My new favorite spot for dinner in Crown Heights. The pasta is absolutely delicious. This was. The first time I had the black squid ink pasta and it did not disappoint. The tomato sauce had a nice spicy kick to it, but not overwhelming. My sister had the pork chop (on the bone) and it was gigantic! The best part of this restaurant is that the prices are more than reasonable. You can get a full, hearty meal for less than $20 I've been back a few times to try their different handmade pastas, and I have to admit, they are exceptional.. Just choose your shape, your sauce, and your protein, and your meal will be on your table before you know it. The wild boar sauce was good with chunks of meat in it, and the traditional sauce is excellent. But for me, the surprise winner was the mushroom sauce! Not only was the taste incredible, but there were so many mushroom slices present. I didn't even have to order any meat because the mushrooms were more than an adequate substitute. I can't wait to continue coming back and eating my way through the menu. Especially since their change their specials quite regularly. Everything is good! read more

Love this place! Cool atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly and chill. I have to rave about the avocado crostini. I'll return specifically for this. Butternut squash soup was so good and hot the spot on a rainy Sunday. read more

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Order the gnocchi - just do it - I get it delivered at least twice a month - spinach gnocchi in al limone sauce with grilled chicken. You're welcome. The sautéed calamari is also impressively flavorful and tender. The wine offerings are good and the beer offerings are okay, if you're like my date, who doesn't like wine. It's a good neighborhood standby to visit with friends or with a date. read more

Had such a wonderful time! First night out for dinner since Covid. The host (I suspect the manager) was super accommodating and friendly. Dinner was amazing. Highly recommend this place, great dining experience. read more

Cent'Anni is truly quite wonderful. Prices were right. I was advised to try their Shaved Fennel Salad, which was excellent, but all other menu items were outstanding too. Service was outstanding and everyone working here was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend Cent'Anni if you're visiting the area. read more

Cent'Anni completely exceeded my expectations. The vibe was welcoming as well the workers. Each and every single thing that we purchased was very fresh and delicious. Team are really pleasant and service is really fast. I can genuinely say Cent'Anni is amazing. read more

I ordered food from this restaurant and the order was not complete. They sent me the wrong items and I ordered the steak and they did not send the side orders. Also, they placed garlic bread in the bad without any wrapping. During this time when the worry is getting COVID I would think they would take better measures to have the food covered. read more

Lack of consistency which is unfortunate because when it's good it's good. When it not then your traveling up a cold creek - Staff is nice - Breakfast is solid - Good restaurant to bring a date - Wait can be long - Sat down here a few times & every visit was different from getting cold food, hot food, amazing favors to bland soo 4 stars is the max I can give - I would still recommend because the dishes are good & unique read more

Came here as a party of two on a weeknight with my mom who is visiting from out of town to this cute place in my neighborhood. Past the bar area there are plenty of tables and a covered patio in the back. Aside from the bar area and the delivery orders, the restaurant was not very busy so we were seated right away. Our server was very brief throughout our dinner. Although the place was not busy she seemed to say only what was necessary before quickly going away. Once we were seated she came over almost immediately to ask for our orders, and proceeded to ask twice more while we were still very clearly looking over the menus. Having worked as a server for quite some time, this was my biggest dissatisfaction with our dining experience as I could tell she was not very interested and doing the minimum amount to quickly serve us and flip the table. Aside from our server, the other staffs came to our table during our dinner service, but I felt there was a little to be desired. None of the dishes were announced when dropped off by food runners and we had to tell the staff who ordred what when food was delivered. These were small things that add up and that I would expect from a restaurant of this type and at this price point. Moving on to the food. I don't eat Italian too often, but found the dishes tasty and I enjoyed the homemade pasta dishes. We ordered the White Bean Crostini to start, which was served as whole white beans and sliced pecorino over a thick slice of fresh bread. For entrees I ordred Pappardelle noodles with Al Limone, which was zesty and bright, and the Burrata Ravioli (on the daily specials menu) which had large handmade ravioli filled with burrata and what I'm guessing was a vodka sauce? I tend to frequent mostly places with Asian cuisine, so it wasn't something I would normally pick and wasn't blown away, but my mom enjoyed the dishes that we had ordered, so I guess it was okay. Overall, the homemade pasta and fresh bread were tasty but I wasn't overly impressed and was quite disappointed in the service. read more

This place is great! We came here w/our 2 kids and everyone enjoyed their meal! The fried calamari for an appetizer was really good. I had the lasagna which was delicious! And my sons mac n cheese was incredible! The wild boar ragu was fantastic over the homemade pasta! There were way too many choice for homemade pasta, which just means we'll have to come back to try all the sauces and pastas. read more

It's a solid Italian spot. It's not the best Italian food that I have ever had but it's always good. I like the different options and the ability to build your own pasta which allows you to pick your house made sauce and pasta. It is just overall a solid spot and I think consistent good food is hard to come by, but they have achieved consistency. read more

Cent'Anni - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my favorite places in Crown Heights! Their lunch special is a great deal - it's 11 bucks for an entree and drink (house wine or tap beer). The portions are great for lunch and it's super tasty! I love the sandwiches as well as the classic pastas (the rigatoni is my favorite). I've been here for dinner many times and always enjoyed the food! The handmade pasta is really great and though I rarely stray away from the pasta, the roasted chicken was great too! The Happy Hour is located only at the bar, which because of their amazing deals is always packed! I wish they would extend it to the front room - I know I would be even more of a regular than I already am. read more

Had quick drinks by candlelight with the bf and cousin while waiting for our reservation at Chavela's. Hostess and waiter were super accomodating even though we weren't eating there. There were no seats available at the bar, but we were allowed to sit at a table. Place was packed and everyone was enjoying the italian food. Great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. read more

Cent'Anni - Cider - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

While we had all the best intentions with our pasta cravings today, this restaurant did not deliver their best service. We chose the garden seating in the back which has a cute ambiance. It took them nearly 20 minutes to come back to our table with water BUT it was because we had a ask another server (not assigned to our table) to get it for us. He also winded up taking our orders. Our drink orders were served by our actual server--who not only spilled the drink over our bread app, she didn't even bother to introduce herself when she got to the table. When it was time for the food to be served, one of the waiters gave our plates away to a completely different table! Luckily, the server who took our order noticed and tried to get those orders back out to us as soon as possible... but it did not take away from the fact that they gave our order to another table. The plate that finally made it to our table was subpar and obviously rushed. The rigatoni was not cooked to Al dente (it was harder than I would've liked). Although the manager was decent enough to cut our bill in half due to the inconveniences we experienced, I will not be returning here. This place has a lot of potential if the staff can get a refresher on customer service and attention to detail. read more

This place was great. We were there on Sunday afternoon. It was not crowded. We had an awesome salad w/ romaine, avocado and fresh grilled corn. We also had rigatoni with sausage and meatballs. The service was a little slow, but it was Sunday afternoon... So if you're hangry, maybe don't go here. We're visiting NY and not used to walking 10 miles a day. BUT! Great food. Highly recommend! read more

The ambience is great but the food we ordered was mediocre. We had calamari (no taste & rubbery) Mussels (delicious) & spinach pasta with Alfredo sauce (meh). The waitress wasn't happy n looked liked she wanted to go home. The drinks are too small and too smalll. I've been here many times before so I'll give you one more chance. read more

we ordered the calamari (delicious) to share and then I ordered the spinach lasagna. our waiter, Danielle, was extremely pleasant.

Had our end of the year party here. Love the outdoor seating area. The wait staff was very pleasant and attentive to our needs. Would love to hang there again! Oh, btw, the calamari is awesome! read more

Cent'Anni - Outdoor seating - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm relatively new to the Crown Heights area and have been to Cent'Anni twice already so I think I can assuredly consider myself a fan. The homemade pastas and accompanying sauces are truly yummy and consistent (bonus points for the option to customize). Service is stellar; the hosts are always on top of their game when there's a wait for a table and the wait staff is always friendly and accommodating. It's a cozy spot (in a good way) with warm ambient lighting. I'm looking forward to dining al fresco in their backyard, it looks lovely. The only issue keeping this place from 5 stars in my opinion is the price point: I find it a bit high (i.e. ONE PIECE of crostini is $4). Otherwise, this is a true neighborhood staple. read more

Stopped by here for an early dinner with my boyfriend. It's a nice sized space, with very friendly staff and generally chill vibe. They served bread with some tasty olive oil and olives for the table. We ordered two crostinis: 1 white beans/garlic/pecorino and 1 caponata. Both were delicious and good amount for two people. For mains we got the penne a la vodka and the rigatoni. Both were good and filling, nothing amazing but would certainly eat there again. Overall it was a really good price for what we got - $30/person for two crostinis, 2 pastas and 2 glasses of wine. read more

I had been wanting to try this restaurant forever. Finally tried it and got the penne alla vodka. This was boxed penne and the sauce was straight up watery. I literally had to douse the pasta in my own parmesan cheese for flavor. The bread sent was also burnt. Wast of money if you ask me. Maybe this was a bad night for the restaurant, but I couldn't have been more disappointed. read more

I've been coming to this place for years now, is my # 1 choice of pasta in the neighborhood . I just recommend to avoid the waiter with the long hair if you want to have a good service , is very rude and act like he owns the restaurant... read more

had a cute backyard but the food wasn't great--the lemon pasta had no flavor and was a bit squishy. if you're looking for good italian food, i would look elsewhere. if you're only looking for a cute backyard and some cheap wine, look here. read more

Eating first with your eyes means that things like decor and plating matter. Centanni scores big in those areas! From the antique lights and open bar area in the front to the big strung up lights in the back yard, everything is super rustic and cute. The food is classic Sicilian edited for the American pallet. They have crustinis and salads and main dishes but I think the real draw of Centanni is the pasta. All the noodles and sauces are made in-house! They list the pastas and the sauces separately so you can mix-and-match to your heart's desire. Last night, we tried the wild boar ragu with tagliatelle ($16). Like a Campbell's commercial: Mmm Mmm Good! Also ordered was the Burrata special which came on a bed of juicy beefsteak tomatoes drizzled with balsamic. Kinda pricy at $16 but totally worth it because it was a big mofo burrata that's flown in from Italy. Not available everyday so jump on it if you get the chance! Slightly less successful, though still super tasty, was the Branzino special ($22). A huge dish with mussels, calimari, and salmon in a tomato sauce. I just really hate when there are bones and scales (because I'm a lazy eater) but I understand it comes with the territory. The service was very attentive, though slightly confusing since we had 2 waiters that both came over to read us the specials. The food also came out a bit slowly but totally understandable since they just opened 3 days ago so I'm cutting them some slack. Welcome to the neighborhood guys! Can't wait to try that butternut squash gnocchi! read more

I visited Cent'Anni shortly after it opened. I like many others was excited to see a new restaurant being added to the lineup of Franklin Avenue. I entered on a Friday evening to be greeted by what may be the nicest hostess ever, told that we'd need to wait a few minutes to be seated as it was a packed rainy night (so the backyard wasn't being used). No problem, my friend and I hung out at the bar and ordered a drink before being shown to our seat. So far, so good, but that was the end of the honeymoon. Being seated is cool, unless you don't see a waitress for 20 minutes. Can I get some water maybe? Thinking that maybe it was us, we started chatting with the couple that was seated closely to us and had been waiting for 20 minutes to pay the bill. We must have been hungry or desperate or riding off the high of the bustling restaurant and great service before coming to the table. In retrospect, we should have left immediately. After having my eye contact avoided by several staff members and finally flagging down a waitress, our neighbors were able to pay their bill and we placed an order....no specials were read or effort made, but we placed an order. A this point I'd say 30 minutes had passed. In an attempt to redeem the situation, the waitress did offer us a drink, which was an appreciated step. The food finally arrives. I had gnocchi and lamb sauce. It was bland and lacked character. I was beyond disappointed. I was not offered pepper for my food though i saw the bottles lined up by the kitchen. The funny thing is while we were sitting there, the hostess approached a couple to let them know that their table was needed (I guess they were seemingly lingering)....the couple's response was priceless....we'd like to give up the table, but the waitress never gave us the check. The outdoor area looks nice, but I don't have plans to return anytime soon. There are just too many alternatives to pay to be ignored and to eat bland food. read more

I enjoyed every bite of my dinner at Cent'Anni. I had just come back from Puglia, Italy and have become a bit of a pasta snob since. Cent'Anni BLEW ME AWAY. I ordered the orecchiette pasta and it was DIVINE. I couldn't believe how good it was. I cannot wait to come back and try the homemade pastas! I recommend this place highly! read more

Cent'Anni - Orchiette Pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Some of the best Italian I've had in a long while. Ordered the rigatoni and it was quite exceptional. I had been on a plane all day with a weird eating schedule and this... well I nearly died it was so delightful. Maybe it was just my hunger or my desire to have a real meal after a day of travel, but my Brooklyn-based companion says it's his go-to spot once or twice a week and confirmed that it was not just me. Service was spotty but that's not unusual for a small, busy, NYC sit down restaurant on a Friday night. And the two of us got dinner, an app, and a glass of wine each for around $80. Great deal! Thanks to the restaurant for an excellent introduction to Brooklyn dining! read more

Cent'Anni isn't bad. We had the pâté, which was wonderful and soft. The mozzarella/ caprese-sequel salad was nice but not particularly outstanding. It wasn't very memorable and the tomatoes were inconsistently sliced.. Was there balsamic on it? Can't remember but probably. For pasta, you can build your own, mixing sauce and noodle preference. Nice to have the option but our choices fell flat. Oh well. We'll likely try again. read more

Adore this place! Usually you can't go wrong with any pasta combination! I especially love the wild boar sauce. Last December I had the most amazing beet ravioli and let me tell you I may be obsessed with beets. So I know a good beet dish when I eat one. Reversely I had the beet gnocchi a bit ago and I didn't care for it. I think it was the chicken that was prepared weirdly, a little dry. In any case I come here pretty often, usually for celebratory occasions. Staff is very nice and attentive! read more

I was walking hand in hand with the bf when I saw my friend on Franklin Ave. I told her we were heading to Cent'Anni for dinner and she shrieked no! She went on to say how much she hated it, she wanted to massacre it..blah blah blah. This wasn't going to stop me. I was hungry and I had my mind made up that I would be eating here. Was her dramatic reaction to my dining at this location warranted? Not at all. Did she mention some noteworthy things? She absolutely did.. The restaurant is dim, rustic, and extremely cozy. It's a perfect atmosphere for dates, or hanging out with friends and family. The service was pleasant and timely. The food was ok, but it really lacked flavor. We started off with the veal meatballs that would have been really good if they had more salt added. The bf had the black linguini which again I thought could use more flavor I had the grilled porkchop which had just the right amount of char to it but as you guessed it...needed more flavor. The side of veggies were really dang good though. I had an overall pleasant experience but wasn't wowed at all. Maybe the chef that night decided to make it a low sodium night. I'll definitely come back to see if anything has changed. read more

My daughter booked a reservation at Cent'Anni for Mother's Day Sunday Brunch. The surrounding area on Franklin Ave. made for a pleasant walk. On arrival, we received a warm, enthusiastic welcome from the hostess, Annie. She cheerfully seated us right away in the cozy/quaint rear outdoor dining area.The Bloody Marys, and Bellinis were only $5 each, and were quite good. The brunch prices were fairly reasonable. The spinach & goat cheese frittata was very fluffy light and delicious. The eggs benedict was very good as well, with a rich hollandaise sauce. Unfortunately, my entree, the eggs ragu, was not so great. The eggs and sausage were fine, but the sauce and meatballs tasted like industrial-grade bulk from Costco. A side order of roasted potatoes was overcooked and tough. Additionally, it wasn't that busy, as we booked an early brunch, yet the service was slow and inattentive. At one point, an owner (I Think) had to come over and get us our drink refills. SMH....In all, I'd give it a 3.75 star read more

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Just ordered roasted chicken from Caviar, it was delicious. Portion was generous and food came very warm. Love this place! read more

Cent'Anni - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My bf and I walked past this place and ended up coming back when the bar/restaurant we wanted to go to was packed. We were promptly seated. The host (or manager?) explained to us about their large chalk board - specials on the bottom and a list on the 2nd half of the different types of pasta we can choose from (gnocchi, spinach gnocchi, etc) and the different sauces (grandma's ragu, etc). Bread and olive oil was dropped off at the table while we perused the menu. Grandma's ragu sounded really good and the sauce included mini meatballs and italian sausage. My bf ordered it with the taratolpappardellewhile I ordered it with gnocchi. When it came, we were really glad we didn't order appetizers since the portion was huge. My bf was surprised he was able to finish his while I had enough for lunch the very next day, which it was still really good the day after. We ordered dessert - we did have the choice among different gelatos, sorbets, tiramasu, panna cotta, and the chocolate cake. We ended up getting the chocolate cake with the molten middle with vanilla gelato topped with berries. It was really good and only $6. For our two pasta entrees, my bf's two beers and our dessert, it came out to $54 with tax which wasn't bad. Ambience was great, with candles everywhere and an open kitchen. read more

I wish I could eat unlimited pasta without gaining weight so I could eat here every night. The homemade pasta here is just amazing. I've been here for a few fancy date nights, Valentine's day, and have brought my parents when they're in town- it never disappoints. First off, this place knows how to make a cocktail. I've tried quite a few of them and have never been disappointed. They bring out olive oil and bread with kalamata olives (my fav) while you sip your drinks and wait for your appetizers. The crostini appetizers are really great- each plate only has one but they're big enough to split. Definitely order a few to share. The homemade pasta is really the main event here. You can mix and match your pasta and sauce and I don't think a bad combo is possible. I've also had the salmon and a frittata for brunch- always satisfied with the food here. Aside from the food, the service is always great (and friendly!) and the ambiance is perfect for a date. Dim lighting, good music, and plenty of wine :) Sidenote: once we had a person with dietary restrictions in our party and they were so accommodating. Very much appreciated! read more

I've lived in the neighborhood and been going to this place frequently since it opened both in the restaurant and for takeout. I recently placed an order on seamless and found multiple hairs and a large piece of plastic in my pasta. It was disgusting. Worse yet, the restaurant only refunded me for my pasta when I complained. I still got charged for the salad and appetizer I ordered. I've been a loyal customer for years and the only question the restaurant had for me was "what color hair was it?" They didn't even apologize. Never again - Aita Trattoria a few blocks away is so much better Italian. read more

I really wanted to fall in love with this place but... 1. Food is just OK. 2. Music is WAY TOO LOUD!! 3. Staff is frantically running around the place and bumping into each other and patrons. Now, good things... 1. Great outdoor space. 2. Ambient lighting is perfect and would be really romantic but the music is WAY TOO LOUD!! 3. The price is right for what they're serving. We had two appetizers, two pasta dishes for mains, one glass of wine and a beer for $65 with tax and tip. I can live with that. The place is bookended by Barboncino and Rosco's and, although those are pizza spots, they definitely make for some weighty competition especially when it comes to meatballs. The polpetini at Cent'anni had no love at all. Sad face. read more

Recommend: Penne pasta Spaghetti al Limone Pros: The service and ambiance knock it out of the park. Great for dates, probably the most atmospheric restaurant on Franklin Ave. The food is solid as well. It's simply good, hearty Italian. I don't recall the cocktails, unfortunately, except that they were pretty good. I think one was jalapeño based and the other was a classic mojito. Cons: Not much to say in the negatives, really. The price is a bit much for the quality of food (which is, again, respectably solid), but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. In the end, still worth it, which isn't much of a con! read more

Food is out of this world good. Fresh, homemade pasta, amazing sauces. Service is above and beyond as well. I had a reservation this past Saturday at 7pm. Did not get seated until close to 7:30, which put my nose out of joint a bit. The dining experience (food, server and atmosphere) was great, and they did not rush us to pay the bill. Then at the end of it, they comped us our appetizers due to the delayed seating. That's how you run a business. They took a negative and turned it into a positive and got themselves a regular. read more

So, if I were to have written this review a year ago it would have been 5 stars. 6, if that were possible. This was hands down one of my favorite places to eat. The food was delicious the service was great and the prices are well below the average spot on Franklin. I had recommended this place to quite a few friends and organized many dinners here, birthdays, etc. Overall I was very pleased. Over the last 6 months I have seen a dramatic change. The service is now terrible. I get that you are busy but ignoring your guests is not a good tactic. I can even forgive bad service if the food is amazing. However, the food is unreliable. It never tastes the same. The only thing that is consistently good is the Caesar salad. Overall, I am sad to say, I think I am over this place. I really wanted to like it, but after multiple bad experiences in a row I have to cut my losses. read more

QUALITY IS GOING DOWNHILL, BUT THE PRICES ARE GOING UP! Over the past few years, Cent'Anni has been a neighborhood staple for my boyfriend and I, however, our recent meals there have been disappointing. Lately, the handmade pasta has been either under or over cooked, the ravioli filling bland, or the pesto watery. The kitchen has been missing the mark, but I remember how good the food was when it first opened and so I kept giving it another chance. That is, until tonight, when I realized that the food is still bland, but they have raised the prices. Cent'Anni is no longer worth it. Side note: If you order delivery and there's an issue with your order, the staff will be unhelpful about the wonky online pricing when you call. And when they finally (begrudgingly) put a manager on the phone with you, he will be condescending, curt, and will do nothing to resolve the issue. read more