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Chuck's Restaurant
3610 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
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Main Menu
add fried ravioli meat or cheese for $7
Small Pates
Add a dipping sauce to any order for $0.50 extra or switch out the one your appetizer is served with. Choose between chipotle ranch, ranch, blue cheese, creamy parmesan, French, creamy Italian, Italian or red pepper aioli
Homemade Famous Onion Rings
- Half $6.00
- Full $7.50
Antipasta
$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheese paired with salami, pepperoni and capicolla. Served with blue cheese stuffed olives, pepperoncinis, artichokes and sweet pickles
Hot Wings
$9.00
Breaded with a spicy kick, served with your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce for
- $0.50
Garlic Bread
Served with a side of marinara
- $4.00
- Garlic Cheese Bread $5.00
Stuffed Mushrooms
$6.00
Fresh mushrooms stuffed with ricotta and Italian herbs, broiled with a creamy parmesan sauce
Deep Fried Mushrooms
$6.00
Fresh mushrooms, handbreaded with Italian seasoning, served with a side of marinara or chipotle ranch
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
$6.00
Fresh mozzarella handbreaded with Italian spices served with our homemade marinara sauce
Calamari Fritti
$8.00
Fried calamari served with our cocktail sauce
Meatball Sliders
$7.00
3 of our homemade meatballs served as a mini burger with marinara and melted mozzarella
Salami Cheese Sticks
$6.00
Crunchy golden brown outside filled with salami and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Bruschetta Boats
$6.00
Our homemade bread toasted in the oven with melted mozzarella, topped with freshly diced tomatoes, onions, basil and a mixture of balsamic vinaigrette. An Italian favorite!
Chicken Pesto Sliders
$8.00
Grilled chicken smothered in our homemade pesto, topped with tomatoes and melted mozzarella. Served on slider ciabatta buns
Italian Nachos
$8.00
We've turned our pizza crust into crispy chips! Then we top them with pepperoni and melted mozzarella. Add banana peppers and a side of marinara to make these nachos Italian!
Fried Zucchini
$7.00
Zucchini spears breaded and fried served with chipotle ranch for a spicy kick
Greens
Dressing: Italian, Creamy Italian, French, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Chipotle Ranch and Creamy Parmesan. Substitute grilled shrimp or salmon for $4 more
Side Salad
$4.00
Mixed spring greens combined with iceberg lettuce and shaved carrots. Topped with homemade croutons
Eggplant Caprese Salad
$8.00
Grilled eggplant, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella topped with fresh basil and balsamic vinaigrette. Served with our homemade bread
Eggplant Panzanella
$10.00
Fresh crusty bread, grilled eggplant, spring salad, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh herbs tossed with balsamic vinaigrette make this a light but flavorful dish
Capo Salata
$12.00
Mixed greens topped with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, shredded carrots, salami, ham and shredded mozzarella. Topped with grilled chicken
Pasta
All pasta dishes served with side salad and your choice of dressing, chipotle ranch, ranch, Italian, creamy Italian, blue cheese, french, or creamy parmesan
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$13.00
Homemade gnocchi baked in our marinara sauce topped with mozzarella
- Add Italian Sausage or Meatball for
- $2.00
Chuck's Parmigiana
$15.00
Your choice of eggplant, chicken or veal parmigiana, all are handbreaded in Italian spices then topped with our marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served on a bed of spaghetti
Homemade Cavatelli en Casserole
$13.00
Handmade cavatelli noodles topped with our meat sauce and melted mozzarella piping hot from the oven
- Add Italian Sausage or Meatball for
- $2.00
Tortellini alla Fungo
$14.00
Homemade tortellini stuffed with cheese in our creamy alfredo sauce
Good Ole Fashioned Spaghetti
$12.00
Your choice of marinara, meat sauce or spaghetti sauce, also served with Italian sausage or Meatball
Baked Lasagne
$15.00
Large layers of meat and sauce, baked with mozzarella and ricotta cheese served en casserole. Feeling healthy? Try the spinach version made with fresh spinach and spinach lasagne noodles
Shrimp Scampi
$15.00
Broiled shrimp with butter, garlic and Italian breadcrumbs atop a bed of fettuccine alfredo
Meat or Cheese Ravioli
$14.00
Handmade pockets of goodness topped with our spaghetti sauce
- Add Italian Sausage or Meatball for
- $2.00
Spinach Ravioli
$14.00
Handmade noodles filled with spinach alla florentine topped with gorgonzola sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
$12.00
Pasta tossed with sweet butter, fresh grated romano cheese, heavy cream minced garlic and cracked black pepper
- Add Chicken for
- $4.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon for
- $6.00
Italian Stuffed Pepper
$13.00
Large green bell pepper stuffed with our delicious meatball mixture, served over a bed of spaghetti topped with our marinara sauce
Build Your Own Pasta Bowl
Starts at $12
Pick Your Noodles
Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Cavatelli
Pick Your Sauce
Marinara, Alfredo, Meat Sauce, Gorgonzola
Pick Your Toppings
Meats
Homemade Sausage, Ham, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Meatball, Anchovies, Sausage Link, Bacon
- $2.00
- Chicken $4.00
- Shrimp or Salmon $6.00
Veggies
$1.00
Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced Tomatoes, Spinach
Spices
$0.50
Fresh Basil, Oregano, Minced Garlic, Black Cracked Pepper
Pick Your Sauce
Homemade Tomato
with secret spices, a 60 year old recipe
Pesto with Fresh Basil and Garlic
- Small $1.00
- Large $2.00
Buffalo Sauce
- Small $1.00
- Large $2.00
Alfredo with Fresh Garlic & Parmesan
- Small $2.00
- Large $3.00
Pick Your Toppings
Meats
Homemade Sausage, Ground Beef, Ham, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Meatball, Anchovies, Bacon
- Small $1.00
- Large $2.00
- Chicken for Small $1.50
- Chicken for Large $3.00
- Shrimp or Salmon for Small $2.50
- Shrimp or Salmon for Large $5.00
Veggies
Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced Tomatoes, Pineapple, Spinach
- Small $0.50
- Large $1.00
Spices
Fresh Basil, Oregano, Minced Garlic, Black Cracked Pepper
- Small $0.25
- Large $0.50
Specialty Pizzas
Pizza Margherita
Created in honor of a pizza loving queen of Italy. This simple Neapolitan pizza is a blend of garden fresh tomatoes, olive oil, fresh mozzarella with fragrant basil and oregano
- Small $12.00
- Large $16.00
Hawaiian
Canadian Bacon and Pineapple
- Small $12.00
- Large $16.00
Vegetarian
Black Olives, Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms
- Small $12.00
- Large $17.00
Meat Lover's
Homemade Sausage, Ground Beef, Ham and Pepperoni
- Small $13.00
- Large $18.00
Chicken Alfredo
Alfredo sauce, Chicken, Mozzarella, Oregano; allow 5 extra minutes, chicken is cooked fresh
- Small $13.00
- Large $18.00
Everything
The Vegetarian and Meat Lover's combined
- Small $13.00
- Large $18.00
Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo sauce, fresh grilled chicken, shredded mozzarella, crumbled bacon baked then topped with blue cheese crumbles and green onions
- Small $13.00
- Large $18.00
Cheese Lover's
Topped with every cheese under Chuck's roof - Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Blue Cheese and Parmesan
- Small $10.00
- Large $16.00
Spinach/Artichoke
Start with our homemade alfredo then top with artichokes, fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella, parmesan baked and topped with fresh tomatoes
- Small $11.00
- Large $17.00
Mediterranean
A mixture of pesto and alfredo sauce topped with grilled chicken, black olives, tomatoes eggplant and shredded mozzarella
- Small $12.00
- Large $18.00
Cheeseburger
Ketchup and mustard sauce topped with ground beef, tomatoes, pickles, onions and American cheese
- Small $12.00
- Large $18.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
All burgers / sandwiches are served with your choice of side. Substitute a grilled chicken breast for $2
Bruschetta Burger
$9.00
Our 8 oz fresh burger topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic. Add melted fresh mozzarella and you have a masterpiece. Served on a ciabatta bun
Italian Stallion Burger
$9.00
Our homemade meatball in the form of a burger topped with salami, banana peppers, marinara and mozzarella. Served on a ciabatta bun
Italian Grinder
$8.00
Our homemade ground sausage topped with melted mozzarella. Served on our homemade hoagie
Terry's Special
$9.00
Our homemade sausage in the form of a patty topped with sauteed onions, green and red peppers with melted mozzarella. Served on our homemade hoagie
Breaded Tenderloin
$8.00
Handbreaded tenderloin served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Served on a ciabatta bun
Meatball Sub
$8.00
Our homemade meatballs with marinara and melted mozzarella. Served on our homemade hoagie
Build Your Own Burger
Start at $7. Our seasoned patty topped with your choice of add-ons! All served on a ciabatta bun. Comes with lettuce, pickle, tomato and onion
Toppings 1st
$1.00
Bacon, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Anchovies, Pesto Spread
Toppings 2nd
$0.50
Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Jalapenos, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Spinach, Black Olives, Provolone, Mozzarella, Cheddar or American Cheese
Taste of Italy
All Entrees served with side salad, choice of chipotle ranch, ranch, Italian, creamy Italian, blue cheese, French, or creamy parmesan
Stuffed Zucchini
$13.00
Filled with our homemade sausage, marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served along with a side of spaghetti
Italian Baked Chicken
$16.00
Four pieces of chicken baked in olive oil, Italian herbs and garlic. Your choice of 2 sides
Italian Chicken Livers
$14.00
Tender and delicious livers breaded in parmesan cheese and Italian herbs and spices. Your choice of 2 sides
Italian Fried Chicken
$16.00
Four pieces of chicken, hand breaded in a delightful batter with parmesan cheese, Italian herbs and spices. Your choice of 2 sides
From the Grill*
Charbroiled to perfection. Served with side salad and choice of 2 sides. Add buttery garlic sautéed mushrooms to any steak for $3 extra
New York Strip
The King of Steaks
- 12 oz $18.00
Filet Mignon
Bacon wrapped filet, the aristocrat of steaks the tender heart of beef
- 12 oz $24.00
Chuck's Top Sirloin
A juicy steak, famous for it's flavor
- 10 oz $16.00
Iowa Chop
12 oz. Iowa Pork Chop seared to perfection on our charcoal grill
- 12 oz $14.00
Steak de Burgo
Tenderloin steak sautéed with butter, Italian herbs, garlic, olive oil, cracked black pepper in a light cream sauce
- 10 oz $25.00
From the Sea*
All Entrees served with side salad & choice of 2 sides
Orange Roughy Rosario
$14.00
Breaded in Italian breadcrumbs & fried to perfection
Baked Orange Roughy
$14.00Grilled or Blackened Salmon
$15.00Breaded Cod Loin
$12.00Grilled Shrimp Skewers
$14.00Sides
Russet Home-Style
- A la Carte $3.00
French Fries
- A la Carte $3.00
Baked Potato
Get it loaded with bacon, mozzarella, sour cream and green onions for $1 more
- A la Carte $3.00
Whipped Garlic Potatoes
- A la Carte $3.00
Baked Crusted Zucchini Sticks
- A la Carte $3.00
Spaghetti
- A la Carte $3.00
Meatball
- A la Carte $3.00
Italian Sausage
- A la Carte $3.00
Grilled Asparagus
- A la Carte $3.00
Garlic Buttered Broccoli
- A la Carte $3.00
Hashbrowns
Get it loaded with bacon, mozzarella, sour cream and green onions for $1 more
- A la Carte $3.00
Fresh Veggies
Broccoli, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots
- A la Carte $5.00
- Add with Any Entrée
- $2.00
Stuffed Pepper
- A la Carte $5.00
- Add with Any Entrée
- $2.00
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- A la Carte $5.00
- Add with Any Entrée
- $2.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
- A la Carte $5.00
- Add with Any Entrée
- $2.00
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood and shellfish or eggs increase your Risk of foodborne illness
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
American - Contemporary
Pizza
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
4:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday:
4:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
Chuck’s Restaurant was opened by the Bisignano family in 1956. Our menu features traditional family recipes and homemade Italian specialties. Bar with drinks including Italian wines, domestic and imported beers and mixed drinks. We are known for our pizza and award winning onion rings made with a secret family recipe.