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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/

Best Pizza in Des Moines (2025)

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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

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Information

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

1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions

$$

Reserve a table

Centro by Centro

Centro by Eater

Centro by null

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