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Centrolina, Washington, DC
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Centrolina

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 42 times today
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  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
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.

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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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Galentine's Day Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 only
    7:00 p.m.
    Celebrate Galentine's Day with a special communal dining experience featuring a five-course tasting menu from Chef Amy Brandwein in Centrolina's private chef's salon with adjacent showcase kitchen. The menu features the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Dinner is $125/person with an optional wine pairing for $65/person. Limited seating available.
    Galentine's Day Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein photo
  • Chef's Showcase Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 6-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 Thursday and Friday. Limited seating available. Dinner is $175/person with an optional wine pairing for $125/person.
    Chef's Showcase Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein photo
  • Valentine's Day Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Chef Amy Brandwein is cooking a special seven-course Valentine's Day tasting menu with optional wine pairing for you and your loved one in Centrolina's private chef's salon with adjacent showcase kitchen. The menu highlights the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Dinner is $175/person with an optional wine pairing for $75/person. Limited reservations available.
    Valentine's Day Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein photo

What 2,164 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

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Centrolina consistently shines with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests love the creative Italian dishes, notably the "delicious pasta" and grilled fish. The "sophisticated atmosphere" complements the "unique wine selection." While service occasionally faces minor delays, the overall dining experience remains "outstanding" and highly recommended for both special occasions and casual visits.
2,164 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but not great. The drinks were surprisingly weak. I had heard such good things but wouldn’t go back.

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  2. Sarah-Wynne

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was top notch. Service could have been better. Long times in between meal and check and nothing was coursed. Regular water poured into sparkling water glass.

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  3. Nell

    VIP

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner on February 11 was excellent - escarole salad and sea bream crudo, and bucatini and squab breast. All the staff, from the host on down, were cordial and helpful, and our server, Adriana was delightful. We look forward to joining you again in the near future.

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  4. Christy

    VIP

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the main reasons that I chose Centrolina was because of their menu (on their website). This menu shows a number of really good vegetarian options, and two of the people in our party of five were vegetarians. When we got there the menu had no vegetarian appetizers except bread, and they had one off-menu vegetarian pasta. I understand that they print a menu each day depending on what is available and fresh, but if they are going to put a vegetarian-friendly menu online, that should be available every evening. Beyond that, the food was fine - the appetizers were good, the entrees other than mine were just okay; and while our server was knowledgeable and efficient, she was a bit brusque. Bottom line, at the end of the evening, we all said we would not return.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Ryan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food are amazing! We had the Tonno and was blown away!

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  6. Doris

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we go out to eat, we like to order things we might not eat at home or usually have in restaurants. The black cod was good and very different. The baby clam appetizer was also delicious. However, they struggled with my cocktail as they were out of the one I ordered off their specialty menu(?) and the one I did eventually order after a long wait was almost all ice. Dessert was on the house, which was very nice, but the wait for the check was really long. They were busy, but wouldn't that mean they'd want to turn the table? Overall, I don't think I'd go back for dinner. It wasn't that special and the service left us cold.

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  7. Danielle

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food but service is even better. Pasta with mushrooms and pear was best bite. Toothsome excellent pastas

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  8. vikas

    VIP

    London

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food on the whole. The soup was great. My wife’s Bronzino was supposed to have a crisp skin on top but it was more charred than anything else. The single server in the restaurant was very good.

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  9. Sydney Butler

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Atmosphere is sophisticated and tables are well spaced. Our server was very attentive and professional. Food was hot and delicious, although I hope the restaurant will find some new dishes to offer in the future. The only disappointment is that I had specified beforehand that this was my wife 60th birthday, and there was no special recognition by either the host or the server. Also, the reservation was a bit confused. Overall, one of my favorite places.

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  10. Kevin

    VIP

    New York City

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was really great—knew the food well, enthusiastic, super professional.

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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 2164 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Centrolina

974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    at 10th st between H st. & I st. NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • 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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 898-2426
  • 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
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