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Italian Cuisine in Cedar Rapids

Indulge Your Cravings

The rich aromas of Italy come alive across Cedar Rapids. Whether you're a connoisseur of velvety pasta sauces or savor delicate handmade desserts, the city's Italian food scene blends old-world tradition with Midwestern charm.

Bari Italian, 450 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids
Our menu changes seasonally and offers a contemporary Italian flare interpretation of traditional flavors complemented by wonderful drinks and exceptional wine list of old and new world selections alike. Buon appetito!

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Biaggi's is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups & salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts.

Capo Italian Beef, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
Located in Newbo City Market, Capo Italian Beef offers Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef sandwiches and rice bowls, Hot Dogs, and more.

The District CR, 415 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
Welcome to The District, where two women with a passion for hospitality and service have come together to create a culinary haven in Cedar Rapids, Iowa offering an Italian infusion with creole and Cajun flare that will leave your mouth watering.

Gianna’s Italian Beef, 375 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
Fast casual, city inspired cuisine. Offering Italian Beef, beef combo’s, Italian Sausage, Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, grilled chicken, chop salads, veggie paninis, shoestring fries and more!

Napoli’s Italian Restaurants500 Marion Blvd, Marion & 2360 Edgwood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
It`s a long way from Italy to Iowa. But Napoli`s Italian Ristorante, located on a hill overlooking First Avenue near the Cedar Rapids, Marion border, diners can experience a bit of Italy right here in Midwest. Owners Johnny and Gony Qerimi, who are here in Iowa via Italy, love serving great food.

Via Sofia’s Italian Kitchen, 5411 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
An unpretentious Italian restaurant dishing up traditional pastas, pizzas & sandwiches at affordable prices for the whole family.

Vino’s Ristorante & R.G. Book Lounge, 3611 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge serving up delicious drinks, mouthwatering entrees and an ambience.

Zio Johnos3120 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids & 755 7th Ave, Marion
Experience "The Hometown Taste of Italy" at the Cedar Rapids and Marion locations of Zio Johno’s Spaghetti House restaurants. Choose their signature spaghetti and meat sauce, or try the pizza, ravioli, tortellini, mostaccioli, manicotti, lasagna and more.

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