Centro - Downtown - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

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3 3.2 from 27 ratings


Neighborhood: Downtown
1011 Locust St.

Des Moines, IA 50309
515-248-1780
http://centrodesmoines.com/
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)

Datebook Diner: Downtown's Centro at top of its game
Centro
A pizza comes out of a coal-burning oven at Centro. (Mary Chind/The Register)
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Centro's street level windows confirm that this downtown hot spot is a place to see and be seen. Enjoy a cocktail with one of Centro's signature coal-fired pizzas in the bar or on the European-style sidewalk cafe. Restauranteur George Formaro brings his love of pizza making to the menu and executive chef Bill Overdyk (who cures his own pancetta) adds his influences with a nod to locally produced ingredients.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
10th and Locust streets
Parking:
Metered
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
Dinner hours: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Pizza & cocktails: Relax in the bar between lunch and dinner service for pizza and cocktails.
Cuisine:
Pizza, Italian, and American
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Reservations accepted
Dress Code:
Anything Goes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Pizzeria and Fine Dining

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Area Classic, Laid Back Casual, Trendy, and Up To Par
Live Music:
No
Noise Level:
Quiet
Features:
Kids Menu
Average Drink Price:
$6
Worth Noting:
Food specialties: Centro has a pizza-and-salad special at lunch and an inventive brunch menu on weekends. A full menu of brick oven pizza and Italian entrees is available daily.
Televisions: 1
Payment Methods:
Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
Capacity:
150+
Outdoor Seating:
Yes

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"cant believe it !"

By jmf from south, August 20, 2009

First of all centro is one of my favorite restaurants in town! And after eating there dozens of times I had my first problem and it was with the p...

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"Quality Des Moines Restaurant"

By MegF from West Des Moines , August 12, 2009

You dont hear so many good things about this place for nothing. Centro is my go-to place when I want a nice dinner for a decent price. Its an espec...

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"Centro is one of the best in town!"

By Ingersoll1978 from Ingersoll-Grand, July 17, 2009

Centro is usually the place we take visiting guests in our home to get a "Des Moines" experience. This place is amazing, from their menu to their ...

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