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Centrolina

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

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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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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Best of 2024 Tasting Menu
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 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 2,129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

2,129 Reviews

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Kristin
VIP
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Michael
Vancouver
23 reviews
2.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Centrolina promises more than it delivers. Started with the bread-ok. Carrots raw and despite asking for no walnuts due to a family member anaphylaxis, wasn’t respected. No offer to replace. Waiter simply didn’t care. No dolce vita here. Pasta dishes tried to be fancy….ok flavours but no depth and substance. Ordered the pork shoulder but the waiter said it would take over an hour to prepare and that even though our booking as 7.30pm, was told the kitchen would be closed!! Seriously BIZARRE!! Squab was excellent in flavour but not enough to but a smile on the face of the head chef/owner who looked stressed at the pass all night. Nice setting with open kitchen and bar but they have problems with the menu and the attitude of the servers. Fix this up and they might have a good restaurant.
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CARLOS
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were outstanding; we had the crudo yellowfin as appetizer the branzino fish as entree, both were delicious. The cocktails finally were served on the right glasses this time which was much appreciated: everything was top notch and we felt very well received and taken care of by the receptionist on a very busy holiday season day.
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Craig
VIP
Washington DC
1047 reviews
5.0
1047 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent. Verde salad is a must. The pork shank was very good, juicy, flavorful. The staff makes it worthwhile.
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Elinor
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most innovative Italian cuisine that I've eaten! Food, wine, and service were amazing.
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Judie
VIP
Washington DC
118 reviews
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful lunch! We had the most beautiful watermelon radish salad, and two pastas that were excellent. We went with our server Adriana’s recs and she was spot on! She’s a gem. Sorry we were too full for dessert…
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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 2129 OpenTable diners.