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Café Centro
Café Centro is a bustling midtown brasserie with a stylish look that echoes the glamour of Paris in the 1930's. Guests can watch our chef as he prepares French-inspired cuisine with Mediterranean accents and sear top quality steaks. Pastry chef Ken Larsen's sumptuous desserts are not to be missed. The well priced wine list has received numerous Wine Spectator awards and has been voted "Best Beaujolais Bistro". Regular wine dinners are well attended. The attached Beer Bar is a great place for New York’s best burger, a casual lunch or to unwind over craft beers and cocktails. For parties of 12 or more please call our Catering Department 212-949-8248.Visit our other great restaurants by clicking on the link below.
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186 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 186 reviews
5 stars
(58)
4 stars
(90)
3 stars
(29)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(63)
- fit for foodies(43)
- good for groups(43)
- neighborhood gem(37)
- special occasion(32)
- great for outdoor dining(18)
Café Centro Reviews List
Review 1 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe Centro tops
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always great dining experience, the $35 pre-fixe is also a great deal."
Dined on 6/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not Worth Repeating
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Got stuck in a table in the corner by the service station. Chopt Chopt Salad not as good as in the past -- tasted a little artifical/"
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
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Review 3 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very pleased with the venue and the food. Service was attentive and noise level allows to to have a conversation during dinner. We've been back twice and enjoyed both! Pre- fix also a perk!"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 4 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great night!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice early summer night sat outside. Food was great ordered from prefix menu, wanted more! Will go again."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2013
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Review 5 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cafe Centro continues to produce the best cuisine in the area around Grand Central Terminal, all in a setting that is interesting, spacious, and restful."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A longtime favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I frequently go to Cafe Centro for business breakfasts and lunches and am always delighted by the excellent service and tasty food. A meal is no bargain, but I never feel ripped off. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The menu has plentiful light options, good for people like me who love fine food but are always looking to trim calories."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Prompt Response & Great Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'm a breakfast regular at Café Centro and have been for the past 5+ years. It's an ideal location, setting and menu for a business breakfast. This morning was the usual 8:30am reservation. Service was great as usual and the food arrived promptly. Halfway through my eggs benedict there was a loud crunching sound and a pain in my tooth. I had clearly bitten into something foreign, sharp and hard. it looked like an egg shell but felt like a rock. After politely calling my waitress, the manager arrived, comped the meal, offered to remake it, extended sincere apologies, spoke to the kitchen staff and apologized again.
Things happen but it's how you handle them that makes the difference. I'll keep coming back for breakfast. You should too."
Things happen but it's how you handle them that makes the difference. I'll keep coming back for breakfast. You should too."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great location, great food, good se
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We needed a restaurant for a dinner meeting and Cafe Centro was perfectly located in the MetLife building, reservation process was simple and easy, staff was accommodating in finding us a quiet table, the food was excellent, great service....exactly what I was hoping for. This will be my defacto place going forward."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An Accommodating Staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We met for lunch with a relative whom we had not seen in 25 years. The staff was extremely accommodating in allowing us to extend our meal time without rushing us in the least. We were so thankful to have the opportunity to spend this time together."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an outstanding meal and outstanding service!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 11 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great location; weak service.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"With approximately 50% of the tables filled for breakfast, one would think service would be acceptable. However, it was slow as molasses. The servers did not even offer a refill to our coffees !"
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 12 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quiet Dinner Near Grand Central
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Knowledgeable pleasant server assisted with wine choice; my spouse ordered the fixed price dinner and enjoyed all three courses; I ordered a la carte and found the filet mignon perfectly done. I had the beignets for dessert and recommend them. They also knew how to make a good dark cappuccino. I'd go back in a heartbeat."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for quiet dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I gather the joint is jumping at lunch, but I have found either in the late afternoon or early evening this is a great place to bring a friend or a small group for a quiet conversation, a truly rare find in NYC. The mussels are terrific."
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 14 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a pleasure at Cafe Centro
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's always a pleasure dining here. The food is always great and it's always a comfortable dining experience. Plus, it's kind of cool getting to watch the pastry chef make your dessert. If I had to list a negative is that the service can vary from visit to visit. Our head waiter was spot on great but some of the supporting staff seem like they need to be re-trained. However, service is never an issue that would prevent me from returning."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 15 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never a disappointment. Always reliable and always comfortable."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"During the early evening the after work crowd absolutely slam jams the Beer Garden part of this largish restaurant. Part of the Patina group and one of four Met Life building restaurants, Centro is deceiving. With the often tumultuous outdoors action, the small interior section is lost. But, it is worth discovering. The prix fixe menu is really great, less than $40. The duck and filet mignon were super as were the deserts. The knew about the anniversary in advance and ended the lovely service with a plate of goodies, lit candle and anniversary wishes written around the plate in chocolate. We would go back any time."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are not New Yorkers, but were visiting for my birthday--a big one. I ordered a salad and mussels for dinner. The vegetables in the salad were overwhelmed by the dressing, which had way too much whole grain mustard in it. The mussels were overcooked, which ruined them. I sent them back (and I NEVER do that) and asked for a single crab cake (the appetizer size). Maybe I'm spoiled by Maryland style crab cakes, but this one didn't measure up: too much celery and the same whole grain mustard used in the sauce. Desserts were good. Wine by the glass was a generous pour, but you gotta eat, too. The saving grace was a generous coupon, so at least the evening was not expensive."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 18 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a great price fixed menu with wine pairings. Very enjoyable time!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 19 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food, great location
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eat here most times when meeting friends for dinner. The location is convenient gor Metro North, bus, subway, taxi. Never had a bad meal here."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent location
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I booked Cafe Centro for six people. The restaurant was very accommodating and assigned a round table which allows all diners to participate in the conversation. The food was good, the service was excellent and we were able to be at the theatre matinee on time. We walked because the theatre was on the same street,but there is a taxi stand across the street. All the diners said they would come back soon. We particularly enjoyed the chopped salad, the pan seared trout . The waitress responded quickly to all special requests ( i asked for lemon wedges for my fish dish, we asked for the check to be split between the three couples). I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thoughtful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waiter offer excellent suggestions"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 22 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The most convenient place in the entire universe to meet for dinner or lunch. The food varies in quality and inventiveness, but overall it's fine. A decent wine list."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 23 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Perfect place for a pre-Metro North ride home, great value prix fixe and delicious food all around!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food without service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were greeted with smiles and accommodations but as soon as we sat down our waiter went for a nap. We had a lovely dinner but the best wait staff cover lunch"
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 25 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was ok, but noisy,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was ok, but noisy, fun place for a group,"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 26 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
ok spot..menu not inspiring...price
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"ok spot..menu not inspiring...priced higher than it should be but consistant and large enough to accommodate a last minute reservation."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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Review 27 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been coming here for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been coming here for years. Food and service usually good. Did not find it that way this time. I ordered a bottle of wine and the waiter thought it necessary to keep filling it after each sip. Ordered the onion soup, the cheese topping was so hard it was like eating a cheese cracker. I ordered the steak frites. It came with a 1/2 stick of garlic butter on top of a steak that was fatty and tough. I barely ate any of it and when the waiter came to take away the dishes and asked how everything was I told him about the steak. He said he was sorry and I should have let him know earlier. Never asked if he could get me something else."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2009
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Review 28 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We received excellent service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We received excellent service, took the prix fix menu, which is the greatyest deal for the money in all of New York!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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Review 29 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
$8. for 6 oz of grapefruit
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"$8. for 6 oz of grapefruit juice? Fresh squeezed but still a little overpriced. Even for NY. I ordered the omelet and it was OK at best - quite runny. The rye toast was bordering on stale before it was toasted so it was inedible. It was tough even to pull it apart to try to eat. If I wasn't meeting someone for the first time with the point of the encounter being discussion and not food, I would have sent the entire breakfast back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
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Review 30 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent location for those
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent location for those traveling from Grand Central"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 31 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good business meeting place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I eat here all the time for breakfast and lunch. Menu is always robust with many options for all food tastes. Service is always attentive and quick. Good for business meetings."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 32 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great visit at Cafe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great visit at Cafe Centro. Service and food were superb, really enjoyed the filet mignon. Definitely an easy recommendation to make for anyone in the area."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very convenient spot to meet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very convenient spot to meet given its GCT location."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eric is the best server! The food and was very good, the service excellent ."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 35 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were a party of 8 and all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a party of 8 and all enjoyed our meal; the service was excellent and food and wine were perfect."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good location, nice ambiance.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good location, nice ambiance. Default selection is the Chicken Chop Chop Salad, which is always serviceable."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2011
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Review 37 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, convenient
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, convenient meeting place, plenty of energy and yet quiet enough for private conversations."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 38 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have eaten at Cafe Centro
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have eaten at Cafe Centro before. The food was excellent, as was the service. This last visit was very disappointing. Our server was nice but we saw him just four times, to take our drink order, our dinner order and dessert order and when we asked for the check. The appetizers were good but the main courses were cold and we had to hunt down a server (not ours) to take them back to be heated. The risotto came back cold again. What was most frustrating was that there were a lot of open tables and a lot of servers but most were just standing around, talking. Again, a very disappointing experience."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2012
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Review 39 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A grown-up restaurant with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A grown-up restaurant with table cloths and tables big enough to accommodate all the plates. Very good modern French cooking without weird surprises. A good loaf of bread starts the meal (something most restaurants now seem to omit). Service is casual, but professionally proper. It is a bustling lunch spot, but I like it for a relaxed dinner. Excellent balance of food, service, and atmosphere at a reasonable price."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2005
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Review 40 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good/service was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was good/service was good/ambience was good..but nothing was memorable. I'd go back based on location though."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 41 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe Centro is ALWAYS my first
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cafe Centro is ALWAYS my first choice when I am in NYC for dinner. I just wish it were open on week-ends!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 42 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Depends on what you order.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Depends on what you order. Can be patchy."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 43 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The restaurant was almost
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was almost empty yet the service as barely slow.
The waitress rarely (possibly never) checked in with to see how we were doing."
The waitress rarely (possibly never) checked in with to see how we were doing."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
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Review 44 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a "nice" place, in good ways
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"interior reminded me of restaurants in a nice boston back bay hotel, so it was perfect for a post-business dinner with colleagues. the menu has moroccan inspiration (bisteya in the appetizer), and the meals were nicely presented and portioned slightly on the large side, but not excessively so. there is a nice prix fixe for $35 with a nice selection of dishes for every course. the cost was quite reasonable and special requests were fulfilled without any kerfuffle. space was comfortable, food delicious, spaetzle made perfectly, service was prompt and polite. we hear they serve breakfast, too!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A reliably good restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A reliably good restaurant in a great location, right above GCT, with excellent food and pleasant atmosphere - not too loud, well-spaced tables, but be prepared for some fairly stiff prices."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I like it for breakfast although
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I like it for breakfast although the service can be just a bit slow. Lunchtime too noisy."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
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Review 47 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Incredibly small portions
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Incredibly small portions for the price fix lunch. Food was tasty but if you are using an expense account (who doesn't at this place) get food off the main menu so portions will be bigger than the palm of your hand and you wont be hungry after you eat."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2003
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Review 48 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for business dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for business dinner. Laid back and easy to talk. Food is very good!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 49 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We always enjoy eating here.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy eating here. The menu is nice and caters to all appetites; prices are moderate and varied; waiters are efficient and non-intrusive.
This is a large space, but the decor is nice and one does not feel the vastness of it. I believe it gets a busy lunch crowd and week night crowd"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Café Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I eat here all the time. Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I eat here all the time. Great for a business meal. Great for meeting a friend at Grand Central. A little pricy but not so bad. There is something for every one to eat on the menu. It is fancy but will not make anyone feel uncomfortable."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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