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Centrolina

3.8 (531 reviews)
PriceyItalian
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Dona P.

It's a strong 3.75, service and ambiance are lovely and food is fresh and flavorful. Truly small portions for what you're paying for so it is more of a treat. As a gluten free dairy free person they did a wonderful job accommodating but if I went very hungry I know I'd need to spend a good amount to feel full. My cosmo was .... So so. A little warm and a little too sweet even when I said not sweet. Passion fruit sorbet was amazing but the tiniest scoop ever. They should make it available to add to a glass of prosecco!

Ribeye
Allison C.

Went here for our 5 year anniversary! I believe our servers name was Ali and he was amazing! All of the food was delicious. Wonderful date night spot.

Tagliolini, Pistachio, White Bolognese, Sage, Parmigiano
Ken S.

KenScale: 8.0/10 Visits: August 2025 The restaurant business is absolutely brutal from an economic standpoint so it's not often you see a restaurant stay open for more than ten years. Centrolina in CityCenterDC, which is packed with premium luxury brand stores and tourist-friendly restaurants, is one of those stalwarts in the DC dining scene that seems to be around forever (I recently found out from the restaurant's review of Washington Post's Tom Sietsema that the restaurant opened in 2015). When a restaurant maintains that enviable level of longevity, there has to be some things it is doing right; I visited Centrolina with my wife Jun recently to find out the secret sauce behind Centrolina's continued success. Overall, our dinner was a pretty solid experience with one dish that was particularly memorable. The first part of our meal got off to a shaky start. Jun is pretty sensitive to the freshness of raw fish, and she was definitely not a fan of the Japanese yellowtail crudo. I thought the crudo was just fine although the tamari sauce (a type of sauce from Japan made from a byproduct of miso paste) somewhat overwhelmed the fish. On the other hand, panzanella salad with grilled octopus and heirloom tomato was fresh and delicious. Our consensus best dish of the night was from the tagliolini pasta with pistachio and white Bolognese sauce. I have to say it was one of the best pasta dishes that I had tasted at a DC restaurant. There was just something quite magically addictive about the rich white Bolognese sauce that Jun and I ended up taking the same sauce home from the store next door. The final savory dish, Iberico pork with roasted baby leek and blistered shishito pepper, was more than solid, with chewy texture of the pork meat that I enjoyed (although Jun thought it could've been a little softer). For dessert, we chose panna cotta based on crème de menthe (a mint-based alcoholic beverage) flavor with chocolate. I had no idea what crème de menthe is until I saw the greenish color of the panna cotta and mint is not my favorite flavor but somehow the dessert worked quite nicely and I found myself thinking about it after the dinner. Getting a reservation at Centrolina will not be particularly challenging so long as you book a few days in advance but the dining room was by no means empty, with a nice mix of locals and tourists. There is a full bar with Italian-based cocktails and wine list across diverse regions of the country. The dining room's atmosphere feels modern without being too touristy, and service was seamless as well. After the meal at the restaurant, I highly recommend checking out the aforementioned store that sells some of the same food items used in the menu. Centrolina is the type of restaurant that gets the job done when it comes to offering a satisfying dining experience. In today's age of turbulence and volatility in the restaurant world, its durability is a virtue worth celebrating for.

Pane bread
Jeff T.

A 2025 James Beard nominee and for good reason. The Pane consisted of three different types of bread, two of which were fluffy and chewy. The Verde salad had great potential ingredients but we're just not huge fans of salads inspired by Cesar salads. The fettuccine was hand made and you could tell by the al dente nature, savory cream sauce. Service was cordial. The atmosphere on a summer day outside was charming.

Lava cake
Bradley L.

The food here tasted delicious. The only problem I had here was the serving sizes were extremely small. It's a balance because it's in a hot area so naturally costs will be high, but at the same time I had bread, app, and a bowl of pasta and still felt I had to have a dessert in order to be satisfied. The uni pasta was delicious. Super well cooked pasta tossed in a sauce that reminded me of the ocean. The tuna with persimmon was an awesome unexpected combination. The tuna was so tender. Both desserts we tried, the lava cake and the pistachio cake tiramisu were amazing.

Funghi
Felicia L.

Came here in June 2022 for dinner during our trip to Washington DC and this was perhaps the most disappointing meal that we had all trip. We ordered two tagliolini pastas (sunchoke, basil pesto, parmigiano) and one funghi (parmesan crème brûlée, morel mushrooms, rosemary broth). Our biggest issue with this place was just how long we had to wait after ordering to get our food. We sat down at the restaurant at 7:10 PM, ordered by 7:15 PM, the funghi came out at 8:02 PM, and the tagliolini pastas came out at 8:20 PM. I can't remember the last time I went to a restaurant that made me wait almost an hour to get any of my food. After waiting for so long, we were absolutely starving and we were done eating by around 8:30 PM. The check said 8:41 PM. We spent WAY more time sitting there bored, hungry, and waiting, than we did enjoying the food. The tagliolini pastas were $26 each, which was expensive but not the absolute worst. We were very surprised that the funghi was $22--we probably finished it in 2 bites. We would not have ordered it if we had known how tiny it would be (see picture). The service was fine, although a bit impersonal since they barely came by our table. But most importantly, we did not leave feeling full, even though we had spent $100+ on our meal for two people, and had to grab a quick bite elsewhere after. Centrolina just wasn't worth our time or money.

The picture does not do justice to the tastiness of the gazpacho with beets
Bernie P.

Centrolina offers continued reliability in service and cuisine. Chef Amy Brandwein frequently updates the menu keeping the menu interesting. We had a broad sampling of dishes. For the starters, we agreed both the galia melon with yogurt and cucumber AND the gazpacho are both welcomed for the summer. We also had the bluefin tuna and red snapper. While fresh, the flavor (for both dishes) was a little lacking and could have benefitted from a little more citrus or pepper to let the fish reach its full potential. The pastas are usually a winner and last night was predictably tasty. The pappardelle (crème fraiche, dandelions and cherry) was my favorite. It was a delicious surprise if you like the play of bitter and sweet. The pappardelle and crème fraiche kept everything on track. The spaghetti d'amore with the yellow tomatoes is a safer choice for the more timid palate but full of freshness and seasonality. For our main courses, the lamb and sea scallops were both delicious. I leaned more into preferring the lamb maybe because the rest of our meal was very seafood focused, but the scallops are of quality stock. I appreciated their full flavor with the simplicity of a little basil, lemon, and summer vegetables. We ate and drank grandly (as usual) :- O. Looking at the bill, for the four of us, we ate four starters, two pastas, two main courses, two desserts, and six glasses of wine. The total bill with 30% tip was $562. Reflecting on our visits since my last Yelp review, Centrolina is a fair value. Yet, it is not the same screaming value it used to be compared to some of our other regulars in this price tier. With that stated, Centrolina remains in our regular rotation and I believe you will have an enjoyable experience.

Pappardelle  - I added black truffle extra $28 to the pasta
Y K.

We reserved the seat for dinner (Friday 2/21/2025 ) Our experience was underwhelmed this time. I ordered Pappardelle pasta and added black truffles. Pasta was oily in the base and was not Al dente, rather a little over cooked, and It was just warm and wasn't hot - often happened here in the past too but the temperature is important and I hope they'll fix the issue and bring over the dish right away after the chef done cooking. $28 extra to add for the black truffle was not worth it - It was not flavorful. I know black truffles well and had many times, but it was not even close to what I've had before. However, their grill of the day - grilled scallops were excellent, fresh and chewy, cooked to perfection. Wine we ordered was Barolo and Super Tuscan by the glass but both were also a big disappointment this time - not fresh or stored in the wrong temperature, and poor portion too. It costed $25 each glass and was not worth it either. We always ordered the same glass here and sometimes ordered bottle but they were much better before. As many reviewers commented their foods portion are small for the price - I know that's true here since before and I agree with them, though I wouldn't mind to pay the price if their quality is right and that was not the case this time. We always paid about $400~500 dinner for 2 that's average here. I cannot believe they charged so much for these quality include that wine especially this time. I'm sad to write this honest review - truly loved here until now and hoping the restaurant management would fix that. I know better homemade quality pasta and Italian Barolo and Super Tuscan at other Italian restaurants. Definitely here is not 4-5 stars level overall and 3 stars is for the grilled scallops. This Centrolina has been one of our favorite restaurants for years, but unfortunately we'd not come back here anytime soon.

Siobhan D.

We had the BEST experience at Centrolina on Saturday night!! Our waiter was amazing- so knowledgable, attentive, and friendly. Our meal was out of this world, definitely one of the Top 5 meals I've ever eaten. Three of us shared 3 starters and two entrees. The Gnocchi Bolognase was so delicate and flavorful. The crispy honey-and-nut accented eggplant was the night's surprise favorite though! We thought we were not eggplant fans, but we just have not had it prepared so beautifully. It was awesome. We were planning to go down the street for gelato after our meal, so we didn't order dessert, but I definitely will next time! The waiter surprised me with an assortment of cookies as we were celebrating my birthday! The cookies were each unique and truly fantastic, especially the lemon-jam tartlette and the sprinkle-covered sugar cookie! And the pine nut one, oh my!! I wish I got our waiter's name!! He was so great. I will definitely return to Centrolina. It would be a perfect date-night spot, too. Very cool and romantic vibe going on there.

Fettuccine with white bolognese.
Deb G.

My first visit to Centrolina, but definitely not my last. My friend and I found ourselves here after our plans for ramen were derailed by the Caps game and the gaggle of fans around Gallery Place. Striking out for Metro Center, we got insanely expensive drinks and terrible service at Fig & Olive before deciding Italian sounded great. There was space at the Centrolina bar and two efficient and friendly staff. We ordered the crispy eggplant for a starter, having no idea what we were in for. Damn, that was so freaking good! Neither of us expected ribbons of lightly fried ribbons of eggplant, drizzled in honey and almonds. It was so so so so good! We split two of the pasta entrees - the fettuccine with a white pork and beef bolognese, and the fiore with butternut squash, sage, and amaretti cookies. Both were superb. Neither looked particularly big, but turned out to be more than enough and really filling. The butternut squash was amazing, with little crispy sweet bits of cookies complement the filling and the fried sage. But the sauce on the other one was so hearty and delicious, I didn't even want it to end. Because we decided against drinks, we went for dessert - a plum cake with pistachio ice cream, roasted plums, and some weird but totally yummy pistachio cream. This was an amazing find - I'm so glad we stopped in and tried it out! I will definitely be back.

Gnocchi
Akshitha I.

Centrolina DC has super flavorful Italian dishes that truly stand out. The gnocchi I had was perfectly seasoned in stand out cheese and olive oil, and my friend's burrata ravioli was packed a punch of a flavor in a very simple dish. Both dishes truly reflected the quality of the ingredients. The flavors were rich and authentic, a nice touch of Italy in DC. However, the portions were on the smaller side for the price, and the service could've been better Overall, it's a great spot in dc for amazing Italian food.

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L'Ardente

4.5(1.7k reviews)
0.6 mi
•$$$$

The experience was definitely a success…read more Everyone must get the Duck Hunt--the flavor was immaculate. We almost ordered another one. Even the Polpette was extremely delicious, especially for something as simple as meatballs. Now for the main course, the 40-Layer Lasagna was amazing. I will say, though, that after a while, the flavor became so rich that it started to feel a little tiring. The Rigatoni alla Carbonara was also super good. I actually ended up switching with my partner so we could both enjoy the rest of each other's dishes. For dessert, we got the Crème Brûlée. I'd rate it a 4/5. The flavor was different from a traditional crème brûlée, but it was still delicious. Overall, everything was really good, and I would definitely come back to try some of the other dishes!

The decor and styling of L'Ardente is absolutely gorgeous. Just walking in for the first time, I…read morewas stunned. I came with a large party and we had a private area in the back to ourselves. They have many good options on their menu. There's a little something for everyone. From the antipasti menu, I enjoyed their Verde salad, the Carciofi, and the Hamachi Crudo. The hamachi was a highlight; it was so fresh and bright. For mains, we got the pomodoro and bolognese pastas. These were alright. The pasta itself was a little harder than al dente unfortunately. But the flavor of the sauces were yummy. I loved the dessert! We had the chocolate cake and the creme brulee. These were among the best bites of the night. Restrooms were large and mostly clean. Wasn't expecting them to be as ornate (or as dark inside) as they were. Downside is that the restrooms are right next to the kitchen area so wait staff were constantly moving and I was worried about tripping someone.

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Filomena Ristorante

4.2(3.9k reviews)
2.0 mi•Georgetown
•$$$
Women-owned & operated
Established in 1983

In the 40+ years I've lived in the DC-metro area, this Georgetown hot spot still surpasses the gold…read morestandard when it comes to exquisite food paired with exceptional service. Here's my one warning... COME HUNGRY and choose your company wisely! You'll want to sample every plate on the table and if you're smart, you'll enjoy as many apps as you desire and share your entree! The crab purse app was sinful! Full of the juiciest large lump crab meat I've enjoyed in decades. And the Bolognese Lasagna was simply divine! Truthfully, I had no desire after a long workday to even have a cocktail, but the waiter was able to recommend a great glass of red wine to compliment what was already ordered and he was 100% correct. Sorry, I can't recall the vintage, but it brought out the flavor of the Sunday sauce, spectacularly! And while I did manage to leave room for chocolate mousse cake for dessert, I have a better suggestion! On a day, truly any day you can, just go to Filomena for a glass of wine and the dessert of your choice! Don't wait for a special occasion. Life is too short to not come back here just for a glass and the dessert of your choice! TRUST ME!! There are only no photos because my friends and I were so captivated by the aromas once they arrived, that we were swept away, one savory bite at a time!

We went for our anniversary and the place was already decorated for Halloween. Not what I expected…read morein the 1st week of September but it was nicely done. Food was solid and service was attentive and friendly. We came for lunch. They provide bread for the table. It was served warm. I found it underwhelming. Apps- salsiccia di casa- sweet Italian pork sausage. It was good and not salty, Bonus! Entrees- Rigatoni con salsicce- my husband's choice even though it had more sausage. He was happy with his choice. Linguini cardinale-one of their signature dishes. It was good but very rich. We should have shared our pasta dishes because portions were generous. But all delicious! Dessert portions are generous too! We shared the chocolate cake. We would definitely return!

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Grazie Nonna - Green Goodness

Grazie Nonna

4.2(810 reviews)
0.6 mi•Downtown
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Drink of Choice: Passionfruit Mocktail…read more Food: Il Bruco Pizza - this pizza was delicious! I'm a fan of Grazie Nonna and have been often but always order the pasta. I decided to try the pizza this go around and it did not disappoint. The crust was cooked perfectly and not soggy despite it being on the thin side. It was a large pizza and definitely enough for two people or to take home. I could taste the truffle which was a hit. I would definitely order this again or my old faithful fettuccine alfredo!

We had a great first experience at Grazie Nonna. First of all - the space is so cute. We loved the…read moregothic-granny's house vibes inside. And they have a super cute patio outside that's far enough off the main street to be quiet and shaded. We started with cocktails. I especially enjoyed the Elderflower Spritz. You gotta have a spritz at an Italian place, right?? Then, we had our appetizers - the tuna tartare and buratta. Both were fresh, pretty and tasty! We loved the panzanella salad with the creamy burrata. And the tuna tartare was chopped nicely and seasoned well. The standout for us was their pizza though. Mamma mia!! The Drunken love with pepperoni and vodka sauce was to die for. Their pizza is like a mix between NY style and Neapolitan. The crust is crispy and puffy. It took a lot of will power to not eat the whole thing. The pastas fell a little short for us. The alfredo was just ok- not the best flavor. And the pesto was really soupy and a huge portion. Definitely, more Italian American than traditional Italian. We wrapped up the dinner with a cannoli brownie. A fun take on the classic Italian dessert. Overall, a delicious meal! We will be back for pizza FOR SURE.

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Caruso's Grocery - Spicy Neapolitan Ragu

Caruso's Grocery

4.6(353 reviews)
2.6 mi•Capitol Hill
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My wife and I recently ordered the garlic bread and the alfredo for delivery and received our order…read morein a timely manner. Both dishes did well in transit and were still warm when we got them. The garlic bread was well-baked and flavorful, with delicious cream and olive oil dipping sauces. The alfredo was homemade, fresh, rich, creamy, and had good umami and the right amount of salt. I would recommend Caruso's Grocery!

I found this restaurant at the last minute and boy am I glad we did!…read more We arrived at around 7:45 and the place was packed. The hostess told us we likely wouldn't sit until 9:45 so I inquired about the bar and the manager quickly stepped in to put us on a waitlist. Since the restaurant is connected to a food hall of sorts, she recommended we grab a drink there while we wait. Shortly after we got our drink, we received notification of an opening and were seated by 8:15. We had the burrata appetizer, Ragú x 2, and the seafood fra diavolo. The burrata was one of the best I've had since they serve it with pesto, pine nuts, and garlic bread. It was truly divine! The Ragú was not far behind. Incredible flavor and a generous portion. The seafood dish had a nice kick and had plenty of seafood, which is not common as of late. All dishes were also priced reasonably for the quality you received. As we sat at the bar, we had pleasant conversation with the bartender and finished our meal with a small cannoli that really sealed the deal. If you're looking for excellent Italian food in DC without breaking the bank, look no further than Caruso's grocery! However, I'd recommend reserving ahead of time because it's certainly not a secret. LOL

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il Canale - Margherita

il Canale

4.4(5.3k reviews)
1.9 mi•Georgetown
•$$
Family-owned & operated
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Amazing food and best service delivered by Sarolta. The lobster ravioli was incredible.read more

We wanted to have Italian food and so this came up on my Yelp search. We immediately headed to the…read morerestaurant. I noticed that they did not have a Yelp waitlist, so we ended up winging it and showing up. It was a very tricky drive because of the traffic in downtown Georgetown. However, we were able to find an underground parking garage across the street from Il Canale for $23 all night until 11p. When we walked up, there is another Italian restaurant next-door called Flavio. Flavio had a lot of availability, but Il Canal had barely any availability. The street is lined with patio seating and they have some inside dining options as well. Il Canale's patio dining was packed, as well as the restaurant. When it was our turn to greet the host he asked if we had a reservation which we did not. There was a table outside available right away but we prefer dining inside. That was OK because we were told that we could have an inside table but that we would have to wait a few minutes. After about 10 minutes of waiting, they were nice enough to get us a wonderful seat inside. Inside is beautiful. The decor is awesome. There are also posters and photos with celebrities who have visited and dined here. I was impressed that Kevin Hart, President Barack Obama, and many others have dined here. The place is authentic and it reminds me of our home town San Diego Garage Buona Forchetta or Golden Hill Buona Forchetta. The staff speaks Italian, and the plated food is on beautiful Italian Artistic ceramic plates and bowls. This is such an nice touch and adds to the positive experience. Matthew was our server and he is very professional and customer service oriented. We will definitely return because of Matthew's customer service! Tonight our wonderful server, Matthew, gave us the specials. They had authentic Italian truffle pizza and an authentic Italian truffle pasta dish option. We were super excited about this. We ordered: 1 Focaccia Bread for table (came standard with olive oil and balsamic), Arancini (Deep fried cheesy risotto balls stuffed with meat) Balls (3 large), 1 Authentic Italian Truffle Pizza, 1 Gnocchi Pomodoro, and 1 Ravioli Al Porcini. For beverages: San Pelegrino Orange Italian Soda and 1 Pepsi. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! The ravioli and gnocchi sauces were a bit salty but it was still very flavorful enjoyable. For dessert we had a pistachio cannoli. It was my daughter's first time having cannoli. The CANNOLI IS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! What a wonderful dining experience! Thank you Il Canale! We will mark you down as our favorite Italian Restaurant when we are in DC. Our previous restaurant, Nicolette, closed some years ago ans we have been searching for a new spot. Matthew deserves 5 stars himself for his awesome customer service.

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Osteria Al  Volo - Fettuccine Amatriciana

Osteria Al Volo

4.5(602 reviews)
1.8 mi•Adams Morgan
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I've been coming to this lovely Italian gem for so many years. It is consistent and delicious and…read morefriendly and cozy. Their pastas are perfection. Their menu is simple and it works. We've taken out of town guests, we've taken our son, we've done takeout. One of my favorites is the bucatini with short rib ragu. I always ask for an extra side of buratta, which pair is so nicely with the hearty sauce.

A cute little neighborhood spot. Was in the mood for pasta and decided to go on a whim on a…read moreSaturday night. It was crowded but there were still a few seats available. Found it to be a bit louder than I would've liked but I think it was because of the spacing between tables. Came toward the end of the night and got seated and welcomed right away. I ordered the polpette, meatballs to start. They were quite tasty, but the sauce was a bit watery. Think that's just because the meatballs themselves were pretty juicy. Heard the focaccia was a hit, so asked for some of that. I was told they didn't have any left. Which was weird, because then another server came and asked if I wanted bread. I'm glad I said yes because the focaccia is very fresh and was a great addition to the meal. For my main, I ordered the vodka pasta, which was very flavorful and very saucy. I love a good, thick vodka sauce and that's what you'll get here. The one part of the pasta I didn't really enjoy was the chicken inside the pasta. I think I would've preferred a grilled chicken option instead of the chicken that comes in the pasta. That being said, this place is a gem. The prices are great and the portions are hearty. The pasta is thick, you're really coming here for fresh noodles and ingredients. If you want to top your meal off just right, you'll get the chocolate lava cake. Very delicious! Service was good and staff was very attentive!

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