CENTO

4.8

895 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Charming

BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD.

CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 998-0404
Website
https://cento.group/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Avner Levi
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact us directly at centopasta@gmail.com

Location
4921 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Neighborhood
Mid-City
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve 2025
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come celebrate New Year's Eve at CENTO! Chef Avner and team will be serving a four course Prix Fixe menu including some of CENTO favorites. - $125 per person, exclusive of beverage, tax & gratuity.

Popular dishes

Spicy Pomodoro$26.00
Rigatoni, calabrian chili, truffle, ricotta, basil
Beet Spaghetti$26.00
Brown butter, poppy, ricotta, chive
Broccoli Bucatini$26.00
Garlic, pecorino, anchovy, burrata, bread crumb
Sweet Corn Agnolotti$28.00
Charred corn, crème fraiche, old bay, chervil
Squid Ink Mafaldine$28.00
'Nduja, prawns, serrano, basil
Bolognese$24.00
Ricotta gnocchi, 28-month parm, cream

Large Plates

Grilled Orata$34.00
Herbs, grilled lemon
Duck Confit$45.00
Endive, date, calamansi vinaigrette
New Zealand Rack of Lamb$90.00
Grassfed, shaved asparagus & fennel salad

Dessert

'Banana Pudding' Tiramisu$16.00
Kahlua, nilla wafers
'Key Lime Pie' Pavlova$16.00
Curd, lime sorbet
Date Cake$16.00
Caramel, pecan, crème fraiche ice cream
Panna Cotta$14.00
Saffron, blueberry

Cocktails

Rice + Rose$18.00
Vodka, sake, lime, pamplemousse
Cucumber + Basil$18.00
Tequila, lime, agave, lemon, basil
Berry + Mezcal$18.00
Strawberry, casis, & lime
Fig + Walnut$18.00
Scotch, sweet vermouth, apricot
Espresso + Date$18.00
Vodka, oat milk, aquafaba, orange
Gin + Saffron$18.00
Vermut bianco, & verjus

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Randi, Famoso Brut, Non-Vintage, Italy$16.00

White

Ott, Grüner Veltliner, 2021, Austria$14.00
Lapeyre, Jurançon Sec, 2021, France$15.00

Red

Follaird, Gamay, 2020, France$17.00
Populis, California Blend, 2021, USA$19.00
Randi, Longanesi, 2016, Italy$19.00

Other

Sawtelle Sake, The Pink Can, Non-Vintage, USA$12.00
Modello, Especial Can, Non-Vintage, Mexico$6.00

What 895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cento is a charming culinary gem in Los Angeles, renowned for its "amazing food" and "incredible service." The ambiance is "relaxing and stylish," perfect for intimate dining or special occasions. Guests rave about the "sweet corn agnolotti" and "spicy pomodoro." Despite some minor service inconsistencies, Cento consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.

895 Reviews

R
Ryan
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had high expectations and they were exceeded. Every dish was delicious and unique, and the service was great.
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Karen
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive staff, friendly service, great food, energetic ambiance. Valet parking in front.
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Martin
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food in a perfect environment. Not too loud.
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Ben
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! We had a lovely time with friends and family!
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Steve
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was perfect and the ideal portion size. The atmosphere was intimate and warm. Loved the service, but again, the food - we both got pasta dishes - was fresh and excellent
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Christopher
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, incredible cocktails, incredible staff. Shoutout to the chef for recommending the banana pudding tiramisu. Definitely recommend
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Matias
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was next level. I have no complaints about it. Pastas are on the heavier side but every dish I had was delicious. I was disappointed with the service. Took a long time to get someone to notice I needed a new drink or more water and overall they just didn't seem as friendly as I expected. They didn't even wish my wife a happy birthday when I noted that it was the reason for our reservation. While that isn't a huge deal, I would expect a restaurant of this caliber to say happy birthday or even send a candle out or something. Hopefully if I go again, the service matches the food quality and taste. I do recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch the food get cooked.
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Kevin
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went on Monday and the restaurant was pretty lively. The food and drinks were so fabulous. However, the host was kinda rude and made us feel rushed. In spite had a good time.
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kevin
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pomodoro, octopus, caeser, agnolotti all 10/10
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Erin
Los Angeles
28 reviews
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Most of the seatings are in the terrace area which can be chilly in the evening and is next to a building with lights turning on as people pass by so not the ideal ambience. In light of that, I would have gone back if the food was worthwhile. Octopus was over cooked and charred. Mussels/clams had sourness and curry undernotes that didn’t go well together. Pastas (spicy tomato, broccoli bucatini and corn agnolotti) were all mediocre at best. Neither the ambience nor the food justifies the price tag.
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FAQs

CENTO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 998-0404.

CENTO is rated 4.8 stars by 895 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

4921 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mid-City
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Avner Levi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cento.group/
Phone number
(323) 998-0404
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact us directly at centopasta@gmail.com

CENTO

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Additional information

New Year's Eve 2025

Beet Spaghetti

Spicy Pomodoro

Broccoli Bucatini

Raw

Hamachi Crudo$26.00

Steak Tartare$21.00

Salads

Endive Caesar$21.00

Farro Salad$19.00

Heirloom Radicchio Salad$16.00

Small Plates

Snap Pea$18.00

Steamed Mussels & Clams$24.00

Charred Octopus$24.00

Pasta

Spicy Pomodoro$26.00

Beet Spaghetti$26.00

Broccoli Bucatini$26.00

Sweet Corn Agnolotti$28.00

Squid Ink Mafaldine$28.00

Bolognese$24.00

Large Plates

Grilled Orata$34.00

Duck Confit$45.00

New Zealand Rack of Lamb$90.00

Dessert

'Banana Pudding' Tiramisu$16.00

'Key Lime Pie' Pavlova$16.00

Date Cake$16.00

Panna Cotta$14.00

Cocktails

Rice + Rose$18.00

Cucumber + Basil$18.00

Berry + Mezcal$18.00

Fig + Walnut$18.00

Espresso + Date$18.00

Gin + Saffron$18.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Randi, Famoso Brut, Non-Vintage, Italy$16.00

White

Ott, Grüner Veltliner, 2021, Austria$14.00

Lapeyre, Jurançon Sec, 2021, France$15.00

Red

Follaird, Gamay, 2020, France$17.00

Populis, California Blend, 2021, USA$19.00

Randi, Longanesi, 2016, Italy$19.00

Other

Sawtelle Sake, The Pink Can, Non-Vintage, USA$12.00

Modello, Especial Can, Non-Vintage, Mexico$6.00

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