Centro
$$ • Italian, American, New American
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1003 Locust St, Des Moines
(515) 248-1780
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So we saw that Dave Portnoy had posted a review of CentroDSM. Couldn’t believe we had not tried it yet as we are always looking for good pizza and we only live 5 minutes away. Well we ordered online and it said it would be ready at 8pm tonight. I got there at 8pm. Got home and I could already tell on the car ride home the pizza was cold. Now the flavor was all the way there. But the pizza was cold and chewy. This is disappointing as I’m sure if it was hot it would not be so...read full review
If you don’t know what Gorgonzola is don’t get it. Got the Gorgonzola burger and couldn’t eat it, figured I’d eat the fry’s but they were burnt into slivers of potato rock. My fiancé got the tenderloin and it had all the ingredients stacked in one spot and had very little flavor. The pinnacle smash was the best part of the meal.
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| Monday | 4 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
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Centro is a well-known restaurant that offers a great dining experience. The bar staff is highly praised for their friendliness and efficiency, while the servers, such as Achol and Ari, are known for their excellent service, attentiveness, and ability to help diners choose from the menu. The menu features a variety of delicious dishes, including the ribeye steak and the chicken saltimbocca, both of which are described as "to die for." The Bianca pizza and ricotta gnocchi are also highly recommended, especially for ricotta lovers. Customers have praised the large portion sizes, with small pizzas larger than a dinner plate and a good deal when half-price on Mondays. The pizza is excellent, with flavors like quattro formaggio and even the carnivore at the table found it satisfying. The atmosphere is lively and busy, with a fun view of the kitchen staff making pizzas. Overall, Centro offers tasty food and friendly service, making it a popular spot for those looking for a memorable meal.
Visitors often find the staff accommodating, even when plans change, and the food consistently receives praise for its delicious flavor. Some dishes, like the sausage & shrimp fettuccine, can be customized, such as changing the white wine sauce to spicy marinara, which the staff happily accommodates. The pork tenderloin, known as the Kill-Bill, is described as amazing with the best fries ever tasted. Portion sizes are generous, and the overall experience is enjoyable, especially before events at nearby venues. The restaurant's lively atmosphere and view of the kitchen add to its appeal.
However, some recent experiences highlight areas for improvement. On a Saturday night visit, diners experienced long waits before being attended to, and the server did not ask about beverages, leading to proactive ordering. The mussels served as an appetizer were fishy and overly briny, indicating they may not have been fresh. During the meal, the server disappeared, and fruit flies hovered around the table, causing discomfort. The server did not check on the food’s quality or offer dessert options unless prompted, and the to-go boxes had to be requested. Despite large portions, some found the food just okay and memorable mostly for poor service and the fruit fly issue. An added concern was an unexpected credit card surcharge that was not mentioned beforehand. Overall, while the restaurant is popular, these experiences suggest that service consistency and food freshness might need attention.