Reviews of Centro Cafe. (Restaurant) in Milwaukee (Wisconsin).

Centro Cafe

375 Reviews

218 Comments

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Italian restaurant

808 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United States

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Information of Centro Cafe, Restaurant in Milwaukee (Wisconsin)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Centro Cafe

Rada Duvall

Pasta made from scratch! Locally sourced, an ambiance similar to that of a New York style bistro. Excellent wine selection. Craft made drinks from the bar. Exquisite service. A must try for anyone that lives in the Milwaukee area. This is a go-to for us on date night. Try bar Centro too if you want a fun night full of live music and a speakeasy feel.

Rachel Rosteck

GREAT food! Happened to grab a table near the chef and got to watch him freshly make all the pasta being served. Very nice place with a good atmosphere.

Ryan Inawat

As you can see from the photos below, Centro has perfect Instagram lighting for foodies! That is just the cherry on top though, as they serve extremely flavorful and balanced Italian dishes and great cocktails. Any of the spritzs will be a great choice during a summer day. Also great place for seafood. Staff is friendly, atmosphere is great, and prices are wallet friendly as well. Centro is definitely ready for more in person customers as the world opens up!

b j

Was referred by a friend that worked at the now closed Chesterfield hotel on island as a place that had live music and great food,We made reservations as suggested and enjoyed everything from our marvelous appetizers the fried clams were a hit and so were the main courses! Service was fantastic our waitress was wonderful! Even turning us on to a off menu Puff bread treat! Music was a little different than we appreciate but that's just us, menu prices were on high end but for quality products you will have to pay! This is definitely a great find in a area you wouldn't expect on the North side of WPB in a area going through a renicance! Will return

frank barrott

What a wonderful place to have dinner. We found this place a few years ago and were happy to return last night. Food is amazing and great wines. This is a must if you are in Milwaukee. Make sure you ask for Erin she is wonderful and friendly.

Mike Urbaitis

Awesome Italian spot! The food was very authentic and our server, Michael, was amazing. The vibe, decor, good, wine, etc. all made it feel like we were back in Italy. Highly recommend!

Shanti Sharma

Want to go for a dinner date? This is the place you are looking for. Beautiful ambience, good food, great service. Made my valentine's dinner date so lovely. ❤️🥂 …

Jonathan Lampe

Amazing - had two different scallop dishes the night we went and both were fantastic.

s pags

The innocuous exterior hides a well priced Italian dining affair. The interior is unique, yet feels like a cozy bistro you’d find on the streets of New York. Cocktails are top notch, and the menu remains stable, with occasional, seasonal changes. A pizza is recommended, as is dessert.

Shannon Dunne

The food was outstanding and the service was wonderful!! Highly recommend. It had gluten free options for me too! I absolutely loved it!

Sally Klein

We LOVE centro cafe. It’s our favorite, go-to date spot in milwaukee. The ambiance is so calming and the staff are so wonderful. Everything on the menu is really good. I’ve had about half of it and it’s always consistently good! Also for my boyfriends birthday they brought out a little piece of REALLY good fudge cake (I don’t even really know what it was but omg it was amazing) and sorbet and a candle! They know how to make your dining experience special.

Al “Alph” Roth

No great shakes, so to say. Food very bland, smallest amount of pasta ever seen with spaghetti and meatballs. Ceaser Salida, dressing had no flavor. Service was good. Now the music next door was Great!

Johnny Waldschmidt

Fantastic! Food was delicious, albeit healthy. Very entertaining sitting at the front bar, perfect setting!

Jamie Waters

Hands down this is one of the best restaurants in the city. I have never had anything I haven’t liked. Salads, apps and entrees are all on point. The atmosphere is fantastic, small and romantic. I would recommended reservations here as it is very small and always busy. The chefs cooks everything in the open to add to the ambiance. The Gundi is the my all time favorite. Although they have a y wine list everything the offer is great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Keyur Parikh

Beautiful setting, elegant food and friendly service. Our first time here and will return again. Loved the Mule, and the prima vera penne in white wine sauce was better than I've ever tasted. The simple lemonade had a lovely homemade feel. Overall we could feel the pure sourcing in every bite.

Daniel Johnston

Took my wife here for our 4 year wedding anniversary. Fantastic food and fantastic service!

Jordan Cooney

We absolutely loved this restaurant. Back patio is adorable, service was lovely, and our scallops were perfectly cooked. Can’t wait to return!

Jonathan Friedl

Pretty good food. Service was a generous B. Lots of fruit flies so we decided to move to outdoor addition which wasn't insulated so that's y I call it outdoor. Lots of little things they could do to get the 5 star review.

Philip Kassner

We were at Bar Centro adjoining Centro Cafe for the BEST entertainment. Here is Billy Peterson on bass. David Hazeltine on piano.

Cathy Schultz

We love Centro Cafe. At a recent visit we loved our food but everything was rushed. Our food was delish. As we were finishing, our server came over and said they needed the table in 10 minutes. Other parties of 4 that arrived at the same time were sitting and chatting. We were rushed out the door. It put a damper on my birthday celebration

Marlaina McGinley

Delicious seafood risotto. Great service and atmosphere. I'm from out of town and will definitely be back the next time I'm in Milwaukee.

Mern

What a hidden gem is Centro Cafe! We met old friends for dinner here last night, but had no idea what a pleasant experience the restaurant offered. I chose the venue based on a review I found for outdoor Milwaukee dining spaces. When I searched Google satellite photos for the location, I had my worries as Google's pic showed an old building with lots of trees out back, but no dining area. I placed our reservation online anyway and requested the patio hoping for the best . When we arrived, our reservation was honored and we were seated immediately in the back of the restaurant on their private, cozy, landscaped and fenced patio. Everything afterward went as smoothly as that. Our dinners were delicious. My Cioppino was well-seasoned; the seafood generous and not overcooked. It needed a little more sauce, but meh! My dining partners had the short rib ragu, the pappardelle romescu, and the pasta prima vera. No complaints around the table. The wine list was reasonable and our choice of the "Super Tuscan" worked well for all the dining choices. For those who are Gluten Free, Vegan, or Lactose intolerant, the menu was incredibly friendly. There were many entrees which already came GF and did not have to be adapted for it. That was really encouraging to see. It meant fewer hidden land mines. Any pasta dish could be made GF. I even received GF bread with the cioppino. Weather cooperated, which was good because the interior of the restaurant was not large enough for all of the outside diners to move indoors if torrents had appeared. Diners inside had tables separated by long sheer curtains for safety. We were not rushed and felt a little badly to see how late it was when we left, as the daylight outside was deceptive. Centro Cafe offers a unique dining experience, safe, cozy, calm, inviting, warm and friendly. We will be back.

Mike Harloff

The food was outstanding. Nothing short of magic comes comes off that stove

Charlie Gallagher

Enjoyed the food greatly! Artichoke dip was stellar and the flourless chocolate cake was amazing. Pasta both gluten free and regular were excellent.

Lauren Haydon

Positives: very charming patio, accommodations regarding COVID were well executed and I appreciated the minimal use of plastic items. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. I enjoyed the house “spritz” quite a bit and would happily order the salsiccia again! Room for improvement: we were never told the specials, the vodka gnocchi portion was very small for the price, and the live entertainment was truly horrible. It will make for a funny story in the future, but we would have stayed for dessert and another drink had we not been “serenaded” by someone in the patio next door who was clearly not vetted in advance. I usually love live entertainment and play piano myself, but this was uncomfortable for the crowd on so many levels, including several jokes in poor taste. I’m sure this is not a regular event, but the fact that management did nothing to make their guests feel more comfortable left us feeling upset that we paid for such a poor experience.

M C

Last weekend, I went here for the first time. The butternut squash ravioli was delicious, the ambience was warm and intimate, and our server was attentive and friendly.

Jacob Son

We went to this place for the first time on Saturday night this week. We were so impressed! The service was amazing. We had Bridget, and she knew the entire menu by heart, and had a passion for the food and helping make our dinner special. We were able to get seating right away, and the atmosphere was superb. The food was even better. The chef knows what their doing, and I will be back again soon!

Erica Hill

I'll start with the good. The environment was nice. Great stop for a date since it's not very loud. The staff was friendly and attentive. The tables are too close together so it's extremely hard to get in and out (I had problems and I'm not a big person). The food was alright. I had the classic spaghetti and meatballs which I expected to be amazing seeing that they're an Italian restaurant. The sauce was watery so the noodles didn't even have sauce on them until you got to the bottom of the bowl. The meatballs were flavorless too. If you want good Italian, go to Glorioso's instead. They're food is way better, and it's cheaper.

Stefan Jedlicka

Food was amazing! My wife and I sat at the bar and chatted up the chef while we ate. Our waiter (Joe) was awesome and more than helpful. The wine list was a little short, but didn't detract from our experience. We will likely be bringing everyone we know here for dinner at some point.

Paul Hans

Lovely

Steve Panaro

The night we were there, the kitchen was quite backed up and we were informed that our orders would take longer than usual. We weren’t in a rush so we waited and had a few drinks and apps. The drinks were great, I think everyone liked the Italian Old Fashioned the best. Once dinner arrived (maybe an hour from when we sat down), everything exceeded our expectations. Several people in our group tried the risotto and I had the duck bacon carbonara - everything was amazing! The ambiance of this place is very quaint, it’s a much more intimate setting that other restaurants in the area, perfect for birthdays, date nights or other special occasions. We will be returning!

Stewart G

The scallop in calamari plate came out with no seasoning I'm top of a bed of greens that were totally not dressed and it was probably some of the most bland food I have ever had in my life. The Gnudi with Mushrooms was delicious, and the Rigatoni with Short Rib was good but probably would have been better if the short rib was broken up more and put throughout the sauce. We shared the 2 pastas, but the server failed to replace our forks and knives after she took them when she cleared the scallops and calamari, and when we told her that we were sharing, she went and got plates, but never gave us spoons to put the pastas on our plate. Very cute atmosphere, but food and service need some work.

Tyan Soo

Really impressed with this place! Hostess phenomenal and vibe and decor were great... The gentleman host was fantastic and the chefs were clearly on point behind the bar and in the kitchen

Kati Schuda

I loved everything about this restaurant. The prosecco, was very good, especially if you like a sweeter taste, and we enjoyed the cocktails, Nightingale and Moonstruck. The baked goat cheese appetizer is delicious. It was hot, but not enough to burn your mouth, and gooey, and everything baked cheese should be. For dinner, I ordered the Arancia, and especially enjoyed the al dente pasta. The flavors of the dish were excellently balanced. The staff were helpful and friendly. I enjoyed my experience and look forward to coming here again.

Sue Cibulka

The best Italian food in a warm cozy atmosphere. Everything on the menu is fantastic. Recommend sitting at the counter near the cooks. They are super friendly and really fun to talk to and more than happy to tell you about the food they're making, the ingredients, etc.

J.C. Denton

It was a cozy, romantic place. The seats are comfortable on the back porch area, and the temperature was pleasant. That was a good thing, because the wait for the food was prolonged. Just right if you have good company, less optimal if you're on your own. This is a fantastic place for a date. It's overpriced for the taste or for a first date, but that's not the point; come here for the atmosphere and the classiness.

Tasha Eskridge

I've been here twice for dinner with my bestie and the food here has been very good for the price. Definitely need to have a reservation. The restaurant is small.

Beth Sahagian Allsop

The food is good but I left hungry because of the smallish portions and after spending over $300 they told us to leave because we were getting close to the 2 hour limit for us to be there. I give 3 stars because the food was very good but I was still so hungry when I left that I needed to eat when I got home. The wine was just ok and vastly overpriced for the quality. I would not recommend this place if you care about value for your dollar. If that doesn't matter to you then enjoy the good food but expect to be disappointed.

Caylynn Cutler

Phenomenal cocktails, appetizers& entrees! Lots of vegan options too! Our waitress was awesome!

Luke Burkholder

We always have a great meal here, and it always feels like home. It’s the epitome of cozy and inviting, and I haven’t even gotten to the food yet! The typical dishes are bowls of pasta topped with sauce and meat/protein, and they are very accommodating for any changes or special requests, as everything is made to order. Sit at the “bar” to watch the cooks hard at work and get your meal served directly, hot off the stove.

Christina

The food was good but not great. What really made the restaurant likeable was the outside seating and desserts . It was a cozy restaurant and had a nice atmosphere inside. Tiramisu was good but barely had any lady fingers,most of it was a yogurt textured mousse. The prices were a bit on the higher side as well. Overall a good experience.

Benjamin Haos

Haven't been to Centro in years but everytime i go by this place, Google wants a review. The place is perfect and if i hada date, i'da take them here perhaps. Go. You'll be happy you did.

Michael McCormick

Never had a bad meal here. Cocktails are a little lackluster. Decent wine selection. Helpful service. Wish they took reservations. Recommend sitting at the little cook's counter.

John Budish, Jr.

Nice spot for a quiet dinner. The menu is Italian inspired and is executed well. There are about 10 tables in total unless you can sit on the very quaint patio. Great spot for a business lunch or a dinner with loved ones.

Chelsea O

Such a gem in riverwest. The risotto was DREAMY and the wine selection was great. You can't beat the atmosphere of this place, and the bar next door is so beautifully decorated I didn't mind the 30 minute wait to get a table.

Heidi Fendos

We love Centro Cafe! It is always delicious, their staff is so friendly and the atmosphere makes you feel like you are in NYC. You can't go wrong having a date night at Centro!

Joseph Nissen

Staff, wonderful. Atmosphere, cozy and wonderful. Food, amazing. Centro offers authentic italian cuisine that does not disappoint. They rotate their menu somewhat once or twice a year which I always enjoy. Very knowledgeable and concious about food allergies and diets. Almost the whole menu is or can be gluten free, nut free, vegan/vegetarian, etc. Just make sure to come early since there are no reservations and space is limited.

Melissa Rausch

Went at prime time, 7pm on a Friday night. Wait was a little over 1/2 hr, but we were told that in advance, so not a big deal. I was a little surprised that after the long wait we were seated in the enclosed, drafty “patio section” behind the back dining room. Weirdly, we were offered blankets. I thought the hostess was joking, but, nope, we were handed blankets! I suppose we could have declined sitting back there but I didn’t feel like waiting even longer for a regular table. The waiter was so-so at best but the food was amazing!

Don Tolbert

Excellent individually made Italian inspired dishes. Great service in the middle of Riverwest.

Rhonda Greenhaw

This place annoyed me...it was my husband and daughter and I - our bill with tip: $180.00 - inattentive and ill-informed service! Everything we had required a reach up to grab our waiter - and the food, although tasty, was over-priced. The wine list provided few choices in the "reasonable" category - really I could find a better curated list in that category in a much finer restaurant. The clientele seemed to be mostly outside of the neighborhood - as were we, but I was hoping for a more local vibe in the area we used to call home. Instead, I felt the place was a bit pretentious but surprisingly it has struck right cord with some as the place was quite busy. Sadly that means it will most likely remain "as is" for the foreseeable future.

Brian Mueller

Nice quaint spot during occupancy restrictions. Only tried traditional pasta dishes this time. Specialties, salads and pizza is also available. Social distanced tables with a fine service staff.

S Berg

I've never had a bad meal at Centro! Although I don't eat here daily or even weekly but I manage to visit every 5-7 weeks. The menu is fresh, and while there are customer favorites they also add items that use seasonal ingredients. I'm in love with their baked goat cheese appetizer (but I AM from Wisconsin!), it's unlike any cheesy appetizer I've had anywhere else! The decor is stylish and makes me feel like I'm in NYC, not Milwaukee !

Matt Lynch

Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner and was very happy with it. Food was understandably expensive given the day and how fancy this restaurant was, but it was absolutely worth every penny. The seafood risotto was just the right balance of creamy and fishy. Drink specials we're...ok. Nothing great there.

Stephanie Martin

The ambiance of this place is really well done- nice lighting, low music, and lovely decorations. The food was good but not mind-blowing (do try adding the offered red pepper flakes!), and I'd recommend skipping the tiramisu, which was more like a pudding cup.

Anthony H

A small but intimate Italian cafe with an awesome cook that is frying and sautéing ingredients over a fire right in front of the bar as you walk in. While the prices are all over the place and can get a little steep, the food is phenomenal, with good portions, and is definitely worth it. Even the complimentary bread and oil was the best I've ever had!

Terry Marino

Great authentic Italian food ! The meatballs tasted just like my nana used to make and I’m fussy when it comes to meatballs !! Cant’t wait to go back :) Went back tonight . Another wonderful meal, the pasta bolognese was sooo good, and of course the amazing meatballs!!

Eric Chapman

Service. Excellent. Atmosphere....elegantly done but simple. The appetizer of the day alone, is worth making the hour trip for.... The food was well....yum. One of the best restaurants I've eaten at in a very very long time. Well done...

Judith Iverson

They were completely booked when we walked in the door but so so friendly - Had a great glass of wine while waiting for carry out- Cheesy garlic bread and Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto - Yummy yummy❣

Morgan E

This place is delicious! They have an interesting menu and good options. I've been here multiple times and have never had a bad experience. There's a good wine selection as well. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

Sonny Zuliani

This place is the best! The food can't be beat, the service is spectacular, and the environment is amazing. Heck, you can even sit at a bar and interact with the cooks while the prepare the food. It's like watching a well oiled machine in it prime... With a smile and a sense of humor.

Linda

We were seated in the front window alcove, which was a little cold and drafty right next to the front entrance. We had garlic bread (yummy), scampi pasta (tasty), pepperoni pizza for the kids (ok, sauce seemed unusually sweet), and primavera pasta (a bit bland, ? If pasta water was salted). Lovely atmosphere, lively, attentive service. Recommended.

Reid Kaplan

I’ve eaten at Centro Cafe many times. The food is delicious and the wait staff are all well trained and attentive. Pat the owner couldn’t be a nicer guy. Additionally the wine list is unique which is always a plus.

Chelsea Bisciglia

Amazing food and cute little spot! Highly recommend!!

Max

Quality service, great drinks. Bring your friends.

Forrest Nation

Positive: Good food, very tasty and full of flavor. Opportunity: service is acceptable - waitress was for the most part attentive but kept forgetting things and even brought out the wrong wine for us...twice.

Paul Agnello

Excellent Risotto, a generous portion. Gluten free garlic bread was better than many others regular garlic bread. Friendly staff. Definitely will be back!

Augie Ray

Terrific service and a lovely backyard patio for dining.

Ro Hanus

Even during COVID, where we sat on comfortable bamboo-netted chairs on the sidewalk, Centro Cafe was impressive in many ways...the food, wine, and the server, Chris, who wore a mask and responded attentively to us and another 6 tables. Being a waiter during COVID can't be easy, having to get in/out of the restaurant for food, drinks, etc., but this waiter kept a comfortable pace, and delivered on time, so obviously the kitchen was humming too...kudos to the chef! Plastic ware, paper packets of salt & pepper, plastic wine glasses and cardboard plates didn't alter the taste ~ or charm ~ of the Bolognese (mine) and I rarely eat meat, along with whatever my OOT guest had - she devoured it! Keep on keeping on, Centro Cafe!

Karen Jahns

This was my first visit to this restaurant. Smaller restaurant that is a short drive to the downtown area. My fiancé and I were going to a show at the Pabst Theater, so this restaurant was the perfect spot to stop for dinner. Food and service was excellent. I would definitely go back again to try other items on the menu.

Brad Ehlert

Used to be 5 stars for us. The last two visits have been disappointing. Mostly service issues. Very slow and disorganized. Food is still excellent. Someone in management needs to be replaced or better trained. Ultimately, the owners are responsible.

Brian Waisman

Last night we had a great experience at Centro and with the manager Chris. It was a great display of hospitality! Food was great and service was welcoming. We will be back! Thank you Chris!

Jasna Coralic

Great atmosphere and amazing food and drinks. They don't take reservations as the place is small, but is worth the wait if needed. Staff is super friendly.

katherine h

GF pizza YUM ... lol hubby didn't like the vinaigrette on the pizza but was a trooper .... Abby/ Abbie not sure how she spells it my apologies but she was awesome and the place had a nice atmosphere but a lot too small with seating ... Great experience overall thanks ever so much for having GF for celiacs ;)

Barrett McCormick

This was a wonderful dinner. Our server was knowledgeable, charming and attentive. The food was first rate. Well go back sooner rather than later.

Branwen Wosika

Food was delicious, though later found out was too rich and didn't agree with me. Service a little slow. Got our food well before our drinks. The mixed drink was served well before a bottled beer.

Angela Washington-Marshall

Fantastic food and service; tables are a bit tight, as my azz was face level as I was squeezing in to sit on the bench. I had the duck sausage pizza and my friend had the pollo chicken pasta dish. My lavender martini was to die for!

Sue

Hot bread, wonderfully sweet olive oil, great chicken dumpling soup. All staff exceedingly nice. Upstairs was very warm and cozy on a bitter cold night.

Jason Thusius

The food was fantastic. Nice place to take a date. Good ambiance, nice vibe all around. The tables are a bit close though so if privacy is coveted this isn't the place.

Lucia Carter

Omg. Beef short ribs. That's all i have 2 say.

lil flip

"Well who the hell are you (gender unknown), and where have you been all my life?" That's exactly what you will be saying after biting in to a little bit of Cafe Centro heaven! Martin Shkreli wouldn't fit in well here, because this isn't a place for meanie heads, its a place to enjoy wiggling pasta dishes, cheerful apps, sassy soups, and sizzling scallops! You may enter a mind damaging psychotic breakdown once you realize you may never have better food than at cafe Centro. If you manage to survive the breakdown, then you'll want cafes Centro's tasty morsels like a crack head needs his crack! Don't be a klutz, go nuts! For Cafe Centro's food, you must, you must! CHEERS! 🍻

Conrad Bianco

I wanted to go get brats, but they decided to go here instead, I was not disappointed. duck pizza was fatty, but that's duck for you. We had two bottles of Rompicollo between the three of us. Someone said it doesn't get better than this. No offense, but I would prefer having my wife here instead of you guys.

Brew City Leather

Definitely worth a trip! Been several times and the food and service has always been fantastic. Service has always been great. Awesome place for date night.

Alicia Clark

Great service and fantastic food. The Gnudi is always my favorite

Steve Trimborn

Nice, cozy restaurant with a cool atmosphere. Great service! The food was delicious as well. I'd recommend the duck bacon mac and cheese!

Michael Wanta

Dinner was excellent as expected.

B Hughes

Delightful atmosphere with charming layout. Intimate and cozy. Food was fantastic and my Old Fashioned was flawless. I will definitely be back!

Rachith T S

Unlike other Italian restaurants, they don't offer free dinner roles unless asked. Food was average. Hospitality and ambience was excellent.

emily geiger

I love Centro Cafe. They have a great menu. Food is always fresh and flavorful. Service is fabulous and the atmosphere is romantic, perfect for a date night.

Justin Schoepke

Have gone here twice, once for Valentine's Day and another for a date night. Great food and great service! We will be back again.

Rose W

Wonderful. I have been here several times now. The food had been fantastic every time. Never disappointed in the food ordered. All but once the service was also fantastic.

Ken Schultz

Great atmosphere, open kitchen. Short rib and Carbonara dishes were amazing. Great cocktail menu

Billy Cooper

Fresh flowers on the tables and sigular tables lights play up the romantic atmosphere. A diamond in the rough in the east Milwaukee neighborhood. The Giardinera pasta was too spicy, the duck breasr risotto was fab.

Scott Molling

Been here 3 times, never got the same thing and always left completely satisfied. Duck risotto was my favorite. Get a pizza as an appetizer for the table.

Jacob Freida

Went there for date night. Absolutely loved it. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Will definitely be going back

Tyler T

Went here for a special event brunch. The food was amazing. I could have made the homemade raspberry jam as my only dish.

Amy Schultz

Always great food. If they have mushroom marsala soup on the menu, you've hit gold. Definitely order some!

Jason McBrady

Like being welcomed into the coziest Italian home. I found the food both original and authentic! Great first date locale!

Jack Kukuk

Awesome little restaurant with amazing food! Great atmosphere, incredible service, excellent wine, and did I mention the food? So good!

Eric Prochnow

Nice place. Small but very upbeat and great food at a low price. The food is healthy and smaller portioned, so not completely filling.

Gabrielle Ellis

Great date night - really good food and fun to sit and watch the chef's make it at the bar. Definitely going again :)

Vincent Charles

Brilliant Food, not greasy, actually well flavoured and not over season or cooked. The portions are the perfect size and not too big

Joshua Bierbach

Food was great and nice atmosphere. Waitress was kind of weird.

Jessica Erny

Love this place! I get the seafood risotto every time! And I usually get something new all the time. His place is quaint and beautiful!

Susan Bugni

Friend get together last hurah live life food looks amazing...

Marilyn Boeldt

Best mashed potatoes in the history of mashed potatoes. The scallops in mushroom marsala were very good, so was the duck bacon carbonara

collyn rankin

Wide variety of gluten free options, at least 80% of the menu is or can be made gluten free. Quality and service are always good.

Mike H.

Good! The special pizza bread wasn't super great, but the rest of the meal was amazing.

Tim Nelson

Been coming here for years--every other week. Always a treat. Their specials are fantastic. The service is outstanding.

Brandy Kline

Our favorite restaurant. We're so lucky to have this tasteful and tasty gem in Riverwest!

Susan “Sueno” Holty

Fantastic food in the flavor but my favorite plug is it they do gluten free and they do it well!

Nate Huitt

Love the food and the service! It's a bit cold in winter unless they add a secondary door, but everything else is fantastic!

ganjan asopa

Delicious food, great vibe! Really good flourless chocolate cake! This place is a must try!

Gabriela Arellano

Food and drinks were great there’s not a lot of space no way to have a private conversation but I guess that’s part of the atmosphere of the place.

Garret K

The food was very good and the wait staff were very friendly the cafe is not in the best neighborhood but we definetly would go back.

jason knight

Food was excellent, the duck risotto...omg!!! Only reason for the 4 stars is the service was a little slow, otherwise it was amazing food

Aaron Overstreet

Amazing food, great atmosphere, everything locally sourced! Found the place by chance and look forward going back soon!

Nate Kane

Excellent service and the food was Michelin star level. Definitely worth the price.

Jason Kruchko

Great food and atmosphere. Very crowded in a small place. Attentive and friendly staff.

Leslie Peckham

Always delicious. Great food and cocktails in a cozy social environment.

Emilie Katona

Food wasn't bad, it was just overpriced.

Gene Vicari

Always and awesome spot!! True Italian flavors im never upset going there.

Travis Sternhagen

Wonderful date spot! I am not a huge pasta fan but whenever I get pasta here I LOVE it!

Robert Steele

Good gluten free pasta dishes. The rocket salad is not to be missed.

Seth House

Best pasta place in town makes outsiders realize how special riverwest can be! Cozy and romantic too

Cognitive Classroom

A gem in the neighborhood. Great food and very reasonable prices. The open grill is a nice touch.

Wesley Miles

Always have well prepared food. Appetizer, two entrees, two cocktails and tip for about $100

Barbara Heimsch

Always a favorite whenever we're in town. Consistently good food and great atmosphere.

Peg Harloff

Excellent food & service.

Jacob Frick

Decent salad and pasta. Aggressive server. Prices reasonable.

Tom Fadden

I always enjoy myself at this place. Great food and a nice Riverwest vibe.

Mark Konz

Cool experience, great staff, and awesome food.

Mani Towoc

Great seafood pasta. Loved the vibe. Flowerless chocolate cake was phenomenal.

Shanti Lleone

Great place. Great vibe and food! Gluten free bread rocks!

Lara Hau

Delicious delicious food. Owner is very personable. Interior is chic

Neal Jones

My favorite place to go for dinner Riverwest! It's fun to sit next to the cook up front. Try it!

Andrew Garst

The menu made the food sound great, but what I got was so so, very bland.

Laura Krajacic

If you want great Italian food and drinks for a classy date night in Riverwest, go here!

Gary Lancina

Delightful menu. Enjoyable cocktails. Tasty desserts.

Beth Plambeck

Cozy, delicious, large portion sizes, great date place

serge szwajder

First time at Centro Cafe. Terrific food and selection of Italian wines

Elizabeth Van Koningsveld

Lovely menu, friendly staff.

Will Cappon

A little pricey, but very nice.

Jennifer Girard

We really enjoyed our evening with Madelyn, our waitress. 🍋Lemoncello was devine!🍋 …

E M

Delicious

Peter Brown

Wonderful Italian food.

Joe Boino

Great simple Italian place in riverwest. Amazing food good prices.

B Davis

Wow! Amazing food for very reasonable prices! Also great service.

Andy Gaba

Great meal friendly staff..be sure to hear the specials

T SS

Great food and service. We will go back.

Susan Taddey

I love this place. It's so cute and the food is so good.

BRian Johnson

Great food and great atmosphere!

Sean Mohundro

Good food. Good wine. Really great service.

Danielle Luer

Excellent food. Expensive, but a wonderful date spot.

Mark Harris

Great food and servixe during these tough times!

Laurie Rabl

Loved the atmosphere, food, wine and Esther behind the bar!!

Wendy Weckler

It is never disappointing! Delicious food and cozy atmosphere!

Kayla Hernandez

Food was great. Service was fast and welcoming.

Anne DiMotto

Delicious made to order pastas in a really cozy and inviting space

Nik

A couple of years this was the best pasta restaurant in all the city. Things change.

STAN STRELKA

Food excellent, service so so, price good.

Matthew Hedtcke

Fresh delicious Italian dishes. Nice setting for a date.

Scott Woltzen

Great place for the birthday party. Great food and great vibe

Acacia Dishman

Great food, lovely ambience

Karen Smialek

Great food. Not the best service tonight...

Mark Spohrleder

The staff is awesome, the food is wonderful.

John Teevan

Delicious. Safe seating. Loud.

john hayman

Great food great service, reasonable price

Eric Seegers

Wonderful place...don't forget the Tiramisu!!

Gideon Webb

Great food and great staff

Joe F.

Fantastic food and good service

Brian Young

Terrific food, service and ambiance.

Brent Jansen

Absolute hidden gem. Seafood risotto is stellar

Patrick Wilson

Very good Italian. Nice atmosphere.

Laura Thompson

Delicious Italian food with pasta made from scratch.

Laura Andersen

Great selection of drinks and delicious food

Nathan Dykstra

A cozy cafe serving upscale Italian dishes.

Coco Kalin

Consistently delicious Italian food.

Gina Lenzen

Really great! worth the trip

Alex Wikstrom

Lovely outdoor atmosphere!

Jerome Meissner

Good food and comfortable place for a meal

Adam Bertling

Very nice

Natasha Schultz

Goid service. Food was amazing

ryan burwell

Feels like true euro dining in Milwaukee.

Lue Yang

Intimate and quaint. Risotto was fantastic.

Tom W

Awesome food awesome server

CRAIG BRONK

GREATEST AMERICANS THAT EVER LIVED!

Jonathon Truwit

Outstanding food and terrific service

Matthew Messner

Some of the best Italian in Milwaukee.

Suzanne Goebert

Absolutely wonderful...delicious!

Robert Kutz

Great service and food!!

Emily Burkholder

Great food and service.

Dee Wash

I miss the other female chef

Melonie P

Great food and service

Kevin Ciesielski

Excellent service and food.

Steve Wellenstein

Great food and service

Mark Mitchelson

Great food in a quaint locatiin

Susan Molls

Yummy seafood risotto

SJ Bey

Good food good service

Eric Nuelk

Try the bison meatballs!

Mary

Great place for a date

M B

Awesome food.

Leo George

Excellent food !

Danielle Shilts

Great

Sebastian Dziedzic

Amazing pasta!

Tyler Cook

Delicious!

PNoble321

Fantastic!!

Ryan Buck

Fantastic!

Tom Reed

Delicious.

Marzieh Karami

Expensive!

Hannah S

Amal Dais

JJ Armstrong

David Ham

Anna Muncy

Joel R

Kalyope Miller

Robert Horton

Tamara Edmond

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