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Cosi Cucina Italian Grill

4.3
4.3
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1975 NW 86th St, Clive, IA 50325

About this restaurant

Cosi Cucina Italian Grill in Des Moines, Iowa was started in 1993. It quickly became a local favorite for wood oven pizzas, classic entrées, specialty pastas, fresh salads, homemade desserts and an impressive wine list. The entrance of Cosi Cucina Italian Grill is actually in the back, which ensures that you walk right by the open kitchen and gives the place a cozier feel like what you'd get from walking into a friend's house. For an entrée at Cosi Cucina Italian Grill, there is the lobster pasta, potato ravioli and smoked chicken pasta. You should also consider the grouper, which is roasted in a wood oven and served with julienne vegetables.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    William Bliss
  • Catering
    We will do our best to accommodate all orders with the notice that is convenient for you, however 48 hours is preferred.<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Clive
  • Cross street
    2 blocks south of Hickman Rd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Cosi Cucina Italian Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience

NoiseModerate

25 Reviews
  1. WDMdiner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the dessert presentation was beautiful - almost didn't want to eat it, it was so spectacular. But we did, and it was fabulous too!

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  2. Foodie

    Des Moines8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a delightful place to eat. Great food and excellent service

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  3. Foodie

    Des Moines8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Cosi Cucina for 20 years. The food and service is always amazing. It is probably our favorite local restaurant.

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  4. Fitz1

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife and I enjoyed the food very much, waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. Large serving, definitely get your value for the price! Regulars were known by the staff and everyone was warmly welcomed!!!!

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  5. Luv2eat

    Des Moines2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love, love, love the food! The toasted ravioli was amazing and so was dinner. Would be better if they served the yummy bread warm, and maybe some Italian spices mixed with the olive oil for dipping. Our waitress was a bit slow, but would go back!

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  6. Foodie

    Des Moines8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love to eat at local places and this place is a favorite. The food is amazing, the prices are reasonable and the service is second to none. Cosi Cucina is just a great place for a dinner out. The scallops appetizer ( wood grilled) is excellent-ziti is one of their signature dishes.

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  7. JoeW85

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food. Unique menu, good specials, and the best calamari I've ever had.

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  8. D1andOnlyOmen

    Des Moines2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience under the "new ownership" was much the same as in the past......Nice place and decent food (yet nothing to really rave about).

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  9. Foodlover

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good experience. No wait to be seated, Emily, our waitress took out drink orders and food orders very quickly. She smiled each time she asked how everything was. Food was excellent. I'll be going back again soon.

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  10. Foodie

    Des Moines8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going regularly to Cosi Cucina for 16 years and every time the evening is phenomenal. It is one of our all time favorite restaurants (and We are foodies!) Our favorites are the Wood grilled scallops appetizer and mozarella salad with champagne dressing. And of course, the Ziti. For dessert you must get the tiramasu or cheesecake ---both wonderful. We travel a lot and enjoy the local restaurants. Cosi Cucina is a stand out and equalsand surpasses any place we have ever eaten.We just love this place.

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FAQs

Cosi Cucina Italian Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 278-8148.

Cosi Cucina Italian Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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1975 NW 86th St, Clive, IA 50325

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2 blocks south of Hickman Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Clive
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Bliss
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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