What's wrong with this menu?
Old Chicago Pasta and Pizza, Merle Hay Mall
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
Uber
MORE PHOTOS
Main Menu
Starters
Chi-town Trio
$11.50
italian nachos, melted mozzarella bruschetta and sicilian pepperoni rolls.
Sampler Platter
$20.95
original buffalo and applewood bbq wings, artichoke dip, mozzarella cheese sticks, chicken tenders, fresh veggies and toasted garlic bread. ideal for four or more.
Italian Nachos
$9.25
house-made pasta chips baked with mozzarella, pepper jack, pepperoni, pepperoncini and italian sausage. served with our pizza sauce.
Melted Mozzarella Bruschetta
$5.95
house-made ciabatta bread brushed with basil oiland baked with mozzarella. topped with fresh tomato bruschetta blend.
Artichoke Dip
$8.45
artichoke hearts, spices and melted cream cheese. served with toasted garlic bread and veggies.
Cheese Garlic Bread
$5.95
house-made bread baked with roasted garlic butter. and topped with mozzarella and provolone cheeses. served with marinara dipping sauce.
Nachos Grande
yellow-corn tortilla chips layered with black beans, anaheim peppers, onions, tomatoes, three cheeses, cilantro, cool sour cream and our traditional salsa.
- $9.25
- Add Homemade Guacamole $1.85
- Add Roasted Chicken $2.00
Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls
$8.50
handmade dough with pepperoni, green onions and cheese. baked and served with pizza sauce.
Classic Chicken Wings
served with carrots and celery sticks and ranch or bleu cheese dressing with choice of flavor. sauces: original buffalo, firehouse, sweet thai chili or applewood bbq; dry rub: jamaican jerk; oven roasted: applewood spice
- Five $5.75
- Ten $9.95
Chicken Tenders - Original Or Buffalo
$8.95
juicy chicken breast, lightly-fried and served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
$7.25
served with our own pizza sauce.
Soups And Salads
entrée salads served with toasted garlic bread. add sliced avocado to any salad $1
Old Chicago Chopped Salad
$10.25
grilled applewood-spiced chicken, smoked bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes, green onion and pasta, tossed in house-made creamy herb dressing. topped with freshly chopped avocado and tomato.
Asian Chicken Salad
$10.25
teriyaki chicken, spiced chilled noodles, crisp greens, carrots, green onions, red bell peppers and sweet chili house dressing.
Mediterranean Salad With Chicken
$11.25
salad greens with crushed artichokes and our homemade greek dressing topped with roasted chicken, feta, kalamata olives, diced cucumbers, red onions and fresh roma tomato wedges.
Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
$9.95
romaine tossed with tangy caesar. topped with fresh parmesan and grilled applewood-spiced chicken breast.
Harvest Salad With Roasted Chicken
$10.55
applewood-spiced chicken on fresh greens, sun-dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, toasted walnuts and crumbled bleu cheese tossed with our house italian dressing.
Crispy Chicken Salad
$10.25
crispy chicken, fresh greens, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheeses. served with ranch dressing.
Old Chicago’s Famous House Salad
fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, toasted almonds and a cherry tomato.
- $4.25
- With Any Entrée $2.85
Side Caesar
- $3.95
- With Any Entrée $2.95
Add A Cup Of Soup
tomato basil bliss or chicken green chili
- Cup $4.50
- With Any Entrée $2.95
Small Plates
Mediterranean Salad
$3.95
salad greens, fresh cucumber, roma tomato, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, feta, red onions and greek dressing.
Fried Spicy Pickles
$2.95
flash fried with beer batter and tossed in a zesty southern spice blend. served with chipotle ranch dipping sauce.
Fried Mac N’ Cheese
$4.25
housemade with three cheeses, rolled in spicy parmesan seasoned bread crumbs and fried.
Entrées
Shrimp Basket
crispy, plump shrimp fried golden and served with our handmade chipotle lime cocktail sauce and hot fries.
- $11.95
- Add Four Extra Shrimp For The Perfect Catch $2.00
Fish & Chips
$11.50
beer-battered cod lightly-fried. served with tangy tartar sauce and salt and vinegar fries.
Crispy Chicken Tenders - Original Or Buffalo
$10.50
served with fries and your choice of ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
Fisherman’s Catch
$12.25
beer-battered cod and crispy shrimp served with salt and vinegar fries.
Top Sirloin
$14.25
usda 8 oz. sirloin, seasoned and grilled, with roasted garlic butter. served with steamed vegetables and choice of crispy potatoes or french fries.
Grilled Sirloin & Shrimp Combo Platter
$15.25
seasoned 8 oz. usda choice top sirloin steak grilled and topped with roasted garlic butter. served with crispy shrimp, steamed vegetables and choice of crispy new potatoes or french fries.
Create Your Own Pizza
Chicago-style Cheese Pizza
- Individual (serves 1) $8.00
- Medium (serves 2-3) $13.00
- Large (serves 3-4) $15.25
Chicago-style Add Toppings
meats: pepperoni, italian sausage, canadian bacon, applewood spiced chicken, all-beef meatballs, andouille sausage, salami, peppered bacon and seasoned ground beef; cheeses: extra mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, swiss, provolone, ricotta, pepper jack, feta and bleu cheese.; veggies: mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, black olives, spinach, tomatoes, jalapeños, green olives, red peppers, anaheim peppers, kalamata olives, marinated cherry tomatoes, green onions, pepperoncinis, yellow peppers, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes; and more: fresh basil, pineapple, roasted garlic, anchovies and roasted green chilies.
- Individual (serves 1) $1.00
- Medium (serves 2-3) $1.75
- Large (serves 3-4) $2.25
Tavern Thin Cheese Pizza
- Individual (serves 1) $7.75
- 14" $13.50
Tavern Thin Add Toppings
meats: pepperoni, italian sausage, canadian bacon, applewood spiced chicken, all-beef meatballs, andouille sausage, salami, peppered bacon and seasoned ground beef; cheeses: extra mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, swiss, provolone, ricotta, pepper jack, feta and bleu cheese.; veggies: mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, black olives, spinach, tomatoes, jalapeños, green olives, red peppers, anaheim peppers, kalamata olives, marinated cherry tomatoes, green onions, pepperoncinis, yellow peppers, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes; and more: fresh basil, pineapple, roasted garlic, anchovies and roasted green chilies.
- Individual (serves 1) $1.00
- 14" $2.25
Specialty Pizzas - Chicago-style Crust
Chicago 7
italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, red onions and mozzarella.
- Individual $11.00
- Medium $18.50
- Large $22.50
Double Deckeroni
double the spice and pepperoni with mozzarella.
- Individual $10.90
- Medium $17.50
- Large $20.75
Meat Me
italian sausage, canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, roasted garlic, fresh basil and mozzarella.
- Individual $11.50
- Medium $20.00
- Large $23.75
Royal Margherita
pesto sauce, house-made tomato bruschetta, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella slices and basil olive oil. finished with fresh basil.
- Individual $10.50
- Medium $17.90
- Large $20.50
Hawaiian
canadian bacon, pineapple, red bell peppers, green onions, mozzarella and our island pizza sauce.
- Individual $10.90
- Medium $17.50
- Large $20.75
The Classic
signature house pizza sauce, pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, italian sausage and roasted garlic.
- Individual $10.90
- Medium $17.50
- Large $20.75
Specialty Pizzas - Thin Crust
Chicago 7
italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, red onions and mozzarella.
- Individual $10.75
- 14" $19.95
Double Deckeroni
double the spice and pepperoni with mozzarella.
- Individual $10.50
- 14" $19.95
Meat Me
loaded with italian sausage, canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, green olive garnish and fresh basil.
- Individual $11.50
- 14" $22.25
Applewood-spiced Bbq Chicken
bbq pizza sauce, sharp cheddar and swiss, red onions, red peppers and applewood-spiced grilled chicken tossed in house bbq sauce.
- Individual $11.00
- 14" $22.25
Royal Margherita
pesto sauce, house-made tomato bruschetta, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella slices and basil olive oil. finished with fresh basil.
- Individual $10.00
- 14" $18.95
The Classic
signature house pizza sauce, pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, italian sausage and roasted garlic.
- Individual $10.50
- 14" $19.95
Hawaiian
canadian bacon, pineapple, red bell peppers, green onions, mozzarella and our island pizza sauce.
- Individual $10.00
- 14" $19.95
Usda Choice Steak Burgers
served with choice of seasoned fries, coleslaw or fresh veggies. or substitute a side salad for $0.99 add sliced avocado to any burger $0.99
Old Chicago Cheeseburger
$8.75
a classic cheeseburger with choice of swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone or american cheese.
Guacamole Burger
smothered with guacamole and melted pepper jack cheese for a little kick.
- $9.00
- Add Bacon $1.00
Bacon Cheeseburger
$9.50
topped with hickory-smoked bacon and choice of swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone or american cheese.
Calzones
our hand-stretched calzones are big, bold and baked to perfection.
Chicago 7
$10.50
filled with italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, red onions and melted cheeses.
Meat Me
$10.75
garlic-spiced italian sausage, canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, roasted garlic and melted cheese.
Build Your Own ’zone
choose three of your favorite toppings.
- $10.50
- Additional Ingredients $1.25
Italian Sausage & Spinach
$10.75
spinach, oven-roasted italian sausage, freshroasted garlic, house-made spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella and provolone cheeses. served with a side of spicy marinara.
The Classic
$10.75
loaded with pepperoni, italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, fresh basil, oven-roasted garlic and a blend of mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses.
Pastas
served with toasted garlic bread.
Oh My Spaghetti Pie
spaghetti tossed in made-from-scratch alfredo sauce with parmesan, mozzarella, romano and provolone cheeses. slow baked then oven toasted, topped with more alfredo and mozzarella, provolone and asiago cheeses. served by the slice over house marinara.
- $11.50
- Grilled Applewood-spiced Chicken $2.00
Traditional Lasagna
$11.75
rich layers of italian sausage, seasoned beef, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan and ricotta cheeses. smothered with house-made marinara sauce.
Chicken Mac N’ Cheese
$10.50
chicken breast baked with balsamic mushrooms and garlic with cavatappi noodles and a mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan cheese sauce.
Big Chicago Meatball & Spaghetti
$10.95
big, homemade beef meatball tops a large bowl of spaghetti tossed in our signature meat sauce.
Chicken Alfredo
$11.45
creamy alfredo sauce and grilled applewood-spiced chicken with fettuccine.
Sandwiches
served with choice of seasoned fries, coleslaw or fresh veggies. or substitute a side salad for $1 add sliced avocado to any sandwich $1
Chicago 7 Stromboli
$9.50
italian sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, red onions, mushrooms and black olives with melted mozzarella cheese wrapped and baked in our pizzini dough.
Italian Sausage Stromboli
$9.00
three melted cheeses, spicy sausage, onions, peppers and pizza sauce baked up in our made-from-scratch pizzini dough.
Chicken Wrap
$9.15
roasted chicken breast, lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions and parmesan cheese drizzled with house italian dressing.
Classic Club
$9.15
roasted turkey, hickory ham, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo on toasted sourdough.
Classic Italian Melt
$9.15
salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes and pepperoncinis with red pepper mayo on toasted rye bread.
Spicy Chicago Beef
$9.75
chicago’s spicy pepper giardiniera and tender roast beef with melted provolone and sweet red pepper mayo on a warm loaf. served with a side of au jus.
California Chicken
$9.15
grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado slices, swiss cheese, romaine and tomato with ranch dressing, stacked on a fresh bun.
Desserts
Homemade Cheesecake
$5.25
a double-sized, creamy slice of homemade cheesecake swirled with strawberry preserves on a graham cracker crust.
Molten Chocolate Cake
$5.00
our signature chocolate cake made from scratch with dark chocolate, a splash of brandy and coffee. smothered in delectable house-made hot fudge with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
The Big Cookie
a deep-dish pizza pan loaded with oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough, oven-baked and cut in slices.
- 6" Serves 1 $3.50
- 9" Serves 2-3 $5.25
- Add Vanilla Ice Cream $1.00
Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Pizza
Pasta
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
About Us
Lunch, dinner or late-night, Old Chicago has something for everyone. And the pizza. We