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Best Bistro Restaurants in Iowa

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Honouring the top spots in Iowa.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Iowa, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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83.9
#1

Davenport Iowa

Duck City Bistro

For a relaxed meal, Duck City Bistro is a casual choice.

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78.5
#2

Ankeny Iowa

Flavory Bistro

For your next night out, Flavory Bistro is one table worth exploring.

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76.6
#3

Marion Iowa

Bistro at Blooms

For dinner with friends, Bistro at Blooms is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in Iowa
Des Moines666Cedar Rapids533Davenport363Sioux City290West Des Moines255Iowa City230Ames216Dubuque203Ankeny197Waterloo197Council Bluffs182Cedar Falls153Coralville135Mason City111Bettendorf102Ottumwa100Urbandale98Muscatine86Clive84Marshalltown83Burlington81Clinton81Altoona78Fort Dodge78

Top Places in Iowa

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#1

Duck City Bistro

Davenport, Iowa

5
83.9
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#2

Flavory Bistro

Ankeny, Iowa

5
78.5
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#3

Bistro at Blooms

Marion, Iowa

6
76.6
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#4

Sweet Oaks Bakery+Bistro

Collins, Iowa

4
76.4
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#5

La Rana Bistro

Decorah, Iowa

12
75.4
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#6

Bistro 67 & Gifts

Rock Valley, Iowa

12
71.8
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#7

Cafe Baratta's

Des Moines, Iowa

1
67.0
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#8

Asian Pho Bistro

Fairfield, Iowa

1
63.0
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#9

Bistro On The River

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1
61.5
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#10

The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.

West Des Moines, Iowa

1
47.3
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#11

Garden's Gate Bistro

Newton, Iowa

1
43.5
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#12

Apres Wine Bar & Bistro

Iowa City, Iowa

1
13.4
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#13

Tastefully Yours Bistro

Burlington, Iowa

1
12.8
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#14

The Bistro

Story City, Iowa

1
12.8
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#1

Duck City Bistro

Davenport, Iowa

83.9
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#2

Bistro at Blooms

Marion, Iowa

76.6
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#3

The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.

West Des Moines, Iowa

47.3
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