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Tumea & Sons Restaurant

Restaurant · Des Moines ·

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A South Side touchstone with a bocce court, scratch sauces, and cavatelli made daily. Celebrated by Cityview’s food writers and readers for steadfast hospitality and classic Calabrese‑leaning comfort.

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Italian Restaurants in Des Moines (2025)

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Old-school Italian parlor with bocce court, scratch sauces, and hospitality

friendly staff

great food

traditional italian

chicken de burgo

pasta diablo

chicken saltimbocca

reservations recommended

homemade sauce

1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Dinner reservations recommended

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Information

Old-school Italian parlor with bocce court, scratch sauces, and hospitality

friendly staff

great food

traditional italian

chicken de burgo

pasta diablo

chicken saltimbocca

reservations recommended

homemade sauce

1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Dinner reservations recommended

Tumea & Sons Restaurant by null

Tumea & Sons Restaurant by null

Tumea & Sons Restaurant by null

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