We elevate the everyday.

Allora is a modern, Italian-inspired dining destination featuring farm-fresh ingredients and a seasonal, chef-driven menu that brings midwestern hospitality to life inside a one-of-a-kind space. From morning coffee, to a casual lunch, and gatherings between friends, we make everyday exceptional.

Phone: 515-274-7787

Address:
1459 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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Menu


Lunch

Panini Sandwiches

On South Union country bread served with choice of soup or side salad & chips.

Roast Chicken

With grilled onions, oven-roasted tomato, basil & Maytag white cheddar.

Berkwood Ham

Nitrate-free ham with Iowa cheddar, grilled onions & oven roasted tomato spread.

Meatball & Provolone

With house-made Allora Marinara.

Chicken Mozzarella & Parmesan

Chicken cutlet with cheeses, lettuce, and tomato.

Italian Beef

Shaved beef with marinated veggies, au jus, and provolone cheese.

Soup

Rotating house made selections served with extra virgin olive oil crostini.

Tomato Basil (v)

White Bean with Polenta Garnish

Gazpacho

Minestrone Di Ceci

Salad

Served with South Union focaccia. Add grilled chicken(5) or salmon(7).

Mixed Berry Salad

Bibb, spinach & arugula with marinated feta, pistachios & house-made Allora berry veinaigrette. (v)

Anti-Pasto Salad

Iowa hydroponic lettuce mix with La Quercia® cured pork lardons, Berkwood Farms ham, radicchio, fennel, tomatoes, grilled onions, olives & house-made Allora lemon Romano dressing.

Baby Spinach Salad

Lemon-dressed asparagus, arugula roast mushrooms, prosciutto rosettes, and shaved Parmesan. Served with extra virgin olive oil crostini.

Pasta

All fresh pastas or polenta are made in house. Add grilled chicken(5) or salmon(7).

Allora Lasagna

Allora seasonal roasted vegetables tossed with julienne prosciutto, pine nuts, and Parmesan in a light sin-dried tomato-basil cream sauce.

Allora GPR

Guanciale, peas & ramps in a light basil sauce.

Allora Meatball

All natural meatballs in Allora classic fresh tomato sauce & parmesan cheese.

Roast Herb Polenta

Crisp corn surrounded by a bouquet of seasonal vegetables & pesto drizzle. Served with South Union focaccia. (v)

Allora Lasagna

Fresh pasta sheets layered with Besciamela white sauce, spinach, prosciutto, and ricotta cheese. Set in marinara sauce and comes with a side salad and crostini.

Main

Served with extra virgin olive oil crostini.

Pesce

Potato-crusted cod filet set in lemon basil sauce with crisp fennel and roasted vegetables over grilled polenta.

Lamb Osso Bucco

Spring shank served with grilled polenta and fresh arugula.

The Pranzo Combo

1/2 Panini & Soup or Side Salad

1/2 Pasta, Side Salad & Crostini


Dessert

Sorbetto

Sorbetto of the day with Dore biscotti.

Dore Bakery

Dore Bakery dessert del giorno.

Open:
Monday - Friday 11am - 1:30pm

Address:
1459 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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Parking:

On-street meter parking is available on Grand Avenue, across from the Krause Gateway Center. Underground parking is for associates only.