If you ask an Iowan about their favorite slice, you’re sure to get a ton of answers that surprise you. Plenty of people still find the fun familiarity of Fong’s to be at the top of their list, while others will make the drive to rural small towns to find a pie that’s calling their name. If you’re looking for the best pizza in Des Moines, though, you’ve got to make it a point to try a wood-fired pie from the elegant Centro, located in the heart of Downtown.

Centro is an elegant Italian restaurant tucked away in a historic building in Downtown Des Moines.
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In a city known for being a renowned foodie destination, Centro stands out! You'll find some of the most delicious gourmet Italian food in town tucked away behind these doors.
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Locals might consider it a best kept secret, but Hawkeye State foodies are starting to discover that their wood-fired oven turns out the best pizza in Des Moines, too.
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Choose from their rotation of 18 different pizzas on the menu, or create your own with your favorite toppings. Whether you go with a classic or something creative, you're sure to have a memorable meal.
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One of the crowd favorites is their Capricciosa pie, made with mozzarella, Graziano Brothers Italian sausage, capicola, artichoke, mushrooms, red onion, red sauce.
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You know it's going to be good when Graziano sausage shows up! Try their Breakfast Pizza for a new kind of morning pick-me-up.
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Frequently, new pies are dreamed up and added to a special menu. This limited run pie was crafted with roasted butternut squash, Nduja sausage, caramelized onion, white sauce, ricotta and mozzarella. Wow!
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Of course, it's hard to beat the familiar crunch of a wood-fired Margarita pie. Can't you just smell the basil?
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Centro offers a full menu of Italian and gourmet specialties, too, so everyone in your party is sure to find a dish that delights them.
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Plan a date night or a friends gathering at Centro and you'll be enjoying the best pizza in Des Moines before you know it.
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Visit their website, here, to keep up with weekly specials and operating hours.

You might not realize that pizza is a food that Iowans hold dear, until you realize that it’s one of the most iconic dishes in the state! After all, Fong’s Pizza is famous worldwide and you won’t find a better taco pie anywhere else. If you’re getting hungry, These 11 Iconic Foods In Iowa Will Have Your Mouth Watering.

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