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Centrolina

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
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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Location
974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone number
(202) 898-2426
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Stela: Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
USD 175.00 per person
Prepaid
21 Mar 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 Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $175/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.
Stela: Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
USD 175.00 per person
Prepaid
28 Mar 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 Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $175/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.
Stela: Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
USD 175.00 per person
Prepaid
4 Apr 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 Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $175/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.

What 2,181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

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Centrolina offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing and innovative Italian food," and a "seasonal menu with well thought out, intense flavors." Customers rave about the "perfect service" and "outstanding wine." While some find the portions small, the "creative Italian cuisine" and "welcoming staff" make it a "must-visit" spot in DC.

2,181 Reviews

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DaveA
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. Loved the antipasti, esp the yellowtail. The pastas were complex and delicious (although I thought reginette was a long wavy shape, not a stuffed pasta). We split the merluzzo with mushrooms, but I could have eaten a whole order of that flavor combo by myself! Will def go back, but prices are steep, so not something I would do every month!
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RichardBetsy VIP
West Palm Beach96 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisitely prepared food, with a competent and friendly staff.
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Mark
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the amberjack/yellowtail, she had the duck breast. Both were fabulous, and the wine was great too. We’re definitely going back.
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Daniel VIP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food prepared with quality ingredients. The service is outstanding.
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Porsche
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time at Centrolina but my first for dinner service and everything was perfect! My steak was flavorful and cooked to perfection! The bread is so soft! My lemon drop was delicious! I brought my mom with me and she is a picky eater but she got the fettuccine with the white bolognese and she raved about it all night! Said it was the best pasta she’s ever had! Service was warm and seamless! The dessert was the cherry on top! My mom was speechless from the pineapple carrot cat dessert! My chocolate cake with a poached pear was literally delectable! Beautiful experience!
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Keiko VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good but kitchen was extremely slow. Food was mixed. Octopus was seasoned well and cooked properly but did not have any taste as octopus. Pasta with fried oysters came with only 2 oysters in it. Unbelievably skimpy. Not sure whether we will go back.
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Susan VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The pasta that I ordered was too spicy -too much pepper and they could not make it to order. Desserts were yummy.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my 6th time dining here. The food is always good and service is superb
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Jeffrey VIP
Washington DC25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, perfectly prepared and seasoned Italian. Unlike any other restaurant in the Washington DC area.
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Cary VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had a wonderful evening at Centrolina.
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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 2181 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.