Fazoli's

3.9
1693 reviews

About

Italian RestaurantRestaurantPizza RestaurantPasta ShopCatererTake Out Restaurant
Welcome to Fazoli’s Fast, Fresh, Italian restaurant in Des Moines, IA. At Fazoli’s, we’re inviting you to “Break Breadsticks with Us” as you enjoy our fast, fresh Italian dishes, handcrafted just for you. We’re more than just a pasta restaurant; we’re your go-to spot for an Italian culinary experience. Our passion for hearty, value-packed dishes will leave you wanting seconds and craving our Signature, Unlimited Garlic Breadsticks.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Fazoli's
3600 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
50310, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,198 reviews
5 stars
660
4 stars
253
3 stars
135
2 stars
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1 star
90

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the staff for their friendliness, attentiveness, and exceptional service.

Food Quality

While some reviews highlighted great tasting food, others mentioned issues with blandness and overcooked items.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was generally reported as clean, though some customers noted areas needing improvement.

Speed of Service

Most customers appreciated the quick service, although a few experienced longer wait times.

Management

The management received mixed feedback, with some praising their helpfulness while others reported rudeness.
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    Shawn Reddy
    6 days ago
    1.0
    All of this is true, at no point have I lied writing this. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE I came here last year, the food itself was ok but after eating it my stomach started tumbling and I thought oh that’s weird maybe I just ate too much or something and then a few moments later I started vomiting uncontrollably my entire room smelled like vomit, I was actually in my college dorm and I ran over to the bathroom in my dorm and spent hours alternating between diarrhea on the toilet and vomiting over the toilet, at a certain point my body became so weak I just layed downon the dirty public bathroom floor with my pants down. I called my mom who was in town and she drove me to the ER around 1 am and I continued to keep vomiting and was awake until about 8 or 9 am. I had to for about 2 weeks be on stomach medication and continued to vomit and have diarrhea. At no point have they apologized or compensated me. Do you guys not fear God?
  • DW
    Dan Wegener
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Haileigh did a great job at the front desk. Got me exactly what i needed! Thank you for your great service!
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    E F
    Nov 12, 2025
    2.0
    Except for the breadsticks, the food was pretty bad. I couldn’t eat it. Everything tasted packaged and microwaved. Staff was nice and restaurant looked clean tho.
  • SB
    Sara Bergeson
    Nov 6, 2025
    5.0
    I love Fazolis! It is always so clean and the staff are very friendly.
  • BS
    Brady Stanley
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    The workers were very kind to us and despite the high number of people in our group the staff had a positive attitude and were very respectful to our group. They also had very quick service and they were very adamant about making sure we were all served the right food. We all enjoyed our meals very much and appreciated the hard work and dedication the staff put towards their jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fazoli's

What type of cuisine does Fazoli's in Des Moines specialize in?

Fazoli's offers fast, fresh Italian cuisine including pasta, pizza, and their signature unlimited garlic breadsticks.

What are the regular operating hours of Fazoli's drive-through at Merle Hay Road?

The drive-through is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM.