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Cent’Anni

4.0 (24 reviews)
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Tom B.

Had the greatest stone oven pizza's EVER! Margarita Pizza drizzled with hot honey. The bar staff was amazing --they created the best Old Fashion I've had in Cleveland. The ambience is crazy--an old speakeasy--I was waiting for Eliot Ness to raid the place. The owner--David Orloff even stopped by to make sure everything was excellent-which it was.

Espresso Martini
Finn P.

It's a decent bar, but nothing standout. The space is quite small, so it can feel a bit cramped, especially on busy nights. The drinks are fine--not bad, but not particularly memorable either. For the quality, I'd say they're a bit overpriced. It's an okay spot if you're in the area, but not necessarily a place I'd go out of my way for.

Zona Verde: riff on a white Negroni... mescal, green chartreuse, Montenegro
Mark R.

Excellent premium cocktail venue in Little Italy. Expert bartender (Tanner) with a lot of talent - his riff on a White Negroni using mescal and green chartreuse was really complex and well done. Cozy, intimate venue - they plan to have a small outdoor area in the summer and also will be adding food items. Highly recommend great cocktails.

The nasty grease covered pizza box they gave us.
Andrea S.

Was told this place was "hidden gem." Couldn't have been further from the truth. My husband and I went last night was first sat at a table inside right in front of the door. Asked if we could move to a table outside. What a mistake the packed people into this little patio area my elbows were touching the guys chair next to my very uncomfortable. Finely after waiting for 15 mins for our server to come to the table I had to get up and ask the host if she let the server know she moved us outside her response was "oh she didn't come take your order yet?" Ummm if she did would I be asking?? So she finally came and with an attitude no hi how are you nothing just " you want to order?" At this point if my husband wasn't starving I would have left. I order a pizza and a bread plate and a few small things for us to share. The bread comes and then we sat for well over 45 mins at this point we have been there well over an hour I'm very unhappy we get out to go ask someone for our check and to cancel the remaining food. As we are approaching the host stand our server comes running up to us going "YOU DIDN'T PAY!" I said, "I know I have t seen you in 30 mins so I can up to cancel the rest of the food and pay for the drinks we had. She said your food is ready, I said, "then please box it up I would like to go. She brings out the pizza with grease all of the top of the box and 4 to go containers. I said, "we have a long walk back to the car can I get a bag for all of these containers. She said, " we don't have bags." WTF what restaurant doesn't have bags? Needless to say we will never be back.

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Kelli H.

If ever a bar has started with a bang, Cent' Anni is it. Tucked away in a back alley in Little Italy, you'll enter the chic, dark, and sexy bar from the back of a retail building on Mayfield. Despite being a Friday evening, my husband and I were seated quickly, though at two little bar stools tucked away that were not super comfortable. Later when another table cleared we were able to be seated at a MUCH more comfortable two-top. Our server was quick to get us settled in and with drinks in hand. We got a Take Me to the Dolomites and a Blood & Honey. We also ordered a plate of the bread + oil, as well as the veggie ricotta bites. Both drinks were outstanding. I really liked how the blood & honey tasted as you sipped the cocktail through the wine float. The bread + ricotta bites were also very tasty, although, to be honest, $18 for the ricotta bites is highway robbery and so, while delicious, I won't be ordering those again. What I will be doing, though, is returning to Cent' Anni often!

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Melanie S.

Cent'Anni is a still so new that they don't have a sign out front, so it was very quiet when we went in (it was quiet UNTIL we got in - we're those people), but I don't think it will stay that way for long. It's kind of around back in a little alley in Little Italy. The bar is dark, with funky tropical bird wall paper, trust me, it works, and a nice cocktail menu and extensive wine list. I had the espresso martini. It was strong, the coffee was smooth, and it had some foamy whipped cream on top that made it sweet, but not too sweet. We also tried some of the apps, and the appetizer menu is kind of cured meat forward. The charcuterie was nicely presented, and the ricotta toast was very good after I picked off the prosciutto. Both had dried cherries, which are one of my favorite cheese board additions! They're definitely setting up to be a great place to get a drink with a couple of friends. While they aren't advertising loudly yet, they probably won't need to after long!

Menu as of September 2024.
Patty M.

That "house Old Fashioned" the bartender made me totally kicked me in the face! So glad I live within staggering distance!

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Alicia B.

This place definitely has the best cocktails I've had in Cleveland lately! It's an amaro-focused bar with a few light bites. Every drink I've had there has been interesting and fantastic! It's tucked down an alley off the main stretch of Little Italy - but they usually have a sign on the sidewalk to find it. It can get busy on weekend evenings, and it's first come first served, so I would recommend trying to go earlier rather than later.

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Habby H.

DON'T CHANGE A THING, CENT'ANNI! This is what Little Italy and the east side in general needed. A sexy, high end, Amari-driven cocktail bar serving up the classics as well as modern spins. Yes, D. C., the drink sizes are a bit more conservative than BW3's. Sorry, you're not going to be able to get wasted off 2 martinis here. At Cent'Anni, it's more about the quality and the art of crafting the perfect cocktail than volume. The staff is knowledgeable and I enjoyed learning about their house made elixirs and homage to the bitter drink. D. C., maybe when you ordered that PBR, the bartender cried a little inside, and their melancholia shined through in their treatment of you. I feel their pain. The ambiance was perfect. Vintage looking crane wallpaper, dark walls, beautiful art, stained glass. Could the lighting have been a bit darker? Sure. Then D.C. wouldn't have had to actually see her unattractive date. But it was by no means, too bright. I'm the first one to notice lighting or the overabundance of such. On the way out, I commented to the hostess how much I enjoyed my visit and how I didn't know it was open even though I live right around the corner. She mentioned hoping word will travel. I can say, with utmost confidence, that won't be a problem. You don't have to advertise if you are that good. I would even go so far as to say you don't even need that sandwich board out front. Make people have to ask where you are. Really play on that "speakeasy" vibe you have going. Make people search for you. ----Years ago, I was in NYC and visited a very hard to find (on purpose) classic cocktail bar. No sign, no directions, it was down a flight of stairs, most would have given up. But for those that don't, they are pleasantly rewarded. Be THAT place. Be hard to find. Daring and adventurous. Be something that D. C. scoffs at, as she heads to Old Country Buffet. If you build it, they will come.

Dana C.

Ambiance is off. Place should fix their lights . Area by the bar was too bright to be called "speakeasy " . All five of us wanted to finish our drinks and leave asap. Server was pushing to order more drinks and was giving attitude. Prices $14 -$20 for basically mini drinks. Ne-ver a-gain. Thanks .

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Wow! This is an amazing bar in the heart of little italy. Drinks were handmade and delicious. Inside decor is awesome. Will be back!

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ambiance, staff, cocktails, wines, and small meals, deserts- all wonderful. You could use some more meatless options.

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