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Centini Restaurant, Calgary, AB

Centini Restaurant

4.6
4.6
803 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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.
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Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Centini Restaurant & Lounge encourages parking at the Telus Convention Center.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for fine wines

  • Calgary

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Centini Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "fabulous food, superb service, and a wonderful ambiance." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian feel," with standout dishes like the veal tortelloni and lobster ravioli. The restaurant's attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, making it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.

803 Reviews
  1. Marv

    Calgary38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Centini does not seem to be able to handle a 'pre-concert' crowd. The kitchen staff were going full blast (our table had a view of the kitchen), the servers were 'walking on glass', but at the end of the evening, when most patrons show up ~2 hours before the concert (Jack Singer), they have significant challenges to get everyone served in a timely manner. Was hard to enjoy what appeared to be excellent cuisine when we had to literally eat and run.

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  2. DiannaG

    Calgary22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere and decor! Love going to Centini’s when we’re seeing a performance at the Arts Commons. Great food and staff! Love the ambience 💜

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  3. ralph

    Calgary2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely little place, nice Italian food experience! Was the perfect spot for a bite before a show at Jack Singer.

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  4. Stuart

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jonah was our server and he was very good at the wine pairing and meal suggestions. Had a wonderful night and meal.

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  5. Rebecca

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Centini is a gem of the downtown! Near the theatre district and ample parking, the location is perfect for date night, girls night, and just about anything you have planned. The staff are kind, attentive, and helpful. The food - oh my goodness the food - AMAZING!!! Will be going back!!!

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  6. John

    Calgary27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed the cioppino! We brought friends this time, and they were pleasantly surprised by the great food and service. Well done 👏

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  7. Katie

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love having dinner at Centini when ever we’re headed to the theatre or symphony. Always a great meal.

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  8. Kasia

    Calgary13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very kind and attentive servers. We very much enjoyed our pre-theatre dinner. Carpaccio was top notch, as was my orange roughy. We will be back!

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  9. Nnadozie

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ll be honest I wasn't expecting it would be good because the restaurant didn't have a lot of reviews. But I am hoping this review adds to what's on OpenTable and convinces more diners that Centini is amazing. We loved the food, the ambiance, and the service. The wine list offers you a lot of great options, and Jonah, the fella who served us was the best. Thanks Jonah

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  10. Winston

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Centini on Valentines Day. It was quite busy and took a little longer than expected to get us seated and get our food, but we understand that it was due to the day. Wondering if booking less guests would allow us to have speedier service. Our server was Stef. She was absolutely amazing. She handled some very rule and stuck-up guests very well and professionally. Even after the rude customers, she would come up to us and act like nothing happened and was happy and positive our entire visit. The gentleman at the coat check was great as well even though it was very busy. The seafood linguini was the star of the night for us and the Hawaiian carrot cake was great as well. Would definitely come again on a date night.

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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 4.6 stars by 803 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Centini Restaurant

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

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Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Centini Restaurant & Lounge encourages parking at the Telus Convention Center.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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