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March 21, 2024 - celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary.
So good. I had a delicious Dirty Martini, others at our table and the Basil Hayden Bourbon feature of the night and some kind of tea cocktail served in a martini glass. Started with the polenta cakes and OMG YUM. In our group we had cavatelli, osso bucco and gnocchi. All were amazing but let's talk about the gnocchi. OMG AGAIN, just melted in your mouth. We shared the torte and crรจme brรปlรฉe for dessert. We had not eaten there in about five years. Service was amazing. He was just a perfect server on a perfect night! WOWZER!
Be the first to ReplySuch a lovely spot for a date night.
I used to work here back in high school when it was cafรฉ di Scala and I had not been back since. Went for an anniversary and was treated with champagne and such a good meal. I got the seafood risotto and everything was phenomenal. The pizza was spot on and everything was delicious!
Be the first to ReplyWent for an early Valentine's date night.
Loved the cozy atmosphere and the service was attentive and friendly the whole time. Started with pizza fritta - bone marrow sauce was light, yet rich with the delicate crispy crust. Entrees: partner got the Osso Bucco - tender, fell off the bone, very comforting and indulgent. I got the cavatelli - it was a lovely simple marinara with Italian sausage. Portions were generous, I had some to take home. For dessert, we got the orange pound cake with green tea and lavender whipped cream. The flavor of orange was nice, but unfortunately the cake was a bit dry and lackluster in presentation compared to the other dishes we had. Couldn't taste green tea and the whipped cream was light and fluffy but the lavender flavor wasn't coming through. Overall, a great experience and perfect for a special date night.
Be the first to ReplyLocated in a cool old house that exudes charm and elegance,
Located in a cool old house that exudes charm and elegance, Aposto almost gets it right. I ordered a salad and the polenta cakes and for the main entree I selected the gnocchi. The salad was fantastic, the polenta cakes were okay and the gnocchi was fair. Gnocchi, IMO, should be light and airy while these were heavy. My Companion ordered the bean and kale salad with the cavatelli. The salad was very good while the cavatelli looked like it sat too long and looked like it dried out. For these prices everything should a 5. Service however was impeccable, friendly and helpful.
Be the first to ReplyIt's a neat dinging experience.
I went when the weather was beautiful and we sat on the front porch. The food was just ok, definitely nothing great. I wanted to love this place & could have if the food was excellent but it just wasn't.
Be the first to ReplyServer was pleasant and made some great recommendations!
Server was pleasant and made some great recommendations! The Gazpacho appetizer was delicious
Be the first to ReplyAposto is one of our favorite restaurants, but our last
Aposto is one of our favorite restaurants, but our last experience was less than stellar. First the good: The mussels are as good as ever and my husband loved the linguini with seared scallops. The not so good: This used to be the perfect place for a romantic date, but standards have clearly dropped. Staff in faded jeans and t-shirts just does not scream upscale. This same staff member had a loud conversation with the guests at the table next to us for a good 10 minutes while we were trying to enjoy our dinner. My agnolotti looked like it had been sitting at the pass for a while. The sauce had a skin on it and the dish was lukewarm. Flavor wise it was quite bland. We did not stay for dessert. In summary, we're sad to have lost one of our favorites, and I'm not sure we'll be back any time soon.
Be the first to ReplyGot a reservation here on a Saturday night and had a great
Got a reservation here on a Saturday night and had a great time. All the food we ordered was delicious. They change their menu seasonally and I think we had the spring menu. The inside is quaint with several cozy rooms and they also have an outdoor patio. For starters, get the mussels and the gnocchi (technically an entree but worked well to split). Polenta cakes were good but not a stand out. The bone marrow entree was amazing, the pork is so bucco was rich and flavorful, and the risotto was tasty as well. Our server was wonderful and we appreciated his recommendations!
Be the first to ReplyFirst time visiting Apostรณ.
The atmosphere and ambience is really unique and the staff all were very welcoming and engaged. Drinks were delicious. I appreciate restaurants that have seasonal menus that are on the smaller side. Might not be for everyone since there are limited options but as long as they do them well I think it is great. We had the beet salad with goat cheese and it was fantastic. Also tried the polenta cakes and olive tapinade pizza, both worth trying. Split the bone marrow linguine which was probably the only let down of the evening. It was ok but seemed to lack flavor for our taste buds. Overall, highly recommend this place and plan to return
Be the first to ReplyI'd give this a place a 3.
5 probably. Place is quaint and old but elegant like others have said. Service was mediocre, nice but our main dishes seemed to take awhile to come out after our appetizers and we sat there for a bit before we were asked for dessert. We got the pizza fritta and "Caesar salad" salad was probably the best dish out everything. The pizza fritta was different but okay. We didn't eat the entire pita. The smell of the cheese on is pretty bad imo like it almost makes you not want to eat it lol. My husband got the pork dish and the pork was tender and juicy, the risotto needed spice it was very bland. My cavatelli was good but nothing spectacular I would say, just a normal pasta dish. I was so excited for the almond cake that did not come out tasting like almond at all. The jam on top was sour in flavor and overall disappointing. Glad we tried this place, but probably won't be back.
Be the first to ReplyMy husband and I went to Aposto for our 13 year anniversary.
What caught my eye about this place was the beautiful Victorian home and the elegant pictures of the food on their website. When we arrived, we were greeted with friendly customer service. Inside it was dark but you got that romantic feel when you sat down. It made it more romantic because when we went it was lightly snowing. We started with drinks that were delicious. My husband ordered a salad for starters and I decided to go big and get their mussels. Both were absolutely delicious. You could lick the bowl where the mussels sat in a cream sauce. My husband ordered the risotto for dinner and I had the blue crab gnocchi. Again, both entrees were delicious and flavored beautifully..meaning no need for more salt and pepper! We ended our experience with creme brรปlรฉe and torte. I was so full and very satisfied with everything. I'm so glad we found this gem. You can tell that the employees and chefs carry a passion. I highly recommend this place!
Be the first to ReplyWent here a week ago for the first time with a small group
Went here a week ago for the first time with a small group under a reservation. The place itself is a beautiful old house that has multiple rooms where you could be seated. It appears very luxurious and seems to be a completely different environment than any other restaurant. The staff was wonderful, funny and kind. Just attentive enough and not overbearing. However, the food let me down. I was expecting to be astounded but nothing tasted special. I had the polenta cakes as a starter and followed it with the cappelletti. The polenta cakes simply tasted like cornbread in pasta sauce and the cappelletti was bland and the nuts overpowered the whole dish. You do leave with your stomach feeling very full and your wallet very empty. I think I just hyped this place up too much in my head for the experience I got.
Be the first to ReplyThis place is a true hidden gem in Des Moines.
It's still unknown to long-time residents but is a prized secret in the foodie community. Tucked away atop Sherman Hill, Aposto feels like walking into a family home. The ambience is dark, warm, romantic and inviting. The menu features handmade pasta and custom drinks, with great specials like cacio e pepe. The service is the best I've seen in Iowa, with servers remembering you and customizing their service to each visit. Can't wait to come back.
Be the first to ReplyTake your s/o here for the most romantic dinner! Order the
Take your s/o here for the most romantic dinner! Order the pizza frita and the gnocchi for a good time. Excellent service and atmosphere.
Be the first to ReplyWe stopped in for my birthday tonight and we loved every
We stopped in for my birthday tonight and we loved every bite. We started with the mussels (the sauce is incredible) and we shared the gnocchi and lobster fettuccine. Again- fresh, delicious, well-balanced, with sauces that had delicious depth of flavor but wasn't overly showy. We finished with the lavender cake and house ice cream. Not overly sweet- it was just perfect. Excellent service and we will be back!
Be the first to ReplyThe venue is in an older home with some outdoor seating on
The venue is in an older home with some outdoor seating on a wraparound porch. The food was excellent and the service personable, helpful and efficient. Would definitely recommend it.
Be the first to ReplyI have been wanting to visit Aposto since I moved here last
I have been wanting to visit Aposto since I moved here last October and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The location, ambiance, service, and food quality were all outstanding. Out waiter and the sommelier were super knowledgable and helped us select an excellent bottle of wine to accompany our meal. The menu reads so well that it's hard to decide what to order, so our group ordered several apps/entrees to share so we could all try multiple items. They also have a gorgeous patio that I cannot wait to visit this Fall!
Be the first to ReplyThis place is fantastic! Wonderful service, atmosphere,
This place is fantastic! Wonderful service, atmosphere, drinks, & menu. The food was some of the best I've had anywhere in Des Moines. We will definitely be back.
Be the first to ReplyWent here for a Friday night date night! Service was
Went here for a Friday night date night! Service was wonderful, the food was delicious, and you can't beat the charm.
Be the first to ReplyLove the atmosphere and the food is incredibly amazing and
Love the atmosphere and the food is incredibly amazing and let's not leave out the staff, who is knowledgeable and very friendly. A must place to dine in and enjoy.
Be the first to ReplyMy husband went here for our anniversary and we were a
My husband went here for our anniversary and we were a little disappointed. We ordered drinks and my first one seemed watered down so I ended up ordering a basic old fashioned. We got mussels for a starter and it was so flavorful! Probably the best thing we ate there. We also ordered pasta and scallops dish. The scallops were poor quality and everything just lacked salt. We also got the sweet potato gnocchi and it also lacked salt. I always heard good things about the food but everything just lacked flavor besides the mussels. I did like the atmosphere. It's in a unique Victorian mansion from the 1800.
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