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CentroDSM CENTRO (pronounced chen-tro) is a casually elegant eatery specializing in Italian inspired food from Italy.
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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 original splendor. Their goal was to create an entertainment venue that would go on to jumpstart the proposed Western Gateway area just outside of the city’s core with entertainment, fine dining and culture. Simultaneously, a young chef named George Formaro was rising to prominence with his artisan South Union bread and its namesake deli, South Union Bread Café. Even as the lines continued to grow outside of George’s deli, he longed for a larger venue where he could broaden his culinary creativity. Harry believed the appeal of South Union would be a great addition to a remodeled Temple project and contacted Formaro to set up a tour. As he walked through the dilapidated building, George fell in love with its high-profile location in the burgeoning Western Gateway district. The two worked together to move South Union Bread Café to The Temple. In addition, they reached out to restaurant experts Paul Rottenberg and Michael La Valle and began working on a concept to create a new, urban Italian-inspired eatery that would serve as an anchor tenant for the building. Their vision was realized in November of 2002 when Centro opened its doors to huge crowds.

Stop scrolling. You'll be highly dissapointed if you miss this feature. Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff / beef tenderloin tip...
10/09/2026

Stop scrolling. You'll be highly dissapointed if you miss this feature.

Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff / beef tenderloin tips, Joygrow mushrooms, caramelized shallots, beef jus, sour cream, chives

Carmel Apple Panna Cotta

Available this weekend only.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the annual Young Women's Resource Center event, Celebrity Servers Night!
10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the annual Young Women's Resource Center event, Celebrity Servers Night!

Don't miss our fall inspired features this weekend!Roasted Apple & Sausage Pizza / Timeless Prairie honeycrisp apples, h...
10/04/2026

Don't miss our fall inspired features this weekend!

Roasted Apple & Sausage Pizza / Timeless Prairie honeycrisp apples, housemade sage sausage, caramelized onion cream sauce, mozzarella and gorgonzola

Sausage Orecchiette / semolina orecchiette, Graziano sausage, shaved Brussels sprouts, cream, pecorino romano and breadcrumbs

Torta di Mele (apple cake) / Timeless Prairie jonathan apples, cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla gelato

10/04/2026

Sausage Orecchiette / semolina orecchiette, Graziano sausage, shaved Brussels sprouts, cream, pecorino romano and breadcrumbs

10/03/2026

Torta di Mele (apple cake) / Timeless Prairie jonathan apples, cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla gelato

Available this weekend only.

You'll want dessert first with this feature! Torta di Mele (apple cake) / Timeless Prairie jonathan apples, cinnamon and...
10/03/2026

You'll want dessert first with this feature!

Torta di Mele (apple cake) / Timeless Prairie jonathan apples, cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla gelato

10/02/2026

Roasted Apple & Sausage Pizza / Timeless Prairie honeycrisp apples, housemade sage sausage, caramelized onion cream sauce, mozzarella and gorgonzola

Available this weekend only.

Fall is in the air here at Centro! Snag these features during dinner service all weekend long. Roasted Apple & Sausage P...
10/02/2026

Fall is in the air here at Centro! Snag these features during dinner service all weekend long.

Roasted Apple & Sausage Pizza / Timeless Prairie honeycrisp apples, housemade sage sausage, caramelized onion cream sauce, mozzarella and gorgonzola

Sausage Orecchiette / semolina orecchiette, Graziano sausage, shaved Brussels sprouts, cream, pecorino romano and breadcrumbs

Torta di Mele (apple cake) / Timeless Prairie jonathan apples, cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla gelato

09/30/2026

CHICKEN AND PROSCIUTTO / lumache pasta, grilled chicken, prosciutto, Roma tomato, Parmesan cream sauce

Join Centro and Washington’s Two Mountain Winery for an exclusive dinner event. Executive Chef Michael Kolodzej and the ...
09/25/2026

Join Centro and Washington’s Two Mountain Winery for an exclusive dinner event. Executive Chef Michael Kolodzej and the Centro culinary team present a special six-course menu paired with exceptional pours from Two Mountain’s 100% estate-grown portfolio. Family-owned and operated, Two Mountain draws on four generations of farming the rich soil of the Yakima Valley.

Saturday, Oct. 24
Doors at 6:15pm; dinner service at 6:30pm
Tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/centrodesmoines/event/624096/two-mountain-wine-dinner

- MENU -
FIRST
Chicken Satay & Rice Salad / chicken skewer with peanut sauce; crispy rice salad, curry-lime vinaigrette, shallot, peanut, mint, cilantro
Paired with Two Mountain 2025 Riesling (Rattlesnake Hills, Washington)
SECOND
Baked Clams Oreganata / with garlic, oregano, parmesan, cracker crumbs and lemon
Paired with Two Mountain 2025 Sauvignon Blanc (Rattlesnake Hills, Washington)

THIRD
Blackberry Glazed Pork Belly / with shaved Brussels sprouts, Asian pear and sesame
Paired with Two Mountain 2024 Lemberger (Rattlesnake Hills, Washington)

FOURTH
Chicken Scarpariello / roasted chicken thigh, sweet Italian sausage, cherry pepper-peperonata, roasted chicken jus
Paired with Two Mountain 2019 Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley, Washington) and Two Mountain 2024 Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley, Washington)

FIFTH
Harissa Leg of Lamb / with roasted eggplant purée, pomegranate molasses, harissa jus and herb salad
Paired with Two Mountain 2023 Syrah (Yakima Valley, Washington)

SIXTH
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

Address

1003 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+5152481780

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