Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Des Moines: 5:02 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 248-1780 to confirm.
Location & directions
1003 Locust StreetDes Moines, IA 50309
About Centro
Looking for an Italian restaurant in Des Moines? Centro is at 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Our Des Moines guide covers 377 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Centro is open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (515) 248-1780.
Quick facts
- Category
- Italian Restaurant
- Address
- 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 248-1780
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Italian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Centro’s weekday schedule with 5 other Italian restaurants in Des Moines. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 57 hours a week, 25 hours more than the local median of 32. 0% of Italian restaurants in Des Moines open on Sundays, and Centro is one of them.
Compared with 5 other Italian restaurants in Des Moines that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Italian restaurants in Iowa
Based on 13 menus with 852 priced items from Italian restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.45 and $17.95.
We don’t have Centro’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Italian restaurants in Iowa typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Bruschetta | 31% | $11.59 |
| Caesar | 31% | $9.12 |
| Chicken Parmesan | 31% | $13.50 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 31% | $16.00 |
| Lasagna | 31% | $12.95 |
| Fried Ravioli | 23% | $12.00 |
| Italian Sausage | 23% | $10.50 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Centro there are 48 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 96 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (27), Cafes & Coffee (10), Mexican & Tex-Mex (7), and Sandwiches & Delis (5).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Italian restaurants are within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is Basil Prosperi, 0.1 mi away.
23 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- AmericanBubba0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiAkebono0.1 mi
- Steakhouses801 Chophouse0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsHello, Marjorie0.2 mi
What to expect at an Italian restaurant
Italian restaurants in the US span two related traditions: Italian-American cooking – red sauce, chicken parmigiana, baked ziti and generous portions that grew out of immigrant neighborhoods – and regional Italian cooking that follows the menus of Rome, Tuscany, Sicily or Emilia-Romagna more closely, often with fresh pasta made in house.
What to order
- Fresh pasta – look for dishes marked “house-made”
- Chicken or eggplant parmigiana – the Italian-American classic
- Antipasti or burrata – good for sharing at the start of the meal
- Risotto – made to order, so expect a short wait
Good to know
- Weekend dinners at popular Italian restaurants often need a reservation.
- Ask about the daily specials – fish and fresh pasta specials are often the kitchen’s best work.
- Many Italian-American restaurants offer half portions of pasta or family-style platters for groups.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Centro's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Centro open on Sunday?
Yes, Centro is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Centro located?
Centro is located at 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
What is the phone number of Centro?
You can call Centro at (515) 248-1780.
Does Centro offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Centro. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Centro open late?
Yes – Centro is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Centro?
There are 96 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Centro. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), Bubba (0.1 mi), and Akebono (0.1 mi).
Are there other Italian restaurants near Centro?
3 other Italian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Basil Prosperi, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Italian restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 13 menus with 852 priced items from Italian restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.45 and $17.95.
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