Spaghetti Works - Des Moines

Maybe it is American style (I’m Japanese), but the pasta was too soft and the source did not have any deep flavor. It was the worst pasta I’ve ever had in my life. But, the atmosphere and the restaurant staffs are very nice! I strongly recommend you to avoid this restaurant to go if you are foreigners.

Location goodAesthetic cuteCleanliness poor, from the sticky floors to the dried pasta bits in our booth, I was hesitant to trust what the kitchen may have looked like.Greeted by host an old McDonald’s bag on the host stand rather than a person, I wondered if the staff isn’t eating the food why should I?Service poor, our waitress was nice but I watched other staff drudge a large garbage bag through the dining room. The salad bar was dark af, and there were no plates leaving customers standing around. Once I asked for a plate they were brought out nice and wet….Food gross, the pasta was clearly old and dry. The alfredo sauce was chunky and not in a good way. It and also cold and tasteless except for a slight tang…. We really could’ve ran to Walmart and bought a best choice jar of sauce and been much more pleased.

Stopped here with a larger (12+ work group. We had made reservations to make sure we would be able to get in. On first entering the restaurant I noticed a very foul smell. In looking at other reviews this seems to not have been the only night this happened. However, that is where the bad stoped and the great started. We had a fantastic waitress that took great care of us all. The food came out quick and was very good. For many of us it was amazing. I can saw the salad bar was good and had many options the salad bar plate was as tiny of a plate I’ve seen but the size of the entrees more than made up for it. If I am even close to this city again I will be stopping back in for sure.

This location needs some updating and cleaning.1st there us a smell as you walk in from the salad bar drain.2nd We had a large group. So we were placed in the private room which had a smell from the carpet as well.Now let's talk about the food.Crab cakes are gummie and made of imitation crab meat... should not be called a crab cake.Chicken and mushroom bake was just okLobster sensation. I had lobster something but the lobster may not have been lobster. More like a crumbled reminent of one.Bread came out after the meal. And so many other disappointments.I gave it 2 stars for the service as they were friendly

On this day (Jul 13th) 3 years ago (2019), I came inside from the rain to rest and get a quick lunch. The staff were very nice and of course I had to try the traditional spaghetti and meatballs ? along with a salad from their salad bar ?. Both were delicious and fairly priced. I hope to go back if I'm ever in Des moines again.