I figured if I arrived at J. Alexander's at 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday, getting a table wouldn't be a problem. Nope. At that fairly early hour, on a weekday, there was a 40-minute wait. Good for them.

Discover a few of the longtime favorite Italian restaurants in the Des Moines metro, featuring cozy classics and signature pastas.

Wendy's fans are still pining for the chain's beloved but discontinued sandwiches, cheeseburgers, baked potatoes, and ... pasta bar?

What does your go-to order at an Italian restaurant say about you? One former server — and bona fide Italian-American — weighs in with some strong opinions.

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From Fettuccine Alfredo to Tour of Italy, diners ranked the 8 best Olive Garden pasta dishes worth ordering every time.

This recipe transforms classic chicken piccata into a pasta we can’t stop eating, with juicy chicken thighs cooked in a lemony, buttery sauce that clings to the pasta. Anna Theoktisto is a recipe ...

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Illinois has a rich Italian heritage, and nowhere is that more evident than in its classic pasta joints that have stood the test of time. From Chicago’s bustling streets to smaller towns across the ...

The U.S. has rolled back proposed steep tariffs on Italian-made pasta, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Italy's foreign ministry both said Thursday. The Commerce Department has sharply reduced a ...