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Centro•Des Moines, IA

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CENTRO (pronounced chen-tro) is a casually elegant eatery specializing in Italian inspired food from chef George Formaro. Conveniently located on 10th and Locust Streets in Downtown Des Moines open for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks! Dining room opens at 5pm for dinner. PATIO SEATING: Due to the unpredictability of seasonal weather, we are unable to accept reservations for the patio. All patio seating is "first come, first served." Requesting a patio table upon arrival may result in an addit...More

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    Italian Harvest Dinner

    Join Executive Chef Michael Kolodzej and the Centro culinary team to celebrate the flavors of the season in this five course dinner event. Limited seats available; reserve your spot today.Doors at 6pm; dinner at 6:15pm.$90 + tax (includes food and gratuity)+$40 beverage package (includes paired beverage for each course)Limited cash bar availableFIRST
Brussels Sprout Bruschetta / toasted garlic-rubbed ciabatta, house-made stracciatella cheese, crispy Brussels sprout leaves, toasted hazelnuts and charred lemon honeyOptional pairing: Pala Soprasole Vermentino di Sardegna  SECOND
Goat Cheese Gnudi / fried goat cheese dumplings, shaved honeycrisp apples, frisée and brown butter pecan vinaigretteOptional pairing: Cantina Terlano Pinot GrigioTHIRD
Spaghetti Squash Gratin / roasted spaghetti squash and fontina fonduta; baked and topped with pomegranate molasses, gorgonzola, toasted pepitas and sageOptional pairing: Cordero San Giorgio "Tiamat" Pinot NeroFOURTH
Roasted Pork Collar / slow-roasted Berkshire pork, glazed with spiced apple cider; with honeycrisp apple purée and Slovenian braised cabbageOptional pairing: Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di MontalcinoFIFTH 
Apple Blondie Sundae / honeycrisp apple blondie, brown butter maple ice cream, toasted marshmallow and pecansOptional pairing: Maple, brown butter-washed whiskey cocktail

    Saturday, Nov 9, 2024
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    $90–$130 per person

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