Reviews for Cento in Madison, WI
We went to Cento for a birthday dinner and it was a wonderful experience. We had a reservation and were taken directly to our... table when we arrived. Our waitress was friendly and willing to answer our questions about the menu and allergen information. Weended up ordering a bottle of rose, the sourdough bread, fried artichokes, salmon dinner, honey roasted carrots, and chickenParmigiano. They also brought out a free dessert to celebrate the birthday. Overall, a pleasant and delicious experience that Iwould recommend to anyone looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. Read more
Restaurant is amazing. Very accommodating, my husband and I did not have a reservation and they fit us in perfectly! The food... was phenomenal and the atmosphere was calm. Great restaurant for dates, anniversaries, high end party. Read more
Took my daughter and wife here for her birthday. First impressions when we walked in: "this place looks pretty fancy and... expensive." Definitely set our expectations high. However, the food was just ok. The best food that night was the bacon wrappeddates. The entrees were not our favorites at all. Also, this place was infested with fruit flies. We spent the majority of thetime hitting and swapping the fruit flies. This basically ruined our dinner. I told the server, who was good btw, about theflies and he said he already notified the manager. Another couple that sat by us decided to move because of the flies. Later,they mentioned that there was flies in the new spot also. Mosy likely won't be coming back again. who knows how many flies arein the kitchen? Read more
Our first visit post pandemic to Cento was delightful. The outdoor seating pleasant on a warm summer evening. Service was... attentive and timely. Food is excellent, every dish we ordered. Ambiance is elegant, relaxing, and accompanied by soft indoorlights. A little loud but that’s a reality of a very busy restaurant in America. No one will usually watch over their voices. Read more
First off, I'd recommend reservations. They do take walk-ins, but still, it's a very busy restaurant for good reason. The food... is absolutely phenomenal. The pasta is hand-made, and they have several different styles available with various sauces dependingon the dish. Everyone in my party of 5 was delighted with their meals. And the service was top notch, from the hostess to theserver, everyone was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable of the menu. I'd give this place 10 stars if I was able to. Read more
A good paste is very very hard to find. The pasta we had here is very good, the flavor is creative, the homemade pasta has a... good texture I like, and it is NOT saucy like most of the restaurants. Butcher board is recommended. One of the cheeses we hadis truffle goat cheese, usually, I don’t like goat cheese but this one taste like a truffle chewy cheese, it is really good.This restaurant uses good quality ingredients for its dishes. Cocktails are good too. Read more
I came for the Linguini alla Vongole. I would definitely return. We had early evening reservations, so it was quiet. I... ordered the linguini alla vongole, my favorite go-to Italian dish. It had an amazing flavor profile, the clams were so freshand the noodles were had a creamy texture. I would hands down eat this dish again; everyone should. My husband got the PorciniPappardelle and loved it. He got a gelato dessert with espresso poured over it and said there were so many strong flavors. Heenjoyed it. The server could’ve been a little more welcoming, but other than that, I would definitely return and recommend toothers. Our bill was about $130, four drinks, an appetizer, two entrees and dessert; pretty great value. Read more
Yummy food, delicious cocktails, great ambiance, and friendly staff! Lots of pasta and pizza options to choose from, however,... there is not much to accommodate for someone that may be vegetarian. We were there for a birthday dinner and had a larger groupso the staff was very accommodating. Lots of great deserts to choose from. Definitely a little pricier, located right near thecapitol but quality of food was great! Read more