Italian restaurant · Des Moines IA
Contemporary Italian Dining Downtown
Italian dishes, cocktails, and a lively dining room in Des Moines’ former Masonic temple on Locust Street.
Italian dishes, cocktails, and a lively dining room in Des Moines’ former Masonic temple on Locust Street.
Dine in a high-ceilinged former Masonic temple with modern decor and a comfortable, lively atmosphere.
Reviewers particularly praise the pasta and recommend choosing Italian dishes from the menu.
The polished dining room suits birthdays, date nights, conference lunches, and casual meals with friends.
Centro serves lunch and dinner on select days and operates as a bar and restaurant on Locust Street.
Centro brings contemporary Italian dining to downtown Des Moines from a high-ceilinged former Masonic temple. The setting pairs modern design with cozy warmth, creating a polished but approachable place for dinner, lunch, or drinks.
Guests describe a lively dining room, attentive service, quick lunch seating, and helpful recommendations. Italian dishes are the focus, with pasta receiving particular praise, while the atmosphere works for celebrations, date nights, and relaxed meals with friends.
Enjoy Italian dishes during weekday and weekend lunch hours.
Choose from Italian-focused dinner dishes in a lively downtown dining room.
Pasta is a standout choice, with reviewers calling it phenomenal.
Stop in for drinks alongside lunch or dinner.
“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 · Des Moines IA