Italian restaurant · Des Moines IA
Centro
Contemporary Italian dining in a former Masonic temple
Centro serves Italian dishes and drinks beneath the high ceilings of a former Masonic temple at 1003 Locust St in downtown Des Moines.
Contemporary Italian dining in a former Masonic temple
Centro serves Italian dishes and drinks beneath the high ceilings of a former Masonic temple at 1003 Locust St in downtown Des Moines.
The restaurant occupies a high-ceilinged ex-Masonic temple, now arranged as a contemporary dining space.
Guests describe a setting that works for birthdays, dinners with friends, or a weekday lunch.
One reviewer praised a server who gave excellent recommendations and a table that was ready right away.
A reviewer called the pasta phenomenal and suggested choosing the Italian dishes on the menu.
Centro sits in a high-ceilinged former Masonic temple in downtown Des Moines. The space has been turned into a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar, with a dining room that guests describe as modern, polished and still approachable.
Reviewers mention dressing up for a birthday dinner as well as stopping in for a relaxed meal with friends. They also point to attentive servers who offer recommendations, and to pasta dishes as a standout on the menu.
Italian pasta plates that reviewers single out as a highlight of the menu.
Classic and contemporary Italian main courses for lunch and dinner.
A full bar alongside the dining room for pairing a drink with a meal.
Open at 11 am Tuesday through Sunday for midday meals.
A dining room guests have chosen for birthdays and special evenings.
“Centro has a downtown Des Moines atmosphere that feels both modern and comfortable. The restaurant has that polished city feel with a lively dining room, but it still feels approachable.”
“What a wonderful dining experience! I was in town for a conference & came for a late lunch during the week. Seated immediately. My server was very sweet & gave excellent recommendations.”
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Centro, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance immediately caught my attention.”
Centro is at 1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Opening hours: Monday 4–9 pm; Tuesday 11 am–9 pm; Wednesday 11 am–9 pm; Thursday 11 am–9 pm; Friday 11 am–10 pm; Saturday 11 am–10 pm; Sunday 11 am–9 pm.
Yes, Centro is open on Saturday, 11 am–10 pm.
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Centro has a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 2478 Google reviews.
Centro lists: Pasta dishes, Italian entrees, Bar and drinks, Lunch service, Dinner for celebrations. See the full list above.
Yes. Centro is a italian restaurant in Des Moines, IA.
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