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Centrolina

Visa Dining Collection

$50 and over

Italian

974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people

Apr 17, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Innovative

Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market.

The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway.

For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Amy Brandwein

From the OpenTable editors: Nearly a decade into its run, this refined osteria continues to be a sought-after table thanks to its easygoing vibe and chef Amy Brandwein’s housemade pastas that spotlight seasonal, mid-Atlantic ingredients. It's easy to linger over shareable antipasti, refreshing cocktails, and pitch-perfect wines in the lively space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Market Hours Daily 10:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 898-2426
Website
http://www.centrolinadc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Available upon request - email Private Dining Director Caroline Millot at caroline@centrolinadc.com
Private party facilities
Centrolina offers two fully private spaces available for Lunch and Dinner where we can accommodate anywhere from 6 to 30 guests for seated meals for business and social gatherings. For larger events of up to 125 guests, you can reserve our entire restaurant!
Private party contact
Caroline Millot: (202) 898-2426
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
at 10th st between H st. & I st. NW
Parking details
Valet Parking for City Center is located at 9th & I streets and 9th and H Streets respectively. <br /><br />Public Parking is available on 11th Street between H&I streets. The elevator will take you directly to the restaurant on Palmer Alley.
Public transit
The Blue, Orange or Red lines stop at MetroCenter, just a few blocks away. The Yellow, Green and Red lines stop at Gallery Place–Chinatown, two blocks south east. A number of bus lines, as well as the Circulator Bus stop in front of CityCenterDC.For route, schedule and fare details, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website: www.wmata.com
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Stela: Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 25, 2025 only
7:00 PM
Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 8-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra, “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food (and wine) inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/person, with an optional wine pairing for $125/person. Please note we can typically accommodate alterations for most allergies, preferences, and dietary restrictions. However, all dietary restrictions should be noted at least 5 days in advance to allow our culinary team time to source ingredients and prepare appropriate options. Contact us at ciao@centrolinadc.com or call us at 202-898-2426 with any questions regarding this policy.
Celebrate Jacques Pépin
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 27, 2025 only
6:30 PM
Cocktails and Canapés at 6:30 pm, followed by a seated dinner at 7:30 pm Enjoy a special four-course dinner from Chef Amy Brandwein, Chef Mary Mendoza and other celebrated DC chefs Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
Stela | Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
May 9, 2025 only
7:00 PM
Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 8-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra, “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food (and wine) inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/person, with an optional wine pairing for $125/person. Please note we can typically accommodate alterations for most allergies, preferences, and dietary restrictions. However, all dietary restrictions should be noted at least 5 days in advance to allow our culinary team time to source ingredients and prepare appropriate options. Contact us at ciao@centrolinadc.com or call us at 202-898-2426 with any questions regarding this policy.

Private dining

What 2,210 people are saying

Centrolina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Centrolina offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious and innovative food" and consistently "outstanding service." The menu is a creative take on Italian cuisine, featuring "unique ingredients and inventive pairings." The atmosphere is "classy but relaxed," making it perfect for business lunches or special occasions. Guests praise its "amazing desserts" and "wonderful wine selection."

2,210 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Los Angeles33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Centrolina has ben delicious for many many years! Always a wonderful experience, thank you!
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Juliana VIP
Washington DC61 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant, loved the food, delicious flavors! The service very attentive, everything great!
CentrolinaResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, Juliana! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the service to be attentive. At Centrolina, we strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. We're delighted that we could meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Elena
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Truly wonderful experience. Our server Ali was beyond amazing and attentive, and proactive - helped with allergies, and made our dinner extra special with his attention to detail, excellent service and kindness. Rafael was delightful and we enjoyed great Sicilian wine that paired wonderfully with our meal. Quality food, mouthful of flavor and exciting combinations. Will definitely return next time we're in town. Thank you both for a wonderful evening to celebrate a birthday !♡
CentrolinaResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the review, Elena! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Centrolina. It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your special request and that you enjoyed our Sicilian wine and the food. Your kind words about our attentive service mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for more celebrations. Best, The Management Team
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Steve VIP
Washington DC18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, impeccable service, decent value, what’s not to like? Chef Amy really does a great job in putting together a really interesting menu with seasonal favorites.
CentrolinaResponded 1 day ago
Hey Steve, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seasonal favorites and found the food to be great. We're also delighted to know that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide a decent value to our guests and your feedback helps us to do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back to Centrolina soon! Best, The Management Team
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Deanna VIP
Washington DC27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Branzino was excellent along with the pasta dish.
CentrolinaResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, Deanna! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our branzino and pasta dish. Your high ratings for our food, service, and value truly mean a lot to us. We're glad we could deliver a memorable dining experience for you at Centrolina. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Stephen VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
—Clearly one of the iconic DC ristoranti, Italian o un altro! Favoloso tutti. Amy was gracious as always and Thomas made superb recommendations of Amy’s best—anatra with secret sauce of liquori; melanzana con sauce di beet e ciccolatto.; fresca pesce. —a true delight with several bicchieri di vini by Tomaso. Ci vediamo a presto. Grazie mille tutti.
CentrolinaResponded on April 9, 2025
Hi Stephen, We're thrilled to hear that Centrolina is one of your iconic DC ristorantes. Your kind words about our service and food are greatly appreciated. Your recommendation of our wines is a true delight. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for your support and for the high ratings. Best Regards, The Management Team
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Stephen VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I come to Centrolina every visit to DC. An old friend met me at the bar and we had Negroni Sbagliato and Scotch. The carciofi and seppie were favoloso. I took Thomas ‘ recommendation on the black cod and it was memorable. A Nonino digestivo ended the evening with some shared gelati and espresso. Life is good even when chaos rages a fuori. Stefano.
CentrolinaResponded on April 9, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Stephen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy Centrolina with us every visit. It's fantastic to know that our Negroni Sbagliato and Scotch hit the spot, and that our Nonino digestivo ended the evening with some shared treats. We look forward to your next visit. Best, The Management Team
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curtis
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to enjoy a great meal after an afternoon of shopping.
CentrolinaResponded on April 9, 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We love to create unique and thoughtful experiences for our guests. Looking forward to hosting you again soon!
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Claire
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! We brought our own wine and the sommelier was great
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K. David VIP
Washington DC68 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. The black cod was superb. Service was attentive. It's a great spot for a business lunch.
CentrolinaResponded on April 9, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, K. David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your business lunch at Centrolina. It's wonderful to know that our black cod stood out and that you found our service attentive. We strive to make every visit a great one, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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FAQs

Centrolina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-2426.

Centrolina is rated 4.7 stars by 2210 OpenTable diners.

Centrolina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.