I went for lunch with a girlfriend the other day, the food and service was great! We had the whipped ricotta which was warm and filling! The bread it was served on was amazing! We got the sweet & spicy pepperoni pizza, wagyu meatball sub, and the tortellini. Everything was great, we were really impressed with it all. We also tried two of their craft cocktails. I had the margarita with cilantro and Serrano syrup it was refreshing with a little spice. She had the limoncello martini which she loved. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

If I was just rating the food, I'd give it a 4, even a 4.5, but since these reviews account for the entire experience, that's why I'm down to a 3. If I could do a 3.5 I would. Highlights for food: The pizza and bread were delicious. 4 for flavor and texture. I would've loved to have the tortufo, which I tried to order, but the waiter told me they were out of truffles. I asked if we could just get everything else in it and he said "no"? We ordered the wild mushroom instead and while I didn't taste the thyme or pesto, it was still really good. Arugula salad: I think it's $14 or close, so I expected a decent size. It wasn't, and it had one piece of fennel. One. Disappointing. Flavor was good, lemony and fresh. Service: Ordered a cocktail when we sat down. It didn't come for a while. We asked about it, kind of had to remind the server, and it finally arrived with our appetizer, mussels, but I wouldn't have paired the cocktail with mussels so kinda meh. The mussels, however, were really good. They'd get a 5. So overall the food was good, and I'd be curious to try some other things, but it's all a part of the experience and that overall was so-so. read more

Came here for a Sunday lunch and it couldn't have worked out better. There was a parking garage nearby that was easy to navigate. I was also able to get seated immediately on the patio, which was clutch because I was starving. The outdoor seating was a great vibe! Service was excellent right from the start. I ordered the calamari and the rigatoni alla vodka. Love that you can choose your protein (shrimp or chicken, or upgrade to sausage for a few extra bucks). I went with shrimp and it was cooked perfectly, and paired really well with the sauce. read more

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Had a great meal at Centrale Italia. We ordered the rigatoni alla vodka, arugula salad with added salmon, and calamari fritti, everything was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the sauce was creamy. Service was friendly and attentive. We sat outside and the patio was nice. They're dog friendly on the patio btw read more

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Okay, I hate to do this;however, it is really important to vet your wait staff! In a short amount of time they can ruin what could have been an amazing experience. Let's start with the food. We ordered an appetizer, Carta Musica. The description was the draw.. let's break bread. A simple oil, garlic and basil dipping sauce with a light bread to start. "Chucky" as he referred to himself, took it upon himself to drop off this beautiful starter, and without asking he said here is something I like to do, and he poured cheese into the dipping sauce without asking! Now I am all about a good suggestion however etiquette would be to ask. This restaurant projects a higher end feel. Really? What if I hate cheese or was allergic? Continue forward when our meal, which looked amazing, was delivered. The boy who dropped asked if we wanted cheese, both of us replied, No. Chucky comes flopping over and again without asking, grates cheese over my tortellini. I'm still trying to salvage the experience. The food while delicious did not go down smoothly. He comes over and says, how are my girls doing? At this point, I would not expect less from Chucky. I personally, do not like be addresses as someone's girl, by a man I do not know. The final straw for this experience was when he dropped out check. His final goodbye- make sure you go online and I quote, "Chucky, did you right!" I have no words for the awful and degrading taste this left in my mouth. If you do go make sure you ask not to sit in Chucky's section. read more

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Had such a wonderful evening here! Service is great, from checking in to leaving the restaurant. The ambiance is very gorgeous and modern. Parking is easy, as well as making a reservation. The hosts and servers are all very friendly and helpful. We were seated at a half booth, half chair table. We started with the fried burrata and whipped ricotta on crostini with hot honey appetizers. Both were very good, especially the whipped ricotta. For my entree, I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka and it was actually ridiculously good. Probably the best one I've had, and it's my go-to dish! I loved the calabrian chili, adding pops of spice and tanginess. I also tried the Tartufo pizza, and it was pretty good! Crispy and flavorful without a burnt crust. My only complaint is the restaurant is pretty cramped. I had to shuffle through chairs and tables to get to the bathroom. I would still return, especially for that pasta! read more

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A nice place. Excited to see how they grow. They have limited hours as of November '25. The manager said they are expanding to lunch and potentially being open 7 days a week. Also they might get a happy hour soon which I think it's a must in Preston Hallow. The drinks were good but pricey. We will be back as the menu looked really nice and I have to try the pizza. There is a truffle pizza with shaved truffle on it according to the menu. The bar tender said it was no joke and seemed really confident it would knock your socks off. We will see! read more

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They've been open for 1 week and at present are only open for dinner. I came in to check it out. Good service, I sat at the bar. Very chic interior, wood fired oven. Had a couple drinks and cake to go $48. They do not yet have happy hour and within a couple weeks will be opening for lunch dinner. I look forward to coming back and trying more food read more

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Had a great dinner over the Easter Weekend with wife and daughter. Daughter said the lasagna was very good, wife said the sauce was best she ever had for her pasta and my pasta was light and fresh with that lemon zest. read more

Went there for lunch! I had the Parmesan crusted cod and it was delicious. Didn't taste fishy at all. Torrie was our waitress and she was very attentive with a great personality. Will definitely go back! read more

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My two cents ... 1) ambiance couldn't be better! Large and open area, at the same time homey and posh. 2) very attentive and knowledgeable waiter 3) the food was alright, it wasn't rich or flavorful. The pasta, meat and sauce were not cohesive. For the price I have had better. Perhaps it's them having been open only a month. read more

The newly opened Centrale Italia offers a beautifully designed atmosphere with warm, welcoming service--starting with the bartender at the full bar lounge. The pasta and pizza are delicious, crafted by a Brooklyn-born chef with Italian heritage. Our server, Cameron, was excellent and very informative. We will definitely be returning for dinner again soon. read more

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I was welcomed immediately as I walked in by Rose. She was so patient and helpful when it came to deciding on what to try as a first timer. The ambiance was beautiful and the food was amazing. All of the staff were so kind. Amazing service. read more

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Less than stellar service. The bolognese and salmon were lackluster and just didn't get a friendly feeling. Our server seemed like he just wanted us to hurry up and go. Not a great feeling for our anniversary, the Trader Joe's next door was much more welcoming when we stopped by afterwards for dessert there. read more

This is such a cute restaurant with a cozy vibe; we went for date night and I'd definitely come back. The service was great, with our waiter being very attentive. We got the East Coast Garlic Bread, which was tasty but a bit too heavily toasted for my preference; my partner loved it though! For meals, he got the spaghetti and meatballs and truly enjoyed it. I got the rigatoni alla vodka, and added grilled chicken. The chicken was the standout (well seasoned and the perfect portion) and I love that they will let you customize pastas with different proteins! I expected the pasta to be a little spicier since Calabrian chiles were an ingredient, but overall it was very tasty. read more

Excellent food at reasonable price. Diverse wine list that is generally two times retail which is unique in Dallas. Attentive service timed just right. Upscale setting with low to moderate diner noise. read more

Enjoyed dinner and drinks with girlfriends. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Chef Matt's food creations are out of this world! Loved every bite! read more

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Valentines dinner Dear Chef, Thank you so much for making our Valentine's celebration so special. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. Your food is truly glorious!! With love, Carla read more

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We had such a wonderful evening here! I started with a Hugo Spritz, which was incredibly flavorful and refreshing -- absolutely delicious. I only wish they offered a happy hour so I could have tried more than one! My husband and our friends ordered martinis and all agreed they were very well made. We shared the wood-fired bread to start, and it was outstanding -- fresh, warm, and full of flavor. For my entrée, I had the Chicken al Limone, which was perfectly cooked and beautifully balanced. The broccolini was on point, and everything on the plate was thoughtfully prepared and very tasty. We were so full by the end of the meal that we couldn't even attempt dessert -- which says a lot! The ambiance was another highlight. The lighting was just right, and the noise level made it easy for our group of five to comfortably talk and enjoy each other's company. read more

GREAT RESTAURANT IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. Excellent ambiance, good service, great food. A welcome inclusion to several good restaurants in the area read more

Made a reservation on OpenTable. There was a ton of seating- bar, booths and elevated booths. We were sat in an elevated booth. Nice view of interview like we're queens of the mountain. Decor had modern with unique touches- glass baubles light fixtures, barrels of wine portrait hung in just the way it appeared 3D, and playful fellow art pieces. Staff appeared a well oiled machine. Server-Gio -ask for him. He ensured that we had a top notch, educating, heart fulfilling experience. Now, I know that the tiramisu was created near Venice in Treviso! Music ranged from country (it is Texas!) to Teddy Swims. A gentle departure from your standard Sinatra. They feature a wood fire oven here. We ordered the Espresso martini, garlic bread (accompanied by olive oil), tomato and avocado burrata salad, lasagna, Brooklyn pizza, a custom pasta dish (company wanted angel hair), tiramisu and cannoli. Straightforward presentation. Food was delicious with the tiramisu being a stand out. Absolutely scrumptious. Yes, there were leftovers! There's an outdoor lot parking by the Trader Joe's and a covered lot. Buon appetito! read more

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We had mussels, bolognese & Fettuccine Limone. The noodles seemed to be freshly pulled and the sauces were very good. The bartender, Rose, made a great old fashion and an off menu mocktail that was delicious. read more

Centrale Italia - Fettuccine Limone - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I got the Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and it was great! The flavor was amazing, and the pasta was cooked well. The Bianca pizza was also good. Matthew was a great server and was super nice, but it did occasionally take a while to get back to us, but it was busy. He gave great recommendations but wasn't pushy about anything. It can be a bit loud, but overall it's nice inside. The lighting isn't too bright and the music isn't too loud or quiet. read more

Centrale Italia - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

First visit to this lovely place but won't be the last! Loved our meal ( spaghetti and meatballs, chicken saltimboca, crispy Brussels sprouts) and fantastic affordable wine list! Great service and wonderful ambiance. 10/10! read more

Great service, good cocktails, and the penne alla vodka (with house made Italian sausage) was amazing! It was recommended by our waiter, and did not disappoint. Will definitely be back. read more

Really enjoyed this new spot at Walnut Hill & 75. Had a bottle of wine, delicious meatball appetizer and shared the vodka pasta (added chicken) for a satisfying meal. Sat outside because inside was hopping with a warm, fun vibe. Will return and try the pizza and several other items on their menu. Waiting for them to add Happy Hour and half-priced wine bottle night. read more

We've got another good one here in PH! Finally had a chance to stop in for dinner at Centrale Italia, and it did not disappoint. Why I really like this place... they make a lot of their bread and pasta in house and it's delicious. Our waiter and the servers on staff were on point, like a fine dining restaurant but more relaxed. That's why Centrale really shines, the dishes are recognizably traditional Italian, but done with a little flare and also executed very well. The ambiance is a mix of upscale but also just chill out and have a good meal. New top of my list for Pizza and Pasta... btw we had Mussels to start, a Fennel Sausage Pizza, Rigatoni all Vodka, and kids cheese pizza, all excellent. Yes, it was a lot for 3 and we took a lot home. read more

Great stracciatella! The décor of this spot is very cozy and modern. The ambiance is perfect for dates or small groups. Service was quick, and the staff were attentive. The fried burrata was unique, and the carbonara pasta was flavorful. They also had a tasty stracciatella gelato for desert. Overall, a great addition to the Preston Hollow area. read more

Food, service and ambiance all great! Pizza was really good! Chicken added to the pasta was delicious read more

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I just want to rave about the incredible service we received here. They made our daughter's 16th birthday celebration so special. They were able accommodate our request to sit her and her friends at a separate table from us to give them grown up girl time. The manager sat us at the bar which was directly across from the girls so we could keep an eye on them. Love that! Their waiter was so sweet and treated them like royalties. As for the parents' experience, the three bartenders working were on their game. Service was fast. Drinks and entrees were excellent. We had the brussel sprouts, the Wise Guy pizza, and the bolognese. Pasta was perfectly al dente. I feel like you can't really go wrong with anything you get here. We chatted with a couple next to us and they were singing praises about the food too. By the end of dinner, we were surprised to see a tray of desserts being brought out to our daughter's table. We thought it was a display tray for them to pick which dessert they wanted. No!! The restaurant gave the girls a giant tray of different desserts! I almost cried. That made all of our night. The girls loved their special dinner. The manager and staff were so kind and thought of all the details even with a packed house. They treated the shy teenage girls like VIPs. I'm so glad to have picked this restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

Centrale Italia - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food, service and ambiance all very good. No transgender restrooms. Nice and bright before they turned lights down.

We shared 2 pizzas and the carbonara entre between 3 of us. Delicious and on top of that, good service and attention to detail. We will definitely be back! read more

The food is fantastic! And the service impeccable....Very versatile choices in every category. You cannot go wrong.....

First and foremost-Zac, our waiter, was amazing! The pasta was fresh. The ambience was warm and inviting, Every was delicious and we will be back!! read more

Centrale Italia has only been open for a couple of weeks, but they really hit the ground running. We went on a Friday night and the place was packed. Really cool spot. The space has been completely redone from the prior tenant and it's got a great vibe, and a really nice bar area. The food and service were excellent. Highly recommend the Brussel sprouts. The pizza was excellent and all of our entrees were very good. We ordered and shared the lasagna, short rib, trout and salmon. Everything tasted great. If you're a fan of Princi Italia, you'll love this place. Even if you're not a fan of Princi, you'll love this place. read more

We went to this restaurant not knowing what to expect. It was very spur of the moment. Our dining experience started with super friendly and super knowledgeable waitstaff. A lemon cello basil martini started off the meal. Probably the best drink I have had in over a month. My daughter and I split the fettuccine lemone and my wife opted for the meat lasagna. Both dishes were great. The restaurant uses very fresh ingredients. These 2 dishes were very filling so much so we didn't have room for dessert. I am most definitely coming back to try the desserts! read more

So, nine of us met at Centrale Italia last night with an 8:30 reservation to celebrate a birthday; and we arrived before time. We were told that we had to wait because they didn't have a table for us. So we waited. After 30 mins we talked with the manager and he said that they hadn't expected that many customers that day. But our thing was, WE HAD A RESERVATION. So we stood there and waited. The manager brought slices of pizza & drink to pacify us. We snacked on that while standing in front of the door. We saw people leave the restaurant, but no room for us. By the way, we were the ONLY African Americans in the entire restaurant. I really believe they wanted us to leave which is part of why we didn't and the birthday honoree really wanted to eat there. We were quiet, cordial and patient; never caused a scene. We waited at least 1and a half hours. Finally around 10pm the manager took us to a table. The restaurant closes at 9:30, by the way. Everyone that we had talked to about our reservation and why it took so long to be seated disappeared at that point and a African American woman came to our table to serve us. I thought that was so weird and cowardly. Her name was Rose and she was so kind & compassionate. She was originally working in the bar area and said she saw us standing & waiting for so long and wanted to help in whatever way she could. She was a great server and we really appreciate Rose making us feel welcome. We never saw the manager again. This was my first and LAST visit to Centrale Italia. My family and friends were treated with disrespect. Our time and patronage didn't mean anything to the management. Our experience at this establishment was NOTa good one and I don't recommend it... Ps: I gave it 1 star because the place is really nice and clean. read more

Great new restaurant in perfect location. Food and service are top notch. Italian standard hits are great, and plenty of chef originality to separate it from the usual crowd. Brand new interior, large comfy bar, a great wine selection and waiters that can offer pairings and give free tastes to help you decide. Check out the copper pizza oven, easily visible, imported from Italy, a rounded shape, looking like a museum piece. Take out available as well. Plenty of free safe secured parking, but valet service if you prefer. read more

This place was extremely lively. We sat at the bar because they were busy. Bar staff really friendly. They provided recommendations for our group. I had the rigatoni alla vodka. It had a bit of a spicy kick. Very delicious and the chocolate gelato was superb. read more

The food was very good, however the service needs to improve. We waited 20-25 min after seating to receive our cocktails and wine. The wine stewart arrived at our table clutching two bottles of wine under his armpit and he had no idea who was to be served what. The support wait staff needs better training. read more