I loved everything about this place. I popped in right at 5p on a Thursday, no reservation, and sat at the bar. Service was attentive, friendly and informative. I think I interacted with every person working at/around the bar that day. They made some great suggestions. EVERYTHING that hit my mouth was absolutely delicious! Portions were small and pricey, but it was an experience worth every bite. I highly suggest you give this a try. Come ready to spend some $$. The menu needs to be updated, they don't have a caviar slider but a caviar tart. read more

See all

Had just ate next door at Cento Pasta Bar, and decided to pop in to their Raw bar and taste something, along with a cocktail. We only had one cocktail at the pasta bar, but the Raw Bar, all of the cocktails were better than at the pasta bar. The Strawberry Daiquiri was refreshing with a good balance of rum and strawberry.. and the basil sitting on top of the ice gave that flavor profile initially with each drink. Well crafted. The Matcha Sour was also nice and you really got that matcha flavor come through in the middle and back end of the drink. The eleven twenty five was also interesting, but didn't stand out as much with the mezcal, lime and Aperol. For food, we tried the three tier seafood tower amongst four of us. The oysters were pretty tasty, with a little squeeze of lemon and a dash of vinegar. The shrimp were actually flavored well once you peeled the shell off, which was a little surprising as a lot of seasoning gets stuck on the shell and doesn't penetrate through to the meat. The scallops were decent posted with a little melon. The winner was the uni though, and I would say to save this for your last bite. By far the best item on the tower. Overall, really cute with a white ambiance promoting a clean and fresh vibe. Drinks were nice and the tier was pretty good. Order extra uni and thank me later. read more

See all

I recently went to CENTO Raw Bar for the first time for my birthday and my experience there was amazing. We had a reservation, but we still had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated, and fortunately the hostess allowed us to wait at the bar. I loved the atmosphere inside- it was a very cavernous, a little dark, and very tasteful because of the wall designs and Mediterranean vibe. We ordered the raw oysters, spicy pomodoro, red curry branzino, and some drinks. Everything was delectable! My favorite dish was the red curry branzino- very flavorful and the fish was cooked to perfection. The drinks were also very tasty. I don't recall what we ordered but the strawberry daiquiri tasted wonderful. The service was also very top notch. Our server, I don't remember his name, but it was a guy, was so funny and gave us nice recommendations about what to order. We loved his attitude and energy! Overall, I had a really good time here at CENTOs, and I would love to come back soon! read more

See all

The caviar was 10/10. Not a huge food selection but the dishes are great for sharing !

Cento Raw Bar is the seafood restaurant to Cento Pasta Bar, and the interior gives Greece vibes. The space is beautifully designed with a stunning indoor bar area and an outdoor seating that feels like a vacation escape. Every detail, from the plates and utensils to the napkins, was thoughtfully curated. We came on Friday night at 7 pm and were surprised there was no wait, especially since they don't take reservations. We ordered the three-level tower with uni, crab claws, scallops, shrimp, and oysters, along with the arugula and date salad. For drinks, we tried the spicy margarita and piña colada. The food exceeded my expectations. The seafood tower was worth it. Each item was uniquely prepared and packed with flavor rather than being served plain. Even the salad stood out. Our waitress was sweet and made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, it was a beautiful dining experience with amazing food, drinks, and ambiance! read more

See all

Friends! Come here!! No. Closer. I have something to tell you. Just three words.....CENTO Raw Bar. Let's chat! So it was my daughter's birthday and she experienced Cento about a month ago. She raved about their food and said, "this is where I wanna go for my birthday!" Bet. But honestly, I got nervous because: A - I'm a vegetarian. B - the word raw low key scares me. But we go where mama's baby wants to go. Pulled up to valet and went inside. This spot isn't small but isn't large; it was intimate. Great for date night, out with friends, or just to go hang out. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the bar staff. They wished my daughter a happy birthday. The place is beautiful!! I loved the thought process and aesthetics. We were served complimentary champagne. We ordered: the three level tower, deviled eggs, tuna tostada, and the branzino. Since my daughter knew the chef we were blessed with some extra entrees: arugula date salad, crab rice, rib eye, spicy margaritas, a Negroni, a matcha sour and a pina colada. We even received the strawberry tiramisu, chocolate bread pudding and bay leaf vanilla ice cream for dessert. Honestly there's no words or enough space on here to express my respect for the food served. Every bite was an explosion in my mouth! Can't even pick a favorite because each item holds a special place in my heart. If I had to pick top 3 it would be the scallops, tostada and the branzino. The wild card would be the devil eggs. I know you all are thinking, "isn't she a vegetarian?" Yes! But not last night because I tried every*single*item! And I'm glad I did. Hats off to the amazing service we received, chefs, and the owner of this space. From the moment I walked in until I left (3 hours later) I felt welcomed. Thank you for making my daughter smile and for giving me a new respect on food. *CHEERS* read more

See all

Saw this place on Instagram and really wanted to check it out because of the aesthetic. Made a reservation for a table a few weeks before. This place looked exactly like the photos- so beautiful! We ordered the tuna tostada, oysters, hamachi crudo (could have been more tender, but good flavor), and the ribeye. Favs were the tuna tostada (chip was so crunchy!) and the ribeye (perfectly cooked!). Finished with the strawberry shortcake tiramisu- real strawberries inside. Would def come back for a girl dinner! They had valet parking for $14, but we parked in a neighborhood one block away. read more

See all

Came here for a little snack before a large dinner on a Friday and it was very good! Valet is $12 cash or $14 card, otherwise there is probably neighborhood parking as street parking can be a little tough to find if you're coming at the dinner rush hour. The drinks were delicious and so was everything else. I didn't like the seating situation because if you're a tall person then the couches are quite cramped and low to the ground. My favorite was the caviar tart it was so good i could order 5 of the and eat them myself lol. I think the portion sizes for the seafood are a little on the smaller side but the entrees looked decent for two people to share. I'll come back to try the entrees! read more

See all

The restaurant is chillingly beautiful, LITERALLY, definitely bring a jacket, it was freezing inside. We were a party of five with a reservation that had been booked for over a week, yet it took nearly 30 minutes to seat us. Service felt a bit disjointed throughout the night, with several food dishes arriving before our cocktails. The table setup was also a little awkward; the tables are extremely low, which made eating somewhat uncomfortable. I love their sister restaurant and was genuinely excited to try this one, but between the slow seating, the temperature inside, and the table setup, I'm not particularly eager to return. As for the food, the oysters were fine, but the Thai basil crudo was the standout dish of the night, along with the chicken and waffles. The caviar tart was also delicious. The cocktails were creative and irresistible; the matcha sour and cherry highball were our favorites. Portions are very small, though that's to be expected. And, as always, the pasta was excellent. and yes, the strawberry tiramisu was really as good as it seems online read more

CENTO Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a great time at CENTO raw bar, same address as the pasta bar, and to the right. The inside feels somewhere between a futuristic cave, and a mermaid tunnel, not sure what that means but I love it. Super instagram worthy, secret little spot that does not have enough attention right now. The service, INCREDIBLE. The bar manager was so sweet (girl) , very kind, as well as the guy with colorful glasses. She told us about the space and explained the menu, we got hamachi crudo, oysters, scallops, and tuna tostada. All of it was SO FRESH. Me and my partner agreed they had the best oysters in Los Angeles . Simple and SO SO clean tasting. The scallops were my partners favorite, with pesto , wow. There wasn't a crumb left on the plates. Everything was out of this world delicious, it all tasted fresh , zero smell, 10/10 The matcha cocktail, and the melon spritz we made into a mocktail were amazing. My only complaint is that a mocktail for 16$ that is prettttty lame, but other than that, they tasted incredible so I can't complain too much. This would be a cool bar for sober people to enjoy mocktails at atleast. All the ingredients from food to drink were incredible , excellent choice in pairing of flavors from chef and mixologist. Thank you to both! If you're next door grabbing dinner, don't miss appetizers or at least a cocktail before your email at this raw bar. The best LA date spot. So vibey. read more

See all

Such a cool experience. We sat at the bar which I would recommend. They weren't that busy but had a cool crowd. Next door pasta was way busier. But this place instantly transported you into some Michelin style semi whimsical minimal futuristic gourmet setting. Especially with it being in a somewhat random and neighborhood and unsuspecting building. I loved the details and how every cocktail we saw came out in its own unique glassware. We had martinis which were well portioned and came in its own cool glass. Highly recommend the tuna tostada and the scallops to start. The tostada was delicately decorated with tiny garden elements each elevating the overall dishes esthetic and flavor. Every bite had something new to offer. The scallops were excellent EXCEPT the grapefruit somewhat ruined it. We removed that overpowering flavor for our next bite and it was so much better! Either the chunks were too large or I would remove it all together. Didn't need it. Absolutely recommend the branzino red curry as the main to share. Perfectly balanced flavor. Pairs well with the crab uni fried rice. read more

See all

The place itself is beautiful and the ambiance is definitely what draws people in, but the customer service completely ruined the experience. We waited 20 minutes just to be seated and another 10 minutes before anyone even asked if we wanted drinks. On top of that, the bartender kept judging us for taking photos of our food and drinks, which made us feel uncomfortable the entire time. I didn't even finish my drink because I felt so uncomfortable. As for the food, the pasta was probably a 6/10. I've definitely had better pasta elsewhere. This was actually my second time coming here because I wanted to give it another chance, but unfortunately I'm still not convinced to come back. For the prices they charge, the service should be much better. Not worth the price in my opinion. read more

CENTO Raw Bar - Spicy Pomodoro - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Very very cute but .... Unfortunately does not live up to the hype at all especially for the price. The oysters were so fishy and the shrimp was black presentation was really lacking for a $80 bill. Service was ok they kind of all stuck to one side and it was difficult to get servers attention. Drinks were ok but overall I wouldn't recommend maybe stick to the pasta bar. read more

See all

The Branzino, Crudo, and strawberry shortcake tiramisu were the bessssst and their cocktails. Honestly everything about this place was gorgeous and food was 10/10. Coming back again. read more

See all

If I could rate the staffs separately, i would because they deserved 5 stars. However, the food wasnt up to my expectation. My husband had reserved a 9 PM table at the pasta bar for my birthday, but since we arrived early, we thought it would be nice to start at the raw bar. We ordered the 3-tier seafood tower ($97), which included two uni tacos (quite small, wrapped in perilla leaves), four shrimp, two scallops, four snow crab claws, and eight oysters. I really wanted to enjoy it--especially since it was a birthday dinner--but unfortunately, the seafood quality was disappointing. The shrimp, in particular, did not taste fresh; the texture was soft and falling apart, with a noticeable off smell. The crab claws and oysters also seemed less than fresh, and several of the oysters had very little meat, which was surprising given the price. We also ordered two drinks: the melon spritz and the matcha sour. The melon spritz was enjoyable and well-balanced, but the matcha sour fell a bit flat in comparison. At that point, we decided not to stay for our pasta reservation and chose to celebrate elsewhere instead. It was a disappointing start to what was meant to be a special evening. To be fair, the restaurant itself has a great ambiance and a stylish concept, which we appreciated. However, for a place centered around seafood, the quality simply didn't meet expectations--especially at that price point. read more

CENTO Raw Bar - Expensive but not fresh - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You walk in a the vibe is lively on a Friday! To the left its outdoor patio vibe, to the right, you enter a room with intimate and interesting textured walls- reminds me of Santorini or Greece. The food we got was one of the trays.. a sampler? It was delicious with a bottle of wine! The dessert was a strawberry tiramisu, hmm! The service was great, everyone was attentive and they continued to politely check in on us for timing purposes and food presentation purposes. If you've been thinking about this place- come by on a date or with your friends! Lovely vibe. They have valet, there is street parking too but be careful crossing the road as it's dark, street is big, cars drive by fast. read more

See all

Honestly, spectacular. The ambiance is just as amazing as the food. Definitely recommend getting the tower so you can taste a bit of everything. A bit hard to make a meal of it since the menu is a bunch of small plates (unless they have a pasta special), but definitely worth stopping by for a casual bite and bevvy. read more

See all

Had such an amazing experience at CENTO Raw Bar! Severs Jacq and Mariana gave us incredible service from start to finish, so attentive, friendly, and made the whole night feel special. We ordered the 3 tower seafood platter, deviled eggs, tuna tostada, and ribeye, and every single dish was delicious and fresh. The cocktails were also so good and perfectly made. Definitely one of our favorite dining experiences lately. Can't wait to come back! read more

See all

* Raw Oyster: black magic oysters. fresh and bright. * Caviar Slider: tastes like cream cheese w chives on a buttered bun. * Beef Tartare: small portion. came w small lettuce cups. asian fusion vibes w fried shallots on top. read more

See all

I think Centro Raw Bar is a social experiment. Who can eat hovering over a tiny table vs who can stand and eat at a floating bar. Basically no proper tables or chairs. This is the longest review I've ever made... ***IMPORTANT NOTE: only reserve the bar or patio if you want to be seated comfortably. The seating in the front corner section completely ruined our experience. I was wearing a velvet suit and so afraid to ruin it because we had to eat off our laps cause the table was a short coffee table. I was so uncomfortable awkwardly leaning forward to eat. Everyone around us was struggling to either lean over to eat or putting the plates on their lap. It was a really unfortunate experience and cannot for the life of me understand why they would do that to diners spending hundreds of dollars per table. Once I walked around after dinner to admire the space, I was shocked to see the next front section have to stand, no chairs, at these floating bars. You can easily add barstools here so don't understand the standing. I was wearing high heels and would be so so pissed if I had to stand the whole time. Then I found the patio at the back and THATS where all the tables and chairs were. Shocked cause I truly don't understand why they are making us eat off our laps and stand if they DO have tables and chairs. In addition, the AC was blowing so hard in our section that everyone in our section were wearing their jackets. My husband opted to not take off his jacket and be comfortable because it was so cold. Lastly, I came here strictly to admire the design and aesthetic and was very disappointed to have these ugly wood chairs across from us that don't match the restaurant at all. I assume they came from the pasta bar next door? Everyone else had the cute white iron chairs with the swirl pattern. This place is so curated, so to have those outdated chairs, ruined any photos I was going to take. Nevermind, not a single person wanted to sit in them because they were so much higher than the tiny table, so you'd have to bend over even more to eat if you sat there. So every single guest was piled on the bench, squished together. Aside from the seating, the food was actually very delicious. Wasn't a fan of the uni crab rice (couldn't find the crab) or the deviled eggs but everything else was fab. Faves were the scallops on a half shell and the tuna tostada. Portions are small so order at least 6 small plates to be full. Was confused by the chicken & waffles and ribeye on the menu. I was looking forward to the fish dip, tartar and mosaic cheesecake which were all removed from the menu. Speaking of, there is no menu online. I had to google search around to find a guy who posted an old menu. Please put your menu online. My dirty martini was probably the worst I've had, but didn't care to say anything at this point. The dish ware was interesting. While I find them interesting, I don't find it matched the aesthetic. Under the sea cave vs. 80's pop party. Overall, PLEASE get proper tables and chairs in the front sections. That seating literally ruined our experience. It's like the two front sections were originally designed to be bar seating but changed it to be dining and it made for a really uncomfortable dining experience. Simply, just put proper tables and chairs in the front, problem fixed. read more

See all

The scallops were amazing!! Also enjoyed the pomodoro. The vibe is great, the mood lighting is well done. read more

See all

Great drinks if you like something with a little spice or kick haha. I loveee the cave like ambiance. Very intimate and modern. I love the bar decor and vibe. It's sooo aesthetic like a little grotto. We came for cento pasta and the waiter asked if we wanted to check out raw bar first while we wait. Great bar to visit before your dinner res at cento pasta bar. Well thought out and cool concept. No reservations. Just walk in. The drinks were strong. We got the ghia revolve and summer light. Both refreshing with a little spicy kick. Cool glasses. Lots of ice though haha gets watered down as you drink. You can bring your glass over to cento pasta when your reservation is ready. I'll be back to try more of the food at the raw bar. It's giving appetizers before the main course at cento pasta. The waiter was so nice. We had a res and really wanted to try raw bar so he squeezed us in before our reservation. Thank you!! 10/10 recommend. read more

See all

i loved the ambiance in the restaurant. only got the dessert cause it was the best on the menu. read more

CENTO Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cento Raw Bar is one of the trendiest restaurants in Los Angeles, and for good reason. The ambience is out of this world. Every detail is intentional. The hospitality is remarkable, thank you to our server Roberto for making our birthday dinner so memorable. read more

See all

I had the pleasure of sharing an evening with my newly pescatarian girlfriend at Cento Raw Bar. We were greeted by organic architecture, mollusk inspired furnishings, and champagne. Chef Corey and our bartender Jackson demonstrated great passion and knowledge toward the dishes and drinks. They explained where they source ingredients as well as the culinary processes involved in the production of each dish and cocktail. Some standout dishes we had were the red curry branzino, tuna tostada, and hamachi crudo. The negroni and cherry high ball were my personal favorite cocktails. We concluded our dinner with the strawberry tiramisu and chocolate bread pudding. We absolutely can't wait to return! read more

See all

Our server rocked. Roberto is the best. The food was incredible. Vibes immaculate. Incredible experience, we loved all of the drinks, food, wine. Felt like we were in Mykonos fr read more

Came here for some apps and drinks with my best friend & Drinks were amazing! We had two appetizers the Hamachi Crudo 10/10 and the spicy pomodoro 7/10 (I wouldn't say it's spicy at all but delicious nonetheless). Service was amazing and staff were consistent on making sure we were well and enjoying ourselves! I got the matcha sour (7/10 because I'm not the biggest fan of matcha) my friend got the melon spritz (more my liking 10/10 drink). I would come back 100% again. Had a reservation as well (would recommend to avoid long waits) read more

See all

We stopped by the raw bar after the pasta bar and the interior was so beautifully decorated. We were sat outside and it felt like we were transported out of the country somewhere along costal Europe. The drinks were alright, but the because of the atmosphere it's a great spot to catch up with friends or a date read more

See all

The service here was excellent--our server was attentive and did a great job. The food itself was good: we had oysters, hamachi crudo, tuna crudo, beef tartare, deviled eggs, their special steak, two lobster malfadine pastas, and a bottle of wine. Everything tasted fine, but the portions were very small. Honestly, if we hadn't ordered two pasta plates, we would have left hungry. There were a few drawbacks: there's no self-parking (valet only), and the location isn't the best. On top of that, our table was seated about 20 minutes late. They did try to make up for it by splashing all four of us with sparkling wine, which was a nice gesture, but it didn't really make up for the delay. In total, the bill came out to about $400. Between the small portions, high price, and rough location, it didn't feel worth it. Excellent service, decent food, but the overall value just isn't there. read more

See all

the food here is delicious and the space is stunning. they have valet parking and there's limited street parking nearby. there isnt a lot of items on the menu but they have small shareable plates and a few larger hot dishes. the strawberry tiramisu really surprised me, if it's still on the menu, i'd really recommend ordering it read more

See all

They now accept reservations and without one, it will be very difficult to get a seat. Even with a reservation, we had seats at the bar top which made conversation a bit difficult for our party of four. We ordered the 3 layer seafood tower and cold uni pasta. The seafood tower was pretty disappointing for the price and the uni pasta was decent. We had two cocktails that were just okay. The main draw to this restaurant is the interior decor but is extremely overpriced. read more

CENTO Raw Bar - 3 layer seafood tower $99 - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

super fresh seafood prepared to highlight the natural flavors of the seafood. the seafood tower was a hit. the oysters were sweet and clean tasting. the scallop was complimented by bright citrus-y and floral flavors. the uni pasta was an umami delight and you can tell it's housemade pasta. they have a recently opened all-white back patio that transports you to an island or the mediterranean. the service was stellar. we had a birthday at the table and they brought out a dessert with a sparkly candle. this is a great spot for a dinner or just a hang with light bites when you feel like treating yourself. read more

See all

very aesthetic atmosphere and attentive workers! the food was really good and everyone was so helpful! read more

See all