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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.
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Coal-fired pizzas, house pastas, and Italian wines in a historic venue
1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions
$20–30
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