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Paradise Pizza Cafe
2025 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Portabella Mushroom Sticks
$7.95
freshly sliced portabella mushrooms, lightly floured, flash fried & served with buttermilk- herb dip.
Mozzarella Sticks
$7.95
served with tomato sauce for dipping.
Baked Herb Cheese Bread
$4.75
italian bread brushed with herb butter, topped with a blend of cheeses and baked to a golden brown.
Onion Rings
home-made! buttermilk dipped, floured & fried.
- Single $6.95
- Double $7.95
Calamari Fritti Rings
$7.95
tender squid cut into rings, dipped in buttermilk & flour then gently fried
Fried Chicken Ravioli
$7.95
chicken & cheese filled ravioli, fried, rolled in romano cheese. served with tomato sauce for dipping.
Cajun-Italian "Fusion" Boneless Chicken Wings
$7.95
all white meat chicken, cajun spiced then dipped in buttermilk, flour and italian spices.... deep fried and served with creamy basil ranch dressing.
Italian poo Poo Platter
$10.95
a combination of mozzarella sticks, fried chicken ravioli, herb cheese bread and calamari rings.
Salads
Mixed Baby Greens Salad
with our house balsamic vinaigrette, homemade croutons, sunflower seeds, & shaved romano cheese. other dressing choices: creamy italian, french, blue cheese, ranch, thousand island, low-fat.
As a Meal with Bread Basket
- $6.95
- With Grilled Chicken Add $3.00
As a Side Salad with Entree, Pizza Or Appetizer.
$3.50Entree Salads
Maytag Blue Salad
mixed greens with hearts of palm, iowas own maytag blue cheese, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette.
- $9.25
- Small $6.95
Greek Salad
mixed greens tossed in a light olive oil & red wine dressing, topped with greek olives, feta, tomatoes, peperoncini, & red onions.
- Anchovies On Request. $8.75
- Small $5.95
Paradise Cobb Salad
grilled chicken breast, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, smoked ham on mixed greens.
- $9.95
- Small $7.95
Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad
tossed crisp assorted greens, tomatoes, black olives, sauteed walnuts with santa fe dressing. topped with grilled chicken marinated in lime and cilantro.
- $9.95
- Small $7.95
Sandwiches
Served with Your Choice of French Fries, Cup of Soup, Or Side Salad
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
$8.95
spicy cajun chicken breast, pan-blackened and served with tomato, & lettuce. served on a toasted italian loaf. cool ranch dressing on the side.
Italian Meatball Sandwich
$8.95
italian meatballs, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella. baked on a toasted italian loaf
"Graziano" Italian Sausage with Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich
locally made "graziano" italian sausage baked with tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella cheese and served on toasted italian loaf.
- $8.95
- Add Sauteed Pepers and Onions $1.25
Grilled Paradise Paninis
portabella mushrooms, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, & melted mozzarella
- $8.95
- Coppa Ham, Smoked Gouda, Mozzarella, Tomato, Bacon, & Honey Mustard Basil $8.95
Pasta & More
Served with Basket Brimming with Freshly Baked Breads. Add Choice of Cup Or Soup Or Side Salad $3.50
Thai Chicken Pasta (Spicy)
angel hair pasta tossed with a hot peanut sauce, carrots, green onions, & chicken breast. topped with cool bean sprouts, cilantro, & peanuts
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Chicken Basil with Fettuccine
chicken breast sauteed with basil pesto, & fresh tomatoes. tossed with spinach fettuccine.
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Butternut Squash Lasagna
layers of fresh pasta, butternut squash, and cheeses. baked with a white parmesan-cream sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
- Regular $10.95
- Large $12.95
Penne with Fresh Sage Sausage & Sun Dried Tomatoes
penne pasta tossed with fresh hand-made sage sausage, sun dried tomatoes in a light spicy tomato sauce with a splash of cream.
- Regular $10.95
- Large $12.95
Hand Made Lasagna
layers of pasta, tomato sauce, cheeses, & sausage. topped with melted mozzarella cheese
- Regular $10.95
- Large $12.95
Cajun Pasta
shrimp, crab, whitefish, & cajun ham, with linguine tossed in a spicy cajun cream sauce.
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Paglia E Fieno
straw and hay - an italian classic - spinach and semolina pasta tossed with bacon, genoa salami and garlic in our creamy alfredo sauce.
- Regular $10.95
- Large $12.95
Aunt Marys Rollini Di Spinaci
fresh pasta roled up with aunt marys spinach & cream cheese filling then baked with tomato sauce
- Regular $10.95
- Large $12.95
Whole Wheat Penne with Fresh buffalo Mozzarella & Spinach
whole whole penne tossed with fresh tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto, white wine & fresh spinach, topped with chopped walnuts.
- Regular $10.95
- Large $12.95
Adriatic Shrimp with Penne
plump shrimp with a country blend of sun dried tomatoes, italian parsley, fresh garlic and cracked pepper flakes. tossed with penne pasta and a splash of cream.
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Louisiana Linguine
iowa sirloin tips, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, bacon, genoa salami, in a cajun cream sauce. tossed with linguine.
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Tortellini Di Noci
small pasta caps filled with ricotta cheese and tossed with olive oil, toasted walnuts, fresh basil from our garden (in season), garlic, black olives, romano cheese and sun dried tomatoes
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Portabella Ravioli
ravioli stuffed with portabella mushrooms simmerd in a three-cheese sauce, and topped with grilled portabella mushrooms.
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Chicken Parmesan
breaded & fried chicken breast, baked with parmesan, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. served with a side of linguine with tomato sauce
Country Chicken Ravioli
tender ravioli stuffed with chicken and cheese.choose tomato or alfredo sauce.
Lemon Chicken Orecchiette
breast of chicken with lemon baked with fresh shaved parmesan cheese served over orecchette with sun dried tomato, garlic and a splash of cream.
- Regular $11.95
- Large $13.95
Linguine Classics
linguini with tomato sauce
- Regular $7.95
- Large $9.95
- With Alfredo Sauce Add $1.50
- With Meatballs Or Sausage Add $2.50
Brick Oven Pizza, Crock Pizza & Calzones
Our Popular 12" Pizza On a Hand-Formed Crust Baked In Our Brick Oven. Choose White Or Honey Whole Wheat Crust
Traditional Pizza
- With Sauce and Cheese $9.95
- Alfredo Sauce Add $0.75
Choose Your Own Toppings
grazianos italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, meatballs, green peppers, artichokes, onions, green olives, black olives, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, anchovies.
- One $1.75
- Two $2.75
- Three Or More $3.75
Sicilian House Combo
$13.95
marinara sauce, sweet italian sausage, sliced tomatoes, spicy coppa ham, julienne salami, mozzarella & parmesan cheese.
Pioneer Bbq Chicken
$13.95
tangy barbecued chicken, sliced red onion, cilantro, & smoked gouda cheese
Sante Fe Grilled Chicken
$13.95
grilled filet of chicken marinated in lime and herbs, sauteed onions, & cilantro. topped with tomato salsa, sour cream, homestyle guacamole, green onions, & black olives
California
$13.95
sun dried tomatoes, black olives, & walnuts. baked with basil garlic butter & smoked gouda cheese.
Thai Chicken (Spicy)
$13.95
filet of chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, lime, & cilantro. baked with cheese, bean sprouts, slivered carrots, & topped with peanuts.
Roasted Portabella
roasted portabella mushrooms, caramelized onions, sun dried tomatoes on garlic basil butter.
- $13.95
- With Coppa Ham Add $1.95
Roasted Garlic Chicken
$13.95
roasted garlic chicken, sweet red onions, chopped parsley, & roasted garlic.
Five Meats
$13.95
smoked ham, chopped meatballs, bacon, pepperoni, & grazianos italian sausage.
Florentine
spinach, ricotta cheese, sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, baked on tomato sauce. served with a side of balsamic vinaigrette.
- $12.95
- Add Artichokes $1.75
Hawaiian
$12.95
pineapple chunks, smoked ham, sliced green onions, baked on abutter glaze.
Pizza Rustica
$13.95
artisinal pizza-the crust is the canvas! a very thin cracker like crust with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, coppa ham, fresh tomato and fresh basil.
Crock Pizza
$6.95
choose white or honey whole wheat crust mounds of mozzarella, tomato sauce, and thick triple risen crust baked upside-down in a crock.
Crock Alfredo
$8.50
alfredo sauce instead of tomato sauce.
Choose Your Own Ingredients:
grazianos italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, meat balls, green peppers, artichokes, onions, green olives, black olives, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, anchovies
- One $1.75
- Two $2.75
- Three Or More $3.75
Calzone
$6.95
choose white or honey whole wheat crust folded over pizza crust stuffed with mozzarella & provolone served on a bed of tomato sauce.
Choose Your Own Ingredients
grazianos italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, meat balls, green peppers, artichokes, onions, green olives, black olives, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, anchovies
- One $1.75
- Two $2.75
- Three Or More $3.75
Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Calzone
$10.50
spinach, mozzarella, romano, ricotta, & provolone cheeses, served on tomato and alfredo sauce.
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General Info
Cuisine
Pizza
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 8:30pm
About Us
Sante Fe Chicken Burrito Pizza...Roasted Portabella Pizza... and the wildly popular customer favorite Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza! Imagine a pizza with sun dried tomatoes, black olives, and toasted walnuts on a garlic butter glaze-The California Pizza! And its not just pizza! We also have a 30 year history of serving fantastic specialty pastas (from our Lucullan's restaurant in Ames!)...Cajun Pasta with spiced ham, crab and shrimp in a cajun cream sauce...or Chicken Basil with Fettuccine Verdi...or Penne with Fresh Sage Sausage...along with over 20 other selections!