What to order at Centro

Signature dishes
Kill-Bill Pork Tenderloin, Coal-fired pizza, Handmade pasta
CuisineItalian
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-21:00; Mon 16:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Kill-Bill Pork Tenderloin, Coal-fired pizza, Handmade pasta

Location

Address: 1007 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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