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Centro

Italian restaurant · Des Moines ·

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/
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Coal-fired pizzas, house pastas, and Italian wines in a historic venue

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Google Rating
4.6 (2.3K)
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1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions

$20–30

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Usually a wait
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Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner
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Information

Coal-fired pizzas, house pastas, and Italian wines in a historic venue

pizza
portobello fries
pasta
great service
delicious food
calamari
patio
steak
Google Rating
4.6 (2.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in Eater
Featured in

1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions

$20–30

See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner
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