Best Falafel in Des Moines

4 restaurant menus in Des Moines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
Selected filters:
Ranking
Sort A-Z
near you
Filters
Eatery/a
Eatery/a
85/100 (2764 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Pizza
Bar
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Bar
Pizza
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Prosciutto
Salmon
Hanger steak
Pork Cheeks
Cakes
Tapas
Lamb
Pesto
Shrimp
Pork
Pancakes
Hummus
Falafel
Pasta
Waffles
Salad
Meatballs
Crab
Octopus
Scallops
Lasagne
Risotto
Sit down
American
Bar
Healthy
Pizza
Mediterranean
International
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best pizza I've had in town. The hummus is perfect, which is rare. We had a reservation and were seated very quickly. It was very crowded so I don't..."
B Rice
"Literally the best pizza I’ve ever had. When I went in November they were doing half off during happy hour. Absolutely worth it and I promise you..."
Lauren Wieland
"We had the hummus as our appetizer, pizza #16 and the lamb gyro. All were delicious. We specially loved the fresh baked pita bread and the pickles on..."
Saman Ghazvini
"[December] We love our Dinner Club! It's an eclectic group formed with one or two degrees of separation, all with a love for good food and great..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"We had a great variety of different flavors. I was impressed with the execution of Mediterranean and Italian dishes. We had Octopus, Meatballs,..."
Geno Benshoof
"Cannot say enough good things about this place. Walked in to LCD Soundsystem bumping through the speakers which was excellent. We went during happy..."
Katie Gerlach
"Service needs to have more customer service skills, be more attentive and at least fake that they are happy to greet and/or help customers. It took..."
Ana Chavarria
Ted's Coney Island Restaurants
Ted's Coney Island Restaurants
85/100 (249 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Greek
American
Greek
American
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Beef
Salad
Chili
Falafel
Gyros
Chicago Dog
American
Greek
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Food was great! Nice and hot! People working were very friendly when we came in and when left! Floors and tables were clean! Hadn't been..."
Deanna Edmond
"Best gyros around� Make a point of checking this place out Excellent service..."
Lesley Harrigan
"We love going here, service is fast and our order is always ready..."
Vickie Cutler-Shepherd
"Food was great as always and the staff was very..."
Kimberly Perez
"Gyros basket was awesome and the girls working very..."
Randy Cozad
"Love eating here. The food is great. The service was fast and great. Everyone was very friendly. They rush you to..."
Fran Stewart
"This is a favorite place to stop and eat when I am in this part of..."
Derek Arlin Morris
"Great food. Good service Will ALWAYS stop. when..."
Shonna Dunagan
"Best Chicago Dog this side of the Windy City. Caraway seeds on the bun, little peppers, electric green relish. You think you're in Soldiers..."
Chuck Corwin
"I am a picky eater, but Ted's was an amazing experience! From the fresh Greek salad & gyro to the hospitable staff, I literally had to eat there..."
Christi Gibson
"Ted's gyro basket.... Sooooo GOOD!!!!!..."
Tiffany Roff
"Been coming here for thirty years! Never a..."
Jeff Kirschbaum
"One of my all time favorites! Oh, how I miss it!..."
Dick Knuth
"It is the best gyros in Des Moines!!! Great service: fast and..."
Connie Larson-Keiderling
"Great food and excellent service every single..."
Ashley Adams
Open Sesame
Open Sesame
85/100 (931 ratings)
Restaurants
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Gyros
Baba Ghanoush
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food, best ive had in a very long time. Very quick respectful service that is well worth the cost. Beautiful atmosphere, sort of..."
Cassidy Wright
"Cute atmosphere! Service was fast. Gyro and chicken taste good! My wife loves the sharbat(rose water lemonade)! The dessert was..."
DANIEL SHEESLEY
"We both had the shawarma and it may honestly be the best chicken I have ever had. Cooked to perfection and the flavor was to die for. And don't..."
Aja Porter
"This place is my absolute favorite. The food is INCREDIBLE, the atmosphere is gorgeous, the owners/staff are so nice. And again, the food. Oh, my..."
Mikaela Shea
"Great place, good food and wonderful staff. Strongly..."
Tyler Baldwin
"Fresh, traditional Lebanese cuisine. Excellent food, great..."
Michael Brooks
"Great Place Food was Fantastic. Good Southern Dishes. Definitely will Be..."
Tim Davison
"Some of the best food I've had in a really long time. Very fresh and great..."
Jared Noska
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
83/100 (2753 ratings)
Restaurants
Brew Pub
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Fusion
Fusion
Brew Pub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Duck
Pork
Burger
Fish & Chips
Cod
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Nachos
Falafel
Pork Tenderloin
Jambalaya
Pasta
Fish & chips
Meatloaf
Andouille
Salad
Sit down
American
Bar
Fusion
Brew Pub
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I like this place and it's my first time to come here. Old restored building but clean and love the decor. Great service. I had the chicken pesto..."
The BBQ Wizard
"This place was huge and busy, yet service did not lack anything... Great experience! Food was above average for pub. Everything seemed made in house..."
Erin
"Had a Cuban Press sandwich with fries on the side and a raspberry iced tea. Loved the food and iced tea. Definitely gonna be back for dinner soon...."
Jitendra Niberiya
"Very good brew pub. The Stout, IPA, and Brown Ale all were very good examples of their varietys. For dinner I had the Duck which was moist and not..."
Sean Gwin
"Stopped here for a cocktail and dessert: Red's Rye and the Ginger Beerchetta. Good ginger beer pairing I think.This looks like a nice place..."
Dfwdean
"We're from out of state and we think this is a real find. I loved my Tai Curry Scallops and Bill liked his Maple Pork Tenderloin. House brews were..."
Althea
"Another favorite!. Absolutely LOVE this place. The staff is SO nice... food and beer are excellent and atmosphere is comfortable. I'd definitely..."
GeauxSouthernBelle
"Great Atmosphere. I met my Aunt and Uncle for an early dinner on a Tuesday. The atmosphere was pleasant and I like how they have refurbished a..."
Larry
"Red. Curry. Scallops. Nuff..."
Amart80
"Best Moscow Mules. Cabco has the best Moscow Mules in..."
Sandy Long Thompson
"Best Margherita Pizza in DSM. Great Margherita pizza, best in town, awesome crust. Pretzels are sooo good too. Go @ the right time and they have 1/2..."
Iowiigian
"Pretty good food, but the fish and chips were nothing to write home..."
Trey
"Great for all occasions. What I like most about Court Avenue is it's accessibility. I've stopped in the bar for a quick, casual lunch (accompanied by..."
Michelle T
"Court Ave Brew. Delicious Food and..."
Kevin Potter
"Love this place. Took a couple of friend there from out of town, two thumbs up on the burgers & pizza. Oh and I love the Bloody Mary bar they have..."
Rondaroodle
"Great food, Great Beer!. CABCo is such a great place to hang out and have a couple hand crafted beers. Their food is amazing, no matter what you..."
Kris Porter
"Really nice place. The ambiance is fantastic. Set in a late 19th century building, the interior has been remodeled nicely. The beers were super..."
Keweenaw
"Great Atmosphere - Fab Beer. We decided to go to the Court Avenue Brewing Company late on a Sunday night, and there were two other people in the bar..."
Shortandhat.com
"Good Food, Good Atmosphere, Good Fun. If you're in downtown Des Moines, you gotta try Court Ave. You won't regret it. Great place to take clients or..."
BigDT
"Great food, service, and microbrews. Always a good selection of beer. The bar area is a fun place to hang out with friends while watching the game...."
Scott
"Court Avenue consistently stays in my Top 10 list year after year. Outstanding craft brewing, excellent food, warm atmosphere, and did I mention the..."
Rubezahl
"Amazing beer (if you like complex, dark beer, you'll love the Pointer Brown Ale). Amazing food. Great historic location. Downtown Des Moines is..."
Carrington Schaeffer
"Excellent food to complement the craft brews. Not only kid friendly but one of the finest culinary offerings of any brewery I have visited anywhere..."
J
"We had the flight of beer 8 4oz samples. Great tasting. We sat in the bar area, no waiting. Fantastic food. Get the pretzel as an appetizer and have..."
Sharon Simonick
"Pretty darned good. I enjoyed two of the specialty beers, la Fou and Breakfast Beer. La Fou, a Belgian-inspired beer, was aged in oak (?) casks and..."
Rick Herrera
"Great food, beer and service!. The atmosphere of the bar is really friendly and welcoming. Also, the food is a bit pricey but worth it. The brews on..."
Erin_elliott
"Great steaks! I had their filet and actually preferred it over 801... Top 5 places in DES..."
Whoisbrianbeyers
"Just went to bar. Martinis very good. The bar wait went out of their way to get us a bar stool. Very cool. Bartender very courtious and made a very..."
Tim Rortvedt
"Best on Court. This is the best restaurant on Court Ave, and on my top 10 list for Des Moines. While the menu feels a little short, I've never had..."
Tim
"....the building was beautiful, the interior was massive, and I really liked the look and feel of the place. The food was spot-on. I remember eating..."
Ken Kingery
"The Bruschetta was delicious, light, and was a perfect combination of textures. The drizzle of balsamic really added a pop of flavor that was great...."
Manon
"I wasn’t super hungry so I opted for the Sesame Tuna Salad, which was Seared sesame tuna over romaine, Asian vegetables, daikon sprouts, with a..."
Manon