Some pizzerias chase trends. Centro Woodfired Pizzeria in Cedar City, Utah, went the other direction, leaning on traditional Italian techniques and family recipes passed down for generations. 🔥
Fired in an 800-degree wood oven, its thin-crust pies have made Centro one of the most beloved Cedar City restaurants and a true local woodfired pizza legend.
With local seasonal produce and house-made everything, it’s easy to see why this small-town spot punches well above its size. 🍕
How Centro won Cedar City’s hearts
Centro built its reputation on Italian cooking techniques and proven family recipes handed down over generations, pairing that heritage with a genuine commitment to sourcing.
The kitchen features local seasonal produce delivered by a network of Utah farmers, giving its wood-fired pizza menu a fresher, more regional identity than typical pizzerias.
One longtime fan wrote that Centro “has one of the best food scenes in the entire state,” and admitted she has “tried almost every other item on their menu” and loved nearly all of it.
That devotion to craft shows in the details, like the signature leopard-spotted crust that comes from cooking directly over live fire.
Diners specifically call out the char as a sought-after attribute, and the pizzeria even lets guests request a lighter “blonde” bake if they prefer less blistering.
Between the rustic starters, family-style salads, and a rotating list of local beers and wines, Centro has become the anchor of Cedar City dining and a stop that regulars build entire evenings around. 🍷
Food Highlights
- Dolce Diavola: Fresh mozzarella and parmesan with spicy calabrese and hot cherry peppers, finished with whipped ricotta and honey. 🌶️
- Centro Italiano: A staff favorite topped with hand-crushed tomato sauce, fresh garlic, oregano, aged mozzarella, and local sopressata.
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Margherita: Hand-crushed tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, and olive oil on a leopard-spotted crust. 🍅
- Pollo Rustico: Fresh brick mozzarella, crème fraîche, wood-roasted chicken, garlic, oregano, and rosemary with hand-grated parmesan.
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Pollo Bianco: A tribute pie with aged fontina and parmesan, red onion, toasted pistachios, wood-roasted chicken, and fresh rosemary.
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Calabrese & Sausage: A meat-lover’s pie with hand-crushed tomato sauce, aged mozzarella, house-made fennel sausage, and creminelli calabrese. 🥩
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Fennel Sausage: Hand-crushed tomato sauce with house-made fennel sausage, aged and smoked mozzarella, and parmigiano-reggiano.
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Brooklyn Cheese: A simple pie built on hand-crushed tomato sauce with a blend of aged and fresh brick mozzarella.
Atmosphere
Centro delivers a big-city dining feel inside a small town setting, with a warm, rustic interior that matches its wood-fired concept. 🔥
The open kitchen and live-fire oven add energy to the space, giving diners a front-row view of their pizza being made.
A well-curated beer and wine list, including several local pours, adds to the relaxed yet elevated feel. It’s the kind of spot where locals settle in for a full meal rather than a quick slice.
Bottom Line
Visit Centro Woodfired Pizzeria for leopard-spotted wood-fired crusts, a standout Margherita pizza, creative pies like the Dolce Diavola, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, and a cozy Cedar City dining experience worth the trip. 🍕🔥
Address:
50 W Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720
📞 (435) 867-8123
🕔 Open Mon-Sat, 11 AM–10 PM; Sun, 11 AM–9 PM