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Centrolina

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Lively

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. 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

Feast of the Seven Fishes!
24 Dec 2024 only
Enjoy a four-course family-style traditional Italian Christmas Eve feast at Centrolina by Chef Amy Brandwein. Only Available on December 24 from 5-8:45 PM - $160 Per Person.
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 2,115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,115 Reviews

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David
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really excellent service, very accomodating. Expensive as expected.
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Francisco
Washington DC
37 reviews
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5.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and environment, service was very good, white bolognese was better than the pork ragú bucatini, surprising to see peanuts in the ragú sauce. Their take to the tiramisu was interesting
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Alex
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant evening and very good and tasty dinner!!
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Donna
Washington DC
177 reviews
vip
5.0
177 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was terrific - definitely a rung above the setting. The decor is somewhat sparse, and the food and beverage would have been more at home in a fine dining space. I was drawn to Centrolina by multiple great reviews and the fact that there are many excellent non-meat choices. It was everything I'd hoped for. The menu changes regularly so no point in getting into details, but we had fabulous fish and mushroom dishes. Our server was totally professional - again, fitting for a dressier establishment - and extremely knowledgable. When the wine we wanted was not available, he recommended one that he said was far better at a similar price, and we were not disappointed. Pacing was leisurely - we were never rushed, and able to enjoy a=every sip and bite.The place was pretty noisy at 7:30 but moderated as the evening went on. Easy to get to on Metro.
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Liz
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute BEST Italian restaurant in DC! My dad is Italian, so I definitely know what excellent Italian food tastes like!
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val20003
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and creative and very delicious food. Centrolina is always consistent!
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beth
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about Centrolina! The food and service are both so great!
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Henry
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was creative and beautifully prepared. Service superb. Can get noisy. Very expensive for a somewhat casual restaurant.
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Craig
Washington DC
1044 reviews
5.0
1044 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vidal was excellent as always. The verde salad is my favorite by far. The fried egg makes it extra special. Can’t wait to go again.
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Elliot
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been to Centrolina several times, and this was probably the best. Our entrees (merlouzza codfish with mushrooms, yummy broth, and plums) was off the charts - succulent and tender - and our server (Natalia) could not have been nicer or more accommodating. We enjoyed a sip of sauvignon blanc, which was perfect with the fish, and one of their delectable amari. The restaurant was buzzing and warm. While certainly not a budget dining location, Centrolina is an excellent value for the money. We shall return!
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Centrolina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-2426.

Centrolina is rated 4.7 stars by 2115 OpenTable diners.