We really enjoyed our dishes. Melanese was delicious and the portions were more than generous. Branzino was also very tasty and perfectly prepared. Wonderful selection of freshly baked breads to. Highly recommended. read more

If you like salty food, eat here. Actually, the food was quite tasty but BF and I each had a pasta dish and we left feeling like we just were visiting a salt lick. But despite the salt (or maybe because of) the pasta dishes- gnocchi with rabbit and wild mushroom - were both excellent. We then split an entrée of seafood, which was a mix of octopus, clams, scallops, Seabass, one oyster, one shrimp, broccolini, tomatoes, and potatoes. It was quite good. We had a bit of trouble ordering wine. We wanted a bottle under $55. He recommended one, and even brought a sample which we did not enjoy. We then ordered a bottle of Chianti, but the waiter came back and said they did not have it. He then pointed us toward three other bottles which were $68 and we ended up ordering one of those. Supposedly they had a sommelier who he was consulting, but we never saw him or her. Overall it was good but a bit overpriced. read more

Centrolina - Pasta with mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Was at the Centrolina for the first time for a business lunch. We both had papardelle with chesnuts. Food was tasty, but wish that portions are bigger, they were very small. Ordered two deserts, they were really good. All in all, nice experience. read more

Centrolina has captivated some D.C. critics in recent months, and though I found it to be good, it was by no means exceptional. Centrolina is a good lunch place for high-quality Italian at a moderate price point, but it doesn't rival the top restaurants in Washington. Tosca, Fiola, il Canale all offer better food, in my opinion. Minestrone Soup (3/5): This may not be the most popular appetizer on the menu, but on a cold day, I decided to give it a try. It was good, but there was nothing particularly special about it. It was a small portion for the price, and the presentation wasn't particularly impressive. It also took nearly twenty minutes to receive my soup after ordering, slightly longer than I would expect for a lunch soup appetizer. Pappardelle (4/5): The Pappardelle was very good. The portion was adequate for the price, and the pork and beef Bolognese was hearty and delicious. The presentation toon of the Parpadelle was better than that of the soup, but it too failed to impress. My lunch companion ordered the Branzino and insisted it was above average but not spectacular. In conclusion, the ambiance at Centrolina is excellent and the staff is polite, knowledgable, and attentive, but the noise and wait time detracted from the experience. Slightly more flavor, larger portions, and better presentation would elevate Centrolina to the top tier of Washington's competitive Italian lunch scene. read more

Centrolina - Entree: Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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In summary, my review echoes similar feedback as other reviews: way too pricey for good not great food and WAY too slow of an experience. We went for a birthday dinner on a Tuesday. With hindsight, we even had to wait longer than we should have to be seated, despite the restaurant being 50% full and being right on time. To his credit, our waiter was very friendly and acknowledged my friend's birthday several times since we noted it in the reservation. We ordered the buratta with scallops for our app and two pastas for our mains. The app took 35+ minutes to come out and was an extremely small portion for $20. The pastas then took at least another 30 minutes to come out. Again, definitely not at capacity. A ton of staff walked by, but no one really acknowledged. A small example - we sat without water for a good 20 minutes. The pasta was tasty! Definitely smaller portions, especially relative to price, but very good. Squid ink speghetti with seafood was really really enjoyable and could taste they were handmade. By this point, we weren't thrilled with the experience, but figured it could be salvaged with a birthday candle and cookie, as most places do. Our waiter mentioned the bday several times, so I guess I'm surprised that a restaurant of this supposed caliber didn't read the room. Maybe that's the wrong expectation! Anyway - good food, but really slow and not worth the $$$$. read more

Centrolina at CityCenterDC in DC is a great place to go for delicious Italian food and drinks in a cool and unique environment. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything that you need for the best meal. Good experience every time I have been here. read more

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We ordered a couple pasta dishes and a fish and vegetable dish. All were a bit bland and underwhelming, but my chief complaint was the our main course took 90 minutes to be served. Our waiter was pretty great, but there seemed to be 3 or 4 staff members who's job was to top off our water and to constantly replace our dishes and utensils. In other words, they are short staffed to the point where it is affecting the dining experience. read more

All dishes are on point, great taste and presentation. Nice place to have food after shopping. read more

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Gotta be a little more critical when it comes to these more upscale restaurants where everything is more pricy. The ambience is lovely along with the location in those nicely decorated alley. Our server was fine and we got the ribeye and uni pasta and I found everything tasty but forgettable. A nice date night experience if you are looking for a place for a good time read more

I had a night to myself during a trip to DC, so I cross referenced Eater and Yelp and strolled down to Centrolina. I was able to snag a spot at the bar. It's a beautiful space, very bustling without being overly loud. There's a cute mercantile with specialty foods attached to the restaurant. I had read a review mentioning the burrata, so I decided to go with small plates. The Cetriolo (burrata) was not at all what I expected. The burrata is served inside long cucumber slices and is mixed with tuna crudo. It was a great take on some of my favorite foods--very flavorful and elegant. I also ordered the Polpo. The octopus was grilled and still tender. The beans and artichokes added to the smokey flavor for a delightful dish. I also need to mention the bread service. The bread was fresh and delicious, served with a touch of olive oil. The wine menu is approachable and affordable. There are a good deal of domestic and Italian glasses from which to choose. The bartender who helped me was very knowledgeable about the wine and the menu. I would go back to Centrolina in a heart beat! read more

This place puts an automatic (not optional and undisclosed) 15% charge on purchases for an "employee wellness fund" that doesn't go to employees directly. I called and asked for clarification. They also ask for tip on top of that, without indicating that you've already been charged 15%. I'm all for supporting local businesses but please do not try to trick customers into contributing to these things with opaque mandatory service fees. It leaves a very bad taste in your mouth. To make it worse, this was on the market side - not the restaurant. Pay your workers a living wage. read more

Very cute classy modern italian restaurant in the City Center district of DC. We came here as a semi large group during restaurant week to experience the hype of Centrolina. To be honest the food was great! The entrees and dessert were amazing! However, I did not care for my appetizer (Salmon on cucumbers) - there was no flavor and it had zero sauce, it needed a liquid component to it in my opinion and others who got this app also agreed. For the main course, I had two well sized scallops which were cooked to perfection, tender, but crispy on the outside. For dessert we had a blueberry crumble also super delicious. I loved the service and our waiter was phenomenal! He was so kind in helping us also celebrate our friends 30th bday. Would certainly come back for special occasions. read more

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Definitely some of the best Italian food I've had in Washington DC! We were able to snag a late reservation and I'm so happy we did! We started off by ordering a Pomodoro to start, which I believe was supposed to be a take on Bruschetta. The tomato sat atop a crostini, and the crostini absorbed most of the tomato juice which made the combination taste quite amazing. However, there is a very high tomato to bread ratio, which I was surprised by. We then ordered a Ravioli and a Gnocchi, and both dishes were absolutely phenomenal! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the ravioli was perfectly cheesy and creamy. The serving sizes were perfect - I was rather full upon leaving. Definitely a place worth coming to! read more

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Went in and sat at the bar as we had to kill time for barmini. We ordered artichoke 4 ways salad and cacio e Pepe and both were phenomenal. The salad was frisee based, had creamed, roasted, fried, and something else I can't remember artichoke. The cacio e Pepe was probably the best cacio I've ever had. They used pici (Italian udon for my Asian mind) and a cheese sauce that's very pepper forward with the perfect blend of white and black pepper. The noodles were perfectly coated. I'll come back to eat to the cacio soon. read more

Centrolina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Going to write this here to warn off other black and brown folks from patronizing this business. To start, Chef Amy has always been very respectful to me. But her assistant/office manager/restaurant manager (a younger woman who is about 5'2) is terrible and should be fired. I would say the same for the bartender, Sean. Let me explain. I've gone to Centrolina multiple times as it's close to my home. The service was generally friendly. Last week or so, I went to grab some dinner. I just got my negative COVID Test so it was a good night! Here's what happened: PREVIOUS DRAFT REVIEW: "I entered Centrolina around 7pm on Thursday evening. I hadn't been back to DC in a few months, so I thought I'd stop by and grab a drink and a quick meal. I sat at the bar, but the manager, a young lady who is around my age (30-35) said that the restaurant was at capacity. I mentioned that a patron was about to leave but she insisted that I needed to eat outside. Totally fine, albeit a little strange, because again, a few patrons were preparing to leave which would have left room for a single diner. I went outside to the table. My waiter and the bussers were all super attentive and helpful. However, I heard conversations and had a brief encounter with a bartender that I always came across while dining with you all. Generally warm and hospitable, he was very blunt, despite talking to other diners. Again, this is not something I took personally, but it did strike me as odd. After hearing the conversations happening at the tables inside, seeing my treatment and remembering additional anecdotes from friends who had recently visited, I thought it best to leave. After getting my bill and paying for it, I sent a tweet about my experience and the clear (racial? unfriendly? inhospitable?) overtones that were present. I was preparing to leave when the manager confronted me at my table in front of other desks about my tweet. I felt very unsafe and uncomfortable with her posturing. She was blocking me into my table location so it was a bit hard to leave. I reiterated that I just wanted to go home and did so. It's disheartening, and I won't be back, but it was really pretty ridiculous and a situation that was uncalled for on all fronts. I would like a refund for my glass of wine. I cannot say that I'd feel comfortable dining there again, which is unfortunate because my experiences prior to this have been fine. -- CURRENT REVIEW as of 3/16/2021 I went back this past week to get a refund and try to enjoy, but it's just not the same. I think Chef Amy is great. She DM'ed me about my tweet after the psycho manager lady accosted me and is always so gracious. But this resto has big MAGA vibes and the bartenders have been very vocal about the fact that they're Trump supporters. Bad politics doesn't mean bad food, but in this situation, definitely a bad experience. I used to enjoy this place, but nah. Black and brown folks, just beware and find a locally owned black/brown restaurant that's closer and where they won't patronize us. read more

Centrolina Ratings: 4.6/5 Food: 4.5/5 - Always wanted to try out this place in City Center, because I am a big fan of seafood and pasta. This place was better than I thought it would be. We started with the Pulpo, which is charred octopus with seasoned toast and tomatoes. Light and refreshing dish as a starter, and the toast added a good crunch to the dish. The octopus was good, but didn't surprise me that much. Second, we got the Tagliolini, a simple but yet super delicious pasta dish topped with cheese. Noodles was chewy, al dente, and once again super light and tasty, tasted healthy to me even. They even spilt the dish in half for us too. The highlight was probably the Mare. Seafood was really fresh and buttery and the braised kale and white beans really compliments the seafood. My favorite was the sea scallops, soft and juicy. You can literally taste the sea. Lastly, we got the Bigne. It is a cream puff with white chocolate crema, tea cake crumble, and comes with strawberry gelato stuff inside. The gelato was legit, and I am a big fan. Please order that to get the full experience. Ambiance: 4.75/5 - Beautiful space and lightings, pretty cocktail bar in the middle, and open kitchen in the back. They are still practicing social distancing as well, so lots of space between each tables. The interior has a very comfortable and classy vibe, but not flashy, which I really appreciate. I like how it has a more casual vibe compares to other formal restaurants and most people dress casually or business causal. Super comfy and welcoming vibe for sure. Great for dinner dates and catch up. Price: 4/5 - For the two of us, we shared four items and it came up to be around $90 before tip and tax. Thought it was very worth and the quality of the food was amazing. Service: 5/5 - Superb Michelin Guide service. Our server was super attentive, describe each dish to each when it came out, and there's constantly coming to refill out water. Felt like we were the customers there, literally was one of a kind service. That's why, it made us stay at the restaurant longer than anticipated, but over a great experience and felt well taken care of by the team. BLUF: Definitely quality over quantity. Will return for other dishes and their superb service, and remember to make a reservation ahead of time. Order the Mare, it's a must! read more

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Very disappointed dining experience. The "Maiale" pork chop is the most terrible one I have ever had. Very poor quality of meat, and I was not asked how I should have it cooked. It was very challenging to eat. The menu is expensive already. However, in addition to a "5%" service surcharge which was mandatory, a "20% tip" was automatically added to the bill, WITHOUT asking our opinion. It was just printed on the bill. We had to sign it. My wife and I spent $172.09 on a very unpleasant and disappointed dinner (10/4/2024), with the only table service from the waitress lady was adding water once. We ended up with having to eat something else when we got home (we usually eat not much for dinner). read more

Centrolina is a lovely spot for a glass of wine or a refreshing cocktail at the bar. There are some outdoor tables but they don't serve food until after 5 or so (and even then it might take some time for them to "print the menus" for the evening, which makes it a somewhat inconvenient spot for an early happy hour if you're hoping to pair food with beverages. The food is really good but expect the portions to be small. Appetizer dishes will run you $15-20 and the entrees $25+. They have a little section that sells fancy Italian pasta and staples as well. This was definitely a nice treat. read more

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Excellent pastas and service. Reservations available on OpenTable On street parking and CityCenter parking lot We finally dined at Centrolina. So glad we did. The service, food and wine very yummy. *Polpo - grilled Italian octopus, butter beans, chick peas, cabbage, Calabrian chile. Tender delicious morsels of octopus with an assortment of texture and flavors. *Chizze - crispy ravioli, swiss chard, mozzarella, parmigiano. Light and crispy, addictive - you can't eat just one order. Our server Bridget was a delight! She provided excellent recommendations on so many different things. I was torn between which pasta - Bridget recommended ordering a half order of each. Brilliant! I got to taste each of them and it was so yummy, well made pasta - cooked a perfect al dente. Bridget also recommended a great glass a wine - the Planeta. *Spaghetti - calamari & sausage ragu, tomato, pepperoncino. Wonderful flavor, delicious pasta. *Rossi - pinot nero, wood roasted mushroom, truffle butter. Earthiness of the mushrooms together with the decadent truffle butter, yummy! Hubby had the duck breast and he enjoyed it. The duck breast was tender, and well seasoned. Perfectly prepared and cooked. read more

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Our group of three had an early evening dinner rez. Ambiance and food quality were very good but all of the serving staff were constantly rushing us through the dining experience as if to turn the table. It certainly diminished our enjoyment of the restaurant. read more

Great food with lots of variety and very well prepared. Excellent service and well located in downtown DC read more

Good location. Gnocchi was fluffy and delicious. The soup was super flavorful! The pork chop was a little tough but flavor on top was good. Octopus was nice but too spicy. The atmosphere hip and euro but I was looking for an Italian hug. read more

Centrolina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Apparently this establishment changes the menu every night (which I think Is great), so I don't know how applicable my review will be, but what the hell. Nested in the middle of the pink lantern-lit Palmer Alley, this Italian gem is part bar-restaurant and market (during day hours). The bartender is very knowledgeable and created deliciously-refreshing cocktails for us to enjoy while waiting to be seated. Our waiter Edgar was great, also very knowledgeable of the menu items so the kitchen prep is on point. Most of the meal was sensational. Our appetizers were superb- the pulpo with unexpected oxtail melts in your mouth, perfect pairing of fat to engulf the rubbery texture of the octopus. The shiitake "meatballs" were superb and I'm sad I only got one . Will have to return, the texture and flavors were superb on the polenta with a smear of greens. I tried everyone's dishes and my favorite was the duck breast- perfectly paired with a tangy marmalade of sorts to balance out the protein. The gnocchi was also amazing and cooked perfectly, a take on a bolognese if I remember correctly with veal. There was a squid ink pasta with tuna sushimi served with a strange but delicious chili oil. My dish unfortunately fell flat for me- the truffle Tagliatini which I thought would come with tagliatelle noodles but was what appeared to be more like firmer ramen rice noodles. I was amazed to barely taste any truffle in the dish since it's an extremely overwhelming flavor. All in all it was very one-noted, which was surprising to me since everyone else's dishes seems to pack some sort of delightful punch. So that and the stale bread we started with, were my only disappointments with our experience. But all in all a great place to check out any time of day and for any occasion (I believe I saw a party room adjacent to the dining area as well). Note it isn't a cheap meal so prepare yourself for a heft check at the end. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants of all time The most authentic Italian food I've had cross country since Italy ! Female owned ! Female ran ! Female executive chef ! Female GM ! Female sommelier ! Female pastry chef So many awards and accolades Girl boss status Open kitchen Open concept Wood fired The most amazing branzino The most amazing sauces and house pasta Check out their social media Amazing focaccia The most amazing service ! Seasonal menu, ingredients and they change constantly ! Check out the market ! So Italian , fresh pasta and ingredients to cook with In city center DC Wine pairing You'll never be disappointed ! So amazzzingggg Molto Bono !!!! read more

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The best Italians restaurant in USA and in Italy. August 2024 In the midle of August we stay in Waldorf Astoria Washington DC. Hotel have executive's level very nice restorants what can satisfide needs of many costumers. However , in 2 hours and 45 minutes before our departure from Reagan Airport, we under high risk to loose last flight for this day, made desigion to visit Centrolina restaurant. This place is one in the short list of places in the Washington DC what you must to see. So, we run to restorant and order King fish and Salmon. We are for our long life visited almost all Michelin starred restaurants in the world. And it seemed to us that with our experience it was impossible to surprise us.But we were wrong, we were surprised, and we found our new pearl Centrolina. Food was so delicious what we was flying in the sky. Author of fine food was Chef and Owner of the restorant Amy Brandwein . She greeted us and we sad for her: " Bravicimo, Perfecto" In our life coming new goal, visit Washington DC again, just to specially to visit Cetrolina. To the people who are gourmet food connoisseur we advise visit Centrolina as the best Italian restorant in the USA and Italy. If you in short time, skeep visit to White House , but visit Centrolina. My best wishes and gratitudes to Perfecto Chef, Amy Brandwein. read more

Heard great things about Centrolina, so decided to try it while I had a friend in town. We wanted to move up our reservation and they were very accommodating and able to fit us in almost an hour earlier. The restaurant is small, as half of the space is used as a market. I ordered a gin cocktail to start which was good, not exceptional. The appetizers were the low point of the experience. The fried ravioli were dry in my opinion. They could have used more filling or something like a marinara sauce on the side. The polpo was a complete rip-off. It consisted of two tiny, burnt tentacles on a skewer with kale and a few potatoes. All for the ridiculous price of $18. An utter disappointment. We split the white bolognese gnocchi, Caesar salad and branzino. I really liked that they split the gnocchi and Caesar for us before it got to the table. They also offer half portions of their pastas. The gnocchi with white bolognese sauce was the highlight. It was perfect, and just rich enough without overdoing it. The Caesar was well dressed, but I felt the fried egg on top was a little overdone. The branzino was very rustic and simple but overall delicious. We got semifreddo for dessert and it was extremely tasty and well balanced. I would come back for the pasta but would be wary of any appetizers. read more

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Centrolina has been on my list for a while - I love supporting boss lady chefs and have heard excellent things about Centrolina! Situated in CCDC, Centrolina is modern and has a nice space. However, I was unfortunately seated right by the adjoining market, which I would not recommend because that impacted my enjoyment of the space. Being vegetarian, my boyfriend and I stuck with the pasta offerings. I got the rossi pinot nero with mushrooms and he had the butternut squash "dumpling". My pasta was chewy, flavorful, and delicious. I only wish there were more of it! I took off stars because we both found the butternut squash dumplings a bit one note and disappointing, other than the almond crunch on top that was a really pleasant addition. I think that given the price, my expectations were quite high and it didn't quite hit the mark for one of the dishes and the ambiance. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience for a special occasion, but will probably not be able to afford returning anytime soon. read more

Centrolina - Rossi with wild mushrooms and truffle oil - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wow! COVID style dining at its finest. First- food is stellar. Fresh ingredients and pasta, the fungi crème brûlée antipasto is our of this world. For pasta our favorite was the White Bolognese Gnocchi and the truffle pasta. The salmon was delicious. But I think the real 10/10 here is the location and outdoor dining. They have the warmest outdoor dining with powerful heaters with beautiful complimenting lighting. We were worried about the lighting during a late reservations- but there was no issue whatsoever. Quite pricey though and a wide but expensive wine menu. All in all I'm 100% headed back! read more

Centrolina - Heated outdoor dining, socially distant and wonderful lighting. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beautiful restaurant situated in primo real estate in DC Penn Quarter and in direct eye-line of Louis Vuitton. Packed with tables and bodies, we absolutely loved the meal, an experience in itself. The menu and flavors strongly reminded us of now-defunct IL Pittore of Philadelphia and its now-disgraced chef. Pasta is Centrolina's forte and I kept expecting the server to whip out the truffles as though in benediction. Simply Excellent meal. Recommend without hesitation. read more

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I went for a work dinner and was impressed by the clean setting, fast and courteous service, and excellent food. Our dinner started with burrata served with pickled onions, a purple sweet potato, and a kabocha squash purée. The appetizer was fine, but the onion seemed a bit out of place, and the kabocha was underwhelming and minimalist. Keeping the kabocha as an intact piece instead of a purée would have made it more appealing as a balance to the creamy burrata. The main course of chicken and mushrooms was well prepared and flavorful, if only a touch on the dry side. I didn't care for the accompanying creamy potatoes which tasted like cheesy tater tots. The dessert was two pieces of meringue creating a sandwich with some plum sorbet and a base of white chocolate ganache with some whipped cream. It was not too sweet, and the combination of flavors worked well. I would have preferred a knife in addition to the supplied spoon, as the meringue required a good deal of effort to break into bite sized pieces. Overall, an enjoyable and worthwhile culinary experience. read more

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I was pretty happy here and would definitely come back--it's just not the best food I've ever had. The outdoor heaters were super powerful in the freezing weather, so that's a huge plus. And my old fashioned was on-point. The verde salad was pretty good but a little dry--quite a few pieces of raddichio just plain, with no dressing. The pansotti--raviolis stuffed with crab meat--were light and pretty good, but did lack any overwhelming flavors. And the chocolate flourless roll-cake was less dark chocolate flavored than the description, more normal chocolate cake-ish. I want to try some of the other pastas and fishes, but there is definitely better Italian in the city. read more

I have been here a few times and while it's a nice elegant place, it's a very stuffy atmosphere which I don't get since it's not really an upscale restaurant. I am not a fan of the menu either, every time I try to be adventurous I'm disappointed. Bar is very slow to churn out drinks. It's been like this for years. Cocktails can take up to twenty or thirty minutes. Last time we went, I had a pasta dish to be safe and it was just alright. Staff is friendly and they have been careful with COVID so that's a plus. read more

Everything I ate here was delicious From the hand made pasta to the delish appetizers and the BREADS!!! The cocktails were spot on as well.

Living right above Centrolina for the past year, my husband and I had witnessed its grand opening and business blooming. I had come in various times for their monthly market tastings (wines and pre-made foods) and had always wanted to return to have a meal in the actual restaurant. My husband and I scored a last minute reservation one Saturday (we tried to walk in a few times and was always told they were fully booked for the night). Finally we were able to sample what Centrolina had to offer! Roasted pumpkin, ricotta raviolini - little dumplings of scrumptious goodness! The cream sauce was beyond words. I wanted to pick up my plate and lick it clean! If only the portion was a bit bigger! 8 total pieces - felt much more of an appetizer than a main course. Lump crab quadrucci - again the pasta was perfectly made! So good but such tiny portion. Apple crostata with prosecco gelato - a classic but with a twist - prosecco gelato? I had eaten gelato left and right in various cities and countries - but Centrolina's was one of the best! Pignoli with olive oil gelato - pretty much a hazelnut tart - warm, toasty, crunchy - hands down one of the best desserts I've had! Their desserts honestly had all the wonderful textures and tastes you can imagine in one plate! So so good! On our way out, my husband and I saw their Apple crostata and pignoli being sold as pastry at the coffee station. I need to come back asap to grab a few for breakfast! Overall - everything we tasted deserved a 5 stars. However for the price tag, had to downgrade to 4. Next visit? Will have to add to top of the list for restaurant week! read more

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Came as a party of four with a child, servers were abrupt and not very welcoming. Food was tasty, but portion sizes were criminally small. Two orders of the Terra mare, one order of the ravioli and one order of the Stacci and unfortunately we're discussing what food to get after this as we're still quite hungry. read more

Not impressed. Started off with rude hostess who claimed all of the banquette tables were spoken for when the restaurant was half empty. I asked how one could request on of these tables and she had no answer. Waiter was pained to explain any of the dishes, and generally didn't seem interested in serving us. Highlight was paparadelle and trying to figure out who the Secret Service was there for. Don't bother with $9 breads. read more

Given the current situation of the pandemic, I am very empathetic to all the service industry worker. I get it. This review is my honest opinion, with note that these are different times. Thoughts: We dined indoor on a Saturday night. 1. The restaurant has a service charge, cool don't mind. They also raised their prices. Sure. However, given the quality and quantity I do not get it. I order 3 dishes: 1 calamari appetizer (there is only 4 calamari in here with BLACK BEANS), 1 squid ink pasta, rib eye, and 2 drinks. My bill came out to $120. a. Calamari: burnt, charred, and very charred. i. For 2/4 pieces all you taste is burnt. YUM. b. Squid Ink Pasta: not bad actually. Good flavor, but very oily. Very oily. Oiler than my face, and I have oily skin. c. Ribeye: No complaints for the food. But price and quantity/quality is questionable. The ribeye was charred, same flavor as my burnt calamari but less and manageable 2. Our server, while nice was all over the place. It was one of those situations, where you ask for the bill and give them the credit card right away or it would've taken another 10 mins. a. I couldn't help but to feel neglected at times. Whether they were understaffed or another situation, but the ambience was lacking. 3. COVID-19: all the tables were spaced out indoor and it was very open. All staff had mask on, except one individual I saw many times had their mask on their chin. It seems like the individual was high up, since many staff have walked by and not said anything. a. I do appreciate the teamwork, I saw the host hosting, and working the restaurant with running food as well. Given the pandemic, I understand that these are weird times. I am very grateful to be able to dine out. I have dined once at Centrolina and it was a very pleasant experience. The second time however, not so much. I will not be returning. read more

My aunt from out of town flew in and invited me out to lunch. Was kind of surprise that she would pick an italian place for lunch. My inclination with pasta is usually for dinner but she insisted that this place was really good. The place is small and cozy. And their menu differ daily upon the chef and the ingredients available. The food was really really good. Everything tasted fresh and was quite yummy. The place is a little but on the pricier side but in saying that I would consider eating here again. This would be an impressive lunch date place. read more

Set up reservations at Centrolina for a date on a Saturday night. When we showed up the place was full (granted there are many seats to begin with) and was told that our table would be 10-15 minutes late which ok, fine, so we walked around City Center for a couple minutes and came back. When 15 minutes had passed there was still no table and we proceeded to wait another 20 minutes for a table to open (despite other parties arriving after us and being seated before). We were seated with a halfhearted apology but no real sympathy. Once we were at our table though things improved. Our waiter was helpful and attentive and he brought out delicious burrata with bread that they were giving complimentary that night (it was not just for us being seated late, they were giving it to other tables as well). We then ordered two pastas and both were good. My pasta, the noodles themselves were made from pureed scallops and then topped with squid and more scallops-overall very good. Her dish was also good although not as unique or innovative as the scallop noodles. In the end it was a good meal but we left with a bad taste in our mouths not from the food but due to the inconvenience of being seated 35 minutes after our reservation time without anyone addressing it. read more

Great food except the restaurant hasn't fully embraced its identity. Are they Italian or American? The appetizer and pasta dishes are Italian sized, designed for 3-4 course dinner. The entrees are huge--12oz ribeye or a whole fish. The deserts were medium to large. We did thoroughly enjoy the artichoke 4 ways-- too small to share, unmemorable pappardelle shared, the ribeye-excellent crackle and seasoning and served just right at medium rare-shared. Though we intended on each having a dessert---there were SO many mixed ingredients in each dessert - like an out of control cocktail that we skipped. read more