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Chuck's Italian-American Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
3610 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-4104
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
3 reviews for Chuck's Italian-American Restaurant
3 reviews in English
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Review from Ed F.
Cedar Rapids, IA
8/11/2007
In a city that knows good Italian food this quiet little restaurant is a hidden gem in the Highland Park/Oak Park neighborhood for more than 50 years. When you see the pizza makers tossing dough in the front window and the friendly bar inside, you'll know this a special place that time has passed by. To some outsiders who were weened on chain restaurants, they might not get it. But Chuck's was THE pizza place of my youth, the standard that all other pizzas would be judged.
The very thin, brick oven-type pizza is their specialty. The fresh, tomato-y sauce is awesome and the Italian sausage has just the right spiciness. If your arteries can handle it, get an order of homemade onion rings. Other Italian items on the menu worth trying are the lasagna - one the best you'll ever have - and the Italian fried chicken.
Stop in the bar while you're waiting for a table and get one of their signature frosty mugs of beer. Say hi to Linda the owner as she whizzes by doing a thousand things at once. She has kept up the great tradition that her father started and has a heart of gold. Come with an open mind and a hungry belly, you'll be in for a memorable experience. -
Review from Jeff M.
Urbandale, IA
12/14/2009
After the recent blizzard, cabin fever got the best of us and Chuck's was the only place open. A big thumbs up for the effort during a raging snow storm!
Definately an old school, family owned place in need of a remodel...then again, the current decor is part of the overall experience. More of a neighborhood pizza place, Chucks also serves chicken, steak, pasta and sandwiches. Tonight, we had salad, pizza and a beer.
The salad is brought to you (what a concept) and was fresh and crisp. The bread and home made breadsticks were perfect. Our mushroom pizza was piping hot and tasty. No complaints on a cold winter night. Service was excellent.
It's not a fancy place, it's a bit run down...but if you want to go to a Des Moines, family dining institution, Chucks is it. -
Review from Joe P.
Eden Prairie, MN
6/23/2010
Went there on a Friday night to listen to live music. Atmosphere is really wonderful. The food was also very good. Our server had a lot of tables but still got to us quite often.
If you are a fan of good Italian than do not pass this one up!
