Des Moines has no shortage of great pizza, but if you ask the locals, there’s only one place to go for sausage pizza. Scornovacca’s Ristorante, now with two locations and a spin-off business in the area, has been in business since 1973. Their pizza recipe hasn’t changed – and that includes their famous sausage made from a secret family recipe. What’s in it? They’re not telling, but come in and try to guess their secret.

Scornovacca's Ristorante has been dishing out its famous pies since 1973, and many of the recipes have stayed unchanged since opening day.
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The pizzeria and restaurant is a popular Des Moines hangout, popular with first responders thanks to its friendly atmosphere and full bar.
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Most people start their meal with an order of the restaurant's popular breadsticks with marinara sauce - but as addictive as they are, don't fill up on bread!
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You're here for the pizza - particularly the sausage pizza. The spicy and herbed ground sausage has been made from a secret family recipe and is considered among the best around.
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If you want a more in-depth look at the sausage, order one of the restaurant's massive sausage heroes. It's the same great blend and flavorings, but here it's the star.
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Not in the mood for meat? Vegetarians and lighter eaters sing the praises of Scornovacca's fire-roasted tomato pies.
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The restaurant features a rotating assortment of specials and appetizers, like this eye-catching bruschetta.
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Want to take a piece of Scornovacca's Ristorante home? They've now opened a separate bakery only a short drive from their original location.
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On the shelves, you'll find a wide selection of Italian treats including biscotti, meringues, and holiday cookies.
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And of course, jars and jars of Scorno's famous sauce in case you want to try to make one of their pies at home. But good luck finding out the secret of that famous sausage!
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Have you tried Scornovacca’s Ristorante and their famous sausage pizza yet? Let us know if it truly lives up to the hype in the comments. They’re rolling out new pizzas and specials all the time, so make sure to visit their website and Facebook page to see what’s coming out of that well-seasoned oven.

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Scornovacca's Ristorante, 1930 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA
Scornovacca's Bakery, 2920 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA