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Centrolina

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
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.

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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

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

New Year's Eve Best of 2024 Tasting Menu
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Chef Amy Brandwein’s special tasting menu and optional wine pairing in Centrolina's Chef's Salon with an adjacent showcase kitchen! Chef Amy will cook, in front of your eyes, her favorite dishes created for Centrolina’s 2024 collaboration dinners. Reservations are available at 5 pm and 8:30 pm. $150 per person plus drinks. Limited seats are available.

What 2,135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Centrolina offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service and super good food." The atmosphere is lively yet accommodating, making it perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "creative Italian cuisine" and "excellent service." While some mention smaller portions and a "limited menu," the quality of dishes shines through.

2,135 Reviews

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Mark
VIP
New York City
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved everything about Centrolina - the ambience, menu, service, cocktails, wine, appetizers, main courses, side dishes and desserert were all 11 out of 10. This was as good as any dining experience anywhere, and I live and breathe in NYC. My 10yo son who is not an adventurous eater also had a good meal, and was accommodated without question. Thank you Centrolina for a great dining experience.
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Cacy
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food was exceptional and the service perfect. The team is courteous, professional and always accommodating. Thank you!
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Karen
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful supper served graciously at Centrolina! We were delighted by all the dishes —unique ingredients and inventive pairings rendered taste bombs we all shared and enjoyed! It had been a long time since our last visit and we left wondering WHY??? We will return soon!
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Porsche
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Food was 10/10! I got the Pici pasta and it was too die for! I had no notes! And the dessert we had was amazing! Chocolate lava cake with a poached pear! So bomb!
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Elissa
VIP
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing tasting menu for Christmas Eve! Delicious!
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Kristin
VIP
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC, but the Seven Fishes dinner was not up to par. We went two years ago and the meal was better. Tonight the pastas did not really have any distinguishing taste. They felt overwhelmed with butter.
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Alan
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food. Really love the ambiance and the quality. Only down side was the 5% charge added to the bill, notated as NOT a tip but a service charge due to increasing cost to run the business. As a business owner myself I would not charge a fee rather if you need more money just charge more for your items. We tip 20% minimum everywhere we go but to be charged an extra 5% on top of the bill seems strange. Some people will just leave when they see that. I guess I appreciate the honesty however considering the menus are printed daily at this restaurant they could just raise the prices and then no one would be aware or need to know about the extra "we're hurting and business is tough" charge. Again - I own businesses. I understand. It's been rough the past two years.
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Philip
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the space and the service were so warm and inviting and the food was outstanding! lovely wine list and dessert is not to be missed, any of them but especially the “tiramisu”’
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Catherine
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were delicious and the service was great. Highly recommend.
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Terry
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’m a repeat visitor to the restaurant. The food quality across all courses is the source of greatest satisfaction. I frequently do not choose pasta simply out of a desire to enjoy other dishes from the multi-talented staff. The Salvadoran chefs and servers are among the best in town.
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Centrolina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-2426.

Centrolina is rated 4.6 stars by 2135 OpenTable diners.