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Centrolina

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
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.

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Executive chef: Amy Brandwein

From the OpenTable editors: Nearly a decade into its run, this refined, MICHELIN-starred 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.

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Additional information

Location
974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone number
(202) 898-2426
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Market Hours Daily 10:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Stela: Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
21 Mar 2025 only
19:00
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 Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $175/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
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
28 Mar 2025 only
19:00
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 Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $175/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
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
4 Apr 2025 only
19:00
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 Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Limited seating is available. Dinner is $175/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.

What 2,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

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Centrolina offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing and innovative Italian food," and a "seasonal menu with well thought out, intense flavors." Customers rave about the "perfect service" and "outstanding wine." While some find the portions small, the "creative Italian cuisine" and "welcoming staff" make it a "must-visit" spot in DC.

2,187 Reviews

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Bijan VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff are friendly, the food is good, and the ambiance is people. Centrolina is my favorite restaurant for work lunches in downtown DC.
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William VIP
Greater Boston32 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious and innovative food. Warm welcome and friendly service.
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Jack
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food, Service with talented professionals!
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Nate VIP
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is one of DC's best restaurants. The menu is consistently creative, well executed, and varied, and the use of quality ingredients is constant and apparent.
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Barbara VIP
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food! We went for lunch. We had the chicken, flounder, tortellini, and sea bass. Also had starter salads. We all raved about our meals. Server was very friendly and attentive.
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G. Brian
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food wass delicous. The black cod and fettucini were devine
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DaveA
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. Loved the antipasti, esp the yellowtail. The pastas were complex and delicious (although I thought reginette was a long wavy shape, not a stuffed pasta). We split the merluzzo with mushrooms, but I could have eaten a whole order of that flavor combo by myself! Will def go back, but prices are steep, so not something I would do every month!
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RichardBetsy
West Palm Beach96 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisitely prepared food, with a competent and friendly staff.
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Mark
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the amberjack/yellowtail, she had the duck breast. Both were fabulous, and the wine was great too. We’re definitely going back.
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Daniel VIP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food prepared with quality ingredients. The service is outstanding.
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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 2187 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.