CentroDSM

CENTRO (pronounced chen-tro) is a casually elegant eatery specializing in Italian inspired food from Italy.

Centro set out to bring a uniquely urban dining experience to downtown Des Moines well before the city center enjoyed the vibrant nightlife we know today. Since its opening, the restaurant has grown to become one of the Iowa’s top restaurants. In late 2001, developers Harry Bookey and Pamela Bass Bookey took on the challenge of restoring the historic Masonic Temple at 10th & Locust Street to its o

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from the Centro team! Please note: we will be closed today, July 4 and will reopen July 5 at 4pm.

06/28/2024

Don't miss these lunch features! They won't be around for long...

Feature Pizza / fried eggplant, red onion, capers, parmesan, red sauce, stracciatella

Feature Pasta / ground veal, marinara, wine, garlic, shallot, parm, butter, basil

Visit centrodesmoines.com to book your table and view our full menu.

06/27/2024

It's the perfect day for lunch at Centro!

Feature Pizza / fried eggplant, red onion, capers, parmesan, red sauce, stracciatella

Feature Pasta / ground veal, marinara, wine, garlic, shallot, parm, butter, basil

Visit centrodesmoines.com to book your table and view our full menu.

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06/17/2024

LAST CHANCE to snag tickets to our upcoming dinner event this Saturday, June 22!

Explore the rich culinary tradition of Emilia-Romagna! The home to some of the country’s most famous dishes and wines, this region in northern Italy is a cultural and economic powerhouse.

Join Executive Chef Michael Kolodzej and the Centro culinary team for a fun and social five course dinner showcasing the region’s gastronomic tradition. Hand-selected wines paired to each course are available for purchase.

View the full menu and purchase tickets here: https://www.exploretock.com/centrodesmoines/event/472712/summer-dinner-series-emilia-romagna?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2L-HBWqJ11V_hYotuNk0I9BaIXLIrKnkmk4AThyPfqtrrDeQHNRwOisok_aem_Q4Yv0lUVRjdsKf5ug7t_EA

06/14/2024

Get out and enjoy this summer sunshine with our lunch features this week! Centrodesmoines.com has our full menu and reservations.

Pizza Special / calamari pizza with red sauce, mozzarella, fried calamari, salsa verde and lemon

Feature Soup / Summer Vegetable Minestrone

Feature Pasta / housemade rigatoni with roasted red pepper, Italian sausage, basil, and stracciatella

06/08/2024

Explore the rich culinary tradition of Emilia-Romagna! The home to some of the country’s most famous dishes and wines, this region in northern Italy is a cultural and economic powerhouse.

Join Executive Chef Michael Kolodzej and the Centro culinary team for a fun and social five course dinner showcasing the region’s gastronomic tradition. Hand-selected wines paired to each course are available for purchase.

FEW TICKETS REMAIN: https://www.exploretock.com/centrodesmoines/event/472712/summer-dinner-series-emilia-romagna

06/07/2024

A trip to Centro should be in your weekend plans!

From pizzas to fresh salads, we've got an option for everyone. Visit centrodesmoines.com for our full menu and to book your table.

05/31/2024

Kickoff your weekend with lunch on our patio! You can't go wrong with a summer cocktail and pizza.

Visit centrodesmoines.com for additional details.

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day from the Centro team! We will be closed today, 5/27. Tomorrow we will reopen at 4pm for dinner service.

05/10/2024

Join us for lunch on this beautiful spring day!

Feature Soup / chicken and sausage with rice

Feature Pasta / Green Chile Pork Canneloni filled with pork shoulder braised in tomatillo and poblano salsa, ricotta and mozzarella then topped with cilantro, onion and sour cream

Feature Pizza / Chicken Caesar Salad

Our full menu and more can be found at centrodesmoines.com.

05/05/2024

Don't miss these weekend features -

Fennel & Citrus Salad / shaved fennel with greens, fresh orange, croutons, herbs and orange vinaigrette

Pasta / toasted housemade noodles with pork shoulder braised in tomatillo and poblano salsa and garnished with onions, cilantro and sour cream

Halibut / with vermouth, braised leeks, confit yukon gold potatoes and green garlic cream

Key Lime Pie Bars / key lime and mascarpone cream with amaretti cookie crust

Book your table - centrodesmoines.com.

05/04/2024

Weekend dinner features have dropped 🔥

Fennel & Citrus Salad / shaved fennel with greens, fresh orange, croutons, herbs and orange vinaigrette

Pasta / toasted housemade noodles with pork shoulder braised in tomatillo and poblano salsa and garnished with onions, cilantro and sour cream

Halibut / with vermouth, braised leeks, confit yukon gold potatoes and green garlic cream

Key Lime Pie Bars / key lime and mascarpone cream with amaretti cookie crust

Book your table - centrodesmoines.com.

05/03/2024

Join us for lunch! Our chef team has created some amazing items you won't want to miss.

LUNCH FEATURES -

Soup / Potato and Leek
Pasta / toasted housemade noodles with pork shoulder braised in tomatillo and poblano salsa and garnished with onions, cilantro and sour cream

Pizza / Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza with caesar dressing, chicken, parmesan, mozzarella, asiago cheese and then topped with dressed romaine and toasted bread crumbs

Book your table - centrodesmoines.com.

05/02/2024

Chicken Caesar Salad BUT make it a pizza?! YES PLEASE.

LUNCH FEATURES -

Soup / Potato and Leek

Pasta / toasted housemade noodles with pork shoulder braised in tomatillo and poblano salsa and garnished with onions, cilantro and sour cream

Pizza / Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza with caesar dressing, chicken, parmesan, mozzarella, asiago cheese and then topped with dressed romaine and toasted bread crumbs

Book your table - centrodesmoines.com.

04/26/2024

WEEKEND FEATURES -

Feature Soup / sausage and peppers with pasta

Feature Pasta / housemade fettuccine noodles, zucchini, garlic, shallot, marinara, lemon, basil, thyme, charred ramp leaves, capers and red wine vinegar

Feature Pizza / New Haven

Book your table - centrodesmoines.com

04/20/2024

Happy 4/20. ;)

Today's special feature is HOUSEMADE DINO NUGGETS + RANCH.

Do we even need to explain? Book your table - centrodesmoines.com.

04/15/2024

We love pizza Mondays.

Join us ALL NIGHT for HALF OFF Pizza & Peroni beers.

Visit www.centrodesmoines.com for reservations, our full menu and more.

04/12/2024

Make your weekend trip to Centro even better with Chef Michael's feature dish!

Swordfish / with marinated cherry tomatoes, artichokes, pine nuts and white bean purée

Don't have a table yet? Visit centrodesmoines.com for more info.

04/12/2024

Get out and enjoy this sunny Friday at Centro! Our culinary team has some fun features this week.

Soup Feature / Beef Stew

Feature Pasta / ramp pesto, parmesan, garlic, pine nuts, lemon butter and bread crumbs

Feature Pizza / red sauce, mozzarella, fontina, pecorino, marinated and grilled pineapple, speck, Fresno chiles and anchovy chimichurri

Visit centrodesmoines.com for more info.

04/05/2024

Don't miss these fun and fresh lunch features! Book your table at centrodesmoines.com.

Rigatoni Alla Grica Pasta / panchetta sofrito, black pepper, pecorino, white wine, garlic, shallot

Hula Hula BBQ Pizza / Hula Hula BBQ sauce, mozzerella, chicken, rosa pepperoni, jalapeno and pineapple

Soup Feature / Texas chili with sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese

04/04/2024

Join us at Centro and try one of our weekly lunch features! Book your table at centrodesmoines.com.

Rigatoni Alla Grica Pasta / panchetta sofrito, black pepper, pecorino, white wine, garlic, shallot

Hula Hula BBQ Pizza / Hula Hula BBQ sauce, mozzerella, chicken, rosa pepperoni, jalapeno and pineapple

Soup Feature / Texas chili with sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese

04/02/2024

Did you know all of the pastas on our menu are made by hand? Come in and see us and give one of our classic pasta dishes a try!

Reservations, menu and more - centrodesmoines.com.

03/16/2024

Brunch with us at Centro. We'll be serving brunch classics until 2pm today, including our famous breakfast pizzas.

Visit centrodesmoines.com for menu, reservations and more.

03/14/2024

Celebrate the right way with Centro's coal fired pizza pies!

Menu, reservations and more at https://www.centrodesmoines.com/.

03/11/2024

Join us ALL NIGHT for HALF OFF Pizza & Peroni beers.

Visit www.centrodesmoines.com for reservations, our full menu and more.

03/09/2024

One espresso martini coming right up. Head to Centro and enjoy our classic version of an espresso martini, you won't regret it!

Reservations and more - centrodesmoines.com.

03/07/2024

We've got a new weekend LUNCH feature for you!

Feature Pasta / spinach fettuccine with scallops, porcini mushrooms, fennel and white wine butter sauce

Book your table here - centrodesmoines.com.

03/02/2024

It's a spritzer kind of weekend. Join us and give our new spring cocktails a try. Book your table now - centrodesmoines.com.

Hugo Spritz / prosecco, St. Germain and mint

03/01/2024

Don't miss our WEEKEND LUNCH FEATURES -

Feature Soup / Graziano Sausage & Lentil Minestrone

Feature Appetizer / Black truffle risotto croquettes filled with caramelized onion and slow cooked pork; served on top of french onion dip

Feature Pizza / New Haven Tomato Pie

Feature Pasta / Spaghetti with roasted tomato and marcona almond pesto, pepper flakes, parmesan and lemon

Book your table at centrodesmoines.com.

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Address

1003 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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