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Centro Restaurant reservations Centro Restaurant

1007 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Welcome to Centro! At home in the newly renovated Temple for Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines, Centro restaurant entices the senses and invites you to enjoy the sights, sounds and tantalizing aromas of an Italian urban bistro. See and be seen for business or pleasure in the enticing dining room or socialize in the open air of the street-side café.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: 10th Street
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.4 out of 5 4.4 out of 5 (142 Reviews)
Food 4.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.4 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • special occasion (82)
  • fit for foodies (64)
  • good for groups (57)
  • hot spot (55)
  • romantic (51)
  • great for lunch (47)
  • neighborhood gem (42)
  • notable wine list (36)
  • great for brunch (21)
  • late-night find (18)
  • vibrant bar scene (14)

Centro Restaurant Reviews List

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"great lunch and quick service as usual !"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Went on a week night for a business dinner while in Des Moines. Nice atmosphere. However, the Service was peculiar. Our original waiter was ready to take a dinner order while we preferred to have a cocktail first. After coming by the table with fairly attentive service he stopped coming by?? We waited 25 minutes for a new waiter who took our order?? I asked and the new waiter simply said we now had a "better waiter"...? OK. Osso Buco was fair at best. Colleagues dish was a salmon creation that was pretty good. Nearly no knowledge of Wine List on part of staff.

Nice Place really, convenient for business travelers downtown, perhaps certain dishes are much better...Unfortunately, leaves the impression Des Moines is pretty far from other Ci
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Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/09/2010
(review submitted 03/11/2010)
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Review 3 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As always, a wide selection on the menu. Great food and great service. Good time was had by all.

J & S
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Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 4 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"While this restaurant consistently gets high marks, I was underwhelmed once again. For our party of five, all dishes were generous in portion, but lackluster in content. While there was nothing wrong with the food, there were no sauces or sides or preparations that wowed. Less than stellar service further degraded the experience. There are many similar restuarants in Des Moines from a price comparison that I enjoy far more."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 5 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My expectations for Centro have always been high and always met!! The food is great and the service was outstanding."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 03/04/2010)
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Review 6 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"A visit to Centro's is always an exciting event!"

Special Features: good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 7 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Everything was great except the veal I had. It was hard to chew and was not very tasty."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/26/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 8 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Friendly hosts; knowledgeable, efficient and attentive servers; outstanding food prepared and served at perfect temperatures. Did have to wait "awhile" to place order but evening moved along well after that. We brought teenagers and young adults - everyone, even the picky eaters, went away happy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 9 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"As always Chentro had wonderful food and the staff is outstanding. The only gripe is the din at din din can get overwhelming at peak times.
T
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Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 10 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our group had a great experience. The menu had many options, and all of the food was excellent. The portions were very good sized which made the prices seem more reasonable. The service was great as well. The only downside was the high level of noise, which made conversation difficult at times."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/26/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
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Review 11 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our lunch at Centro was wonderful, and the service was excellent, and the wine list was awesome! We will be back!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/26/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
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Review 12 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Entree was excellent but Greek salad wasn't as good as expected. Tasted like there was no dressing had been forgotten.
Ambiance and food quality do not justify the prices charged.
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Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 13 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Amazing food! I loved everything we got! Great service, great atmosphere. Centro is definitely our new favorite DSM restaurant!"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 14 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"My stepson and husband had steaks and were very happy with them and the doneness. I had a new dish on the menu that had goat cheese ravioli, grape tomatoes, and mushrooms in it (Ravioli en Brado). It was almost too salty to eat! It came in a large bowl, like soup, which surprised me because it didn't say it was a soup on the menu. I wouldn't order it again. I would have preferred it to be in a shallow bowl (which would make it easier to cut the ravioli to eat) with much less broth and maybe a vegetable, like asparagus or artichoke hearts. Overly salty foods can be expected at fast food joints, not restaurants like Centro with a chef at the helm. The service was great."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 15 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Centro is a boisterous Italian restaurant with a laid back atmosphere and surprisingly high quality food. My wife and I had dinner there and the food definitely impressed. Not the most romantic place; recommended for big groups."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 16 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Cod,poached, asparagus wrapped in proscuito, and potato chips was the special. Cod was firm and tasty, and the rest of dinner was terrific. great salad (centro special) tasty, good way to start off.

See you soon. Thanks
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Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 17 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This was the first time I had brunch at Centro. They had a very creative menu and I'll defitely have to get back for brunch again soon. Its a great place to meet up with freiends for a late morning weekend food adventure."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 18 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great place to eat!!! My wife and I's new favorite!!!"

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, scenic view

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 19 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"To keep it simple, I will definitely visit again and recommend to friends."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/15/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 20 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Centro's food is outstanding. We love it just for that. Since it was Valentine's Day, I think they could have added a few more waitstaff - ours seemed a little overworked and distracted."

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 21 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Brunch was amazing...we will be back soon!!"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 22 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Outstanding service, and the food was in the top 3 of Des Moines dining. Prompt, courteous service, and the waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu. Also, locally owned with fresh, delicious food. This is a true pleasure and gem for downtown Des Moines."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 23 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I love Centro and always have a really good experience while dining there... My meal was great and came out very quickly. Wasn't able to finish my salad before my main meal was served. We did feel a litte rushed by our waitress and felt a little guilty for staying around to chat but over all it was another good experience!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 24 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Classy restaurant. I had the Chef's Inspiration, which consisted of a delicious spinach crepe, well-prepared flank steak, and an apple pudding a la mode to die for — for $25. Quite the deal. Excellent presentation, great meal. My wife and I enjoyed the wine flights — she had red, I had white — which included descriptions of the wines in detail. Light, crisp and flavorful. Servers were attentive and prompt, but not intrusive."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 25 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The food was good, however, when we sat down at our table, we waited around 10 minutes for the waitress to take our drink order. Then the people that sat down after us, received their drink order before us. When I asked the waitress why they received their drinks first, she replied that our drinks were more complicated to make (martini) and that the bar was just making drinks in random order. By this time, we had already been there 25 minutes and had not received our drinks. Finally after about 35 minutes we were served our drinks right when the food arrived. The food overall was very good, but I think a bit pricey for the amount you get. You can go to a ton of other restaurants in the Des Moines area and get much more for your money."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 26 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was absolutely wonderful! We were able to get a table prior to our reservation and everyone was very friendly! Great experience."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 27 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food was outstanding, the service was excellent...we loved it. In fact, even though we were only in Des Moines for three days, we ate there twice! I am going to be craving Centro from 120 miles away!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/22/2010)
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Review 28 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This restaurant has always been a favorite of my Fiance and I, and we thought to take our best friends and my parents out here for dinner before attending a show at the Civic Center. Centro never seems to fail on delivering the best food I have ever tasted! I have eaten there at least 10 time for dinner and have never ordered the same thing twice, always delicious. I also order pizza from them quite often for lunch, amazing. Wonderful service, great environment, awesome portions."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 29 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We just ordered a pizza and water due to limited time, however, the service was wonderful in spite of the moderate money we spent here. Pizza was wonderful. We will be back when we have more time to explore the menu."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 30 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fantastic, Chris - great waiter."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 31 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our server was FANTASTIC! He was welcoming and helped us pick between a few items. He was very helpful and made our experience great! The food was amazing and we can't wait to go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/03/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 32 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food is always fabulous. Our waiter was very friendly and efficient."

Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/11/2010
(review submitted 01/13/2010)
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Review 33 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My husband and I celebrated our 17th Wedding Anniversary at Centro. You get what you pay for. The food was pricey, but very delicious. One negative was the noise level. It would have been more enjoyable to sit in a quiet corner. If you were out with friends, it would have been fine. We will be back with our children to try some of your pizza, which we have been told is also delicious."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 34 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner or a relaxing night out. The dim lighting, candles, and quiet dining room is perfect for good conversation with good company."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/03/2010
(review submitted 01/10/2010)
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Review 35 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I have a pharmacy in so central iowa. we had our xmas party there last year.it was great. your food is aways spot on. service is always good.we came to dinner this new years eve. same story. a great nite. you do it right!! Mark Nessen"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 36 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"As always, the dining experiance at Centro was wonderful. The calzones were great and the service was attentive. We had a great time!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/28/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 37 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We loved the food. We all had a little different variety. The appetizers were excellent and my favorite part of the meal was the desert. Flour-less chocolate torte was to die for. I look forward to dessert at the end."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/17/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 38 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was excellent as always and service was very good. Music is always a bit loud. With the acoustics, it can be hard to hear when seated around a table in a larger group. I don't think music is necessary during lunch time."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 39 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Centro is a great lunch or dinner spot if you are looking for a restaurant that has a nice atmosphere (I prefer my restaurants to be a little darker at night) a wonderful wine list, a larger menu selection than I had anticipated, and great service. I was also surprised by the location the restaurant was located (A nice and clean portion of Des Moines). Overall I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice night on the town."

Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 40 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent selection of food, wine, beer and spirits. Excellent service. Definately requires many return trips."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 41 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Centro was a pleasant surprise. Maybe one of the many reasons they call Des Moines the surprising place! Great decor, very good service and busy...all of this on a Sunday night. The only thing I would suggest is that Centro add a lot more vegetarian pasta dishes to the menu. There was maybe...one. I give them credit for having a hand made veggie burger on the menu- but when you want Italian...you want Italian.
I would go again.
"


Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/06/2009
(review submitted 12/09/2009)
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Review 42 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fabulous! Leaving the cold December air and entering a toasty warm Centro filled with the wonderfully comforting smell of baking was the beginning of a great dining experience. Couldn't have been better."

Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/06/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 43 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We went to Centro before the show upstairs and the meal was excellent. We had both the Centro Steak and the Salmon which made a great meal for two people to share. The cost was reasonalbe and the staff was great to work with. I would definately recommend Centro to anyone and I often do.
Thanks for a great dinner.
"


Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 44 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great food. Love the inclusion of La Quercia proscuitto in many of the dishes. Menu changes frequently but have never been disappointed. Chef's menu (at $25) is an excellent bargain (although chicken parm didn't appeal to me that much)"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/24/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 45 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fantastic food, great service. I highly recommend the Handmade Gnocchi Verde."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/21/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Review 46 for Centro Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As usual, Centro's food was great. Their goat cheese encrusted steaks are out of this world. And cooked correctly - I'm forever getting medium when I ask for medium rare - not the case here. I'd say my only complaint is it's so hard to decide what to order."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/21/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Centro Restaurant Based on the average of (96) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.5 out of 3 (Moderate)
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