Lunch Menu

Our

Lunch Menu

APPETIZERS

OUR DIANA SAUCE

..is Cosi’s house Red Sauce. It’s a tangy and savory tomato sauce created with a complex blend of Italian seasonings and spices. Graziano’s Italian Sausage is slow-cooked in this sauce for several hours for additional flavor, with the sausage removed once finished. The Diana is named after Diane Renzo, as this sauce was her go-to on Sundays while cooking for her family. Enjoy!

  • ONION RINGS

    Hand breaded Yellow Onions, fried & garnished with Graziano's Parmesan Cheese, Parsley & served with Diana

    8

  • BRUSCHETTA

    Crostini topped with marinated Roma Tomatoes, melted Gorgonzola Cheese & Garlic, then drizzled with a Sweet Balsamic Glaze & garnished with Green Olives V

    8

  • CALAMARI

    Tender strips of fresh squid, lightly breaded & fried. Served with our Lemon Garlic Aioli

    12

  • MANGO SHRIMP

    Grilled Shrimp Skewers wrapped in Prosciutto & served with House Made Pineapple Mango Salsa

    15

  • ROASTED GARLIC

    Oven Roasted Garlic, Chevre Cheese & Roasted Bell Peppers served with Crostini V

    9

  • ITALIAN MARINATED SHRIMP

    Six Grilled Jumbo Shrimp marinated in Garlic Italian Seasonings. Served with our Lemon Garlic Aioli

    15

  • SCALLOPS

    Seared Sea Scallops sautéed in a Citrus Pan Sauce, served with Julienned Roma Tomatoes, Orange Segments & Leeks

    18

  • COSI FRIED LASAGNA BITES

    Owners Specialty Lasagna, deep fried in bite sized form. Served with a side of Diana to provide an appetizer unlike you will find anywhere else!

    Side Order (Four Bites)6

    Full Order (Eight Bites)11

    This is a specialty item at Cosi & will be available while supplies last

  • ARTISAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS

    Button Mushroom Caps, stuffed with Graziano's Sausage, a three cheese blend and a touch of Diana. Baked with Grand Mozzarella Cheese

    8

  • TOASTED RAVIOLI

    Fried Mozzarella Ravioli served with our Fresh Marinara Alfredo Mix V

    9

  • CHEESE STICKS

    Our hand cut & breaded Grande Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. Topped with Graziano's Parmesan Cheese, Parsley & served with Diana

    Side Order (Two Sticks)3

    Full Order (Six Sticks)10

  • MEATBALL APPETIZER

    Our signature Meatballs garnished with Graziano's Parmesan Cheese, Parsley & served in Diana

    Side Order (Two Meatballs)5

    Full Order (Five Meatballs)11

  • GRILLED PORTABELLA

    Portabella Mushroom Caps basted with Garlic Olive Oil & grilled to a smoky flavor, then topped with Marinated Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Red Pepper Flakes V

    9

SALADS

All of our Salads feature Fresh Ingredients & House Made Dressings. Add Sliced, Chilled Grilled or Smoked Chicken 2 / Add a 4oz or 8oz Wood Oven Roasted Salmon Filet 7/14

  • HOUSE

    Mixed Greens, diced Roma Tomatoes, Bermuda Onions & a Green Olive. Tossed with Choice of Creamy Garlic Parmesan or Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Side5

    Entree8

  • CAESAR

    Fresh Cut Romaine Lettuce tossed with Creamy House Made Caesar Dressing & topped with House Baked Croutons

    Side5

    Entree8

  • MOZZARELLA

    Our House Made Mozzarella Cheese, diced Roma Tomatoes, Bermuda Onions & Mixed Greens tossed with Champagne Vinaigrette

    Side7

    Entree11

  • PINE NUT

    Toasted Pine Nuts, diced Roma Tomatoes, Chevre Cheese & Mixed Greens tossed with Raspberry Vinaigrette

    Side7

    Entree11

  • CANDIED ALMOND

    Candied Almonds, Sun-Dried Apricots & Feta Cheese over Spinach & tossed with Blackberry Vinaigrette

    Side7

    Entree11

  • GORGONZOLA

    Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, diced Roma Tomatoes & Mixed Greens tossed with Choice of Italian Dressing or Walnut Vinaigrette, then garnished with freshly sliced Granny Smith Apple

    Side7

    Entree11

SOUPS

  • MINESTRONE

    Cream based Tuscan White Bean Soup with fresh Garden Vegetables, Prosciutto & Pasta

    Cup4

    Bowl5

  • SOUP OF THE DAY

    Chef's Choice House Made Soup

    Cup5

    Bowl6

  • LOBSTER BISQUE

    Rich & Creamy Lobster Stock with diced Roma Tomatoes & Shrimp

    Cup6

    Bowl7

SANDWICHES

All sandwiches are served with a side of house made Pasta Salad

  • COSINA

    Cosi’s signature meatball formed into an 8oz patty to provide guests with a meatball sandwich they won’t forget! Our seasoned beef mix charred over an open flame, topped with house made mozzarella cheese & Diana    

    Sandwich11

    Add fried Mancini Peppers1

  • RENZO’S GRINDER

    Our signature Grinder Mix of Diana’s Ground Sausage, onions, pepperoncini peppers on a 9″ rustic hoagie, topped with Grande Mozzarella & Diana    

    Sandwich10

    Add fried Mancini Peppers1

  • ROAST BEEF AND CHEDDAR MELT

    Sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese, mixed greens, roma tomatoes, and a horseradish aioli served on toasted ciabatta

    11

  • HAM AND SWISS MELT

    Hickory smoked ham and aged Swiss cheese topped with mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, and a honey mustard aioli served on toasted ciabatta bread

    10

  • BACON LETTUCE AND TOMATO

    Apple-smoked bacon, mixed greens, and roma tomatoes served with house made aioli on rustic sliced bread

    9

  • CHICKEN BACON CAESAR WRAP

    Slices of grilled chicken, apple smoked bacon with parmesan, fresh cut romaine lettuce and caesar dressing in a house made wrap

    11

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN

    A lightly Hand Breaded Chicken Breast superbly fried, topped with Diana sauce, mozzarella & provolone on toasted ciabatta

    Sandwich11

    Add Peppers1

  • OPEN FACE PORTABELLA

    Grilled Portabella cap topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, & Roma tomatoes, served open faced on house made foccacia, topped with lemon garlic aioli and spinach

    10

  • SANDWICH AND SOUP

    Choose between RB/HMSW/BLT paired with any soup or salad    13

Pasta

Lunch Pastas

  • ZITI CUCINA

    Cosi Cucina’s Signature Dish. Established with the restaurant itself in 1993, one of the most recognized pasta options you’ll find throughout our great city. Spicy Graziano’s Italian Sausage & Sun- Dried Tomatoes in a Zesty Tomato Cream Sauce tossed with Penne Pasta    12

  • GORGONZOLA FARFALLE

    Grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, shallots, and caramelized onions tossed in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce

    12

  • THE CLASSIC ITALY

    Our slow-cooked Graziano's Italian sausage links tossed with roasted bell peppers, red onions, a wild mushroom blend & sliced cherry tomatoes. Dressed with Diana over fettuccine noodles

    12

  • COSINA LINGUINI

    A dish which is considered the Renzo Family's signature meal. Our 8oz Meatball Patty charred over open flame to provide a flavor unlike anything around. The Cosina is then sliced & topped with Grande Mozzarella atop a bed of Linguini Noodles & dressed with Diana

    13

  • POTATO RAVIOLI

    Cheese-stuffed ravioli with pan-seared beef tips, thin sliced red onions, fried potatoes & smoked bacon in a rich, smoky cream sauce

    14

  • FETTUCCINE PESTO

    House made pesto cream sauce drizzled with a balsamic glaze and garnished with diced Roma tomatoes V

    Entree11

    add chicken2

    add shrimp5

  • SMOKED CHICKEN PENNE

    Smoked chicken, diced roma tomatoes, wild mushrooms and basil tossed in a light cream sauce

    12

  • LOBSTER FARFALLE

    Tender lobster and diced roma tomatoes tossed in a rich brandy cream sauce

    21

  • SHRIMP SCAMPI

    6 Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in a creamy garlic & wine butter sauce with sun dried tomatoes and lite red pepper flakes over a bed of Fettuccine

    21

  • SPICY SEAFOOD LINGUINI

    Shrimp, sea scallops and sliced calamari tossed with a spicy house made marinara sauce

    21

  • RIGATONI

    Baked pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & parmesan cheeses. Served with house made Alfredo & choice of Diana or Fresh Marinara

    Entree12

    add Graziano's sausage3

    add meatballs4

    add grilled or smoked chicken2

  • CLASSIC LASAGNA

    Graziano's Italian sausage, a house made cheese mix and fresh marinara topped with melted mozzarella

    13

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN

    A lightly Hand Breaded Chicken Breast superbly fried. Baked with Grande Mozzarella Cheese, sliced then placed atop a bed of Linguini Noodles with both Diana & Alfredo sauces

    Entree13

    Add Mancini Peppers1

  • FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

    House made Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta V

    Entree11

    add chicken2

    add meatballs4

    add shrimp5

  • FRESH TOMATO LINGUINI

    Fresh sliced cherry tomatoes, a diced roma tomato blend, garlic & basil, tossed lightly in olive oil over a bed of linguini V

    Entree10

    add chicken2

    add shrimp5

  • MUSHROOM FARFALLE

    Wild mushrooms, diced Roma tomatoes, and shallots tossed with a sherry wine cream sauce V

    Entree11

    add chicken2

    add shrimp for5

  • CHICKEN FLORENTINE

    Smoked chicken tossed in a light white wine alfredo sauce with sauteed bell peppers, spinach, garlic & herbs atop fettuccine noodles

    12

  • FETTUCCINE FESTIVA

    Butternut squash, diced Roma tomatoes, Bermuda onions, baby spinach, and broccoli in a cracked coriander sherry broth over fettuccine pasta, topped with toasted pine nuts V

    Entree12

    add chicken2

    add shrimp5

  • MUSHROOM LASAGNA

    Tiers of wild mushrooms, spinach, and a house cheese mix with a rich Chardonnay cream sauce topped with melted mozzarella V

    12

  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

    Two of our signature meatballs served on a bed of spaghetti noodles & dressed with Diana

    12

  • FUSILLI ALFREDO

    Spiraled Spaghetti noodles with a hollowed center, sauteed in our House Alfredo. Topped with 2 meatballs & Diana for the perfect blend of red and white sauces

    13
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA

All of our 11” oval pizzas are made to order with house made dough & grande mozzarella cheese and then cooked to a crisp texture & smoky flavor in Des Moines’ original wood-burning brick oven.

*Our 700° oven may put a little char on the crust (this is normal).*

  • CHICKEN ZITI

    Our signature Ziti sauce with Graziano's Italian Sausage, grilled chicken & Grande Mozzarella Cheese

    Pizza12

    add banana peppers1

  • RENZO'S GRINDER

    Our signature Grinder Mix of Diana's Ground Sausage, onions, pepperoncini peppers

    Pizza12

    add banana peppers1

  • MEATBALL

    Our Signature House Made Meatballs sliced & topped with Mozzarella, House Alfredo Sauce & Italian Herbs with Diana

    12

  • SUPREME

    Graziano's Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Roasted Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Mozzarella & House Made Marinara Sauce

    12

  • SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI

    Graziano's Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Roasted Bell Peppers, Mozzarella & House Made Marinara Sauce

    12

  • SMOKED CHICKEN

    Smoked Chicken, Sweet Caramelized Onions, Sliced Roma Tomatoes & Mozzarella, lightly topped with Gorgonzola & House Alfredo

    12

  • VEGETABLE

    Roasted Garlic, Wild Mushrooms, Sliced Roma Tomatoes, Roasted Bell Peppers, Grilled Onions & Fresh Basil V12

    Add Grande Mozzarella at no charge.

  • MARGHERITA

    Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Mozzarella with Fresh Basil V

    11

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

Wood Fired Pizza Pie created by you! *Homemade dough, grande mozzarella & 1 protien and/or 1 veg or cheese.* $10

  • PROTEINS

    Graziano's Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Grilled Chicken, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Bacon, Meatballs ($2) Shrimp ($5)

  • VEGGIES AND CHEESES

    Roasted Garlic, Grilled Onions, Sweet Caramelized Onions, Diced Roma Tomatoes, Sliced Roma Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Green Olives, Wild Mushrooms, Banana Peppers, Spinach, Gorgonzola Cheese, Chevre Cheese