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Cento, Madison, WI

Cento

4.6 (2751)
$31 to $50
Italian
122 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
"Exciting Things are on the Horizon -- Coming Soon!"

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 284-9378
  • Website
    http://www.centomadison.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Myers
  • Catering
    For catering inquiries, please contact Jordan Bright at jbright@foodfightinc.com.
  • Private party facilities
    At Cento, we pride ourselves on hosting spectacular private events. Whether you would like to entertain a select small group, or host a large reception throughout the entire restaurant, Cento offers a number of options suitable for any occasion. We tailor each event to suit your needs, and a dedicated staff will ensure that every detail of your event is attended to. Experience Cento from within the intimate atmosphere of our second dining room, which can accommodate up to 35 guests. Our second dining room is equipped with a private bar and is perfect for any occasion, whether it"s a business function or a celebration with family and friends, and is situated a few steps up from our main dining room. For larger groups, exclusive use of the restaurant can be arranged for both luncheon and dinner events, with the front lounge and bar as the perfect setting for a reception in advance of a seated event.
  • Location
    122 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    Fairchild
  • Parking details
    Two public parking structures adjacent to Overture Center offer more than 1,400 parking spaces. Additional parking ramps can be found on State Street and the Capitol Square, and on-street metered parking is also available for short-term parking in the downtown area. www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/parking.cfm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,751 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

2,751 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Our dinner was a perfect 10

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  2. Bossypants

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cento is our "go to" restaurant while attending Overture performances. The food quality & selection is superb while quite moderate in price. The staff is welcoming and attentive.

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  3. Scott

    Wisconsin15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were excited about trying this place prior to seeing a show at the Overture. Great location, but was disappointed by the overall experience and food. The server asked if we were celebrating anything, and we said no but commented on attending the show. Instead of saying, enjoy the show, they said, just to let you know you can’t stay here until the show. Mind you, we had no intention of doing so. I get why there would be a policy since we were early. But don’t think it should have been verbalized so early in the evening. I did need to use a mobility device, when seated they asked if could move it to another location to get it out of the way. I completely understand and agreed. It was moved. But by the end of the dinner, we paid and we’re ready to go. The server even came back and picked up the signed receipt.. and still no signs of the mobile device. After a few minutes, we had to flag someone to get the mobile device. One would have thought if there was a policy to get people in and out that they would have been on top of returning it after taking it away. By this time I was ready to go as the food was lacking quality. We ordered the lamb meatballs as an appetizer. They came out before the drinks. The meatballs came with a piece of bread/toast that was placed on top of the meatballs. It was not very appealing as half of the toast burnt (dark black). We are normally not ones to complain, but it was so black, it was unacceptable and didn’t want to eat it. We flagged someone down to share this concern. The person we reported it to replaced it with just a piece of bread. Not toasted at all. They then asked if they should take away the burnt piece. They did. But seriously thought they would have taken the whole thing and redone it. The balls themselves were dry. The chicken Parmesan that I had for dinner was also burnt on the edges. Didn’t want to complain again. But overall the dinning experience was lacking and could have been better

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  4. KaiP

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time at Cento and it was just as good this time! I went with my family and my partner and they were all impressed. Great service, our server was very friendly and helpful.

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  5. AshleyF

    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food was amazing! I definitely recommend the grilled octopus appetizer. Super convenient location to the theater.

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  6. MadTownMama40

    Wisconsin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We love the atmosphere at Cento; unfortunately, when we arrived it was FREEZING inside. People were in sweatshirts, jackets, etc. Granted it had been warm day outside earlier, but by 9pm it was definitely cold. Hosts need to keep the temperature set to appeal to customers, not to the waitstaff (who I am sure are running around and tend to run "hot"). Our hostess did attend to our needs and assured us the temp setting was set warmer, but I felt cold air blowing on my feet and kept my jacket on as well as a cashmere wrap set over me like a blanket. The food was delicious for me and three others at our table (salmon was cooked perfectly!) but my husband and son both had the chicken parmesan, and agreed it was bland. Our waiter worked really hard for us, and overall it was a nice graduation celebration (with complimentary dessert for our son!).

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  7. MamaCat VIP

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion! The food and service were outstanding!

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  8. EllenL

    Wisconsin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner and overall dining experience!! Thank you!!

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  9. SallyM

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very enjoyable except for the load noise level which makes conversation challenging.

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  10. Anna

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our meal and the service was outstanding. Its one of our favorite restaurants.

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FAQs

Cento offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 284-9378.

Cento is rated 4.6 stars by 2751 OpenTable diners.

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122 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fairchild
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Two public parking structures adjacent to Overture Center offer more than 1,400 parking spaces. Additional parking ramps can be found on State Street and the Capitol Square, and on-street metered parking is also available for short-term parking in the downtown area. www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/parking.cfm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Myers
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.centomadison.com/
  • Phone number
    (608) 284-9378
  • Catering
    For catering inquiries, please contact Jordan Bright at jbright@foodfightinc.com.
  • Private party facilities
    At Cento, we pride ourselves on hosting spectacular private events. Whether you would like to entertain a select small group, or host a large reception throughout the entire restaurant, Cento offers a number of options suitable for any occasion. We tailor each event to suit your needs, and a dedicated staff will ensure that every detail of your event is attended to. Experience Cento from within the intimate atmosphere of our second dining room, which can accommodate up to 35 guests. Our second dining room is equipped with a private bar and is perfect for any occasion, whether it"s a business function or a celebration with family and friends, and is situated a few steps up from our main dining room. For larger groups, exclusive use of the restaurant can be arranged for both luncheon and dinner events, with the front lounge and bar as the perfect setting for a reception in advance of a seated event.

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