Latin King

Latin King is an Italian restaurant located at 2200 Hubbell Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. The restaurant has been a part of the city's dining scene for many years and is considered an East-side institution. It offers traditional Italian dining with a unique wine list focused primarily on Italian wines.

The restaurant's menu features a range of dishes, including appetizers, salads, soups, pasta, seafood, steak, and chicken. Some of the signature dishes include Chicken Spiedini, Steak Deburgo, and Tiramisu. The restaurant also has a tomato garden with over 100 annual tomato plantings.

Latin King has a rich history, having been founded by Rose and Jim Pigneri in 1947. The Pigneri's immigrated to Des Moines from Terravecchia, Italy, and wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to the city. The restaurant has since changed hands, with Bob Tursi owning it for 38 years before selling it to Whitney VinZant in 2021.

The restaurant is available for event planning and offers unparalleled service to make any special occasion memorable. It is the perfect setting for any event, with a desire to exceed all expectations.

Latin King is open for lunch and dinner, with happy hour specials on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant can be contacted at 515-266-4466, and its location can be found at 2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317.