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Centrolina

Name: Centrolina
Address: 974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 898-2426
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 40 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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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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef's Showcase Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein
USD 175.00 per person
Prepaid
21 Feb 2025 - 4 Apr 2025
Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 6-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 Thursday and Friday. Limited seating available. Dinner is $175/person with an optional wine pairing for $125/person.

What 2,174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Centrolina consistently shines with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests love the creative Italian dishes, notably the "delicious pasta" and grilled fish. The "sophisticated atmosphere" complements the "unique wine selection." While service occasionally faces minor delays, the overall dining experience remains "outstanding" and highly recommended for both special occasions and casual visits.

2,174 Reviews

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Jeffrey
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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sonya
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food at a decent price. Kind and quick service.
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John
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Great location. Great food. Good times.
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ANDREI
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great appetizers, but the place seems to have slipped overall. Appetizers were delicious, but the pasta was seriously over salted which undermined the experience . Worse , the entree arrived at the same time as the pasta course. We sent it back , but when it was brought again , it clearly had not been freshly prepared and sat under the heat lamps, which basically killed the taste and texture. They comped us a single glass of wine to make up for this , but then the bill had a 5% up charge in the total , which was specifically noted nit to be considered as part of the tip . Caveat Emptor !
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Kel
Baltimore
114 reviews
2.0
114 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
underwhelming. i don't know that i would return. servers were not very great. the wines and the sommelier were fantastic. food was hit or miss.
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Zach
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was pricey for the amount you get. The octopus was okay the beans were not cooked.
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Jimmy
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the most wonderful 7 course dinner and wine pairing ever! We were celebrating not only Valentine’s Day but our Anniversary as well!
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Young
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was good. But the food was just NOT good at all. Very salty, and lacked any type of flavor. I just tasted salt and seafood. Same with my wife's dinner.
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Sujith
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quiet lunch with excellent service! The bread and the soup were amazing. I had a pasta that was very good, but it felt slightly undercooked. The noodles needed a tiny bit longer - but having said that, the flavors were on point. There was an attached grocery store in the corner with some really good options. Note that there is a 5% service charge on top of the bill.
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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 2174 OpenTable diners.