Franka Pizzeria brings Neapolitan style pizza to the heart of Des Moines’ East Village and Clive. Using only the freshest local and imported ingredients, red and white pizzas are accompanied by shared plates, fresh salads, sandwiches and calzones, housemade desserts, weekend brunch, a full bar, and a curated wine list.
Based on 115 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
12695 University Ave Suite 100, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 223-2384
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Natalya Onnen
Pizza was delicious. Thing crust, bubbly, melts in your mouth. I had lamb bolognaise, perfect flavor. Atmosphere is great, smells like wood burning stove and they do bake it in a wood burning stove. Delicious!!!! Will come back many times
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Mindi Hanson
Another fantastic experience! My son and I got the chopped salad with chicken (delicious) and the grilled cheese (who knew grilled cheeses could taste this good?!) The brick oven pizzas smelled so good! The staff is always friendly & fun! The atmosphere is inviting & casual. Will be back….soon! 11/10!
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Lukas Voss
What a great experience this was. Probably one of the most authentic and delicious pizzas I’ve had outside of Europe. Toppings were fresh and clearly made in house. The sauce tasted like fresh out of the garden and the mozzarella was perfect.
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Nick Margeas
First time here and overall the pizza was good but not as good as it looks. The price I felt was high for what you get. I would come again but I wouldn’t necessarily go out of my way to have it.
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Melani Fulton
Our 6 year old has declared this her favorite restaurant because their cheesy brick oven pizza and chicken tenders are amazing. Parents were happy too with upscale topping choices as well.
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Katie G
Went here for lunch with some friends and really enjoyed it! We shared the sweet potato fries, brussels, arugula goat cheese salad, and a margarita and pancetta pizza. Wood fire pizza is my favorite so I was excited about all the options and they did not disappoint!
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Mandy S
Wonderful staff, delicious and fresh tasting food. Love the atmosphere and can’t wait to sit and relax with the brick oven blazing in the back this winter! I split the Grilled Corn pizza and the Grilled Peach Salad with a friend. Was amazing and surprised I like corn on my pizza! So good! Will be back again soon!!
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Jay Fruechte
The Food was great, the atmosphere was great, but they add a service fee and added $2 additional over what I had tipped. One of these is bad form the other is theft, and good food doesn’t make up for bad business practices.
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Luke & Jerri Ann Longlet
Love that this location offers brunch as well as their unique pizzas and other lunch options. Stopped on a Sunday around 11am and there was no wait. We were greeted and seated then brought water while our latte orders were being filled. We ordered breakfast sandwich and pancetta hash.
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Jeff Sullivan
We always enjoy the food and service at Franka in Clive. The staff is very attentive and the manager is allows top notch except one employee. There is a young woman on staff who is not overly friendly, just glares at our table with no smile while standing behind the bar, and acts like it’s an effort to wait on us. This has happened the past 2 visits and recently the evening of 2/11. Disappointing as the food is outstanding.
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