Simon's

American restaurant · Des Moines

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Intimate, dinner‑only Italian‑leaning supper spot famed for steak de Burgo, pastas, and complimentary red velvet cake. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation as a 2025 semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality.

https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2025-james-beard-award-semifinalists
Italian Restaurants in Des Moines (2025)

5800 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322 Get directions

simonsdsm.com

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