Liberty Street Kitchen - Pella, Iowa

Abigail L.

Our child goes to Central and we try different restaurants every time we come for a visit. I love the location of this place and the pictures looked really good. But the food was sub-par, especially for the cost. We probably won't go again. But I heard others say they like it. It has indoor and outdoor seating.

Eric J. R.

Porkchop was among the best I've ever had, with a slightly spicy sweet cinnamon apple chutney and finely diced carrots and onions with a potato mash on the side. The Red Manhattan with a dash of port was fun. But neither that nor my cider scotch cocktail were booze-forward enough to feel like I'd gotten a "drink". The complimentary focaccia bred with olive oil was consistently delicious both times. I found the Chicken parmigiana underwhelming a bit. The service was perfect, and my server Laura was great both times. Beautiful atmosphere. Would definitely return whenever I'm in town. The nightly specials were a wonderful touch, and my cheese garlic soup was phenomenal.

Amanda S.

An absolutely delight! The food was fantastic! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They took my allergy seriously. The atmosphere is classy without being snooty. The music was well picked for the atmosphere and the perfect volume where you can hear it but it doesn't dominate. And I loved that they had vegan and non alcoholic options as well as the standard options you'd expect from a place this nice. It's a little tricky to find but definitely worth the effort! Highly recommend!

shawn M.

Service was perfect from the time we walked in and seated to the server. Exceptional service. The wine list was as expected for a better restaurant. The menu had just the right amount of choices and covered alot of different tastes. The food was very fresh and prepared perfectly. Very good quality and fair price. Will highly recommend and will return to sample other dishes.

Cynthia F.

Beautiful local spot to have a really nice dinner in Pella. Outdoor seating near the canal. The food was exceptional. Try the portobello mushroom fries and the Brussels sprouts side dish. And have dessert! They give you a bread basket with toasted baguette and excellent olive oil to dip it in, which is unusual these days and was delicious.

Spacious, nice decor, loved the fireplace seating area near the bar. Service was top-notch. Eat here rather than a chain restaurant. If the entrees are a bit too expensive for you, feast on the incredible appetizers and side dishes!

Note: Google directions will mislead you. You have to park nearby and walk down next to the canal to the restaurant.

Elizabeth D.

Server was amazing! She was pleasant, offered recommendations and made sure we had what we needed. The food portions were great and the food was very good! I loved the atmosphere of this restaurant and I especially love that there is no pressure to dress up. You can walk in wearing sweats and a t-shirt and nobody looks at you weird. Dress up if you want to, because it is a very nice looking restaurant.

Cindi R.

The menu looked delicious, have we stopped. Unfortunately it didn’t life up to our expectations. It had a nice patio to sit outside, that was the best part, well besides the portobello fries, which were delicious. I had the mocktail martini, the glass wasn’t even half full. Proof is in the pictures! I asked for a full drink so they brought me another and the two together made it decently full, it was ok. The vegetarian Marsala was disappointing, barely any veggies and the models were very el dente. The French dip was average, very salty au jus. The Thai veggie wrap was great. Opted to get green beans for the side and they gave around 10 beans… including part of the plant 🙃

Sorry, but we don’t think this was worth the money.

Jenny U.

Initially went to this restaurant for outdoor seating but chose indoors as it was not busy. It was a warm day so the a/c was nice.

My husband ordered the Sriracha chicken penne and I ordered the Montreal Poutine. We tried each other's dishes and preferred our own. His was tasty but too spicy for me and offhand I don't recall why he didn't care for mine, just a personal preference I think.

Waiter was helpful and answered questions. Came back to the table as needed and wasn't hovering. Atmosphere was nice and it was quiet.

The prices suit the higher end restaurant style but we would return as a treat for ourselves.