Small squid, lightly breaded and fried. Served with aioli
Potato Croquettes
$11.99
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
$12.99
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
$16.49
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, crimini mushrooms, bell peppers; Etc. - artichokes, olives, arugula, anchovies, rapini cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, sundried tomatoes
Additional Toppings (Each)
$2.25
Marinara
$13.49
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
$16.99
fresh cream, bacon, parmesan, egg yolk and heavy black pepper
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
$14.99
made to order spicy tomato sauce with olive oil, garlic & red pepper
Add Chicken
$4.00
Add Prawns
$7.50
Spaghetti al Pesto
$14.49
basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan & pecorino
Rigatoni Siciliana
$15.99
scratch tomato sauce, eggplant, peppers and fresh mozzarella
Fettuccine Alfredo
$16.49
butter, fresh cream & parmesan
Add Chicken
$4.00
Add Prawns
$7.50
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
$16.29
olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, capers, olives, red pepper & a touch of anchovy
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
$15.99
scratch tomato sauce, bacon, onion and spices
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
Dessert
Cannoli
$8.99
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$10.99
Crema al Limone
$9.99
Refreshing lemon cream decorated with a limoncello swirl, presented in an elegant champagne flute
Tiramisu
$9.49
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
$3.49
gourmet drip by Caffe d'arte
Assorted Tea
$3.49
Draft Beer
Rotating Handles: check with your server
Rainier
$5.00
Peroni
$7.00
Georgetown Manny's Pale Ale
$6.50
Black Raven Trickster IPA
$6.50
Bottled Beer
Coors Light
$5.00
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
$6.50
New Belgium Belgian Tripel
$6.50
Odin Thor's Equinox
22 Oz$13.50
Shiner Bock
$6.50
Weihenstephaner Heff
17 Oz$10.50
NYF Hard Root Beer
$7.50
Hard Cider
22 Oz$7.00
Kaliber NA
$6.00
Vino Rosso
Nebbiolo, Piemonte IT
$10.50
$39.00
Pico Maccario Barbera d'Asti, Piemonte IT
$38.00
Chianti, Toscana IT
$9.50
$35.00
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico, Toscana IT
$38.00
Sangiovese, Molise IT
$9.00
$34.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo IT
$8.50
$32.00
Syncline Subduction Red, Lyle WA
$40.00
Palazzo della Torre, Allegrini, Veneto IT
$10.00
$38.00
Mark Ryan Long Haul, Columbia Valley WA
$78.00
Red Blend
$9.50
$35.00
Morgante Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IT
$36.00
Januik Merlot, Columbia Valley WA
$45.00
Argiolas Perdera, Sardegna IT
$37.00
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Toscana IT
$52.00
Abeja Cabernet, Walla Walla WA
$78.00
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
$9.50
$34.00
Novelty Hill Chardonnay, Columbia Valley WA
$38.00
Zenato Pinot Grigio, Veneto IT
$9.00
$34.00
Batromagno Bianco, Puglia IT
$7.50
$28.00
Mark Ryan Viognier, Columbia Valley WA
$56.00
Argiolas Costomolino, Sardegna IT
$36.00
Vino Sparkling/Rose
House Selection Prosecco, Veneto IT
$8.00
$34.00
Banfi Brachetto, Piemonte IT
$9.50
$36.00
Rose
$9.00
$34.00
Prosecco Rose, Veneto IT
$35.00
Pico Maccario Rose. Piemonte IT
$35.00
Vino della Casa
Imported Italian - Red or White
Glass$7.50
½ Liter$20.00
1 Liter$40.00
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
$11.00
Huckleberry vodka, cranberry juice muddled lime
Negroni via Marina
$11.00
Punt e mes, Campari, gin & orange twist
Blood Orange Abstraction
$12.50
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.