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Aposto at the Scala House Des Moines Reviews
Well thought out menu and great atmosphere/location.
Worth the wait/reservation. They focus their full attention on what they offer.
It was a really good experience overall and our waitress
It was a really good experience overall and our waitress was great. Dissapointed there are no beef or chicken dishes on the menu - it's a very limited menu. Overall very pleasant experience and a great venue. Minus two star for the hostess hur
Incredible.
If you'd like a romantic evening with exquisite food in a beautifully restored Victorian home, then go here.
Always an amazing meal with knowledgable servers and great
Always an amazing meal with knowledgable servers and great vibes. Get the mussels as an app and coffee after dinner.
The service and drinks were wonderful.
The food was not so good. Very limited menu and two different choices that were not edible. Not sure if it was a bad night as there's many good reviews, but not somewhere we will visit again.
This is definitely a place to celebrate something special.
The ambience is low, candle lit dinner. The food was incredible. I chose the bone marrow and I absolutely loved it. The homemade pasta is to die for.
Wow wow wow.
I had very low expectations for food coming from Austin (and the food scene there) but man Apostó blew me away! Had the salad, Osso Bucco and a pasta dish. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The osso bucco fell off the bone and the sweet potatoes w
Aposto is easily one of the top restaurants in town.
They have delicious food--order the gnocchi. The service is top notch. And it's in an old Victorian house. Last time, we ate in the former parlor! Eat here!
This is my second time dining at Aposto, it was time for a
This is my second time dining at Aposto, it was time for a review! I've been once in the Summer and now this time during winter- I mention this because their menu is ever seasonally changing. Which is a great thing! They do a small limited menu,
The atmosphere was wonderful.
The service was terrific. The food was nothing special. Quite honestly I didn't even take home my barely eaten entree. I have the Cavatelli and the flavor was off. Not sure what the spice was but it wasn't pleasurable to my tastebuds. I
This place is #1 for fine dining in Des Moines. Currently ranked #32? That’s wack.
Des Moines is my hometown. I have eaten at all the best spots and I have favorites for sure. Aposto is where we have celebrated our anniversary for the last two years. And we will continue to do so. This is, without question, the best fine dining res
Romantic dinner
Visit from February 2024. This has been our 4th time there, always our choice for celebrations, this time it was my birthday (we’ve been there for anniversary as well). Great place, great service, they make a lot of effort to pull a very special ni
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 b
Such a lovely spot for a date night.
I used to work here back in high school when it was café 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
Went 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, ve
So romantic
This is the perfect place to double date. We had been here before, but not our friends. They were wowed by the food. The drinks ( I loved my espresso martini), risotto, crème brulee. My husband tried bone marrow.
Located 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
It'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.
Server was pleasant and made some great recommendations!
Server was pleasant and made some great recommendations! The Gazpacho appetizer was delicious
Aposto 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 fo
Got 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 p
First time visiting Apostó.
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 o
I'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
My 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 sa
Overstayed our welcome
Wonderful ambience, fabulous food, good server. However, it was spoiled at the end as we were asked to leave because they had booked our table and we were still finishing dessert. Willing to pay a premium for a special dinner. But apparently for $20
Went 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
This 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
Great little beer
Large choice of tasty craft beers all served with enthusiasm in a hip venue overlooking the small but atmospheric Parque Santa Maria. What’s not to like??
Take 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.
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