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Centro

Centro

Italian Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Pizzeria$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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    Maddie M.
    "And check out the Bloody Mary bar on Sundays!"(5 Tips)
    Jamie H.
    "Dale was right... fried ravioli was awesome!"(4 Tips)
    Nicole D.
    "Mondays: pizza and peroni 🍺🍕... Do it 😄"(3 Tips)
    Sarah B.
    "Basil & Tortellini soup"(3 Tips)
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  • Desarae V.
    Desarae VeitMarch 19, 2012
    Best restaurant .. Great staff..wine menu on iPad
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DonovanJuly 9, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Mondays, half price Peroni's beer and pizza
  • Jason H.
    Jason HubbarttJuly 17, 2011
    The breakfast bloody art bar is awesome! Get bacon in your drink! Word to ur motha
  • Erica A.
    Erica AMay 6, 2013
    The seasonal tortelloni special is delish!
  • Shelby H.heart icon on user image
    Shelby HerinkNovember 18, 2016
    Mista salad is fantastic!
  • Brock B.
    Brock BAugust 27, 2011
    The cavatelli is fantastic. Might be the best in town.
  • Tony T.
    Tony TandeskiMay 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Brunch is amazing! Get there early and order the wild mushroom frittata.
  • Rachel G.
    Rachel GraceNovember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Half-price 'zza and Peroni on Mondays!
  • Dennis S.
    Dennis ShawOctober 30, 2013
    Loved the 3 cheese medallions
  • Lindsey S.
    Lindsey SheelerDecember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Carmel Apple Tart with coffee or espresso. YUM
  • Warren L.
    Warren LainJune 3, 2016
    -Homeless guy walked in & solicited us while eating-Server didn't seem to want to answer basic questions about menu-Not fresh, no flavor
  • Drew M.
    Drew McLellanAugust 12, 2011
    Their tomato, basil and tortellini soup is remarkably good!
  • Dale A.heart icon on user image
    Dale AndresAugust 23, 2015
    Service and cuisine!!!!
  • Steven C.
    Steven ChristiansenJanuary 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Margarita pizza is phenomenal!!!!
  • Lizzie B.heart icon on user image
    Lizzie BordenFebruary 11, 2016
    Wonderful restaurant
  • Mayra d.
    Mayra de MunozSeptember 14, 2012
    Their steak sandwich is divine
  • Brook D.
    Brook DohenyMarch 10, 2015
    Sunday brunch great
  • Ethan H.
    Ethan HamiltonJanuary 22, 2011
    George's Marshmallow Sundae might be the best thing I've ever eaten.
  • Anthony T.
    Anthony TerrellAugust 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Colleen is an amazing server, ask for her section!
  • Michelle G.
    Michelle GriffinApril 23, 2012
    The veggie burger is great!
  • Chad T.heart icon on user image
    Chad ThompsonDecember 16, 2016
    Even works for a quick dinner.
  • Lindsay R.
    Lindsay RockwellApril 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Centro salad or the kill bill tenderloin! Dynamite!
  • Eric L.
    Eric LazzariApril 17, 2011
    Bruchetta and gnocci verde was awesome
  • La-Tica B.heart icon on user image
    La-Tica BraggAugust 26, 2016
    Italian food
  • Brad H.heart icon on user image
    Brad HoytFebruary 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Good food, but I always seem to leave with a grill smell on my cloths.
  • Mike R.
    Mike RemusJuly 12, 2012
    Black bean and corn soup...wonderful
  • Lindsay R.
    Lindsay RockwellAugust 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Kelli is the best server ever!
  • Your Downtown Gal
    Your Downtown GalSeptember 23, 2011
    Ask to sit on the patio.....lovely
  • amy s.
    amy sissonJanuary 16, 2012
    No corking fee on Sundays!
  • Dale S.
    Dale StarkJanuary 15, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    As the current Mayor of Centro, I'd like to personally recommend the fried raviolli!
  • Sean W.
    Sean WalshJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great fried ravioli, with a delicious sauce.
  • Juhee W.
    Juhee WilliamsonOctober 3, 2010
    Bellini's awesome for Sunday brunch!
  • Jeff L.
    Jeff LewisJanuary 22, 2010
    Handmade gnocchi verde. thats all you need to know!
  • Dale S.
    Dale StarkApril 5, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Brunch at Centro is divine! Try the French Toast!!!!
  • Amy
    AmyApril 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The pizza is amazing. Try the BBQ chicken.
  • Megan P.heart icon on user image
    Megan PriceMarch 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the pizza bianco!
  • Elizabeth L.
    Elizabeth LeeOctober 24, 2010
    Pass on the tomato basil tortellini soup and veggie burger. Lots of food, but not a lot of taste. Cute place though.
  • Patrick W.
    Patrick WilsonJuly 29, 2010
    Tried the fried ravioli. Very good. Service slow.
  • Derek B.heart icon on user image
    Derek BrooksApril 24, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The margherita pizza is super good.
  • Drew V.heart icon on user image
    Drew Van Woert 🍺March 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the lemon liquor on the drink menu!
  • Brittany M.heart icon on user image
    Brittany MerharJuly 10, 2011
    Have a belini for brunch!
  • Derek B.heart icon on user image
    Derek BrooksJanuary 17, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The Bloody Mary bar at brunch is amazing
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 29, 2010
    Try the fried egg sandwich
  • PantanJimdjembelibiblionheart HeavenlyBeefbaton B.
  • Mike A.
    Mike AlberyDecember 18, 2011
    Centro is the new perimitoro
  • Chris Z.
    Chris ZMay 21, 2014
    It's fine.
  • Jamie H.
    Jamie HarrisonMarch 21, 2010
    Dale was right... fried ravioli was awesome!
  • Alejo C.heart icon on user image
    Alejo CostaJuly 17, 2016
    El calzone es excelente. Hecho con ingredientes a elección y rapido
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