As always my reviews are a function of value/quality for price. Simple, but nice ambience, not noisy like so many places even though it was full. Excellent service with the minor flairs that add a little to the experience - fresh parmesan and cracked pepper at the table. Dishes: salads - caprese avocado and misto, both excellent and good sized portions. Mains - scampi pasta and salmon - both good flavors, well cooked and nice size, but not huge, portions. Dessert a peach pastry with ice cream, served hot with the ice cream melting, delicious. Didn't try the pizzas, but we watched several come out and the looked great and are certainly more than what one person could eat. For 2 with drinks, just over $100 plus tax and tip. For the quality of the place we consider that good value. read more

I wish that there was a 4.5 rating because our experience was better than 4 but not quite a 5. We went for dinner on a Saturday night, It was our first experience at this restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly. The decor and interior are gorgeous. The vibe is warm and inviting. It's a large restaurant but it feels cozy. The ambience is one where you want to be there. 5/5 on ambience. Our server, Matthew, was one of the best we have ever had. He was warm, friendly, and helpful. He engaged with the kid and made her feel welcome. He steered me to choices that turned out great. 5/5 on service. We started with the caprese salad and it was excellent. The portion was small for the money, but the quality and flavor were outstanding. Matthew steered me to the lasagna and it was excellent. It was so rich that I could only eat half. I would have liked a bit more sauce, but overall it was very tasty and had lots of meat. I would get it again, maybe split it with the wife who also liked it. The wife had the Bolognese and it was good but not great. It. is supposed to be a pasta and meat dish but there was almost discernible meat. She found one small piece of meat. It was not bad, just not as good as she had hoped, or that we had experienced at Zeppole. She would not get it again. Instead, she stole my lasagna! For dessert, the wife had the olive oil cake. It was good but a bit dry, it should be moister. The kid had the lava cake and although she loves chocolate, she said there was too much. I guess it was cloying sweet. I had chocolate gelato and had no complaints. I cannot leave the review without mentioning the Silicon margarita. Wow, they (plural) were outstanding. I could drink those all night and live to regret it the next day. It is a perfectly balanced blend of flavors with Don Julio tequila, my favorite. Be sure to sip it through the salt. That is one dangerous margarita. I loved it. Overall, we had a very enjoyable experience. The bolognese and dry olive oil cake prevent a 5 star review, but it certainly was a very good restaurant. We will return for sure to try something else. read more

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loveeedddd the ambiance. Great for a casual dinner or a cute, slightly dressy date night. You get a nice view of the oven they bake pizzas in too. Not the best Italian food I've had, but everything was super fresh and I'd definitely come back for happy hour! Service was also great, everyone was so attentive and friendly! Margherita pizza (7/10): solid. Super fresh, loved the chewy dough. Wasn't overbaked. They also add fresh shredded Parmesan if you want! Tagliatelle alla bolognese (8.5/10): I really liked this dish. They split it into two plates for us! Pasta was cooked perfectly and loved the seasoning. I'd def get this again! read more

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If you plugged a prompt into Chat GPT that said "Give me a business plan for a standard Americanized Italian restaurant in a wealthy part of Dallas," it would have spit out Centrale Italia. We came here the other night with one set of parents for dinner. We didn't have a reservation, so we were initially put outside where the worst possible seating could be and were being bowled over by the wind. We finally made it inside, where they had terrible acoustics, so you needed to shout to be heard. Biggest indication of amateur design. The food actually isn't bad, it's just your run-of-the-mill greatest hits stuff that you've seen before. We started with the brussels sprouts and calamari, both hot and crispy and well-seasoned, no complaints. One of us got the beet salad as her main course, and while there was way too much dressing, it was still very good. The other one got the chicken piccata and that was probably our favorite dish of the night since the sauce was perfectly salty with the capers, the chicken was crispy, and we appreciated the side of greens. Our daughter had a lasagna that was decent, and we did like the spicy rigatoni one of the parents got. The alfredo was the worst dish of the night. For dessert, there's your average tiramisu and gelato. Service was a solid B-. Overall, again, nothing was "bad"...it just felt like you were in IRL AI restaurant slop. No soul, no imagination, no heart. Come here and be full, but don't expect satisfaction. read more

Wonderful server, amazing food, reminded me of being in Italy but with better food. Ambience is great. read more

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We had a great experience. Zach was our waiter and he was great. The food was delicious and drinks were even better. Our favorite was the spicy meatballs, so tender, literally melt in your mouth. It was my daughter's birthday, so Zach let her pick a few desserts from the dessert menu and everything was great. Highly recommend this restaurant, I can't wait to return for happy hour. read more

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Had a great meal at Centrale Italia. We ordered the rigatoni alla vodka, arugula salad with added salmon, and calamari fritti, everything was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the sauce was creamy. Service was friendly and attentive. We sat outside and the patio was nice. They're dog friendly on the patio btw read more

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Came here for a Sunday lunch and it couldn't have worked out better. There was a parking garage nearby that was easy to navigate. I was also able to get seated immediately on the patio, which was clutch because I was starving. The outdoor seating was a great vibe! Service was excellent right from the start. I ordered the calamari and the rigatoni alla vodka. Love that you can choose your protein (shrimp or chicken, or upgrade to sausage for a few extra bucks). I went with shrimp and it was cooked perfectly, and paired really well with the sauce. read more

Centrale Italia - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Had such a wonderful evening here! Service is great, from checking in to leaving the restaurant. The ambiance is very gorgeous and modern. Parking is easy, as well as making a reservation. The hosts and servers are all very friendly and helpful. We were seated at a half booth, half chair table. We started with the fried burrata and whipped ricotta on crostini with hot honey appetizers. Both were very good, especially the whipped ricotta. For my entree, I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka and it was actually ridiculously good. Probably the best one I've had, and it's my go-to dish! I loved the calabrian chili, adding pops of spice and tanginess. I also tried the Tartufo pizza, and it was pretty good! Crispy and flavorful without a burnt crust. My only complaint is the restaurant is pretty cramped. I had to shuffle through chairs and tables to get to the bathroom. I would still return, especially for that pasta! read more

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What a great find for fresh homemade Italy food. Fresh pasta. Geo is an amazing serve and took great care of us with keeping our water glasses full. The food was some of the best fresh Italy food. Spicy pizza wise guy was delicious the sausage was spicy good, just the right amount of sauce and cheese with meat. Garlic bread with lots of olive oil and large chunks of garlic. The cod sandwich with truffle fries soooo good. Great food, service and value. In a beautiful atmosphere. Can not wait to go back read more

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A nice place. Excited to see how they grow. They have limited hours as of November '25. The manager said they are expanding to lunch and potentially being open 7 days a week. Also they might get a happy hour soon which I think it's a must in Preston Hallow. The drinks were good but pricey. We will be back as the menu looked really nice and I have to try the pizza. There is a truffle pizza with shaved truffle on it according to the menu. The bar tender said it was no joke and seemed really confident it would knock your socks off. We will see! read more

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They've been open for 1 week and at present are only open for dinner. I came in to check it out. Good service, I sat at the bar. Very chic interior, wood fired oven. Had a couple drinks and cake to go $48. They do not yet have happy hour and within a couple weeks will be opening for lunch dinner. I look forward to coming back and trying more food read more

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Okay, I hate to do this;however, it is really important to vet your wait staff! In a short amount of time they can ruin what could have been an amazing experience. Let's start with the food. We ordered an appetizer, Carta Musica. The description was the draw.. let's break bread. A simple oil, garlic and basil dipping sauce with a light bread to start. "Chucky" as he referred to himself, took it upon himself to drop off this beautiful starter, and without asking he said here is something I like to do, and he poured cheese into the dipping sauce without asking! Now I am all about a good suggestion however etiquette would be to ask. This restaurant projects a higher end feel. Really? What if I hate cheese or was allergic? Continue forward when our meal, which looked amazing, was delivered. The boy who dropped asked if we wanted cheese, both of us replied, No. Chucky comes flopping over and again without asking, grates cheese over my tortellini. I'm still trying to salvage the experience. The food while delicious did not go down smoothly. He comes over and says, how are my girls doing? At this point, I would not expect less from Chucky. I personally, do not like be addresses as someone's girl, by a man I do not know. The final straw for this experience was when he dropped out check. His final goodbye- make sure you go online and I quote, "Chucky, did you right!" I have no words for the awful and degrading taste this left in my mouth. If you do go make sure you ask not to sit in Chucky's section. read more

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My two cents ... 1) ambiance couldn't be better! Large and open area, at the same time homey and posh. 2) very attentive and knowledgeable waiter 3) the food was alright, it wasn't rich or flavorful. The pasta, meat and sauce were not cohesive. For the price I have had better. Perhaps it's them having been open only a month. read more

The newly opened Centrale Italia offers a beautifully designed atmosphere with warm, welcoming service--starting with the bartender at the full bar lounge. The pasta and pizza are delicious, crafted by a Brooklyn-born chef with Italian heritage. Our server, Cameron, was excellent and very informative. We will definitely be returning for dinner again soon. read more

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Love the food and service at Chefika. We have tried many of the items on the menu and have never been disappointed. The food is always delicious and fresh. The service is amazing with friendly and attentive servers. The restaurant is lovely, bright and inviting. It is one of our favorite places to dine. read more

If I was just rating the food, I'd give it a 4, even a 4.5, but since these reviews account for the entire experience, that's why I'm down to a 3. If I could do a 3.5 I would. Highlights for food: The pizza and bread were delicious. 4 for flavor and texture. I would've loved to have the tortufo, which I tried to order, but the waiter told me they were out of truffles. I asked if we could just get everything else in it and he said "no"? We ordered the wild mushroom instead and while I didn't taste the thyme or pesto, it was still really good. Arugula salad: I think it's $14 or close, so I expected a decent size. It wasn't, and it had one piece of fennel. One. Disappointing. Flavor was good, lemony and fresh. Service: Ordered a cocktail when we sat down. It didn't come for a while. We asked about it, kind of had to remind the server, and it finally arrived with our appetizer, mussels, but I wouldn't have paired the cocktail with mussels so kinda meh. The mussels, however, were really good. They'd get a 5. So overall the food was good, and I'd be curious to try some other things, but it's all a part of the experience and that overall was so-so. read more

Had a great dinner over the Easter Weekend with wife and daughter. Daughter said the lasagna was very good, wife said the sauce was best she ever had for her pasta and my pasta was light and fresh with that lemon zest. read more

We've got another good one here in PH! Finally had a chance to stop in for dinner at Centrale Italia, and it did not disappoint. Why I really like this place... they make a lot of their bread and pasta in house and it's delicious. Our waiter and the servers on staff were on point, like a fine dining restaurant but more relaxed. That's why Centrale really shines, the dishes are recognizably traditional Italian, but done with a little flare and also executed very well. The ambiance is a mix of upscale but also just chill out and have a good meal. New top of my list for Pizza and Pasta... btw we had Mussels to start, a Fennel Sausage Pizza, Rigatoni all Vodka, and kids cheese pizza, all excellent. Yes, it was a lot for 3 and we took a lot home. read more

Tried Centrale Italia on Friday night. It was delicious. We loved the Rigatoni and the chicken Francese. Ended with the peach tart that was wonderful. I will be returning. read more

This is such a cute restaurant with a cozy vibe; we went for date night and I'd definitely come back. The service was great, with our waiter being very attentive. We got the East Coast Garlic Bread, which was tasty but a bit too heavily toasted for my preference; my partner loved it though! For meals, he got the spaghetti and meatballs and truly enjoyed it. I got the rigatoni alla vodka, and added grilled chicken. The chicken was the standout (well seasoned and the perfect portion) and I love that they will let you customize pastas with different proteins! I expected the pasta to be a little spicier since Calabrian chiles were an ingredient, but overall it was very tasty. read more

Picked up an order to go. $36 all in for the vodka pasta with chicken. Not much flavor and the portion was definitely underwhelming for the price. read more

Made a reservation on OpenTable. There was a ton of seating- bar, booths and elevated booths. We were sat in an elevated booth. Nice view of interview like we're queens of the mountain. Decor had modern with unique touches- glass baubles light fixtures, barrels of wine portrait hung in just the way it appeared 3D, and playful fellow art pieces. Staff appeared a well oiled machine. Server-Gio -ask for him. He ensured that we had a top notch, educating, heart fulfilling experience. Now, I know that the tiramisu was created near Venice in Treviso! Music ranged from country (it is Texas!) to Teddy Swims. A gentle departure from your standard Sinatra. They feature a wood fire oven here. We ordered the Espresso martini, garlic bread (accompanied by olive oil), tomato and avocado burrata salad, lasagna, Brooklyn pizza, a custom pasta dish (company wanted angel hair), tiramisu and cannoli. Straightforward presentation. Food was delicious with the tiramisu being a stand out. Absolutely scrumptious. Yes, there were leftovers! There's an outdoor lot parking by the Trader Joe's and a covered lot. Buon appetito! read more

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I went for lunch with a girlfriend the other day, the food and service was great! We had the whipped ricotta which was warm and filling! The bread it was served on was amazing! We got the sweet & spicy pepperoni pizza, wagyu meatball sub, and the tortellini. Everything was great, we were really impressed with it all. We also tried two of their craft cocktails. I had the margarita with cilantro and Serrano syrup it was refreshing with a little spice. She had the limoncello martini which she loved. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

I tried this restaurant recently taking my daughter to lunch on her birthday. The inside has a bright and clean atmosphere. The acoustics were great for keeping the noise level down. The lemon ricotta is delicious and they provide huge portions. The staff was friendly. The pasta was fresh and delicious read more

I was welcomed immediately as I walked in by Rose. She was so patient and helpful when it came to deciding on what to try as a first timer. The ambiance was beautiful and the food was amazing. All of the staff were so kind. Amazing service. read more

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Valentines dinner Dear Chef, Thank you so much for making our Valentine's celebration so special. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. Your food is truly glorious!! With love, Carla read more

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We had such a wonderful evening here! I started with a Hugo Spritz, which was incredibly flavorful and refreshing -- absolutely delicious. I only wish they offered a happy hour so I could have tried more than one! My husband and our friends ordered martinis and all agreed they were very well made. We shared the wood-fired bread to start, and it was outstanding -- fresh, warm, and full of flavor. For my entrée, I had the Chicken al Limone, which was perfectly cooked and beautifully balanced. The broccolini was on point, and everything on the plate was thoughtfully prepared and very tasty. We were so full by the end of the meal that we couldn't even attempt dessert -- which says a lot! The ambiance was another highlight. The lighting was just right, and the noise level made it easy for our group of five to comfortably talk and enjoy each other's company. read more

Less than stellar service. The bolognese and salmon were lackluster and just didn't get a friendly feeling. Our server seemed like he just wanted us to hurry up and go. Not a great feeling for our anniversary, the Trader Joe's next door was much more welcoming when we stopped by afterwards for dessert there. read more

We had mussels, bolognese & Fettuccine Limone. The noodles seemed to be freshly pulled and the sauces were very good. The bartender, Rose, made a great old fashion and an off menu mocktail that was delicious. read more

Centrale Italia - Fettuccine Limone - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I got the Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and it was great! The flavor was amazing, and the pasta was cooked well. The Bianca pizza was also good. Matthew was a great server and was super nice, but it did occasionally take a while to get back to us, but it was busy. He gave great recommendations but wasn't pushy about anything. It can be a bit loud, but overall it's nice inside. The lighting isn't too bright and the music isn't too loud or quiet. read more

Centrale Italia - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went there for lunch! I had the Parmesan crusted cod and it was delicious. Didn't taste fishy at all. Torrie was our waitress and she was very attentive with a great personality. Will definitely go back! read more

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Excellent food at reasonable price. Diverse wine list that is generally two times retail which is unique in Dallas. Attentive service timed just right. Upscale setting with low to moderate diner noise. read more

Charlie was our server. We had a baby with us. He was so helpful and accommodating. Thank you Charlie!. Very nice decor Very upscale. We had Brussel sprouts and meatballs and spaghetti. And garlic bread on the side. read more

Enjoyed dinner and drinks with girlfriends. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Chef Matt's food creations are out of this world! Loved every bite! read more

Centrale Italia - Chef Matt's dessert extravaganza! - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great service, good cocktails, and the penne alla vodka (with house made Italian sausage) was amazing! It was recommended by our waiter, and did not disappoint. Will definitely be back. read more

Really enjoyed this new spot at Walnut Hill & 75. Had a bottle of wine, delicious meatball appetizer and shared the vodka pasta (added chicken) for a satisfying meal. Sat outside because inside was hopping with a warm, fun vibe. Will return and try the pizza and several other items on their menu. Waiting for them to add Happy Hour and half-priced wine bottle night. read more

GREAT RESTAURANT IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. Excellent ambiance, good service, great food. A welcome inclusion to several good restaurants in the area read more

Great stracciatella! The décor of this spot is very cozy and modern. The ambiance is perfect for dates or small groups. Service was quick, and the staff were attentive. The fried burrata was unique, and the carbonara pasta was flavorful. They also had a tasty stracciatella gelato for desert. Overall, a great addition to the Preston Hollow area. read more

First visit to this lovely place but won't be the last! Loved our meal ( spaghetti and meatballs, chicken saltimboca, crispy Brussels sprouts) and fantastic affordable wine list! Great service and wonderful ambiance. 10/10! read more