It seems like new restaurants with new concepts are popping up each week in big cities. But there’s something to be said about the dining establishments that have stood the test of time. Trends and fads come and go, but quality food and great service are always in style.

Make a trip to Des Moines to dine at Chuck’s Restaurant.

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook

The original owners, Chuck and Elizabeth Bisignano first opened it in 1956.

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook It started as a pub, but then grew into a full-service restaurant serving southern Italian fare.

Their legendary Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are to die for.

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook Not to mention their signature onion rings.

Their pasta dishes are hearty and delicious.

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook The portion sizes are very generous and you might even have some leftover to take home and enjoy later!

And their lasagna is a great choice for those who love cheese on everything, including ricotta.

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook Baked to cheesy perfection, this indulgent dish will leave you feeling tastefully satisfied.

Can’t forget about the pizza.

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook In addition to classic Italian pizza, Chuck’s Restaurant offers a unique selection of other pizza too, like Buffalo Chicken.

Come for the food, stay for the live music.

Tim Nichols/Google reviews Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday while you dine.

The interior design still has a very retro feel to it.

Chip Peterson/Google reviews If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. When you cozy up to dine in their booths, you’ll be taken back to the ’50s where it all began.

For delicious Italian food at a community fixture, head to Chuck’s.

TripAdvisor/Gary Casey There’s a reason Chuck’s has been up and running in Des Moines for so long. Make a trip with the family to see why — you won’t regret it!

Have you been to this spot before? If so, do you remember the year? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

Chuck’s Restaurant/Facebook

It started as a pub, but then grew into a full-service restaurant serving southern Italian fare.

Not to mention their signature onion rings.

The portion sizes are very generous and you might even have some leftover to take home and enjoy later!

Baked to cheesy perfection, this indulgent dish will leave you feeling tastefully satisfied.

In addition to classic Italian pizza, Chuck’s Restaurant offers a unique selection of other pizza too, like Buffalo Chicken.

Tim Nichols/Google reviews

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday while you dine.

Chip Peterson/Google reviews

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. When you cozy up to dine in their booths, you’ll be taken back to the ’50s where it all began.

TripAdvisor/Gary Casey

There’s a reason Chuck’s has been up and running in Des Moines for so long. Make a trip with the family to see why — you won’t regret it!

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Address: 3610 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA