Centro

1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Menu (As of 10/30)

Kids

• Appetizers $10.99
• Bruschetta $10.99Italian toast, tomato, basil, garlic, red onion, house-made mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
• Hummus Plate $13.99traditional hummus, roasted pepper and hazelnut spread, pomegranate molasses, cilantro; served with za'tar spiced flatbread
• Italian Sausage Fonduta 17.99 / 23.99baked mozzarella, Asiago, Parmesan, fontina cheese, Graziano Bros' Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, with Italian toast
• Steamed Mussels 23.99 / 14.99garlic shallots, clam juice, tomato, white wine, butter
• Mama’s Meatballs $14.99meatballs, Romaine salad, chickpeas, red onion, roasted red pepper, asiago, roasted garlic vinaigrette
• Fried Brussels Sprouts $9.99Parmesan cheese, truffle aioli
• chipotle ketchup $10.99
• Portobello Fries $10.99truffle aioli, chipotle dressing
• Fried Calamari 17.99 / 19.99lemon aioli, marinara
• Centro Crab Cakes $19.99arugula, red pepper salad, lemon aioli
• glazed with Italian BBQ 19.99 / 22.99
• Antipasti Plate $22.99shaved prosciutto di Parma, fried fresh mozzarella, strawberry-rhubarb mostarda, micro basil, balsamic reduction
• Soups $6.49
• Tomato Basil Soup $6.49with cheese tortellini
• Soup of the Day $6.49ask about today's fresh selection
• Salad $13.99Add grilled chicken (+6), steak (+8), shrimp (+7), salmon (+7), crab cake (+7) to any salad.
• Centro Salad $13.99greens, Gorgonzola, toasted pecans, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
• Insalata Mista $12.99greens, cucumber, Roma tomato, red onion, roasted garlic vinaigrette
• Classic Caesar Salad $12.99Romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, focaccia croutons, George’s Caesar dressing* (anchovy optional)
• Spinach Salad $14.99spinach, bacon, asiago cheese, red onion, Roma tomato, mushroom, warm bacon dressing
• Greek Salad $14.99greens, feta, Kalamata olives**, red onion, Roma tomato, cucumber, hummus, spiced flatbread, roasted garlic vinaigrette
• Wedge Salad $14.99iceberg lettuce, sweet corn relish, cherry tomato, maple bacon, fried garlic, blackened blue cheese dressing
• Grilled Steak Salad 22.99 / 19.99greens, steak*, asiago, Roma tomato, red onion, cucumber, basil-Dijon vinaigrette
• Centro Cobb Salad $19.99greens, grilled chicken, bacon, Gorgonzola, Roma tomato, avocado, creamy Parmesan dressing
• Fried Chicken Salad $19.99greens, buttermilk fried chicken tenders, white cheddar, tomato, bacon, creamy Parmesan dressing
• Pizzas and Calzones $18.50All pizzas made with garlic and olive oil.
• Cheese $18.50mozzarella, red sauce
• vegan mozzarella available $19.50
• Margherita $19.50mozzarella, basil, red sauce
• Garlic Pizza $19.50mozzarella, garlic, red sauce
• Pizza Bianco $20.50mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic
• Pizza Napoletana $20.50mozzarella, Roma tomato, basil, red sauce
• Quattro Formaggi $21.50mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Provolone
• Quattro Formaggi Red $21.50mozzarella, asiago, Parmesan, Provolone, red sauce
• Pizza Siciliana $22.50mozzarella, capers, Kalamata olives**, artichoke, pepperoncini, red sauce
• The New Yorker $23.50mozzarella, Mama’s meatball, mushrooms, roasted red pepper, red sauce
• George's Favorite $22.50mozzarella, Graziano Bros' Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, red onion, red sauce
• Gorgonzola Piccante $22.50mozzarella, aged Gorgonzola, caramelized onion, toasted pecans
• Pizza Capricciosa $25.50mozzarella, Graziano Bros' Italian sausage, capicola, artichoke, mushrooms, red onion, red sauce
• Quattro Stagioni $26.50mozzarella, prosciutto Americano, Roma tomato, artichoke, mushrooms, red sauce
• BBQ Chicken $24.50mozzarella, chicken breast, caramelized onion, cilantro, BBQ sauce
• Rosa Grande Pepperoni Pizza $24.50mozzarella, Rosa (cupping) pepperoni, traditional pepperoni, red sauce
• The Vegan Sausage Pizza $21.50house-made vegan sausage, vegan mozzarella, red sauce
• The Centro Calzone $23.50mozzarella, ricotta, Provolone, Parmesan, Graziano's Italian sausage
• Build Your Own Pizza $18.50mozzarella, red sauce, olive oil, garlic; add toppings (prices noted) from the below
• Handmade Pasta $24.50
• Ricotta Gnocchi 24.50 / 27.50fennel, Roma tomato, basil, marinara sauce, Pecorino Romano
• Chicken and Prosciutto $27.50lumache pasta, grilled chicken, prosciutto, Roma tomato, Parmesan cream sauce
• Handmade Cavatelli $27.50Lemmo’s cavatelli, Graziano Bros' Italian sausage, mozzarella, marinara sauce
• Spicy Sausage Rigatoni 27.50 / 24.50rigatoni giganti, sliced Italian sausage, sautéed bell pepper, red onion, mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce
• Tofu Gnocchi 24.50 / 27.50vodka sauce, cashew cream, Calabrian chili, broccoli pesto, vegan feta
• Peppercorn Mac 27.50 / 29.50lumache pasta, toasted peppercorns, fontina fonduta, Pecorino Romano,
• Sausage & Shrimp Fettuccine $29.50fettuccine pasta, link sausage, shrimp, broccolini, tomato, garlic, crushed red pepper, white wine butter sauce
• Seafood Entrées $36.99
• Salmon 36.99 / 46.99lemon caper butter sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed broccolini
• Sea Scallops $46.99spring onion and Joygrow mushroom risotto, English peas, asparagus, artichoke vignole, prosciutto, lemon butter sauce
• Chicken Entrées $33.99
• Chicken Francese 33.99 / 34.99battered chicken breasts, lemon butter sauce, shallots, fettuccine Alfredo
• Chicken Saltimbocca 34.99 / 36.99chicken breasts, Marsala wine sauce, sage, prosciutto, Shiitake mushroom, fontina, fettuccine Alfredo
• Roasted Chicken 36.99 / 29.99half-chicken, white wine garlic chicken jus, vesuvio potatoes, pancetta, peas, rosemary oil
• Chicken Piccata $29.99pan-seared chicken breasts, lemon caper butter sauce, sauteed spinach and artichokes
• Beef & Pork Entrées $47.99
• Steak Centro 47.99 / 50.99herb-encrusted 7 oz., beef tenderloin, garlic butter sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini
• Ribeye 50.99 / 47.99grilled 14 oz., beef ribeye, bone-marrow butter, truffled potato wedges, grilled asparagus, demi-glace
• Three Cheese Medallions 47.99 / 52.99two grilled 3 oz., beef tenderloin medallions, Gorgonzola, asiago, Parmesan, buttermilk mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
• Centro-cut New York Strip 52.99 / 27.9910 oz. peppercorn encrusted New York strip, buttermilk mashed potatoes, marinated Joygrow mushrooms, caramelized shallot cream sauce, grilled asparagus
• Pork Milanese $27.99breaded and pan-fried Niman Ranch pork chop, giardiniera mustard pan sauce, asparagus, with arugula, Pecorino Romano, lemon

Burgers & Sandwiches

• Gorgonzola Burger 16.99 / 18.99grilled 8 oz. Centro “Black Label” grind, Gorgonzola, caramelized onion, fried portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, red onion, truffle aioli, toasted South Union bun
• KILL-BILL PORK TENDERLOIN* (“The Five Pointed Palm Exploding Heart Sandwich”) 18.99 / 15.99crispy tenderloin, Niman Ranch ham, bacon, pepperjack cheese, red onion, sunnyside-up egg, garlic mayo, toasted South Union bun
• Tuscan Panini $15.99grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, basil, Roma tomato, garlic mayo, country Italian bread
• George’s Veggie Burger $15.99grilled veggie burger, pepperjack cheese, roasted corn relish, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle dressing, toasted South Union bun
• Sides $4.99
• Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes 4.99 / 9.99
• Fettucine Alfredo 8.99 / 5.99
• Sautéed Broccolini 5.99 / 4.99
• Hand-cut Fries 4.99 / 8.99
• Mama’s Meatball 8.99 / 4.99
• Sautéed Spinach 4.99 / 5.99
• Grilled Asparagus $5.99
• Centro Onion Rings $10.99with chipotle ketchup
• Soups + Salads $8.50Add grilled chicken (+6), Steak* (+8), crab cake (+7), shrimp (+7), salmon* (+7) to any salad.
• Tomato Basil Soup $8.50with cheese tortellini
• Soup of the Day $8.50
• Steak Salad 22.99 / 19.99seasonal greens, grilled steak, Asiago cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, basil-Dijon vinaigrette
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad $19.99seasonal greens, three buttermilk fried chicken tenders, white cheddar, tomato, bacon, creamy Parmesan dressing
• New York Classic Pizzas and Calzones $17.50All pizzas made with garlic and olive oil
• Pizza and Salad Lunch $17.50a New York Classic pizza sized just for one and your choice of personal salad (Mista, Centro or Caesar) · Choose any specialty pizza for
• Specialty Pizzas and Calzones $21.50All pizzas made with garlic and olive oil
• Entrées $18.99
• Grilled Salmon $18.99with lemon caper butter sauce, served with sautéed seasonal vegetable
• Sicilian Chicken 18.99 / 21.99marinated-grilled chicken breast, Greek-lemon potatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, Kalamata olives**, capers, tomato butter sauce
• Grilled Steak $21.99grilled steak with Gorgonzola cream sauce, served with sautéed seasonal vegetable
• Handmade Pastas $19.50
• Pasta and Salad Lunch $19.50half-order of ANY pasta and salad (Centro, Mista or Caesar)
• Chicken and Prosciutto $19.50lumache pasta, grilled chicken, prosciutto, Roma tomato, basil, Parmesan cream sauce
• Rigatoni with Sausage $19.50rigatoni giganti, sliced Italian sausage, sautéed peppers, onion, mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce
• Ricotta Gnocchi $19.50ricotta gnocchi, fennel, Roma tomato, chili flake, basil, marinara sauce
• Handmade Cavatelli $19.50Lemmo’s cavatelli, Graziano Bros' Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce
• Tofu Gnocchi $19.50vodka sauce, cashew cream, Calabrian chili, broccoli pesto, vegan feta
• Sausage and Shrimp Fettuccine $19.50link sausage, shrimp, broccolini, tomato, garlic, crushed red pepper, white wine butter sauce
• Centro Crab Cake Burger 16.99 / 15.99Centro crab cake, lettuce, tomato, red onion and lemon aioli on a toasted ciabatta bun
• The Cheeseburger $15.998 oz. Centro “Black Label” grind burger, white cheddar, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion on toasted ciabatta bun
• New York Reuben $12.99corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on Jewish rye
• Turkey Bacon Melt $12.99turkey, bacon, mozzarella, tomato, Dijon mustard and mayo on garlic focaccia
• Tuscan Panini $12.99grilled chicken, mozzarella, Roma tomato, basil and garlic mayo on country Italian bread
• George’s Club $12.99grilled chicken breast, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo
• Steak Sandwich 19.99 / 18.99grilled steak, provolone, caramelized onion, tomato, garlic mayo and pesto
• Onion Rings $10.99with chipotle ketchup
• Crab Cakes 19.99 / 13.99with lemon aioli, baby greens
• Coal-Fired Pizzas and Calzones $18.50All pizzas made with garlic and olive oil
• Steak Sandwich 17.99 / 15.99Grilled steak, provolone, caramelized onion, tomato, garlic mayo and pesto
• The Cheese Burger $15.99Grilled 8 oz. Centro “Black Label” grind, cheddar, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion on toasted South Union bun
• George's Veggie Burger 15.99 / 12.99Grilled veggie burger, pepper jack cheese, roasted corn relish, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chipotle dressing on a toasted South Union bun
• Pizzas and Calzones $21.50All pizzas made with garlic and olive oil
• The Breakfast Pizza $21.50scrambled egg, Graziano’s Italian sausage, green pepper, red onion, mushroom, cheese sauce
• The Chuck $22.50ham, breakfast sausage, bacon, eggs, jalapeños, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, cheese sauce, mozzarella
• Entrées & Handmade Pastas $18.99
• Chicken & Prosciutto $18.99lumache pasta, grilled chicken, prosciutto, basil, Roma tomato, Parmesan cream sauce
• Handmade Cavatelli 18.99 / 19.50Lemmo’s cavatelli, Graziano Bros' Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce
• Chicken Parmigiana $19.50breaded chicken breast, marinara, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over lumache pasta

Appetizers & Sides

• Biscuit with Country Gravy 5.99 / 10.99

Side Country Gravy

• Soups + Salads $6.49Add grilled chicken (+6), steak* (+8), crab cake (+7), shrimp (+8), salmon* (+7) to any salad.
• Breakfast $14.99
• Centro Breakfast 14.99 / 18.99Two 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
• Fried Chicken Biscuits & Gravy 18.99 / 17.99Fried chicken breast, crispy prosciutto, cheese, country gravy over two biscuits
• Berry French Toast 17.99 / 19.99Fresh berries, powdered sugar, vanilla custard, syrup
• Spicy Sausage Bowl 19.99 / 15.99Andouille sausage, breakfast sausage, ham, sunny side-up eggs, cheese, jalapeños, bell pepper, onion with fried potatoes confit
• Ham & Cheese Omelet $15.99with 4 eggs, ham, bacon, onion, green pepper; with Centro potatoes, fresh fruit or biscuit (+1)
• Crab Cake Benedict $15.99with Niman Ranch ham, poached egg and hollandaise; with Centro potatoes or fresh fruit

Chicken Fingers

• Grilled Chicken Sandwich $7.50With choice of fries, salad, soup, veggies or fruit
• Side $2.50
• Kids’ Salad $2.50Mixed greens with ranch dressing
• Kid’s French Toast $2.75Posted menu prices reflect a pre-applied cash payment discount. On-site payments made with a credit card will include an

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