Centro
Steamed Mussels
garlic shallots, clam juice, tomato, white wine, butter
20.99
MAMA’S MEATBALLS
20.99
meatballs, Romaine salad, chickpeas, red onion, roasted red pepper, asiago, roasted garlic vinaigrette
Parmesan cheese, truffle aioli
9.99
The New Yorker
mozzarella, Mama’s meatball, mushrooms, roasted red pepper, red sauce
23.50
Gorgonzola Piccante
mozzarella, aged Gorgonzola, caramelized onion, toasted pecans
25.50
Bbq Chicken
mozzarella, chicken breast, caramelized onion, cilantro, BBQ sauce
24.50
Rosa Grande Pepperoni Pizza
mozzarella, Rosa (cupping) pepperoni, traditional pepperoni, red sauce
24.50
house-made vegan sausage, vegan mozzarella, red sauce
23.50
The Centro Calzone
mozzarella, ricotta, Provolone, Parmesan, Graziano's Italian sausage
23.50
Handmade Pasta
24.50
Ricotta Gnocchi
fennel, Roma tomato, basil, marinara sauce, Pecorino Romano
24.50
Tofu Gnocchi
vodka sauce, cashew cream, Calabrian chili, broccoli pesto, vegan feta
24.50
Peppercorn Mac
lumache pasta, toasted peppercorns, fontina fonduta, Pecorino Romano,
27.50
Sausage & Shrimp Fettuccine
Seafood Entrées
36.99
SALMON*
36.99
lemon caper butter sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed broccolini
SEA SCALLOPS*
46.99
spring onion and Joygrow mushroom risotto, English peas, asparagus, artichoke vignole, prosciutto, lemon butter sauce
Chicken Entrées
33.99
Chicken Piccata
Beef & Pork Entrées
47.99
STEAK CENTRO*
47.99
herb-encrusted 7 oz., beef tenderloin, garlic butter sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini
RIBEYE*
50.99
grilled 14 oz., beef ribeye, bone-marrow butter, truffled potato wedges, grilled asparagus, demi-glace
THREE CHEESE MEDALLIONS*
47.99
two grilled 3 oz., beef tenderloin medallions, Gorgonzola, asiago, Parmesan, buttermilk mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
CENTRO-CUT NEW YORK STRIP*
52.99
10 oz. peppercorn encrusted New York strip, buttermilk mashed potatoes, marinated Joygrow mushrooms, caramelized shallot cream sauce, grilled asparagus
GORGONZOLA BURGER*
18.99
grilled 8 oz. Centro “Black Label” grind, Gorgonzola, caramelized onion, fried portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, red onion, truffle aioli, toasted South Union bun
Fettucine Alfredo
SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
5.99
Hand-Cut Fries
MAMA’S MEATBALL
8.99
SAUTÉED SPINACH
4.99
Bruschetta
Bruschetta
9.99
with Parmesan cheese, truffle aioli
Italian Sausage Fonduta
Soups + Salads
8.50
Add grilled chicken (+6), Steak* (+8), crab cake (+7), shrimp (+7), salmon* (+7) to any salad.
New York Classic Pizzas and Calzones
17.50
All pizzas made with garlic and olive oil
The Centro Calzone
mozzarella, ricotta, Provolone, Parmesan, Graziano’s Italian sausage
23.50
Bbq Chicken
mozzarella, chicken breast, caramelized onion, cilantro, BBQ sauce
24.50
Rosa Grande Pepperoni Pizza
mozzarella, Rosa (cupping) pepperoni, traditional pepperoni, red sauce
24.50
Entrées
18.99
GRILLED SALMON*
18.99
with lemon caper butter sauce, served with sautéed seasonal vegetable
Sicilian Chicken
GRILLED STEAK*
21.99
grilled steak with Gorgonzola cream sauce, served with sautéed seasonal vegetable
Tuscan Panini
STEAK SANDWICH*
18.99
grilled steak, provolone, caramelized onion, tomato, garlic mayo and pesto
Onion Rings
Onion Rings
9.99
with chipotle ketchup
Parmesan cheese, truffle aioli
9.99
with lemon aioli and marinara
Italian Sausage Fonduta
Soups + Salads
8.50
Add grilled chicken (+6), salmon* (+7) to any salad.
Pizza Capricciosa
Weekend Cocktails
10
Bellini
sparkling wine and choice of fruit purée (peach, mango)
10
Mimosa
sparkling wine and choice of fruit juice (orange, mango, pineapple)
10
Biscuit With Country Gravy
Biscuit With Country Gravy
3
with truffle aioli, chipotle dressing with lemon aioli, marinara sauce
Side Country Gravy
CENTRO BREAKFAST*sourcing signal
18.99
Two eggs any style or scrambled with cheddar cheese and green onion; served with Centro potatoes or fresh fruit and choice of grilled breakfast sausage, applewood smoked bacon or Niman Ranch ham
The Chuck
Entrées & Handmade Pastas
18.99
GRILLED SALMON*
18.99
with lemon caper butter sauce, served with sautéed seasonal vegetable
Chicken Parmigiana
Small Plate Appetizers
6
with parmesan cheese and truffle aioli
Margherita Pizza
10
Truffle Fries
6
hand-cut fries, truffle oil, garlic, Parmesan, parsley
Chicken Tenders
8
with hot honey and creamy Parmesan
Featured Beverages
8
Old Fashioned
8
Bourbon, demerara, bitters
Raspberry Limoncello Martini
8
Vodka, limoncello, Chambord
Classic Martini
8
Choice of Revelton Vodka or Beefeater Gin
Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
6
All meals include a kid's beverage
Pizza & Pasta
7
Cheese Pizza
7
Add pepperoni or sausage +1
Make it vegan cheese +1.50
7
Penne Pasta
7
Choice of red sauce or Alfredo sauce
Entrées & Sandwiches
6
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
6
With choice of fries, salad, soup, veggies or fruit
Chicken Fingers
7
With choice of fries, salad, soup, veggies or fruit
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
7.50
With choice of fries, salad, soup, veggies or fruit; Side 2.50
Kids’ Salad
2.50
Mixed greens with ranch dressing
Breakfast
7
Available 11am - 3pm, Saturday & Sunday
Kid’s Breakfast
7
One scrambled egg, bacon and fruit
Kid’s French Toast
7
One French toast, bacon and fruit
Menu as captured Sep 3, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 73 venues in Des Moines, IA and could score 14 of them. Positions are counted against those 14.
v1.7.4 17.0/100 = sourcing 7.1/50 (named-farm 1 distinct [niman-ranch (brand-program/solid) x0.38], named-region 1 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 9.5/20 (best: niman-ranch at 47.3, linked by a named-farm claim) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.
farm
Niman Ranch
Named farm“potatoes, marinated Joygrow mushrooms, caramelized shallot cream sauce, grilled asparagus 52.99 27.99 PORK MILANESE* breaded and pan-fried Niman Ranch pork chop, giardiniera mustard pan sauce, asparagus, with arugula, Pecorino Romano, lemon 27.99 Burgers & Sandwiches Served”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
Prosciutto di Parma
Named region“red pepper salad, lemon aioli 19.99 19.99 GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP glazed with Italian BBQ 19.99 22.99 ANTIPASTI PLATE shaved prosciutto di Parma, fried fresh mozzarella, strawberry-rhubarb mostarda, micro basil, balsamic reduction 22.99 Soups 6.49 / 8.49 TOMATO”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | 11am – 9pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am – 9pm |
| Friday | 11am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 10pm |
Hours checked Aug 31, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 33 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Tock ↗link checked Aug 31, 2026
Coverage
- Cozymeal 35 best (SEO tier) restaurant guide entry: Centro ↗
Cozymeal 35 best (SEO tier)
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