Centro

Italian restaurant · Des Moines

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"Before 2002, downtown Des Moines was fairly barren after office workers clocked out around 5 p.m. Then chef George Formaro took a risk with Centro, an Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner. The gamble paid off, and 22 years later, a buzzing community of boutiques, music venues, restaurants, coffee shops, and apartments have joined the area. Centro is still fantastic, whether you split a pizza (half-price on Mondays), devour a grilled pork chop with Chianti demi-glace, or attempt to conquer the Kill-Bill Pork Tenderloin, a sandwich stuffed with crispy pork tenderloin, ham, bacon, cheese, and a sunny side up egg." - Karla Walsh

The 36 Best Restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa
Centro

1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions

centrodesmoines.com
@centrodsm

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