The Latin King

4.7

204 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 266-4466
Website
http://www.latinkingdsm.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2522
Neighborhood
Des Moines
Parking details
None

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Best Service
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Best Value
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
Des Moines
Best Service
Des Moines
Best Value
Des Moines
Good for groups
Des Moines
Hot spot
Des Moines
Neighborhood gem
Des Moines
Great for fine wines
Des Moines
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Latin King consistently delivers "fantastic food and service," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the outdoor seating and live music on select nights, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. While some noted service hiccups, standout servers like Molly receive praise. The restaurant offers generous portions, memorable desserts, and a welcoming environment.

204 Reviews

C
Chris
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and even better service. server was very friendly and helpful with my wife's questions about the menu and provided great insight into each dish.
The Latin KingResponded on November 18, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you not only enjoyed the food but the service as well! Our mission is to provide wonderful customer service to all of our guests, and we hope we can provide the same service on your next visit.
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Theresa
Des Moines
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always look forward to our dinners at Latin King. Staff is so friendly and courteous. Food is delicious- my favorite is The Gamberi Diavlo. My husband always gets prime rib or NY strip. Great appetizers and cocktails too@
The Latin KingResponded on November 18, 2024
Thank you for your loyalty and wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoy dining with us, and we look forward to serving you and your husband again soon—cheers to more great meals and cocktails!
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Nathan
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent waitress and busboy - service was phenomenal. Menus is good and varied. Food was wonderful and plentiful. Prices are great for what you get.
The Latin KingResponded on November 18, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the service, menu, food, and value. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
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James
San Diego
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Our server Molly is the absolute best. Fantastic experience.
The Latin KingResponded on November 14, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars!
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JP
Des Moines
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic and Abby our server was great.
The Latin KingResponded on November 14, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars!
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Dewey
Des Moines
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation for seven people, and we had to add one at the last minute and they were very accommodating. The food was amazing. The appetizers were second to none! We had one little issue with the food, and the server was right there to take care of it, management came out and everybody left happy. Sometimes things happen, and really appreciate everything they did. We will definitely be back, one of our favorite places to go.
The Latin KingResponded on November 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and that our team could make your experience enjoyable despite the inconvenience. We look forward to welcoming you and your group back soon—it's always a pleasure to have you with us!
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KC
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. As always the Live music made for a enjoyable night out!
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Dwight
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Couldn't eat it all, portions great. Okay, with me, lunch tomorrow. Yummm!!!
The Latin KingResponded on October 16, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the generous portions, and we're happy to know you have lunch ready for tomorrow. See you again soon!
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KendallD
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress, Beth, was top notch !
The Latin KingResponded on October 8, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars, and Beth will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We can't wait to see you again for another wonderful experience.
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Dwight
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We keep coming back. Meeting good friends monthly.
The Latin KingResponded on October 2, 2024
Thank you for being such loyal guests! We're delighted to hear that your monthly visits with friends are always a great experience. Our receptionist, server, and chef will be thrilled by your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back next month for another memorable meal.
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FAQs

The Latin King is rated 4.7 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2522

Additional information

Neighborhood
Des Moines
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.latinkingdsm.com/
Phone number
(515) 266-4466

The Latin King

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