Centrolina

4.7

1989 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Market Hours Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 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
Executive chef
Amy Brandwein
Private party facilities
We have 10 person private dining room; 30 person private dining room, as well as the ability to host up to 60 in our dining room space for a seated dinner and up to 150 guests for a cocktail or banquet reception.

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. 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
Metro Center Verizon Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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1,988 Reviews

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MCHill
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michele the server was spot on and the food was fabulous - burrata with fig combination was better than the sum of its parts. Polpo was perfectly cooked and tender. Mare (seafood grill) was spectacular smokey and the braised kale brought it all together. Lastly the rabbit gnocchi was creamy and the lightest gnocchis we have ever tasted - cant wait to go back
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food. Although I was clear they we were there for my husband’s birthday ( I put it in the reservation not even a verbal “happy Birthday” from the waiter. The service was otherwise pleasant.
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GaryC
Orange County
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
Pasta and cocktails were great. Branzino (whole) was overcooked and dry. Also not seasoned at all.
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RobertJ
Baltimore
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent experience overall
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SusanP
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service and a lovely setup for outdoor dining. One of our favorite restaurants.
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oyac
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
Very nice overall but the fish were overcooked and dried out.
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MCNguyen
Washington DC
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food and service. Outdoor seating is very nice. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved the ambiance and the waiters were super nice! The food was exceptional. I’ll be back!
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SaltLake17
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection tastes so good. It was lovely to be outdoors with such beautiful food.
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JudithK
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Centrolina. Food is always special. Attentive service and lovely ambiance. One of our “go to” restaurants
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DflySis
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were fantastic. Service and wine recommendations by Goran were awesome. Had a great time. Will definitely come back.
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KatieD
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding, highly recommend!
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Jorge
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Plates are reasonable size, filled with exceptional yums. Cocktails are also very well done. Space out tables are nice. Excellent date. Definitely will return.
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Craig
Washington DC
969 reviews
vip
5.0
969 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT! An outstanding meal of the sablefish and the verde salad combined for a delicious meal. Great wine recommendation and quite likely the best service in DC.
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TomK
Washington DC
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous!!! Every aspect. Food, service and setting!!!
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Steve55
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was incredible.
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GeorgeB
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my 4th time to Centrolina and as always, it is wonderful. We had the burrata with figs and grilled octopus for appetizers. Wish we had had more. Flavors with the octopus were excellent. Then branzino and salmon. Both cooked perfectly. The fish was moist and delicate. The wine list is exceptional and not over priced. Nice to see some Sicilian wines on the menu.
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traj
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good is impeccable. Ambiance is perfect. Highly recommend.
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FrequentDiner
New York Area
102 reviews
vip
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was good, not great. Service was superior though
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ScottJ
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Centrolina never disappoints. Great food and signature drinks.
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KLDC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has been a favorite since it opened. They continue to meet high expectations even with all the post-covid challenges. Always first class.
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WantWineWithThat
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service from Tyler. Creative and incredibly tasty food. Interesting wine list.
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Matt
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Was very hot. AC was not working well
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DCDiningLover
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2021
overall3food4service3ambience4
We were 15 min late for an 8:45pm reservation. The hostess noted a table would be shortly available so we sat at the bar and got drinks to wait for the outdoor seating. The bartender and another host informed us that the kitchen would be closing soon so our best best was to go ahead and order our food at the bar. Shortly thereafter the initial hostess came back to let us know our table would be ready in a few minutes and if we could be all of our order in when we sat, the kitchen would accomodate us. Seemed that the communication between staff wasn't effective. The bartender also audibly berated a busboy in front of us, a little uncomfortable. We placed our order and then the waiter came back to let us know we were given the wrong menu so one of the items was not available. Once all of that was settled, we did enjoy the outdoor seating, the waiter was pleasant, and the food was above average in flavor and creativity.
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Foodlover
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Centrolina is one of our favorites! My husband and I we celebrating my birthday. The meal was delicious. Always meets our expectations.
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louiethatdoodle
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service great food We enjoyed our date night
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MaggieM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and service. Fresh and creative food, and service and attentiveness that couldn’t be beat. First time there. Will definitely be back.
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JulieM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great experience with fine Italian foods and drinks. I do recommend that place!
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SallyK
Washington DC
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Both the food and the service were fantastic…thanks!
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onpointm
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as usual!
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ChsC
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
Slow service and noisy. Burrata appetizer was tasty, lamb main course was not cooked well. Touchless pay option was appreciated.
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MaryR
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, wine, service and ambiance were excellent. The attention to detail was unbelievable. Will definitely be returning again soon!
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Craig
Washington DC
969 reviews
vip
5.0
969 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the best! Fantastic staff and chef’s team! Food is fresh and excellent.
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MoMo
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! We enjoyed a late lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. It was very quiet; I can imagine there'd be a bit more buzz during dinnertime on the weekend and weeknights. Michele was our server—he was wonderful! Super accommodating and he let me practice my Italian and was very gracious and patient (and a good teacher, to boot!). Our drinks were tasty (Campari Spritz, Italian Derby). We ordered a couple of pasta dishes (fettuccine w/bolognese and pappardelle w/mushrooms), but then decided to share a piatto secondo because they looked so good! We shared the halibut, and I'm so glad we ordered it. All of the flavors were on point. We enjoyed gelati e sorbetti for dessert, as well as an amaro. This was our first time dining at Centrolina—and I see many more visits in the future! Definitely a place we'll bring friends and family to, to share wonderful food and experiences with. Grazie e ci vediamo!
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MargreteS
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh and delicious food with outstanding service.
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BlairK
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
fantastic food and the service was impeccable. Great suggestions from the waiter on food and wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Wine and service. Highly recommended
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MegC
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff and ambiance of big cocktail party. Had a sweet pink Moscow mule and snacked on the candied ginger. Got the duck for dinner and had me rethinking my whole life. Would come every night if that were in the cards
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Uffood
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Centrolina never disappoints us!
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Ann123
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service excellent atmosphere.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Centrolina using the Order Online button. Centrolina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-2426.

Centrolina is rated 4.7 stars by 1989 OpenTable diners.

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974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
at 10th st between H st. & I st. NW
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Market Hours Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
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
Metro CenterVerizon Center
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Amy Brandwein
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.centrolinadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 898-2426
Private party facilities
We have 10 person private dining room; 30 person private dining room, as well as the ability to host up to 60 in our dining room space for a seated dinner and up to 150 guests for a cocktail or banquet reception.

Centrolina

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What 1,989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

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How is Centrolina restaurant rated?

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