A+ food and service. Dylan was wonderful. All the food was top tier but the veal tortelloni and the caprese are next level.

Single on a Monday Night. I sat at the Bar and ate the Ceasar Salad and Halibut Special. Great Service form my 3 guys hustling around. The Bar could use some organizing but otherwise a good seat. The Salad was Solid and a good Start. The Halibut was outstanding. The broth was incredible just the right amount of spice. The shrimp & calamari were a bit over done but the broth was outstanding. The fish was cooked perfectly flaky. Drop the Veggies & give more angel hair pasta. Over all a good tasty meal. I will be back. read more

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Absolutely an incredible meal and the service was wonderful. This is a must if you come into Calgary.

Great caprese salad. Parpadele and wild boar ragu was also yummy. Tiramisu was powdered with cocoa powder, almost choked on it first bite. Bread was good. Olives were not. read more

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I had organized a group lunch at Centini 2 months ago. I made sure that they had a private room with a door so we can shut noise out and they assured me they had one. When we arrived, they took us to a room that was shared by other tables! I was peeved! They don't listen to what my needs were. They just practically shoved us in a part of the restaurant, just to get bodies in. I was not happy about the customer service. I'm also unhappy with how they divided the separate cheques. Not very with it. The food was good, customer service not so good. I can see you are high-end then you need to treat your customers with grace and professionalism. Never going back to Centini! read more

Went to Centini before a concert at the Jack Singer, didn't have a reservation and they fit us in anyway. We were greeted very warmly and taken care of right from the start to the finish. The meal was absolutely amazing. We sat right across from the open kitchen. The kitchen staff was very calm at first and we were so impressed with how they interacted with each other considering how busy the restaurant was. Then the, what we assumed was the head chef, started losing his mind on a young man that was making all the ravioli from scratch. He swore at him, repeatedly. We felt it was humiliating for this poor young man and completely unacceptable. Kudos to the young man for continuing to do his job, but shame on the chef for his behaviour. So Gordon Ramsey like, and that is not a compliment. It was embarrassing for the rest of the staff there as well. Pretty hard to rate this review as everything else was amazing. read more

Haven't been downtown for a while, so took this opportunity to revisit Centini. Still a terrific place for a business lunch. Nice room, pro service, elegant and approachable. We each had a pasta. Both were simple, but perfectly executed. High quality ingredients expertly cooked and presented. Delicious. Just right portion size. Good value. So many great pastas to choose from, but mushroom tagliatelle was a winner. I'll be back to re-try them all. read more

THE food is DELISH! Sometimes the SERVERS ARE SPOTTY. Sometimes they're amazing, and sometimes there is some "attitude." Nothing over-the-top mean, but definitely one comes to expect "perfection" at an establishment like Centini. Loved their VEAL CHOP! read more

Talk about ritzy! If I had to give ritzy a definition, I could sum it up with one word; Centini. This was by far the fanciest restaurant I've ever been too. It was so posh that I actually felt uncomfortable eating dinner in the place. The restaurant had a nice ambiance though. I would say that it definitely lives up to the expectations of a high-class restaurant. The lighting is dim, the music is soft and jazz-like, and the decorations are expensive and classy. It really doesn't disappoint as an extremely swanky place to enjoy a meal. Luckily enough, I went here for a work function, so I was dressed pretty formally and wasn't paying for the meal. I couldn't believe it when I looked at the prices listed on the menu; I was honestly left wide-eyed for quite some time. Since I was lucky, and wasn't paying, I could really appreciate the place as a fancy, up-scale restaurant. I took full advantage of the wine selection, had a pretty high-quality steak with a pasta side, and a fancy fruity desert. The meal was delicious, so I wasn't as appalled by the prices, but I still think they overcharge people. I don't think I'll be going back to this restaurant until I win the lottery... or marry into money! read more

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We had dinner here last night. The ravioli appetizer is fabulous. The main courses were all wonderful. They adjusted the sauce on my linguine vongole as I don't like cream sauces. They made me a wine & butter sauce. All was great until dessert. I ordered the lemon tart with raspberries and sauce however it arrived with no raspberries. When I asked about them I was told they didn't have any. This is an extremely sour lemon tart. All at the table tried it and it literally made your eye twitch it was do sour. If desperately needed the sweetness of the berries. They did try to make some berry sauce but it was just as sour as the tart. It was inedible. I understand supply issues but they should have come and told me they were out of berries and asked if I still wanted the tart. I would have changed my order. It was a disappointing end to an otherwise wonderful meal read more

I had a gift card to this restaurant so my husband and I went for dinner. The service was top notch. High class and professional. I consider a place top notch when my wine is refilled before it's empty, lol. This was a while ago, so I can't remember what we ordered but we both enjoyed our meals. The servings were filling but not too large, we didn't need to hit McDonald's on the way home like we do after some fine dining places. Only down side was I had a lovely view of a drug addict tweaking out front the window. I would never expect the restaurant to handle a matter like this, but being ground level on Stephen Avenue, you never know what you're going to see... read more

Finally was able to go to lunch here. I've never even heard of this place until now and it's been open since 2002. Well, I have to say I have been missing out. The food is amazing here. We started off with the scallops. Melt in your mouth goodness. Moving on to the main course, I ordered the salmon. Portion size was huge. It was more a main for dinner really but I'm not complaining as I ate the whole thing with a smile on my face. We of course had to have dessert. So bottom line, this is a must. It's pricey though so you've been warned! Lastly, the staff were very kind and attentive. Never a second went by with an empty glass etc. read more

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Food was amazing, friendly service. The wine our server recommended was delicious and paired perfectly with everyone's food. I had the veal tortelloni and it was very good. Dessert and appetizers were tasty as well. Would definitely go back for another business dinner ! read more

First time here staff was exceptional very attentive very motivated highly qualified the food was unbelievable. I don't know how many more times I will be coming to Calgary but every time I do I will come here and Dine. Tom our server was exceptional read more

Sat at the bar, the bartender was very nice but he was busy with several private tables so the service was not great but luckily I was not in a rush. The Caesar salad was very good and the Spanish and cheese ravioli was rich but delicious. My favorite part of the entire meal was the dessert. I would highly recommend the Maui carrot cake it was amazing!! If I am ever back in Calgary I would try this place again. read more

It's lucky to get a one star review. Don't waste your time or better yet your money. We wanted to have some good pasta but this is not the place. The vibe the waiter gave off was he was put off that he had to serve us he was rude and pretentious. Seemed pissed we didn't want drinks. Then comes the food ravioli in some watery sauce and get this 28.99 for 7 pcs of ravioli ohh we got 4 pcs of bread also. This place should go with a portent mafia theme restaurant. It would do very well as we felt like it was a shakedown. When I got the bill I had a sick feeling in my stomach I don't know if it was sticker shock for the extremely over priced bad food or the food. If you have money to throw down a hole this is a place for you. Or if you want two appetizers for $88 this is the place for you. read more

Came here for dine-in when COVID restrictions started lifting. FANTASTIC!! They are really working hard to keep people safe with social distancing and disinfecting protocols. Fantastic food and great service read more

Amazing atmosphere, service was professional, and food quality was excellent. A night I will not soon forget.

We were greeted by the maitre d , I looked at him and said "Hey, don't I know you". It turns out he was an old acquaintance that I had met several years ago. I first met Gustavo (That's his name), at the Latin Corner. It was a nice little restaurant that was located on 4th st. S.W. Him and his wife operated this place until they decided to expand and open a larger place on the 8th avenue stroll. (sorry, I cant recall the name). Anyways, we were seated at our table and were still awaiting another couple to arrive. The food is well presented, and the flavors of each entree were spot on. The decor is nice, and I believe they have at least two private dining areas for larger groups or office parties. I ordered the scallops as a starter, they practically melted in your mouth. I also had the featured fish, which was red snapper tonight. The fish was delectable. This restaurant, is a nice place to go if you're planning on going to ATP afterwards. The ATP is located 1/2 a block away. It's a nice place to take someone for a special occasion, or a date night. The prices although are a little on the high side. I will post a link to the restaurants website. My overall impressions of Centini, its a nice place to go once in a while for a nice dinner. I do want to add, that on this particular night it was very busy, so if you want a quiet romantic dinner I would say ask to sit away from the main dining area. http://www.centini.com/ read more

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This past weekend I attended my Company Christmas Party at Centini. We've gone there for the past 3 years for our Christmas Parties. I have always been impressed with everything about this Restaurant (except maybe their choice in artwork, but that's a personal opinion!). We were in a private party room, which had such a nice atmosphere, very relaxed and quiet from the main dining area. The servers were on top of everything (as per usual), your wine, your appetizers, your cutlery, your meal. They were polite, friendly and professional. My main course was the Penne Romanoff which was absolutely delicious. My Fiance had the Chilean Sea Bass, which he loved, and I tasted and it was also perfectly delicious (although, for him the serving was quite small, but he's a big eater). I have never had to pay a bill here as our company foots the bill every year, but I can imagine this place is quite expensive. If I could afford to eat here often, I would! read more

My wife and I stopped in here as we were waiting for the doors at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to open. We figured we would try a few appetizers before we went to the show. All we had was the Antipasto Platter. I'm sure there are nice things on the menu but my $48 dud of an appetizer platter will deter me from ever trying them. It was just not good. I felt the server was pretentious and his service bordered on rude. As someone who eats lunch downtown 5 days a week I cant believe this place survives. There are so many great options within walking distance, take a pass on this place!!! read more

We were a table of four. As far as drinks service was concerned, it was attentive but not friendly. As far as food service was concerned, it was absent once the food arrived. The food itself was bad. The Caesar salad appetizer was good but nothing special. The main courses were the real disappointment. We had four different entrees at the table and each of us thought the food was bad. The spaghetti was so over-salted that it could not be eaten. Centini is very overpriced, which must be reflective of their downtown location because it's certainly not a testament to their flavours and portion sizes. read more

Simply terrific. Four of had dinner. First order of business was to throw the menus away. The owner spoke to us, asked a few questions, and then served us family style. It allowed us to try different dishes with each one better than the last. Gnocci, veal, and a host of other delicious items made for a great dinner, followed by tasty desserts. Centini has a great wine list, and Peroni on tap. If you are looking for a great place to celebrate this is as good as it gets. read more

The food was ok but nothing great or that memorable. The decore was nice, but not a place that I would ever consider bringing a client back for a lunch. Where does anyone find the justification to charge $11.00 for a bottle of Pellegrino, I'm not sure, but apparently Centini restaurant feels that is the associated cost of selling the bottle. I took a client to LUNCH and the bill came to over $100 inclusive of a 15% tip. There was no alchohol involved, but 2 main dishes, 2 deserts, a coffee, and a bottle of Pellegrino. Looking around at lunch it was pretty baren in there in regards to the amount of people. When I left, it was quite apparent that there was no reason for me to come back again, so I probabaly won't. Again, not a bad place, and the food was acceptable (only acceptable), but I wouldn't return there again unless their prices reflected the kind of experience that I had. I would accept a $50 lunch bill, but $100 for a mediocre meal... not again. read more

Lovely romantic restaurant. Fine dining. Love the charcuterie board for two. Well priced. Fantastic service, good location.

Centini dinner choices included crab and avocado appetizer salad, a half portion of spaghetti with oil and garlic, and a Lobster Chef Salad. All good choices. The service was excellent, the restaurant atmosphere is nice and great for a night out. It is neither inexpensive, or overpriced. My experience was made very pleasant by my server Danny who went out of his way to accommodate some menu modifications for me. read more

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Amazing service. What a wine selection OMG! Great starters especially the egg giant raviolo. Have to love fresh pasta. Very friendly and knowledge staff and will not steer you wrong with wine pairings. Some amazing choices for a main course from seafood to beef to chops. And one of the nicest and biggest brûlée's I have had at a restaurant. read more

I went to this restaurant for lunch with coworkers and the chicken wrapped in prosciutto was one of the options. I am fond of most foods but this was literally the most awful dish I've ever ate at a restaurant my entire life. The dish did not taste good at all and no one who ordered it liked it--it just didn't work. I picked at at and barely touched it and when the waiter took the dish away he didn't even say a word to everyone's barely eaten dish who ordered the chicken. I advise you take that dish OFF your menu--it is TERRIBLE!!! I left very disappointed and hungry. read more

Very good recommendation from bar tender.Nice touch with the complimentary snack with our beverages.

This was not a good experience. The food was ok but not at the level I would expect for the prices they charge. Some of the items that we ordered were not as stated in the menu. However, the real problem was the service. First the waiter scoffed at our selection of wine, "I guess it's okay if you like a blend." Even though the bottle wasn't a blend. Next the server brought the wrong item for the first course and it took about 30 minutes for them to bring the correct item. Two of the main courses didn't have what was listed in the menu. It's odd to think they would serve a $40 seafood and dumpling dish without the dumplings. The waiter's response was they weren't serving dumplings tonight and asked if he could bring some lobster instead; two tiny claws. Lastly he used some very underhanded "up selling" on us. He knew it was a birthday dinner. "I understand its a special occasion tonight, can I bring you a dessert?" I politely declined as I don't like sweets. The server further insisted "But the chef has made something very special, it's like a chocolate cake but a bit different. I really think you'll like it." It seemed to me he was saying, it's your birthday let us give you a slice of cake. We got two pieces of what looked like chocolate jello pie, with zero plate presentation and were charged $24 for it. Centini is over priced and nothing special. But if you like spending big bucks just because you can. Then maybe this is the place for you. read more

This past Saturday I hosted my spouse's 40th birthday dinner for 20 people at Centini. Let me start by stating that the initial contact was very swift and professional when I was looking for a venue to host the party. The issue in Calgary is that most decent places want a full blown Contract and humongous deposit to book anything greater than eight people. I first met Krystal (Event Co-ordinator) and viewed the possible private dining rooms (there are two) and spoke of the commercial arrangements. Wow, no Contract or deposit - just my word which seemed to be acceptable. So far so good. The next step was meeting with Krystal to review the food options - again, I had options here NOT a set menu of beef or chicken like most other downtown Calgary establishments. We settled on a menu which was priced out and I was good to go. Centini has an in-house pastry Chef who made a birthday cake as per a list of likes and dislikes of my spouse. The evening arrived as did all the invited guests who started with hor derves and prosecco which everyone oohed and awed about. We then entered the private Puccini dining room and sat at a large square table and began the food journey which were appetizer, main and dessert courses. The server was very attentive and professional in his duties with other serving reinforcement when the mains were being served that ensured a good hot meal. Our experience at Centini was good in regards to the service, food and wine selection. The price point is higher than a majority of downtown restaurants but the ability to customize the experience and provide payment at the conclusion were pluses! If you need a venue for an 'event' I would suggest Centini and Krystal. read more

I am still dreaming about the gnocchi I had for lunch last week... warm, chewy, tasty.

I went there for a private party, and I have to say it was very good... The wine was great, and the food delicious!!.. Nothing to complain... The service was also ok.. I would definitely like to go back there to try other things on the menu... read more

Calgary is blessing to have a foodie's paradise. I had an amazing food and wine experience. Amazing wine catalog. Attentive, flavor cuisine.

I was at the CCMTT luncheon on 1/25/17 and was served lentil soup (uninspiring) and Spaghetti Bolognese (brown). When the spaghetti arrived, it was so unappetizing looking that I could only manage a couple of bites. I took it home and sauteed some garlic, kale, peppers, and tomatoes, and then threw the bolognese in. We ate three more meals off it, so I guess my $40 was well spent, in the end, but my husband has been teasing me about it ever since. This is a classic example of why I never go out for Italian food: It is waaaay too expensive and I can do so much better at home. Sorry, Centini - I really want to like you. read more

Wonderful meal (nice and light) with great service in a comfortable environment. The tuna carpaccio was delicious :)

There was nothing to like about this place, despite our best attempts. Will not go back. Service: condescending, curt and unfriendly all around. Even our friendly jokes and overtures were straight up ignored. The wine recommendation was bad and the waiter never even came around to refill our glasses. The wine bottle was literally hidden from us around the corner and we had to get up ourselves to find it. We weren't asked how our food was (not good, by the way). As Buster Bluth put it, they must "get off on being withholding." Atmosphere: sterile, weird and way overly lit (the opposite complaint of most high-end restaurants). Our table was way too big for our party size and was in a traffic zone with waiters coming by every 30 seconds. It was disconcerting and hard to have the kind of intimate social conversation you would expect to get from a place like this. Food: nobody at our table liked their meal, but since the food took forever to arrive and we were starving, we ate what we could anyway. One entire meal went uneaten because it was so oversalted. We were not asked about it all. There is way better Italian food to be had elsewhere in Calgary. An utter disappointment of an evening, saved only by the good company I kept. We would have had a better meal at McDonalds. read more

Snotty service. And the food was sub-par. There are far better food establishments in the city. I won't be returning.

Went here for lunch. Had a Margherita pizza (very average) and Italian Sausage & Wild Mushrooms (slightly better). But for almost $20 each and the portions, not worth it. Its a great location and atmosphere. But I would skip this place for lunch next time. read more

Centini has been the venue for the famous Calgary Change Management Think Tank luncheons. A great atmosphere for great discussions.