Centro

Italian restaurant · Des Moines

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Downtown’s Italian anchor since 2002, Centro turns out thin, hand‑tossed pies from a coal‑inspired oven alongside house pastas. Led by restaurateur George Formaro, whose pizza evangelism was spotlighted by dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2025/03/11/george-formaro-brings-an-italian-idea-to-iowa/
Best Pizza in Des Moines (2025)
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1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions

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