4 Best Authentic Restaurants in Ankeny

4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Latin King

4.7

Exceptional(204)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 23 times today

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

2. Eatery A

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 41 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

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3. In Confidence Speakeasy

4.6

Exceptional(19)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Des Moines

Booked 17 times today

For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINESHotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!

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4. Panka Peruvian Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Peruvian flavors are among the most distinctive in the world. Aji Amarillo peppers add indescribable flavors to many of the most popular Peruvian dishes, over 3,000 colorful varieties of potato are native to Peru, with almost 500 national dishes.Panka Peruvian Restaurant serves traditional Peruvian dishes being the Lomo saltado the most popular, part Criollo, part Chifa, Criollo meaning mixed influenced, and Chifa is the cuisine in Peru, which blends influences of Chinese ingredients. At Panka Peruvian Restaurant we like to make you feel like a family like we do in Peru and tell you about our culture and food.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Latin King

2. Eatery A

3. In Confidence Speakeasy

4. Panka Peruvian Restaurant

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