Flavory Bistro

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Babette Leshinsky

Seven of us ate dinner here and we had a great meal. We loved the setting of this restaurant and conversation for our large group was easy. Our waiter, Stefan, who presented himself as the son of the owner, was quite charming. We also appreciated that all our dishes were well seasoned. This is a wonderful little restaurant.

Kaylie Carey

I ordered a special catering meal for a family dinner and was absolutely blown away by both the service and the food! They went above and beyond—creating a custom menu just for us, making flatbread per my special request (even a gluten-free version!), and communicating quickly and kindly throughout the whole process. When I came to pick it up, the staff was so friendly and welcoming—they even had me sampling things at the counter! I genuinely felt like I was at home. Everything was delicious, and I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!

Kirk Magill

Stopped into The Flavory Bistro for lunch with a friend who’s a huge fan—he insisted the Gyros were top-notch, so I took his advice. And honestly? The food delivered. First impressions: It’s a small, attractive spot in The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. Clean, classy decor with adequate seating. It was only about half full while we were there, but we still had to stand and wait quite a while before being greeted and seated. Our server wore a headset, which made the experience feel… odd. He was soft-spoken to the point of confusion, and it wasn’t always clear if he was talking to us or someone through his earpiece. Service was very slow and impersonal—we had long gaps between being seated, ordering, getting water, then drinks, and finally our food. No check-ins, no warmth, and the bill was silently dropped off like an afterthought. (We later wondered if he might be related to the owner.) He technically did the job, but without any sense of hospitality. Thankfully, the food made up for it. The Gyro was outstanding—tender meat, fresh hummus, and vibrant tzatziki that hit just right. I asked for fresh jalapeños and they nailed that too. The fries were crisp and seasoned perfectly, and the garlic sauce was intense in the best way. The space was mostly clean, with nice ambiance—though the bar/kitchen area looked chaotic and cluttered, clearly being used for extra storage, which took away from the polished feel. Apologies—no food pics this time. Got lost in conversation and forgot. But trust me, the food was absolutely worth it. Bottom line: I do recommend The Flavory Bistro for the food—it’s seriously good. I’ll probably return, but here’s hoping for a little more warmth and attentiveness in the service next time around.

M R

Very cute little place. Love the healthy options. Our server was a little curt. But otherwise an enjoyable experience. Can be a little noisy with the cement floors and open concept kitchen area. I got a chicken gyro bowl and it was very delicious and a perfect portion size for lunch.