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Experience Cento, an authentic Italian restaurant in Columbus, OH. Nestled in the heart of historic German Village, Cento captivates with its chef-driven menu and warm ambiance. Step into a garden-like oasis, adorned with romantic lights, a glowing fountain, and a cozy fireplace. Our approachable yet exclusive menu delights with handmade pasta, authentic sauces, and seasonal ingredients. Discover the culinary creativity inspired by the finest Italian traditions, complemented by a curated Italian wine selection. Cento is where neighborhood charm meets genuine hospitality, making it a shining star in Columbus, OH's culinary scene. Visit us today, or give us a call to make a reservation!
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- Thomas P.Mansfield, OH01Apr 26, 2024
We loved Cento! We got the Caesar salad, carbonara, and rigatoni. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 17, 2024
A must try! We had an overall great experience. Awesome indoor ambiance and delicious food. Just a couple of hiccups with the service that should be improved. 5 stars for ambiance and food. 2.5 stars for service.
My husband and I came for our anniversary. The restaurant was very accommodating and it felt special.
The bread and cheese to start was outrageously good. We split the following dishes. Stuffed squash for an app. Endive salad. (Phenomenal flavor combo. Delicious). The pasta vodka was very good. Appreciate the kitchen serving both salad and pasta on separate plates. My husband had the pork chop. He really liked it and the pepper ragu it was nestled in was unique and very delicious.
I enjoyed my daiquiri cocktail. It's not some thing I would normally order and really enjoyed it. My husband's wine pairing for the pork chop was superb. I really liked my Chianti
For desserts, we chose gelato. I wanted to like it, but the pistachio was flavorless. As was the chocolate. It was cold going down and that was refreshing because I still had my wine.
Our only complaint was the service. It could have been an off night, but we experienced some frustrations. Very attentive at first with bread, water, drink orders and meal orders; attentive to bringing food out hot. Very attentive to switching out utensils. But trying to get more water was tough. And BOTH rounds of our drinks (cocktails then wine) took an inordinate amount of time to receive. My husband was halfway through his pork chop before his wine arrived.
Again, five stars bc the ambience and most of food (let's be honest that's why you go). It was also fairly priced. They just need to revisit beverages.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nathan G.Westerville, OH1118Apr 27, 2024
Let me be brief: go to Cento. You will not regret it.
I took a client couple to Cento (everyone's first time there), and had an exceptional experience. The service was top-notch - my clients arrived before me and the staff was welcoming and accommodating to the point that my clients thought I was a regular. Our server was wonderful and looked great in his velvet coat and bow tie, and his recommendations were spot on.
The food was incredible. At our server's suggestion, we ordered the whipped ricotta with a couple of meatballs on the side, and created a bite out of the toasted bread, meatball and ricotta. This is a must-try. The Caesar salad is prepared table side and is fresh, light and delicious. The special was rabbit agnolotti (a dish from Italy's Piedmont region). The rabbit was braised perfectly and the dish was seasoned well.
This was a well-curated experience. We'll be back soon!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 10273196Apr 27, 2024
Wow!! Step into life on the Mediterranean Sea! From atmosphere to cocktails to food!
Caitlyn and Chastity were our servers and took amazing care of us. We felt like we were on the patio in Italy.
Highly recommend the refreshing Bronzini - it is layered with flavor! And the squash blossoms were absolutely delicious with ricotta cheese.
Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 19, 2024
Amazing !!
First of all, the place is stunning !! There is a stunning red chandelier in the main entrance that catches your eye.
Our server and her assistant were fabulous! They made sure we had everything we needed and made sure to offer suggestions and make recommendations.
The food itself was spectacular and came out at the perfect time. The star of the show had to be the side Ceaser salad which is made table side and the chicken saltimbocca.
I would definitely recommend this place for a nice dinner out !!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Mar 23, 2024
Wow finally made it to Cento and it did not disappoint! The staff really turns your meal into an experience - our team spent so much time talking to us, walking us through the menu, going through some of the fun facts (like the cheese wheel!) and even taking some pictures for us at the end of the night. We closed the place down with a 9:30pm reservation on a Friday night. The restaurant was only half full at that time so definitely worth the later meal. I would still recommend making a reservation though. I can't wait to go back when the patio is open, it'll double the space of the restaurant!
Loved every dish I ordered, I started with the Whipped Ricotta, had the Scarpinocc as my main course and added a meatball and finished with the Chocolate Hazelnut Tort. The red sauce of the meatball doesn't really go with the Scapinocc's lemon flavor, but it was worth it, the meatball is delicious!!!
Overall such a good experience, a little on the expensive side for what you get, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion or a treat yourself meal!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - May 7, 2024
This is hands-down the best restaurant I've ever ever been to. I was completely blown out of the water by how amazing this place was. I've heard good things, but the experience is completely worth it. Came here for an anniversary and was absolutely not disappointed. Our server Rylie was extremely knowledgeable on the menu and gave great recommendations. I ended up having the pasta carbonara, and my girlfriend had the lasagna. The environment in this restaurant was top-notch. Extremely swanky, you felt like you were not in America but Europe. It took a long time to get a reservation. That's the only bad thing I can say about this place (and I'd say that's a good negative)!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 257234Mar 6, 2024
SERVICE: It was impeccable. The waiters were attentive and walked us through the menu (more than once in fact) and were prompt in bringing everything, refilling drinks, etc.
ATMOSPHERE: It's a very cute restaurant. It's small so I recommend a reservation. We sat in the private room by the kitchen, which was very nice for a group of six people.
FOOD: While everything was tasty, I would say it was a little expensive for what it is. I would recommend it as a place to try at least once though.
We ordered: 2 artichokes hearts, tuna app, burrata, Caesar salad, prosciutto and figs, two bottles of wine, and six entrees and it was about $600 dollars.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Feb 10, 2024
We came to cento drinks and apps. My drink was sooo good and we got Burrata for the appetizer. It has a "tomato pesto" and then some fresh tomatoes. The pesto is the hit by a mile. It's so good, but the sourdough it's served with was hard as a rock and completely tore up my mouth.
The complimentary bread was a focaccia with a tomato type topping, by far the best bite and then a spicy garlic garlic bread which was also good.
I don't know if I'm singled out here, but I don't feel like this place justified the cost. I don't mind spending a pretty dollar for something nice and delicious, but I just feel like if all the other restaurants of his have the same things what is making this one special? Is it that it's more expensive?
Maybe I'm off base.
I don't know that I would return. It's giving me the similar lack luster to Valentina's. And ultimately we decided not to stay for more than a drink and appHelpful 2Thanks 2Love this 3Oh no 0 - Jan 6, 2024
Eating at Cento feels like an experience from the moment you arrive in front of the restaurant. The passage where you are surrounded by plants, just lovely. The decor inside is dark and upscale. We came on a Tuesday at 5 with no reservation, but were sat in the bar area which was just fine. The two bartenders were very friendly, professional and just great. Love the little touches, like their white jackets with the C, and the C on the block of ice in my drink. No happy hour specials yet at this Cameron Mitchell restaurant, and the prices are a bit steep, but you're paying for experience, and the food is spectacular! I love that there are SO many gluten free options, my menu was as expansive as my boyfriends. Even bread that was so garlicky and good!
We ordered some cocktails to start- it's a great manhattan for sure! We ordered the whipped ricotta appetizer and it came with more, different bread. We were in carb heaven. I ordered the vodka pasta dish, gf. It was soooo good! Portion size was kinda small, but I gobbled it up. He got the chicken saltimbocca and enjoyed it. We both agree we'll definitely be back. Next time we'll get a reservation so we can experience the dining room, because it was this good in the bar area I can't wait to see what it's like there!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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