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| - .. A little inconsistent. Swordfish main dish was not hot, and overwhelmed by a (delicious) red sauce.
Mixed drinks- very good, interesting, not weak.
Wine pours- average and ok selection.
Starters and salads- nice calamari; grilled romain was small and rather simple; next time would get.. Brussels sprouts, reported to be great. Mains- halibut reported excellent, hot when arrived; seafood medley, same. Swordfish, maybe try again but would make sure it arrives hot and perhaps less sauce, or on the side.
Everyone Loved the tiramisu.
Overall, Cento is somewhat overpriced, like I feel many Madison restaurants are. $150/couple with a drink each, shared salad, appetizer and dessert, and a main course each. Very pretty space, nice variety of foods and drinks on menu. Service has been good most times I've dined, but this recent one was odd.. Pleasant staff but inexperienced and unconfident. (A wine glass from another table drops from your tray onto a customer, spilling some wine on them, you might offer a complimentary glass or dessert or something!)
Hope to visit again, but for this price-range, it's likely L'Etoile for me.
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