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

CentroDSM

Name: CentroDSM
Address: 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Telephone: +5152481780
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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 o

riginal 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.

06/11/2026

The happiest hours start here at Centro!

Grab your friends, order your favorites and toast to a day well spent.

Join us Tuesday - Friday from 3-6pm for HAPPY HOUR! Save on beer, wine, cocktails and small bites.

06/10/2026

Our NEW dessert is decadent, dreamy and worth saving room for.

Hazelnut Brownie Tiramisu / hazelnut fudge brownie, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, hazelnut praline, cocoa powder

06/05/2026

NEW NEW NEW

Key Lime Budino / key lime custard, graham cracker crumbs, toasted meringue, honey graham biscotti

05/25/2026

Please note -

We will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen tomorrow (5/26) at 11am for lunch service.

05/21/2026

It's a great Thursday for a pizza 🍕

05/20/2026

We'd love to see you for happy hour today!

Join us Tuesday - Friday from 3-6pm for HAPPY HOUR! Save on beer, wine, cocktails and small bites.

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05/04/2026

It's Pizza & Pint Monday! Enjoy half-price pizza and select beer when dining in the restaurant or on the Centro patio every Monday from 4pm to close. *Dine-in only; not valid with any other deals or discounts.

MARGHERITA / mozzarella, basil, red sauce

04/10/2026

We've got a fun, Masters inspired menu and you've still got today to give it a try! ⛳️

The Augusta Special
$15 lunch package

CHOOSE ONE SANDWICH:
Pimento Cheese
Egg Salad
Chicken Salad

Also includes choice of side and a complimentary Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich! 🍑

Optional cocktail pairing available!

04/09/2026

Having FOMO from not being at the Masters? We've got a fun two day lunch special to celebrate. ⛳️

The Augusta Special / April 9 & 10
$15 lunch package

CHOOSE ONE SANDWICH:

Pimento Cheese
Egg Salad
Chicken Salad

Also includes choice of side and a complimentary Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich! 🍑

Optional cocktail pairing available!

04/08/2026

We've got a fun lineup of features, available all April long! This porchetta sandwich will be available for both lunch and dinner, Thursday - Sunday. Plus our talented bar team has a variety of pairings to go along with each.

Porchetta Sandwich / shaved porchetta, fried peppers, and provolone cheese on a South Union sesame seed roll, served with porchetta dipping jus

Fritto Misto (dinner) / fried shrimp, cod and walleye in a salt and vinegar chip breading, with fennel pollen aioli

Olive Oil Cake (dinner) / strawberries, strawberry vermouth, strawberry cream, basil

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

Website

http://www.centrodesmoines.com/

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