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Centrolina, Washington, DC
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Centrolina

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$50 and over
Italian
974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market.

The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway.

For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Amy Brandwein

From the OpenTable editors: Nearly a decade into its run, this refined osteria continues to be a sought-after table thanks to its easygoing vibe and chef Amy Brandwein’s housemade pastas that spotlight seasonal, mid-Atlantic ingredients. It's easy to linger over shareable antipasti, refreshing cocktails, and pitch-perfect wines in the lively space.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Market Hours Daily 10:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Available upon request - email Private Dining Director Caroline Millot at caroline@centrolinadc.com
  • Private party facilities
    Centrolina offers two fully private spaces available for Lunch and Dinner where we can accommodate anywhere from 6 to 30 guests for seated meals for business and social gatherings. For larger events of up to 125 guests, you can reserve our entire restaurant!
  • Private party contact
    Caroline Millot: (202) 898-2426
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    at 10th st between H st. & I st. NW
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking for City Center is located at 9th & I streets and 9th and H Streets respectively. <br /><br />Public Parking is available on 11th Street between H&I streets. The elevator will take you directly to the restaurant on Palmer Alley.
  • Public transit
    The Blue, Orange or Red lines stop at MetroCenter, just a few blocks away. The Yellow, Green and Red lines stop at Gallery Place–Chinatown, two blocks south east. A number of bus lines, as well as the Circulator Bus stop in front of CityCenterDC.For route, schedule and fare details, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website: www.wmata.com
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Celebrate Jacques Pépin

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 27, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Cocktails and Canapés at 6:30 pm, followed by a seated dinner at 7:30 pm Enjoy a special four-course dinner collaboration dinner with Chef Amy Brandwein, author Joan Nathan, and DC chefs Cédric Maupillier, Chris Morgan, George Madosky, and Centrolina’s Mary Mendoza Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
    Celebrate Jacques Pépin Photo
  • Stela | Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 9, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 8-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra, “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food (and wine) inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/person, with an optional wine pairing for $125/person. Please note we can typically accommodate alterations for most allergies, preferences, and dietary restrictions. However, all dietary restrictions should be noted at least 5 days in advance to allow our culinary team time to source ingredients and prepare appropriate options. Contact us at ciao@centrolinadc.com or call us at 202-898-2426 with any questions regarding this policy.
    Stela | Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein Photo
  • Stela | Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 23, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 8-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra, “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food (and wine) inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Fridays at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $150/person, with an optional wine pairing for $125/person. Please note we can typically accommodate alterations for most allergies, preferences, and dietary restrictions. However, all dietary restrictions should be noted at least 5 days in advance to allow our culinary team time to source ingredients and prepare appropriate options. Contact us at ciao@centrolinadc.com or call us at 202-898-2426 with any questions regarding this policy.
    Stela | Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein Photo

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What 2,218 people are saying

Centrolina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Centrolina offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent authentic Italian food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about "delicious and innovative food" and a "consistently creative" menu crafted by Chef Amy. The restaurant is praised for its "warm and welcoming" atmosphere and attentive service, making it a "must-go" destination in DC.

2,218 Reviews
  1. Oscar

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent but the presentation on the grillo dessert could use some work as it looked un appetizing and did not look appealing
    CentrolinaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Oscar, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food at Centrolina. Your feedback about the grillo dessert is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience and we hope that we have succeeded in our aim. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Jule VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I sat at the bar, I was there by myself and the bartender took wonderful care of me. He had great suggestions about the food, it came in a timely fashion and was delectable. I started with the house Negroni cocktail which was great, then sashimi with a lemon ponzu bath - then white bolognese pasta and finished with molten chocolate cake with a poached pear. The place was buzzing, but people could have conversations. Seemed to be a place to meet friends or co-workers and everyone enjoyed their food and ambiance. Recommend highly.
    CentrolinaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Centrolina. It’s our goal to make every visit memorable, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Sean VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Creative and tasteful menu. Great cocktails. Amy is a star!
    CentrolinaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Sean, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative and tasteful menu and our great cocktails. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to create a memorable experience are appreciated. We're also glad to hear that you had a great time with us, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, The Management Team at Centrolina

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  4. Dan VIP

    Greater Boston236 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Duck breast was perfect. Pastas were home made and tasty. Service was flawless. Overall a great dining experience.
    CentrolinaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the glowing review! We love to create unique and thoughtful experiences for our guests. Looking forward to hosting you again soon!

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  5. Guy VIP

    Milan17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very good and service excellent. But this is way overpriced. Two slices of fried green tomatoes are $18! Six tortelli are $34! One cup of coffee is $6. Refills are another $6! Desserts are $16. There are better and less expensive Italian restaurants all around DC.
    CentrolinaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Guy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service excellent. However, we're sorry to hear that you found our prices to be higher than expected. We strive to provide the best value to our customers and your feedback helps us to continually improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food and service in the future. Best regards, The Management Team at Centrolina

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  6. Spencer VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really good, the staff were really nice and considerate of allergies.
    CentrolinaResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Spencer! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our staff to be really nice and accommodating. We always strive to cater to the needs of our guests, especially those with allergies. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we'll continue to work on making Centrolina a better dining experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Joan VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a birthday celebration, and my friend felt special. The staff was attentive but let us sit chatting for a period. Food was delicious and creative.
    CentrolinaResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Joan, We're thrilled to hear that you chose Centrolina for your birthday celebration and that we were able to make your friend feel special. We're glad you enjoyed our food and creative offerings. Thank you for choosing Centrolina. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Michael VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Centrolina has ben delicious for many many years! Always a wonderful experience, thank you!

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  9. Juliana VIP

    Washington DC62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, loved the food, delicious flavors! The service very attentive, everything great!
    CentrolinaResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Juliana! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the service to be attentive. At Centrolina, we strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. We're delighted that we could meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Elena

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly wonderful experience. Our server Ali was beyond amazing and attentive, and proactive - helped with allergies, and made our dinner extra special with his attention to detail, excellent service and kindness. Rafael was delightful and we enjoyed great Sicilian wine that paired wonderfully with our meal. Quality food, mouthful of flavor and exciting combinations. Will definitely return next time we're in town. Thank you both for a wonderful evening to celebrate a birthday !♡
    CentrolinaResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Elena! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Centrolina. It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your special request and that you enjoyed our Sicilian wine and the food. Your kind words about our attentive service mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for more celebrations. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Centrolina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-2426.

Centrolina is rated 4.7 stars by 2218 OpenTable diners.

Centrolina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Centrolina

974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    at 10th st between H st. & I st. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Market Hours Daily 10:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking for City Center is located at 9th & I streets and 9th and H Streets respectively. <br /><br />Public Parking is available on 11th Street between H&I streets. The elevator will take you directly to the restaurant on Palmer Alley.
  • Public transit
    The Blue, Orange or Red lines stop at MetroCenter, just a few blocks away. The Yellow, Green and Red lines stop at Gallery Place–Chinatown, two blocks south east. A number of bus lines, as well as the Circulator Bus stop in front of CityCenterDC.For route, schedule and fare details, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website: www.wmata.com
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Available upon request - email Private Dining Director Caroline Millot at caroline@centrolinadc.com
  • Private party facilities
    Centrolina offers two fully private spaces available for Lunch and Dinner where we can accommodate anywhere from 6 to 30 guests for seated meals for business and social gatherings. For larger events of up to 125 guests, you can reserve our entire restaurant!
  • Private party contact
    Caroline Millot: (202) 898-2426
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