Iowa has no shortage of great pasta restaurants, from high-end prix fixe institutions to old-school red-sauce joints. However, there’s one restaurant in Iowa City that combines the best of both worlds – and it’s no surprise that many people think it serves the best pasta in Iowa! Baroncini Restaurant has been dishing up the classics since it opened in 2011, but Chef Gianluca Baroncini – the head chef and man behind the vision – has been innovating ever since he debuted on the Iowa City scene. The swank, upscale dining room is a perfect place for a romantic dinner, and the full bar is the ideal complement to a rich Italian meal. This is the kind of place where you’re going to find something to satisfy everyone – whether you order the same thing every time or love to discover new favorites with each visit.

Baroncini Ristorante is an Italian restaurant that celebrates the old ways while constantly innovating.
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The cool, classy interior is the perfect place for a long, relaxed meal where you sample the best of the acclaimed a la carte menu.
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Of course, there is a full bar - all the better to enjoy a glass of fine wine or craft cocktail with your meal.
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This restaurant is said to have the best pasta in Iowa, and it's the starring attraction on the menu.
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It's not just red and white sauce, either - the stuffed pasta and specialties like squid ink pasta are not to be missed.
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Hearty classics like lasagna may not get as much hype, but any classic on the menu is basically the platonic ideal of the dish - like the incredibly rich lasagna bolognese.
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Not feeling like pasta? The seafood and meat dishes are given as much care and innovation as the pasta.
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The dessert menu includes choices like cannoli, panna cotta, gelato, and tiramisu - and your sweet tooth would not want you to leave without trying one!
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Have you visited Baroncini Restaurant in Iowa City? Let us know about your visit in the comments section, and tell us your picks for the best pasta in Iowa! You can visit the website of Baroncini Restaurant for the full menu, or visit Baroncini Restaurant on Facebook for all the latest news. While you’re in Iowa City, why not pay a visit to this unique recreation area?

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Baroncini Ristorante Italiano and Pizza, 104 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA