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Centini Restaurant, Calgary, AB

Centini Restaurant

4.5 (820)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
160 8th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K6

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
A warm welcome awaits at this iconic Italian restaurant in downtown Calgary. Consistently well-executed food and relaxed, professional service rule in this contemporary dining room. Daily fish deliveries, hand made fresh pasta, an in-house bakery and attention to the nuances of authentic Italian cuisine abound on the large menu. The sleek dining room is complemented by additional rooms that can be closed off for privacy.

An online store for takeout and delivery is open on www.centini.com. The restaurant also offers a catering menu for home or office delivery.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Our full lunch and dinner menus are available for takeout, and delivery via our store at www.centini.com. We offer delivery throughout Calgary. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Centini is a stunning location for private events. Overlooking the Glenbow Museum and 1st Street SE, the stylish and elegant space is adorned with an extensive collection of contemporary Canadian art, fine furnishings and tableware, and offers the flexibility to accommodate groups of all sizes.
  • Private party contact
    Chevonne Miller-Centini, Owner, Centini: (403) 269-1605
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    1st Street SE (McLeod Trail S) & Stephen Avenue
  • Parking details
    Centini Restaurant & Lounge encourages parking at the Telus Convention Center.
  • Public transit
    Centini Restaurant & Lounge is located 1 block south of the LRT stop on the corner of 1st S.E. and 7th Avenue. and has multiple bus stations in close proximity.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 820 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Calgary

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Centini Restaurant impresses with "excellent food and service" and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for pre-theatre dining. Guests praise the "fabulous food," including standout dishes like handmade pasta and seafood linguini. Although busy times may affect service speed, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a memorable dining experience.

820 Reviews
  1. Kiaii VIP

    Montreal16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Centini's like always we had a guest with us from Japan, who enjoyed the meal very much and enjoyed the atmosphere. Nitin, our server was exceptional, he remembered us from before and provided fantastic service with attention to detail He decanted the wine we ordered in an amazing looking decanter and made our experience last night very special. We recommend the restaurant very much and we will be definitely going back.

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  2. Sudul

    Vancouver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wandered past Centini a few times over the last year and thought ihe menu and atmostphere looked interesting. Finally made plans to celebrate a birthday there and was not disappointed. We lived in Europe for a long time and are always looking for a restaurant that feels like it could be European, from the point of view of menu offerings and ambiance. Centini was pretty close! Two particular standouts from our choices were the mozzarella/proscuitto starter and duck breast - never had duck quite like that and it was excellent. The service was attentive but not obsequious, and we liked that we could actually hear each other talk. It was unusually quiet for a Saturday evening (7:30 start) but I got the impression that even when it's busy, the noise level would be bearable. We sat at a high table with view to the kitchen, which is always an entertaining way to spend an evening. All in all I'd give Centini two thumbs up, as I'm not a fan of starred ratings. We'll be back!

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  3. Helen

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stephanie was the best server ever. Thank you. Her recommendations were perfect.

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  4. Charlene

    Calgary1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Limited options on the menu. Service was slow. They were aware it was a special occasion and there was zero recognition. Probably won't go back.

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  5. kelly VIP

    Calgary61 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really wanted to love this place but unfortunately the food was a major let down. Very overcooked fish and seafood and the muscles tasted off. We did let them know but nothing was done.

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  6. Vanessa

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife loves Italian food but I have celiac disease and a lot of places can only accommodate so much. I chose Centini for our anniversary dinner this year because we got an authentic feel, amazing service, outstanding food and I had so many options! We had the best experience, we left ready to come back for another visit. I highly recommend this restaurant for any date night, corporate event, family function... any excuse to have great food. I would never want to rush this experience so I recommend having time to enjoy all the little things and your company, whoever it is.

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  7. Eugenia

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Our waiter was amazing, we will be back

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  8. John

    Las Vegas33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this restaurant. We will be back. Very close to Jack Singer Concert Hall

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  9. Charles

    Calgary17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dining experience. Service was excellent and food very good. Very enjoyable.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous place for an important business lunch. All four meals were exceptional. And the service was spot on ! As usual. PS

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FAQs

Centini Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 269-1600 ext. 0.

Centini Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 820 OpenTable diners.

Centini Restaurant 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.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Centini Restaurant

160 8th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street SE (McLeod Trail S) & Stephen Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Centini Restaurant & Lounge encourages parking at the Telus Convention Center.
  • Public transit
    Centini Restaurant & Lounge is located 1 block south of the LRT stop on the corner of 1st S.E. and 7th Avenue. and has multiple bus stations in close proximity.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Catering
    Our full lunch and dinner menus are available for takeout, and delivery via our store at www.centini.com. We offer delivery throughout Calgary. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Centini is a stunning location for private events. Overlooking the Glenbow Museum and 1st Street SE, the stylish and elegant space is adorned with an extensive collection of contemporary Canadian art, fine furnishings and tableware, and offers the flexibility to accommodate groups of all sizes.
  • Private party contact
    Chevonne Miller-Centini, Owner, Centini: (403) 269-1605
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