available on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Try the Bobby Bell—smoked brisket with Kansas City barbecue sauce, mozzarella, red onion and diced tomatoes.
Location: 400 S.E. 6th St., Des Moines
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact: trumanstavern.com; Facebook
Twisted Pizza Co.
This family-owned restaurant has kept people coming back for more with its twisted take on pizza. Pizzas start at $8.50.
Locations:3801 SW 9th St., Des Moines; Food court at Merle Hay Mall.
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3a.m.
Contact:(515) 244-0554;twistedpizzaria.com;Facebook
Uptown Food and Beverage Company
Fans of the former Encore Pizza Co. in Johnston can find the same great pizzas here. Uptown uses freshly-made dough and sauce. Pizzas start at $11.
Location:302 S.W. Maple St., Ankeny
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 964-1800;uptownfoodandbeverage.com;Facebook
Victory Lane
Enjoy Victory Lane's "have it your way" pizza in this motor sports-themed restaurant. Pies start at $10.49.
Location:3801 Easton Blvd., Des Moines
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 263-1811;victorylanedsm.com;Facebook
Villaggio
This Norwalk landmark serves its unique pizzas in a casual and friendly environment.Pies start at $9.50.
Location:1220 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101, Norwalk
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 981-9491;Facebook
Vista Pub
This West Des Moines sports lounge is known for its one-of-a-kind take on pizza. Try the Helluva Gouda. Pizzas starting at $8.
Location:7205 Vista Dr, West Des Moines
Hours:Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.;Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 528-2186;Facebook
Wheel House Pizzeria & Pub
Wheel House Pizzeria & Pub is all about pizza and beer, of course. Sauce and dough are made in-house daily. Create your own medium and large pies or try a specialty pizza like the Wheel House Egg Roll Pizza, made with pork eggrolls, Graziano sausage, a drizzle of Sriracha, red sauce, a melted cheese blend and teriyaki sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Pies start at $9.99 for a 12-inch or $12.99 for a 16-inch.
Location: 106 S.W. State St., Ankeny
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 9 to 11 p.m.
Contact: 515-964-1088; Facebook
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
People know that Wig & Pen is one of the only places in town to go for authentic Chicago deep-dish pies.
Location:2005 S. Ankeny Blvd., #300, Ankeny
Hours:Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday, 4 to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 963-9777;wigandpenpizza.com;Facebook
Winn's Pizza & Steakhouse Indianola
Winn's has been a family-owned fixture in the pizza scene for over 10 yearswith two locations serving its popular pizzas. Pies start at $9.99.
Location:122 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola
Hours:Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact:(515) 961-5757;winnspizzaandsteakhouse.com;Facebook
Winn's Pizza and Steakhouse Norwalk
Location:1611 Sunset Dr., #500, Norwalk
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Contact:(515) 981-0836;winnspizzaandsteakhouse.com;Facebook
