Cento – German Village

Name: Cento – German Village
Address: 595 South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215
Telephone: (614) 696-6565
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

273 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.

We accept reservations up to 30 days in advance. Reservations for each new day become available at 12AM on OpenTable. Walk-ins are welcome for bar top seating on a first-come basis with our full menu available. To ensure seating in our dining rooms, we highly recommend reservations. Dining Room Reservations will have the option to be seated first on our Garden Terrazza. All other guests will be seated on a first-come basis, weather permitting.
If you cannot make your reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 696-6565
Website
https://centogermanvillage.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Deutschle

Location
595 South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Neighborhood
German Village
Cross street
E Willow St / S 3rd St
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Best Ambiance
Columbus
Great for fine wines
Columbus
Great for outdoor dining
Columbus
Romantic
Columbus
Good for special occasions
Columbus
Italian
Columbus
Best Ambiance
Columbus
Great for fine wines
Columbus
Great for outdoor dining
Columbus
Romantic
Columbus
Good for special occasions
Columbus
Italian

273 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Naples
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved everything about the experience!
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NYCEDM
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Amazing sommelier!! Best restaurant in Columbus, in my opinion.
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figgy
Columbus
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I was extremely disappointed with my dining experience. My first dinner at the restaurant was fantastic. We had fabulous service as well as food. We thought it was one of the best restaurants for service in Columbus. We took friends there last night and the service was awful. Our waiter was uneducated about the alcohol and food. He was obnoxious and gave very poor service. I was embarrassed that I told my friends this was supposed to be the restaurant with the best service in town. The service really ruined the dining experience
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Letsgo
Columbus
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Truffle Salsify, Caesar salad, Branzino, pesto pasta veal chop (the special). All were spectacular!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The caesar salad was the best thing we had. Really good - but for $24? Not sure it was worth it. The bread was interesting, and the cheese course alongside the bread was tasty. Also had the fried artichoke appetizer. Very heavy oil flavor, and greasy. Needed something - like some lemon to cut the oil. On to the pasta. We had the vodka pasta and the pesto. The flavors were on point, but both sauces were incredibly salty. It could be because we weren’t drinking - and alcohol does mask salt when you’re dining out, but wow… got easier to eat with each bite. Pasta were plated just like they are in italy - thrown onto the plate, no fancy presentation. So that was authentic. Pasta was perfectly cooked, so that is a plus. But the salt was too much. Overall very little return for the money here. I may go back and try other pasta and see if it’s better because I liked the bread and salad, and atmosphere. Definitely lots of desperation right now for fine dining in downtown columbus/german village.
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JosephL
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night was my second visit, and they do everything right here. Spectacular.
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PeterM
Columbus
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It was extremely expensive, at least the wine, and the service was terrible. The food was very good, although certainly not the best Italian in Columbus. But the average price of a bottle of wine was $150. We got their cheapest red, and it was $90 a bottle. Dinner with five people cost more than $600. The service was slow, although some might say it was European. Our dinner took 2 1/2 hours… 2.5 hours!!!
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dinnerout4
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was absolutely fabulous!!! It'll be our "go to" for girls night out!! LOVED everything about it!!!
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LisaM323
Columbus
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and atmosphere were exceptional but the food was just ok. Very pricey for the quality. The huge wine selection was nice.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved everything about this place. It’s a smaller establishment that’s beautifully decorated, and both the food and service were top notch. Highly recommended.
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SteveM
Columbus
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cento was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary! We arrived early, enjoyed champagne at the bar and were promptly seated in line with our reservation. No one should leave without having Burrata. We enjoy it every visit. My wife had the Pesto Pasta and I had the Branzino. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce had a creamyness to it. The fish was light and flaky and cooked perfectly. We enjoyed eating off each other's plates. Our waitress was very happy and made no mistakes with our food. The captain of the room came over to check on us often, which was such a pleasure over the captains who visit and try to force conversation. We are excited to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Baja California Sur
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is very underwhelming and over priced. Lovely place though.
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SuzanneM
Columbus
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an enjoyable tasty dinner with very attentive wait staff. Enjoyed our visit very much and will be returning. The coffee to close our meal was outstanding unlike many other restaurants. Thanks Cameron. Another winner.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience was perfecto! Service as always is the most impeccable standards of CMR. Food — highly recommend the octopus even if you’re pallet is picky (it’s fantastic!) Brazino is was prepared differently than your traditional whole, but the flavors were mouth watering. Espresso Martini is a must!!
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luv2dine
Naples
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply amazing. Best in Columbus. I will be back over and over.
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cat82
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cento. When we first arrived we enjoyed a drink outside by the fireplace. Very relaxing and cosy. We then had an amazing dinner. The food was delicious and the service impeccable.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first visit and the staff went above and beyond for an amazing dining experience. The food was so good - I can’t wait to go back!
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StevenC
Columbus
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night was my 2nd visit to Cento. The whole evening, from beginning to end , was amazing. There were 3 of us each time and each time was great. However, last night was MAGICAL. Our food was superb!! Our service was FLAWLESS !! One of MY favorite dining experiences I’ve ever had at a Cameron Mitchell restaurant !
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is was honestly the most hospitable I have ever seen, and Maggie, our main waitress even laughed (what seemed genuinely) at my terrible joke. A+ crew. Def will be back.
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StephanieH
Columbus
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Service was excellent. But, the wait for our food to be served seemed overly long.
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DianaW
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love, love Cameron Mitchell's restaurants and CENTO's is awesome and everything was great as always. THANK YOU
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KathyM
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the entrance to the welcome to the table to the finesse of the first waiter to the presence of delectable bread to the first, then second and third courses -amazing with a touch of class! The spiffy cocktails and wonderful Italian wine choices from the different regions -what more could one want?
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was outstanding. I thought it was pricey for the quantity of the portions. The music was a little loud. And just a thought you might want to leave the water on the table instead of requiring the waiter to bring refills
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd time visiting and everyone has been great. Pork chop was really good.
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BrianR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Cento twice now, and had excellent experiences on both occasions. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and interact with us just the right amount to make us feel well attended to but also left to ourselves to enjoy each other. Everything we have ordered has been presented so cleanly and the portion sizes are just to our liking.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, but Cento is not the best of the Cameron Mitchell restaurants. The setting was dark with one small candle at the table. It was difficult to read the menu. The table for four was small and managing water&wine glasses, bread&cheese plates and sharing appetizers was challenging. Portions were smaller than expected for an Italian restaurant, with the exception of the Veal Parmesan. The appetizers, specifically the mussels and beets were delicious. The most disappointing aspect was the differences in temperature of the food served. Two of four dishes were cool, however no one checked on the food served until we were finished with the meal. My personal favorite for a Cameron Mitchell Italian restaurant is Valentina’s in Bridge Park.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was slow and it was very loud so difficult to hear. The server wasn’t as attentive as I would have expected for the reputation but the food was good.
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RonaldB
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing treat to dine at Cento! First time seated in the bar area at a high top and we loved it. Tyler was our server and was extremely attentive and crafted wonderful cocktails. Matt also gave an excellent recommendation on a wine pairing with dinner. Truly the best dining experience in the city.
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JoshK
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal atmosphere, phenomenal location! Most of the staff was absolutely outstanding. The cocktails were good. The food was absolutely amazing. Carl was not even part of our service team, yet went out of his way to interact with us and make a connection. Will absolutely request his section next time.
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Matt
Columbus
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great environment. Average food. Good for Columbus, but not the level of quality you see from Vegas, NYC or SF. Rigatoni ala Vodka should be featured pasta but it tasted canned/bottled. Table side Caesar used either bottled or pre-made dressing. Overall, great experience but little things can make a big difference.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner! The appetizer amazing, table side Caesar was shareable for the four of us. All the entrees were excellent and we had a two different pasta dishes, a pork dish and a fish. Parents dining with their 20 year old children and everyone was pleased.
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PaulaC
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience at Cento. The service was excellent and food was awesome. However, while we liked the music sitting in the bar area - it was very loud which made it difficult to have conversation over dinner.
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UFebruary
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful. Very comfortable ambiance for a special evening. Menu is creative. Food is very good. Service is top notch.
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TimB
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Prices were better than expected.
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josephs
Louisville
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
seating over to close - to over priced for chain fake italian food.
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BritneyM
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and incredible service. Can’t wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Cento was amazing. They accommodate food allergies and their staff is so nice! The food was absolutely delicious. 10/10
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at Cento. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing. Our favorites were the burrata, yellow tail, and the vodka pasta with the meatball.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Great service and great food, pleasantly surprised it was so good at a brand new restaurant. Will be back!
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Patricia
Columbus
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Martini was the best cocktail ever! Can’t wait for the next one. Food was excellent. Service exemplary as always in a CMR.
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FAQs

Cento – German Village is rated 4.7 stars by 273 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

595 South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

Cross street
E Willow St / S 3rd St
Neighborhood
German Village
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Deutschle
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://centogermanvillage.com/
Phone number
(614) 696-6565

Cento – German Village

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Double Caesar Salad

GF Branzino

GF Octopus

Menu

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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