Small squid, lightly breaded and fried. Served with aioli
Potato Croquettes
$12.99
Mashed potatoes, seasoned with pecorino cheese, mozzarella & spices. Dipped in egg, rolled in bread crumbs, then deep fried. Served with marinara sauce
crisp romaine, house made Caesar dressing, croutons & parmigiano
Piccola$7.49
Grande$12.99
Insalata Mista
mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, red onion, tomatoes, parmigiano
Piccola$6.99
Grande$12.99
Pear & Gorgonzola
$14.99
pears, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese tossed with mixed greens and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Pizza Napoletana - True Neapolitan
We are proud to use the standards of the Vera Pizza Napoletana Association Tomatoes from Italy, fresh mozzarella and baked in 60-90 seconds in our wood fired oven
Margherita
$18.49
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmigiano, extra virgin olive oil. Options To Add To Your Margherita or Marinara: Meat - pepperoni, chicken, salami, prosciutto, sausage, ham, copa, bacon; Oven Roasted - red onions, mushrooms, bell peppers; Additional - artichokes, olives, arugula, anchovies, rapini cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, sundried tomatoes
Additional Toppings (Each)
$2.50
Marinara
$15.49
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil. Options To Add To Your Margherita or Marinara: Meat - pepperoni, chicken, salami, prosciutto, sausage, ham, copa, bacon; Oven Roasted - red onions, crimini mushrooms, bell peppers; Etc. - artichokes, olives, arugula, anchovies, rapini cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, sundried tomatoes
spaghetti with pecorino (sheep's milk cheese) & freshly ground pepper
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$17.99
fresh cream, bacon, parmesan, egg yolk and heavy black pepper
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
$16.49
made to order spicy tomato sauce with olive oil, garlic & red pepper
Add Chicken
$4.00
Add Prawns
$7.50
Spaghetti al Pesto
$16.49
basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan & pecorino
Rigatoni Siciliana
$18.99
scratch tomato sauce, eggplant, peppers and fresh mozzarella
Fettuccine Alfredo
$16.99
butter, fresh cream & parmesan
Add Chicken
$4.00
Add Prawns
$7.50
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
$17.99
olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, capers, olives, red pepper & a touch of anchovy
Cannelloni di Magro
$16.99
homemade pasta filled with ricotta, spinach, pecorino cheese, topped with marinara sauce & smoked mozzarella
Lasagna alla Napoletana
$16.99
beef, ricotta, tomato sauce & smoked mozzarella
Bistecca e Croquettes*
$29.99
9 oz New York Steak grilled to order, served with our homemade potato croquettes.
Bistecca Pizzaiola*
$28.99
9 oz. New York Steak grilled to order, prepared with olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red pepper and spices. Served over fettuccine.
Dessert
Cannoli
$9.99
Lightly sweet ricotta with chocolate chips fills three crisp pastry shells
Mocha Decadence Cake
$8.49
Homemade, with dark chocolate & espresso. Served with raspberry topping
Nutella Calzone
Italian hazelnut chocolate spread baked in a calzone
Serves 2-4$11.99
Crema al Limone
$10.99
Refreshing lemon cream decorated with a limoncello swirl, presented in an elegant champagne flute
Tiramisu
$9.99
Homemade traditional Italian dessert with layers of coffee and liqueur dipped lady fingers and mascarpone cheese, dusted with coco powder and chocolate drizzle.
Spumoni
$4.99
originating in Naples, layers of chocolate, cherry & pistachio ice cream
After Dinner Spirits
Limoncello
$8.00
Sambuca Romana
$8.50
Sambuca Black
$8.50
Nardini Amaro
$9.00
Ramazzotti Amaro
$8.50
Bevandi - Beverages
Mineral Water
San Pellegrino
1/2 Liter$4.99
Limonata, Aranciata & Blood Orange
$4.49
San Pellegrino, from Italy
Soft Drinks - Complimentary Refills
$3.99
Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Diet Pepsi & Ice Tea
Root Beer
Henry Weinhard's
Bottle$4.49
Coffee
$3.99
gourmet drip by Caffe d'arte
Assorted Tea
$3.99
Draft Beer
Rotating Handles: check with your server
Rainier
$5.00
Peroni
$7.50
Georgetown Manny's Pale Ale
$7.50
Black Raven Trickster IPA
$7.50
Bottled Beer
Coors Light
$5.00
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
$7.00
New Belgium Belgian Tripel
$7.00
Shiner Bock
$7.00
Weihenstephaner Heff
17 Oz$11.50
NYF Hard Root Beer
$7.50
Hard Cider
22 Oz$7.50
Peroni 0.0 ABV
$6.00
Vino Rosso
Nebbiolo, Piemonte IT
$11.00
$41.00
Pico Maccario Barbera d'Asti, Piemonte IT
$44.00
Chianti, Toscana IT
$9.50
$35.00
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico, Toscana IT
$39.00
Sangiovese, Molise IT
$9.50
$36.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo IT
$9.00
$34.00
Palazzo della Torre, Allegrini, Veneto IT
$11.00
$42.00
Mark Ryan Long Haul, Columbia Valley WA
$80.00
Red Blend
$10.50
$39.00
Morgante Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IT
$36.00
Januik Merlot, Columbia Valley WA
$48.00
Argiolas Perdera, Sardegna IT
$44.00
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Toscana IT
$58.00
Abeja Cabernet, Walla Walla WA
$84.00
San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino IT
$92.00
Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo
$93.00
Vino Bianco
Mark Ryan "The Vincent" Chardonnay, Columbia Valley WA
$10.50
$38.00
Novelty Hill Chardonnay, Columbia Valley WA
$38.00
Zenato Pinot Grigio, Veneto IT
$9.50
$36.00
Batromagno Bianco, Puglia IT
$8.00
$30.00
Mark Ryan Viognier, Columbia Valley WA
$58.00
Argiolas Costomolino, Sardegna IT
$37.00
Vino Sparkling/Rose
House Selection Prosecco, Veneto IT
$9.00
$35.00
Banfi Brachetto, Piemonte IT
$9.50
$36.00
Rose
$9.00
$34.00
Prosecco Rose, Veneto IT
$356.00
Vino della Casa
Imported Italian - Red or White
Glass$8.00
½ Liter$21.50
1 Liter$43.00
Dessert Wine
Penfolds Tawny
$8.50
Barnard Griffen Syrah Port
$8.50
Apertivi - Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco & soda on the rocks
$9.50
Substitute Campari$10.50
Huckleberry Cosmo
$12.00
Huckleberry vodka, cranberry juice muddled lime
Negroni via Marina
$12.00
Punt e mes, Campari, gin & orange twist
Blood Orange Abstraction
$14.00
Huckleberry vodka, cocchi Americano & blood orange san pellegrino on the rocks
Nardini Manhattan
$17.50
Copperworks Single Malt Whiskey, vermouth, Nardini amaro, orange bitters and cherry
Benvenuti a via Marina! Welcome to your Italian home in Des Moines. Experience warm hospitality by our staff serving classic Italian dishes and authentic Neapolitan pizzas from our imported wood-fired oven. Full bar with classic and specialty cocktails, extensive Italian wine list and local micro brews.