Cento

This Italian restaurant is located in the heart of German Village, and this might be my favorite CMH restaurant now. I loved the ambiance, especially the lovely patio. I dined indoors, but I definitely would love to sit outside next time. The music volume could be a little lower though. The service was excellent, and our server passionately walked us through the menu and shared some of her favorites. The menu was quite concise, with a few options in each section (starter, salad, pasta, main entree, and desserts). Every dish we got was delicious and had a good amount of portion. My top favorites were:Prosciutto & melonBeef carpaccioSquash blossomsCaponataScarpinoccTiramisu

We came here for a special occasion. This place was BUSY on a Saturday at around 9am- which was surprising and a good sign. The environment felt classy, upscale, yet fun and youthful. We were able to get a spot the beat in 15 mins (although the wait for a table was 45 mins). The service was top tier. We ordered pesto and carbonara pasta. The food was delicious and you could tell the ingredients were legit from how the food tasted. Although the food was delicious, we were surprised at the smaller portions for pasta. I'm assuming the pricey pasta was due to the type of ingredients used? With that being said, I expect to have a bit more pasta to justify the price. All in all- this place is great! Just expect smaller proportions and high quality ingredients.

Beautiful Italian restaurant, that leaves you hungry for more...but not in the good way. This is one of those dining experiences, where your Italian grandma would gasp knowing you left hungry. Last night we had our first dining experience at Cento. First off, Alex was excellent at delivering a wonderful experience. She was attentive, helpful, personable and great example of top service. No complaints in terms of service, which is a nice thing compared to other restaurants these days. The restaurant is beautiful. Unfortunately, we were seated on a high top in the corner of the restaurant. It felt a little out of place from the rest of the restaurant. It was dark while the rest of the restaurant had a warm glow. This table really put a damper on the experience. We got an appetizer for the table, and it came out on a tiny plate. It was enough for us to have a couple of bites. Not really what I expected. It was good, but it was just tiny. One of my friends got the Carbonara, while the rest of us got the short ribs bolognese pasta. Everyone thought their dish was delicious. Unfortunately, we also all said we were starved after dinner. For the price, we didn't feel the value was there. It was very skimpy for a pasta dish. We literally considered going someplace else after dinner to get something else to eat. This restaurant is definitely on the high end. An appetizer, salad and entree will set you back some $$$$. This is a special occasion restaurant. We all agreed Marcella's is a better Italian restaurant for the money. This new edition to the Cameron Mitchell dynasty has potential. Our experience would have been so much better if we had been seated at one of the better table options. We also feel there could have been a better value in an appetizer and pasta dish. If you're going to charge these prices, we shouldn't leave still hungry.

First of all, this place is an EXPERIENCE. Valet parking in front. Gorgeous entrance and patio. Celebrating a special occasion is a great reason to go, not a casual place. Our server was Alex, who was great. I got the banana daquari which was very strong, the lime juice in it sorta took over. We both had the rolled lasagna, which was great. The portions are not huge and you likely will not have left overs, which is a little sad for $40 a plate but again, this is for an upscale experience. I would love to come back sometime and try some other things on the menu, like the whipped ricotta.

We went here for my brother's birthday, and it was an amazing experience. The pasta dishes and appetizers were absolutely delicious, and the tiramisu was some of the best I've ever had. The service was excellent--our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant is beautiful, making it perfect for a nice dinner or special celebration!

First of all, the service is top notch. Luke our waiter was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and showed up right at the perfect times. The inside and the patio is beautiful. So very inviting. It's dark and warm yet open and lovely. The thing Cameron Mitchell always does right is the gluten free menu and he does not disappoint here. If you have celiac- you honestly cannot beat his restaurants. I'd say the food last night was a 4/5, with the exception of the artichokes which were a 5/5 I had the scallops with risotto. Good, very good but not great. As a "special" I expected a little more. Again, very good. Most certainly will go back. Definitely want to hit happy hour at the bar.

Lovely Valentine's Day late night meal with my husband. Strolled The Book Loft before. I grew up in German Village and think this restaurant is an awesome addition to 3rd St for a very special occasion. Server was kind and the special desert, lasagna, and calamari was delicious. The garlic bread and takeaway desert box were nice touches!

While the server did their best to manage a clearly busy and chaotic night due to the German Village Holiday Lights, the meal was overshadowed by slow service, with multiple courses arriving late and some questionable seafood. We also experienced a 30-minute delay for a 5pm reservation which wouldn't have been so bad if the rest of the night went more smoothly. The meal began on a promising note with a complimentary bread basket. The soft focaccia was a delight, and the crispy, spicier bread added a unique touch. Next, came daily featured appetizer--a rolled pasta with ricotta, parmesan, and lemon in a tomato sauce. While the dish was well-balanced and flavorful (we especially loved the sauce), it arrived late, continuing the pattern of service issues.The Caesar salad that followed was a highlight for me--fresh, well-dressed, and something I would definitely order again. My main course, Rigatoni with a side of meatballs, was another win. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce rich, and the meatballs flavorful. However, my friends' main course--a seafood special featuring lobster, scallops, and mussels--was a disaster. The mussels were inconsistent, with some tasting off and others outright bad, carrying a strong ammonia flavor. Some of the scallops tasted gritty and I worry the seafood should've been cleaned and inspected more thoroughly. Unfortunately, this resulted in one of my friends falling ill during and after the meal. Although our server offered to have the dish comped, my friend (who is overly nice and polite) said it was okay since the other food had no issues. Still, I believe the kitchen and manager should have proactively addressed the situation more thoroughly.On a positive note, our server was a standout amidst the chaos. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, they did everything possible to make the experience better. The drinks were another highlight--I especially enjoyed the espresso martini, which had a bold, rich coffee flavor that set it apart from others I've tried.While there were bright spots, the delays, the inconsistent and honestly unsafe seafood dish, and the lack of proactive management leave me hesitant to recommend Cento. With some operational improvements, the restaurant could live up to its potential, but for now, it's a mixed experience at best.

Super sexy.... We made a reservation for a Thursday night and it was a good thing we did because it was packed if got a rather large outdoor area, beautiful dark and romantic restaurant on the inside . This was just a girls trip, but we were feeling sexy . The food is outstanding as well as the service . I had the whole Ranzino with seared smashed potatoes underneath, and it was divine. I've got an amazing cocktail menu as well as beautiful wines . The music was on point. It can be casual or you can dress up a bit . They have valet parking and also street parking.. I recommend you Uber and have yourself a great time .

Amazing dinner! We had Joey as our waiter and Stacey as the sommelier! Service was beyond wonderful and food delicious!Fritto Mista a must, beet salad so good and the veal Parmesan!Can't wait to return!