New York Times: The Tables Turn
“These last couple of months are a lot better than they were last year,” said Robert James Tursi, whose family owns the restaurant, an upscale establishment that specializes in steaks and Italian food. Food sales were about 10 percent higher in February and March than they were during the same months a year ago, he said.
Winner: Best Italian Restaurant (2009-2018)
Cityview’s Best of poll
Winner: Best Family Restaurant (2012, 2013, 2014, 2019)
Cityview’s Best of poll
Runner-Up: Best Restaurant Period
Cityview’s Best of 2012 poll
Runner-Up: Best Wait Staff
Cityview’s Best of 2012 poll
Winner: Best Italian Restaurant
Cityview’s Best of 2011 poll
Winner: Best Family Restaurant
Cityview’s Best of 2011 poll
Winner: Best Italian Restaurant
Cityview’s Best of 2009 poll
Runner-Up: Best Restaurant Period
Cityview’s Best of 2009 poll
Runner-Up: Best Wait Staff
Cityview’s Best of 2009 poll
Best Italian Restaurant
Citiview
Restaurateur of the Year Award
Iowa Hospitality Association
“The East-side institution does an admirable job of ruling, from the tried and true to the inspired.” (4 stars)
The Des Moines Register Datebook
Best Restaurant for a Business Lunch
The Des Moines Business Record
“It’s warm, inviting, and just plain fun, and the food and service are just great as always.” (4.5 stars)
The Des Moines Register Datebook
Best Restaurant for a Business Lunch
The Des Moines Business Record
Tight Ship at Latin King
The Des Moines Register Datebook
#1 Italian Restaurant
Reader’s Picks – The Des Moines Register Datebook