Did Biaggi's Pass Muster? Brookview Kid Food Critics Weigh In

The following critiques are the work of the third-grade students in Lisa Whitaker's class at Brookview Elementary School. Read about this all-inclusive project . Other reviews from the assignment will run this week on Waukee and West Des Moines Patches.

By Claire Fossell

Italians consume about 62 pounds of pasta per person annually. How many pounds per person of pasta do Americans consume? 14 pounds!

Mrs. Whitaker's 3^rd grade class went to - an Italian restaurant in West Des Moines. One of the choices on the kid’s menu is spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti and meatballs were delightful. Both of them had sauce that made them really saucy. The next thing was chicken fingers with french fries. The chicken was so smooth on the inside and the french fries were so HOT and salty. Another thing is penne pasta.  The pasta was covered in Alfredo -  yum it was scrumptious.  The last thing is a grilled cheese sandwich with french fries. The cheese was so hot and cheesy.

In the room it was quiet and music was playing low.  It was sort of jazzy music. The chairs were sort of cushiony.  The cleanliness of the room was splendidly CLEAN!!

The timing of delivery was so fast and the food was cooked how I liked it. The friendliness of Biaggi’s was kind and helped us with our needs.  The responsiveness to our needs was outstanding.  They came to us all the time to see if we needed something.

Biaggi’s is the place to go if you like Italian food.  I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

By Jenna Olson

Do you like Italian? If you do, Biaggi’s is the place to go! When you walk into Biaggi’s it’s very Italian. It’s like a home of an old friend. Their light colors balance against dark woods. Its pretty light in there, but there are some spots that are pretty dark.

Their food, oh it’s so good. Their meatballs have some traditional herbs and vegetables, which you can see in each bite. Their alfredo which is like pasta has sauce in the middle which is creamy and delicious. Their chicken fingers are so good.  The breading is like others, but the meat is juicy and is baked perfect. Their ice cream is frozen, but still warm and creamy.

Everything is clean. They clean before you come and after too. Their furniture is so comfy, and if you sit in the wine room you’ll get a nice warm fireplace. Even before you sit down you can smell food steaming. The chef and waiters made us feel important and welcome!

If you like Italian food and a nice clean, friendly restaurant, Biaggi’s is where you should go.  I give Biaggi’s 5 stars!

By Katelyn Woodward

Are you a fan of Italy or Italian food? If you are, Biaggi’s is the place for you. Some of the recipes even come from Italy!

Biaggi’s food was outstanding! The pizza was so tasty! I loved it! There was just enough cheese. The chicken fingers were amazing! Crisp on the outside while soft and smooth on the inside. The spaghetti was noodley and was just hot enough so I could eat it right away. I loved all of the food. The alfredo was terrific. The alfredo came on the noodles. There was just enough alfredo on every noodle. Not too much and not too little. The bread and Biaggi’s butter was fantastic. I loved to dip my bread in the Biaggi’s butter because it was so tasty. It is homemade there. When the food came out it was prepared nice and did not look like it was slopped on the plate. It was very tidy.

The environment was clean too, nothing on the floor. Nice, calm music to listen to while eating. The comfort was very comfortable. There was cushions on the chairs, and white table clothes on every table. It was very clean. Nice environment and relaxing. Biaggi’s is very clean and nice to be at.

The service is outstanding. The time of delivery is super quick and the food still tasted wonderful. They are so friendly too. They ask if you need a refill and make sure you’re doing okay with your meal. If you need anything they bring it out to you quick. They are very friendly and responsive to our needs.

I suggest Biaggi’s to you. After all I give Biaggi’s 5 stars! It rocks!

By Michael Mitchell

Imagine if you were in a Italian restaurant being treated like a king and queen. That’s how Mrs. Whitiker’s third grade class felt at Biaggi’s restaurant.

There were many choices and selections like broccoli, French fries, pizza, spaghetti, and even more. No food was dry. The ice cream was soft but not melted.  It was so silky you could feel the cream run down your throat. The spaghetti was spicy but was not too hot and not too cold - just perfect. If you cut a meatball at Biaggi’s you can see all the ingredients like garlic and onions. The presentation of the food looked so appealing.  Everything was put all nice and fancy, not slopped around.

The environment is kid friendly. There are many plants. There is relaxing and classy music. The chairs and booths are comfortable and none were ripped. When we came into Biaggi’s the room was spotless.

The environment was kid friendly. The chairs are comfy. There are no rips on the chairs or booths. When we came into Biaggi’s it was spotless.

The timing was perfect. The appetizers came first. The waiters were so kind. They got us what we needed. They took our drinks away and gave us new drinks because they gave us the wrong ones at first.

If you love Italian food you should go to Biaggi’s. Biaggi’s I give you ***** stars.

By Andrew O’Connell

Imagine the smell of Italian herbs and spices mixed with a pleasant warm feeling. It’s just like that when you walk into BIAGGI’S.  The color of the wood blends perfectly with the smell.

The cheese on the pizza is warm and soft. The crust is soft as well. So parents, most of the food at BIAGGI’S is nutritious. The pasta is soft and luscious, and there is broccoli with butter and seasonings.   

There are many choices. When I first saw the food, I couldn’t wait to dig in. It looked neat on the plate [at least before we ate it.] The food looked fancy on the plate. The whole restaurant looked fancy. The lighting is nice. The seats are comfortable, and when I looked on the floor I saw no crumbs.

The timing is good. Not fast, not slow. The waiters are friendly and have a good sense of humor. They have a good habit to check on you time to time.

I recommend BIAGGI’S to the fullest. I give BIAGGI’S 55  stars!