The Centro

Shocked this place doesn't have 5/5 stars! We experience was exceptional! Our server was Eric and he was extremely kind and very thorough. Our table was large and we had several dietary restrictions, which for someone (myself) who served and bartended an extended amount of time-I agree it can be challenging. Eric never one made a face or seemed annoyed by our necessary requests. He was kind and extremely helpful to accommodate our table needs. Eric gets a 7/5 star in our book! We started with the stuffed mushrooms and the polenta cakes. Both were fantastic. I'm not a huge mushroom person and they were packed with flavor and a generous amount of stuffing. I chose the bucatini with seafood for my entree, my sister selected the sea bass, mom got the pesto, and my husband got the bucatini as well! The rest of the table made an array of choices that I cannot remember. My bucatini, I kid you not, was just as tasty as the pasta dishes we had in Italy the month prior. It was packed with flavor & the amount of mussels was very generous!! I would absolutely order it again! Mom's pesto was equally tasty, I loved the small bites I was given! We finished with the pumpkin cheesecake & it was heaven, without being too heavy!!The restaurant is stunning, gorgeous windows and lovely ambiance. This was the perfect location for our big celebration!Thank you again Eric for our fantastic experience!!

Stopped by during the limited menu hours of 2-4 on a Monday. Salads and pizzas only. Ordered the hot honey pepperoni. It was great. Plenty to share if you wanted, or plenty if you have a bigger appetite. A little sticky as it had honey - but worth it. Really nice restaurant. Much finer dining than one might assume. Would be great for a dinner reservation.

I do like a good espresso martini, and that was a good espresso martini.I sat at the bar, ordered my drink, and my bartender made the best espresso martini I've ever had.I started out upstairs at the garden of Eden and felt that the service there was terrible, rude, and they closed early for being slow. I ordered two dirty martinis, and the bartender literally, and I quote said: "that is the last drink I want to make tonight." She literally walked away without another word. She charged us $16 for each martini and they were served in tiny plastic cups. My leaving the upstairs rooftop bar was a blessing in disguise because I ended up getting such a great espresso martini from Joe at the bar by the lobby. I'll be back, cheers!

The Centro is such a pretty restaurant in the center of downtown Cleveland. It was super easy to get a reservation and wasn't too busy when we went on sunday around noon. My partner and I ordered the bagels and lox pizza, the cinnamon batter brioche french toast, and the loaded truffle fries. The bagels and lox pizza wasn't a traditional pizza, but was fun, especially as we both love bagels and lox. The french toast was simple without being too sweet, accompanied by a couple berries. The loaded truffle fries were the perfect combination of rich, savory, and cheesy.I did wish they had some other options, not sure exactly what, felt like something was missing. I think it's because most of their brunch options were savory and sometimes I want something sweeter. Overall, everything was really good and I would come back again if I'm in the downtown area or showing out-of-town friends around.

The food and service were absolutely phenomenal- our waiter was animated and knowledgeable which definitely added to our experience. The overall restaurant was very nice, we did have a loud group behind us which made it difficult to hear one another at our own table, but not the fault of the restaurant.

I first visited at the end of December 2022 for lunch and I definitely will be back to dine in. I debated between giving a 3 or 4 stars but a 3 seems fair for now because I've only been here once and it was a takeout order.CENTRO recently changed their menu, interior design, and restaurant name. It used to be called ADEGA but the owner decided to change things up. The interior looks very fancy which matches with the already fancy theme of the hotel (the restaurant is inside the Metropolitan at the 9 hotel).LUNCH -- On 12 Dec. 2022, I ordered the Chicken Pesto Wrap ($15) to go. It was absolutely delicious and it came with truffle fries. I also bought a side of crispy brussel sprouts with bacon ($12) which at first bite, tasted great. Since I only had one bite of the brussel sprouts, I left it at my work fridge and decided to eat it the next day. As I ate it, I realized that the brussel sprouts were burnt (a bit overcooked) and had too much oil in them. It was just too oily and inedible so I was disappointed. I mostly picked out the crispy bacon to eat.Overall, Centro has great potential in downtown Cleveland. If you don't mind spending $15-$25 on lunch then give them a try. Prices are definitely steep but that's expected for a downtown restaurant. I'll definitely be back for dinner because it's elegant looking for a nice date spot or just a spot to get together with friends. ****- 1/150 total reviews in 2023- 552 total overall Yelp reviews- Reviewed on 5 January 2023

This place is a scam. Their IG shows lots of hand-crafted pizza. However, their dough/crust was weak and flavorless. I even wonder the the crust was pre-made.Go to Masthead if you are in the area and want good pizza. This place is very underwhelming.

Dining at Centro was a fantastic experience, thanks to our server, Joe. He made sure our food was excellent, offered top-notch recommendations, and provided exceptional service. Joe's attentiveness and friendly attitude made our visit unforgettable.

A bunch of small cuts eventually will bring down Goliath. We were seated and the waitress came over. I asked for a beer list and was advised they don't have one. We ordered two apps and two soups. We were told one of the apps was not available. When we were ready to place our main course order we were then told that they were out of all veil and the lobster pasta. After we all picked other main courses we ordered. The soup came at the same time as the steak. Once we were done I asked for a bourbon list while everyone was looking over the desert menu. Surprise surprise, there's not a bourbon list either. The filet was very tender and the bread is super addicting. That's where the second star comes from.

Had the pasta with pesto sauce, it was really good. If you order Arnold Palmer they'll actually bring you a separate tea pot and a pitcher of lemonade to mix it yourself.