Pork Osso Buco
Slow-braised bone-in pork shank over creamy parmesan risotto.
Ankeny · Iowa · Est. 2025
Where Every Meal Becomes a Memory
Wood-fired Italian craftsmanship, candlelit tables, and the slow warmth of family hospitality — in the heart of Ankeny.
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Our Story
Italian, by the warmth of fire.
Bonfire was born from a simple idea — that the best meals are slow ones, shared by candlelight, with people you love. Every dish leaves our open kitchen kissed by wood-fire and wrapped in the comfort of recipes carried across generations.
From hand-rolled pasta to crackling pizza crusts, we craft each plate with the slow, stubborn devotion of a family-run trattoria — right here in Ankeny.
4.7★
Google Rating
Est. 2025
Family Owned
$20–30
Per Person
100%
Wood-Fired
Signature Dishes
Crafted by hand, kissed by flame.
A taste of what waits at your table.
Chicken Parmesan
Hand-breaded chicken, melted mozzarella, San Marzano marinara, spaghetti.
Bonfire Spaghetti
Italian sausage, peppers, garlic tomato sugo tossed with spaghetti.
Salmon Piccata
Seared salmon, lemon-caper butter, fresh seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Scarpiello
Tender chicken, mushrooms, olives, peppers in rustic tomato sauce.
Ribeye
Wood-grilled ribeye, herb butter, hand-cut parmesan frites.
Delivery
Bonfire, brought to your doorstep.
Can't make it in tonight? Order our wood-fired favorites on DoorDash and enjoy Bonfire from home.
Atmosphere
An evening, unhurried.
Your Table Awaits.
Reserve an evening of slow conversation, warm light, and unforgettable Italian fare.
Guest Voices
Loved by our neighbors.
“One of the best dining experiences I've had in Iowa. The atmosphere had me feeling like I was in a whole different world.”
“Portions are more than enough and every plate was bursting with flavor. We will absolutely be back.”
“Romantic, intimate, beautifully lit. The wood-fired pizza is unreal and the service was warm and attentive.”