Centro Restaurant & Bar

4.6 · 857 reviews
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Mahlon White
Reviews 1
2020-12-28 03:55

Very pricey for what you get. The food is very co...

Very pricey for what you get. The food is very consistent here, in fact I have never gotten anything bad, just good. This is not a place for shorts and a tee shirt. In my opinion this is not a restaurant for kids. The food and environment don't really support brining them.

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Eric Lampe
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2020-12-23 01:03

Simply put, this restaurant has the best pizza in ...

Simply put, this restaurant has the best pizza in Des Moines. We nearly always sit bar side which has open seating and happy hour specials. The only down side to bar seating is that one has to ask for a bread basket. This is not something to be missed either as they serve warm South Union Bakery ...

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Trent BAM Brownrigg
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2020-12-21 04:16

Not bad. I really don't know what all the fuss is ...

Not bad. I really don't know what all the fuss is about considering this is a Des Moines "place to go" it seems. The food was good, not excellent, and it's expensive for what you get. Wasn't a bad experience by any means, but also not somewhere that I would tell my friends/family that they HAVE to ...

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Caseroper Baserukop
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2020-12-14 15:20

Get a reservation for sure. Such nice humble folks...

Get a reservation for sure. Such nice humble folks serving excellent dining experience. Seated and served with fresh bread, get there before 6 for a $5.00 martini. Then on to an incredible deep Italian wine by the glass list, served in proper wine glasses I might add. Scrumptious chicken gumbo for s...

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James Moos
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2020-12-12 07:05

I took my daughter recently to Centro for a "date ...

I took my daughter recently to Centro for a "date night" and was impressed by the entire experience. It's been a while sadly since I've had the chance to enjoy Centro. Once again, it was a wonderful time.

But what I really want to say was the service was exceptional last night! I sadly don't reme...

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Katheleen Olson
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2020-12-11 13:44

Located at 10th and Locust streets downtown Des Mo...

Located at 10th and Locust streets downtown Des Moines. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. I sat in the bar with a view of 10th and Locust streets. I found the food and service excellent. I had crab cakes, cavatelli and cheesecake. I took half back home with me. A nice place, I recommend them.

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Barbara McGaughran
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2020-12-10 16:11

Have eaten here several times over the past few yr...

Have eaten here several times over the past few yrs and have never had a bad meal. The food and s high quality and well prepared. The service is excellent. We travel a lot...Steven W. Was our waiter and I felt I was back in Europe...not hurried, but had had careful attention!!! Remarkable service!! ...

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Robby Tobias
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2020-12-08 21:41

This is the 2nd time my wife and I have been to Ce...

This is the 2nd time my wife and I have been to Centro. The first time we didn't have much time to eat because we were going to a show and couldn't take it to go. The waiter was so amazing that he offered to hold it at the restaurant for us until the show was over.

This time we went for my wife's...

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Beverly Lopez
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2020-12-05 19:21

This place is my favorite. I can't say enough good...

This place is my favorite. I can't say enough good about it, and I wish it wasn't two hours from me. My vodka martinis are always mixed perfectly, and the steak centro is always done to perfection. The service is superb, and the atmosphere is perfect. I can't wait until next time!

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Selig Albert
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2020-12-04 21:26

We had a fried trio of calamari, Brussel sprouts a...

We had a fried trio of calamari, Brussel sprouts and portobello fries for the table. The portobello fries were the standout. As a lover of calamari, I was disappointed. They lacked any flavor. Only when dipped in one of the sauces were they salvageable. Most folks at the table ordered the Chicken Sa...

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Jared Diener
Reviews 1
2020-12-03 22:40

I had the chicken and pancetta penne dish, saying ...

I had the chicken and pancetta penne dish, saying that it was amazing is an understatement!!! I love this place so much, friendly and had nice outdoor seating. Will definitely be back many times in future. Everything came out at a quick pace and was perfect!

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Trey Cruise
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2020-12-03 00:18

Went here last night and it was my first time, and...

Went here last night and it was my first time, and I can honestly say, it s a delicious and an unexpected Italian restaurant in Des Moines! It is a great and perfect place for a date, the ambience is good. Their food is simply amazing! I love Italian food, so Centro is the one who can cure my delig...

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Ryan Peterson
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2020-11-26 21:02

Great place overall. Phenomenal bread to start wit...

Great place overall. Phenomenal bread to start with. Their tomato soup, salads, and sandwichs are excellent. However, their pizza is greatly overpriced for the quality. The atmosphere is nice with great smells but it can be quite loud if there is a full house. My wife also says its too cold on the i...

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Aaron Johnson
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2020-11-23 05:08

Quality food in higher end atmosphere. Pleasant in...

Quality food in higher end atmosphere. Pleasant interior. Can be noisy when it gets busy which can be distracting during conversation. Service is great. Really enjoy lunch/specials. Food is consistent and good. Never had poor experience with food. A place I would recommend.

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Stephanie Lawrence
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2020-11-18 13:56

Comments from the family:

Comments from the family:
"Flavorful. Every bite was filled with flavor."
"Presentation of the food and the atmosphere was amazing."
"We could see the kitchen. It was so cool getting to see them work."

We absolutely loved our brief visit to Centro and the staff was amazing! From the food to th...

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Greg Sohl
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2020-11-18 10:55

Not our first time here, but today we gathered a g...

Not our first time here, but today we gathered a group of 25 for brunch, to celebrate my mother's birthday. First, the reservations were handled well, promptly and professionally, as was an adjustment to the headcount. Today I asked to have the table arrangement changes a bit and they accommodated p...

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