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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

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$50 and over

Italian

974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.

Why they're an Icon

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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Additional information

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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. <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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Stela | Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
May 9, 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 Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/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
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
May 23, 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 Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/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
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
May 30, 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 Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/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.

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What 2,224 people are saying

Centrolina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Centrolina delights with its "creative and tasteful menu" and "excellent service." The restaurant offers "delicious food" with standout dishes like duck breast and homemade pastas. Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for "business lunches" or special celebrations. Chef Amy's "innovative Italian cuisine" consistently impresses.

2,224 Reviews

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tarso VIP
Washington DC27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Amy is one of the best chef in USA , love her and the food , very consistent.
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Evelyn
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent but we were unpleasantly surprised at the 5% surcharge when we received the check. It made an already pricey meal more expensive. Frankly the cost of the meal should have already factored in “operational costs” for the sake of transparency.
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Carol
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried several antipasto (burrata, pane bread basket and fried zucchini vegetable) which were all great first. The pasta dishes all sounded amazing and we chose Tagliolini, Orichetti and Chicarra. We also got the Denice Black Sea bass. Everything had great flavors. For desert we got a chocolate cake and gelato. Great birthday celebration spot. Next time we will try the patio seating and bring the pups!
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CelesE
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party grew at the last minute from 6 to 9 and the team was super accommodating, pulling tables together outside on a gorgeous evening. The service was excellent and everyone had a great time - we'll be back!
CentrolinaResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, CelesE! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your time at Centrolina. It's always our pleasure to accommodate last-minute requests and make special occasions even more memorable. We're so glad to hear that our service and food met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable experiences!
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David
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a special dinner with guest chefs. Great experience all around.
CentrolinaResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, David! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us for your special dinner for the Jacques Pepin foundation. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark. We appreciate your high ratings for our food, service, and value. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable dinner!
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Trung
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. Centrolina is now our favorite Italian restaurant in the DMV area. All four dishes we had were beautifully prepared and so flavorful. The duck was our favorite dish, followed by the Stracci, and the fresh tomatoes with the fried green tomatoes was a clever and delicious pairing. Matt was the utmost professional server we’ve had in quite some time. You can tell he enjoys his profession. Our date night was so enjoyable thank to Matt and the chef. The prices were very reasonable for fine dining, and the restaurant is beautiful inside. We will definitely be coming back soon.
CentrolinaResponded 4 days ago
Hey Trung, We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic dining experience at Centrolina! We love Matt too! Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated. We're also thrilled that you found our prices reasonable for fine dining. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best, The Management Team
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Oscar
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent but the presentation on the grillo dessert could use some work as it looked un appetizing and did not look appealing
CentrolinaResponded on April 24, 2025
Hello Oscar, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food at Centrolina. Your feedback about the grillo dessert is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience and we hope that we have succeeded in our aim. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Jule VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I sat at the bar, I was there by myself and the bartender took wonderful care of me. He had great suggestions about the food, it came in a timely fashion and was delectable. I started with the house Negroni cocktail which was great, then sashimi with a lemon ponzu bath - then white bolognese pasta and finished with molten chocolate cake with a poached pear. The place was buzzing, but people could have conversations. Seemed to be a place to meet friends or co-workers and everyone enjoyed their food and ambiance. Recommend highly.
CentrolinaResponded on April 24, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Centrolina. It’s our goal to make every visit memorable, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Sean VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative and tasteful menu. Great cocktails. Amy is a star!
CentrolinaResponded on April 25, 2025
Hello Sean, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative and tasteful menu and our great cocktails. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to create a memorable experience are appreciated. We're also glad to hear that you had a great time with us, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, The Management Team at Centrolina
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Dan VIP
Greater Boston236 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Duck breast was perfect. Pastas were home made and tasty. Service was flawless. Overall a great dining experience.
CentrolinaResponded on April 24, 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We love to create unique and thoughtful experiences for our guests. Looking forward to hosting you again soon!
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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 2224 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.