We started off having to wait 20 minutes for a table on a Wednesday evening, despite the fact that we had a reservation. Food was good. Service was good except for the significant upselling she did! My father ordered a $26 pasta and was upsold 3 scallops (he said 2 or 3 would be good so of course she sold him 3!). They were large and well done, but we were surprised when we received the bill and they were $12 EACH!!!! Turning a $26 pasta into a $62 entree! The restaurant is highly overrated and overpriced. There are better restaurants in town for the price.
Kari Deaton
Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, and incredible service. Working in hospitality I pay close attention to service and rarely am I blown away, but this was an exception. My S/O and I always decide on a rating at the end of the meal and this was the first 10/10 experience (we are harsh critics lol). I can't wait to come back when the patio opens! Also... do yourself a favor and get the gelato.
Matthew Jehn
Finally got a resy at Cento. Went on a Monday night. We really enjoy going CMR. I love Italian food and was really looking forward to having dinner at Cento. My experience is as follows -1) Wait staff = excellent. Very kind and nice2) Restaurant = very cool and nicely decorated.3) Food = Unimpressed, menu was lacking choices for good Italian food. CMR can do better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
JanetH
Cento is a special occasion - meant to be enjoyed with great company and unhurried enthusiasm. From the greeting we received at the door, to the advice from Jon on every aspect of our meal and our wine, we were made to feel like treasured guests. Go - now - and enjoy.
Mike M.
1st timers. Very unique Italian menu for Columbus. Pricey but worth it. Carl & Monica gave excellent service from explanations to attentiveness.
K Samana
Man, so many complaints about this place. First, I don’t mind spending money on food, I have gone to several 3 Michelin starred restaurants and enjoy fine dining experiences. What I don’t enjoy is paying a lot of money for a mediocre meal and mediocre service. I paid less the next night for a far superior experience (food and service) at Hyde Park.We arrived early, the hostess sat us and we asked if we could order an appetizer before the rest of our party arrived. The waiter did not want to do that- he wanted to take the order at once and to pace out the food. I’m ok with that- if you are able to do it properly. The bread service- garlic bread and saucy focaccia was stale and honestly- the sauce on the focaccia seemed like a coverup more than an appropriate preparation. We ordered apps and the table side Caesar salad. The apps came and the salad immediately followed- which is why we started getting a rushed feeling. We had to ask them to bring the salad after we had a chance to eat the appetizer. I did not eat the salad- but for me, I like a bite sized lettuce and the lettuce was not cut into small enough pieces. Two people got the pork chop. Which was huge. No fine dining restaurant should have anything that large. And they didn’t handle it well because one pork chop came out raw and had to be returned (it’s also not seared- on purpose- so if you like a nice sear don’t order this). The pasta dish I ordered was fine. I added scallops- which came on the side (and were very good)- but I would have liked them incorporated into the dish. This was a really disappointing meal and service- and really expensive. I put this into my pretentious category - they think too much of themselves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Janet Rosario
My daughter made a reservation in advance to celebrate her birthday with her family. They accommodated us in the hallway, I could never see the restaurant, my daughter was with her 3-month-old granddaughter, she spent the entire time crying because every time the customers opened the door it made us very cold. We just wanted to finish and get out of there and not come back. We feel that they put us in the worst place in the restaurant because my daughter made the reservation with her Hispanic last name "Garcia". I won't go back to that restaurant again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Vivian Vang
Service was excellent. Food was subpar, just okay. Best thing we ate was the garlic bread.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Holli Kranz
Went to Cento for a casual dinner with friends on a Wednesday night and had the greatest experience. The decor and ambiance immediately se the tone for the experience you're about to have. From amazing cocktails, great starters to the wonder entrees paired with excellent service. The only negative is that their reservations are booked but this is only a testate to the popularity! Already have a reservation booked next month!Also the hunks of parmesan cheese that is served is absolutely the highlight for a cheese lover
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Bread Basket, Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Service was amazing as always with a Cameron Mitchell restaurant. However, food was just okay. My boyfriend had the filet and I, the sea bass. My fish was cooked very well. My boyfriends steak had to be sent back because it was more a medium well than medium rare. Best thing we ate was the garlic bread. Would we come back? No.
The Raviollo was delicious. The Veal Parm was one of the best I have had. I did notice a lot of us older people were enjoying it, maybe it's an age thing. They give you a side of baked zetti which was good as well. Makes for a huge meal, because the veal is large. Great time, made for a fun Tuesday.
JaredS
Becoming one of our Cbus favorites. Ask for Matt for help with the Italian wines. You won't be disappointed. Our service team of Luke and Jeff were top notch. Get shareables. It's the way to go. For 4 of us we had Raviolo and Artichokes to start. Then Burrata which is excellent!! Followed by the table side small Caesar 3 ways (easily could have had enough for 4). Two pastas split 4 ways and then two mains also split (Sea Bass special and Filet). Had just enough room for a chocolate gelato and 4 spoons!!
JoanB
A beautiful little spot w/ wonderful ambience! We enjoyed our appetizers & the table-side Caesar salad. Our entrees were good, nothing excellent. The pasta was underwhelming. The pork chop, steak & halibut also good. Service was excellent while at the table. The hostess stand could use some work. Not particularly friendly, seemed very annoyed when we asked to move tables for more space to accommodate our party. We would try it again based on the service & ambience & some of the food was very good. Looking forward to warm weather to try the patio. But overall, not everything everyone had raved about.
patrick
Cameron Mitchell's newest restaurant.. The 100th in his chain. Old style service. 2 servers dedicated to your table, Raymar and Ally. Caesar salad prepared tableside. My lasagna looked like cinnamon rolls and it was amazing. The pasta is made for your order. The place was packed. Took 2 months to get a Saturday night reservation.
itishree swain
It was overall good but not like other CM restaurants. Service was not upto the mark. We had to wait for 20 minutes after finishing our main course to order dessert and the person in charge(John) did not turn up even after multiple reminders. So we had to leave without dessert as it was very late in the night.
We started off having to wait 20 minutes for a table on a Wednesday evening, despite the fact that we had a reservation. Food was good. Service was good except for the significant upselling she did! My father ordered a $26 pasta and was upsold 3 scallops (he said 2 or 3 would be good so of course she sold him 3!). They were large and well done, but we were surprised when we received the bill and they were $12 EACH!!!! Turning a $26 pasta into a $62 entree! The restaurant is highly overrated and overpriced. There are better restaurants in town for the price.
Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, and incredible service. Working in hospitality I pay close attention to service and rarely am I blown away, but this was an exception. My S/O and I always decide on a rating at the end of the meal and this was the first 10/10 experience (we are harsh critics lol). I can't wait to come back when the patio opens! Also... do yourself a favor and get the gelato.
Finally got a resy at Cento. Went on a Monday night. We really enjoy going CMR. I love Italian food and was really looking forward to having dinner at Cento. My experience is as follows -1) Wait staff = excellent. Very kind and nice2) Restaurant = very cool and nicely decorated.3) Food = Unimpressed, menu was lacking choices for good Italian food. CMR can do better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Cento is a special occasion - meant to be enjoyed with great company and unhurried enthusiasm. From the greeting we received at the door, to the advice from Jon on every aspect of our meal and our wine, we were made to feel like treasured guests. Go - now - and enjoy.
1st timers. Very unique Italian menu for Columbus. Pricey but worth it. Carl & Monica gave excellent service from explanations to attentiveness.
Man, so many complaints about this place. First, I don’t mind spending money on food, I have gone to several 3 Michelin starred restaurants and enjoy fine dining experiences. What I don’t enjoy is paying a lot of money for a mediocre meal and mediocre service. I paid less the next night for a far superior experience (food and service) at Hyde Park.We arrived early, the hostess sat us and we asked if we could order an appetizer before the rest of our party arrived. The waiter did not want to do that- he wanted to take the order at once and to pace out the food. I’m ok with that- if you are able to do it properly. The bread service- garlic bread and saucy focaccia was stale and honestly- the sauce on the focaccia seemed like a coverup more than an appropriate preparation. We ordered apps and the table side Caesar salad. The apps came and the salad immediately followed- which is why we started getting a rushed feeling. We had to ask them to bring the salad after we had a chance to eat the appetizer. I did not eat the salad- but for me, I like a bite sized lettuce and the lettuce was not cut into small enough pieces. Two people got the pork chop. Which was huge. No fine dining restaurant should have anything that large. And they didn’t handle it well because one pork chop came out raw and had to be returned (it’s also not seared- on purpose- so if you like a nice sear don’t order this). The pasta dish I ordered was fine. I added scallops- which came on the side (and were very good)- but I would have liked them incorporated into the dish. This was a really disappointing meal and service- and really expensive. I put this into my pretentious category - they think too much of themselves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
My daughter made a reservation in advance to celebrate her birthday with her family. They accommodated us in the hallway, I could never see the restaurant, my daughter was with her 3-month-old granddaughter, she spent the entire time crying because every time the customers opened the door it made us very cold. We just wanted to finish and get out of there and not come back. We feel that they put us in the worst place in the restaurant because my daughter made the reservation with her Hispanic last name "Garcia". I won't go back to that restaurant again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Service was excellent. Food was subpar, just okay. Best thing we ate was the garlic bread.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Went to Cento for a casual dinner with friends on a Wednesday night and had the greatest experience. The decor and ambiance immediately se the tone for the experience you're about to have. From amazing cocktails, great starters to the wonder entrees paired with excellent service. The only negative is that their reservations are booked but this is only a testate to the popularity! Already have a reservation booked next month!Also the hunks of parmesan cheese that is served is absolutely the highlight for a cheese lover
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Bread Basket, Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Service was amazing as always with a Cameron Mitchell restaurant. However, food was just okay. My boyfriend had the filet and I, the sea bass. My fish was cooked very well. My boyfriends steak had to be sent back because it was more a medium well than medium rare. Best thing we ate was the garlic bread. Would we come back? No.
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The Raviollo was delicious. The Veal Parm was one of the best I have had. I did notice a lot of us older people were enjoying it, maybe it's an age thing. They give you a side of baked zetti which was good as well. Makes for a huge meal, because the veal is large. Great time, made for a fun Tuesday.
Becoming one of our Cbus favorites. Ask for Matt for help with the Italian wines. You won't be disappointed. Our service team of Luke and Jeff were top notch. Get shareables. It's the way to go. For 4 of us we had Raviolo and Artichokes to start. Then Burrata which is excellent!! Followed by the table side small Caesar 3 ways (easily could have had enough for 4). Two pastas split 4 ways and then two mains also split (Sea Bass special and Filet). Had just enough room for a chocolate gelato and 4 spoons!!
A beautiful little spot w/ wonderful ambience! We enjoyed our appetizers & the table-side Caesar salad. Our entrees were good, nothing excellent. The pasta was underwhelming. The pork chop, steak & halibut also good. Service was excellent while at the table. The hostess stand could use some work. Not particularly friendly, seemed very annoyed when we asked to move tables for more space to accommodate our party. We would try it again based on the service & ambience & some of the food was very good. Looking forward to warm weather to try the patio. But overall, not everything everyone had raved about.
Cameron Mitchell's newest restaurant.. The 100th in his chain. Old style service. 2 servers dedicated to your table, Raymar and Ally. Caesar salad prepared tableside. My lasagna looked like cinnamon rolls and it was amazing. The pasta is made for your order. The place was packed. Took 2 months to get a Saturday night reservation.
It was overall good but not like other CM restaurants. Service was not upto the mark. We had to wait for 20 minutes after finishing our main course to order dessert and the person in charge(John) did not turn up even after multiple reminders. So we had to leave without dessert as it was very late in the night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Scarpinocc