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- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 5 pm - 11:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
-
$$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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5 reviews for Centini Restaurant & Lounge
5 reviews in English
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Review from Tasha K.
Calgary, AB
4/24/2012
went on sat prior to the theater - amazing. the meal was fantastic but it was the service that knocked it out of the park. will be back. was it expensive? yep - but great for a special occasion or just as a little treat every now and then.
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Review from Mark S.
De Winton, AB
2/9/2012
My wife and I stopped in here as we were waiting for the doors at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to open. We figured we would try a few appetizers before we went to the show.
All we had was the Antipasto Platter. I'm sure there are nice things on the menu but my $48 dud of an appetizer platter will deter me from ever trying them. It was just not good. I felt the server was pretentious and his service bordered on rude. As someone who eats lunch downtown 5 days a week I cant believe this place survives. There are so many great options within walking distance, take a pass on this place!!! -
Review from Sheena C.
Calgary, AB
12/7/2010
This past weekend I attended my Company Christmas Party at Centini. We've gone there for the past 3 years for our Christmas Parties. I have always been impressed with everything about this Restaurant (except maybe their choice in artwork, but that's a personal opinion!).
We were in a private party room, which had such a nice atmosphere, very relaxed and quiet from the main dining area. The servers were on top of everything (as per usual), your wine, your appetizers, your cutlery, your meal. They were polite, friendly and professional.
My main course was the Penne Romanoff which was absolutely delicious. My Fiance had the Chilean Sea Bass, which he loved, and I tasted and it was also perfectly delicious (although, for him the serving was quite small, but he's a big eater).
I have never had to pay a bill here as our company foots the bill every year, but I can imagine this place is quite expensive. If I could afford to eat here often, I would! -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
10/5/2009 1 photo
Talk about ritzy! If I had to give ritzy a definition, I could sum it up with one word; Centini. This was by far the fanciest restaurant I've ever been too. It was so posh that I actually felt uncomfortable eating dinner in the place.
The restaurant had a nice ambiance though. I would say that it definitely lives up to the expectations of a high-class restaurant. The lighting is dim, the music is soft and jazz-like, and the decorations are expensive and classy. It really doesn't disappoint as an extremely swanky place to enjoy a meal.
Luckily enough, I went here for a work function, so I was dressed pretty formally and wasn't paying for the meal. I couldn't believe it when I looked at the prices listed on the menu; I was honestly left wide-eyed for quite some time. Since I was lucky, and wasn't paying, I could really appreciate the place as a fancy, up-scale restaurant. I took full advantage of the wine selection, had a pretty high-quality steak with a pasta side, and a fancy fruity desert.
The meal was delicious, so I wasn't as appalled by the prices, but I still think they overcharge people. I don't think I'll be going back to this restaurant until I win the lottery... or marry into money! -
Review from Starkie S.
Calgary, AB
6/7/2010
This past Saturday I hosted my spouse's 40th birthday dinner for 20 people at Centini. Let me start by stating that the initial contact was very swift and professional when I was looking for a venue to host the party. The issue in Calgary is that most decent places want a full blown Contract and humongous deposit to book anything greater than eight people. I first met Krystal (Event Co-ordinator) and viewed the possible private dining rooms (there are two) and spoke of the commercial arrangements. Wow, no Contract or deposit - just my word which seemed to be acceptable. So far so good.
The next step was meeting with Krystal to review the food options - again, I had options here NOT a set menu of beef or chicken like most other downtown Calgary establishments. We settled on a menu which was priced out and I was good to go. Centini has an in-house pastry Chef who made a birthday cake as per a list of likes and dislikes of my spouse.
The evening arrived as did all the invited guests who started with hor derves and prosecco which everyone oohed and awed about. We then entered the private Puccini dining room and sat at a large square table and began the food journey which were appetizer, main and dessert courses.
The server was very attentive and professional in his duties with other serving reinforcement when the mains were being served that ensured a good hot meal.
Our experience at Centini was good in regards to the service, food and wine selection. The price point is higher than a majority of downtown restaurants but the ability to customize the experience and provide payment at the conclusion were pluses!
If you need a venue for an 'event' I would suggest Centini and Krystal.
