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Divine setting for an incredible dining experience - The Centro- Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

The Centro- Cleveland

4.4
4.4
337 Reviews
$50 and over
European
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The Centro- Cleveland

4.4
$50 and over
European
Downtown Cleveland

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The Centro, located inside the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District. Enjoy dinner before or drinks after a show at Playhouse Square or a ball game at the arena or stadium. As a stand-out destination, indulge in weekly brunch, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prepare for a culinary journey filled with tantalizing appetizers and mouthwatering main courses. From the rich flavors of Bone-In Filet Mignon, House-Made Lobster Raviolo, and delicate Chilean Sea Bass, these delicacies will ignite your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from Centro's extensive wine list, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Private space is available for an intimate dinner, meeting, or special event. Staying at the hotel is not necessary to indulge in this memorable dining experience. The Centro is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to experience the finest flavors Downtown Cleveland has to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 14:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (216) 331-6289
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Maurice Corn
  • Catering
    Our banquet catering options are customized to meet the specific needs of your event. Our professional sales team collaborates with you directly, ensuring that every detail of your party, event, or meeting is managed with expertise and precision.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a corporate function, executive retreat, or social celebration, The one-of-a-kind spaces at our stylish hotel create an unforgettable setting. Our luxury restaurant event spaces offer a full range of services for guests, along with dynamic style and upscale amenities.
  • Private party contact
    Events Manager : (216) 331-6300 ext. 5208
  • Area
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Cross Street
    Corner of 9th and Prospect Ave, inside The Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    🍷 Wine Down Wednesday🍇 Unwind in style with our exclusive offer tailored just for you! Join us every Wednesday for a delightful evening with 50% off any of your favorite bottles. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just discovering the joys of the vine, this mid-week treat promises to be the perfect pairing of fine wine and great company. Then, to add an extra layer of enjoyment to your experience, enjoy the smooth melodies of live saxophone music also every week. Cheers to making the most of the week with "Wine Down Wednesday"!
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  • Date Night Special (Tues & Thurs)

    US$109.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a delightful evening with delicious food and drinks, perfect for sharing with someone special or a great friend. Our 'Date Night' experience kicks off with a champagne toast for each of you. Then, select your favorite soup or salad, appetizer, pasta, and entrée to share, all for $109. Conveniently located in the heart of the action, we're the ideal spot to visit before a baseball or basketball game, concert, or show. (Offer valid on Tuesdays and Thursdays.)
    Date Night Special (Tues & Thurs) photo

What 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Centro in Cleveland offers a "fantastic" experience with its engaging atmosphere and exquisite dishes like "amazing" Bolognese and mushroom sides. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service, particularly praising servers like William and Jay. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is "wonderful" and "professional."

337 Reviews
  1. Ethan

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered two steaks, both medium rare the first round they came out well + +.  They made a new round - They came out so rare that the center was still ice cold.  The shrimp were excellent though.  Our waitress was very nice and the bread was awesome. They took the steaks off the bill.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Ethan! It definitely seems like we missed the mark on this visit, this is not the service and quality that we strive to provide. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your shrimp. We will be making some internal changes and working with our culinary team. We hope that you will give us another shot in the future! The Centro Management Team

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  2. Daniel

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very beautiful restaurant in an excellent location! Pesto pasta was lovely and had a very light, fresh taste. Bolognese Pasta was also very hearty & delicious
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Daniel, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Centro- Cleveland. It's great to know that our pesto pasta and Bolognese pasta hit the mark for you. We strive to provide a balance of freshness and heartiness in our dishes. We appreciate your input on the value aspect and will continue to work on it. We hope to see you again soon! The Centro Management Team

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  3. Linda

    VIP

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, I thought that since it is a restaurant in a condo building it would not be top notch but, it was very flavorful, delicious food. Much better than the restaurants closer to Playhouse Square.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Linda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our flavorful food and found the quality to be top-notch. We always strive to provide the best dining experience possible for our guests, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Centro- Cleveland soon. The Centro Management Team

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  4. Janet

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Derek was attentive. Martinis were great. Food was hot & delicious
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Janet, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our attentive service, Martinis and found our food to be hot and delicious. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to The Centro- Cleveland soon! Best, The Management Team

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  5. Anthony

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere. Everyone was very cheerful and helpful. The food was incredible and Jonathan was super friendly, accommodating and very gracious. Will definitely be back to The Centro in the future.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Anthony! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at The Centro, Cleveland, and found our staff to be cheerful and helpful. It's great to know that our food met your expectations as well. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to The Centro in the future. Thanks again for your kind words, we will be sure to pass this along to Jay! The Centro Management Team

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  6. Jonathan

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our experience was underwhelming overall. The meal started off promisingly with good appetizers—the salads were crisp, and the beef carpaccio was flavorful. Unfortunately, the main courses fell short. The steak was unevenly cooked, with one end medium rare as ordered and the other overcooked. The short ribs were disappointingly dry, and the Margherita pizza had very little cheese, making it feel more like saucy bread than a proper pizza. While the wait staff was pleasant, the service often felt rushed, which detracted from the overall experience.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hello Jonathan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Centro- Cleveland. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers, However, we're sorry to hear that the main courses fell short. We take pride in our food quality and it's clear we missed the mark on your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the short ribs, temperature of steak, and Margherita pizza, and we'll certainly work on improving these aspects of our menu. We're also sorry to hear about the rushed service you experienced. We strive to provide a comfortable and relaxed dining experience, and we fell short in your eyes. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Wendy

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We did not have the best experience at The Centro. Our main issue was the service and just getting our water glasses filled. Our waiter came to our table 2 times and we had to continue to ask for water and then ask for our bill. We will not be going back.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded on 9 December 2024
    Wendy, we're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Centro. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations in terms of service and the timely provision of beverages. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback, and we'll definitely take it into account as we continually work to improve our guests' experiences. This is not how we strive to serve our guests, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality service you deserve. Best regards, The Management Team at The Centro- Cleveland.

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  8. Hiroshi

    VIP

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I left my credit card on the table, but the waiter kindly gave it me back,
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hey Hiroshi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear your credit card was returned and you enjoyed your time at The Centro. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Wendy

    Orange County

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and menu. Our waiter William was knowledgeable- funny and attentive. Eating out on thanksgiving can be tricky - but this was awesome and the place was lively! Recommend the fried Burrata, short ribs and salmon.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Wendy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibe and our menu at The Centro- Cleveland. It's great to know that our team's knowledge and friendliness added to your experience. We're glad you loved our fried Burrata, short ribs, and salmon - we can't wait to serve you next time you're here; we will be sure to let William know of your kind words! Best, The Management Team

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  10. Patrick

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location for dinner before a show at playhouse square. Food was good, and cocktails were good. The pizza dough was fabulous, crisp, light, just the right amount of chew. The brussels were way overly oiled, had too much stalk on them, and overly burned (I DO like some char on brussells!) They make a great old fashioned as well. Balanced really nicely.
    The Centro- ClevelandResponded on 24 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Patrick! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at The Centro and our old fashioned. It's great to know that our pizza was to your liking. We take pride in our food quality and will definitely pass your feedback onto our kitchen team. We're sorry to hear about the overcooked/ oily Brussel sprouts, we'll certainly consider your suggestion. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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FAQs

The Centro- Cleveland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 331-6289.

The Centro- Cleveland is rated 4.4 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Centro- Cleveland restaurant

The Centro- Cleveland

4.4
$50 and over
European
Downtown Cleveland

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Centro- Cleveland

2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115-1315

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of 9th and Prospect Ave, inside The Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel.
  • Area
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 14:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Maurice Corn
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (216) 331-6289
  • Catering
    Our banquet catering options are customized to meet the specific needs of your event. Our professional sales team collaborates with you directly, ensuring that every detail of your party, event, or meeting is managed with expertise and precision.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a corporate function, executive retreat, or social celebration, The one-of-a-kind spaces at our stylish hotel create an unforgettable setting. Our luxury restaurant event spaces offer a full range of services for guests, along with dynamic style and upscale amenities.
  • Private party contact
    Events Manager : (216) 331-6300 ext. 5208
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