I was given the task of making a reservation for dinner for my Mom's birthday not so long ago. Centro had been on my list to try for a while now, but I had been dreading footing the bill. So this seemed like a perfect occasion to give it a try...when someone else is paying.
Overall, we had a very lovely evening, the service was spot on and the food was outstanding.
I had the tuna crudo for an entree. The flavours in this dish were very delicate. This highlighted the wonderful freshness of the tuna. However, (this is more my fault then theirs) this would have been a much more appropriate starter on a hot summers day rather than a cool fall evening. Everyone one else in my family had the soup of the day which was a butternut squash. I have to admit I was envious. The flavour profile of the soup was exactly what you expect from a butternut squash: sweet and rich. What really made this soup envy worthy however, was the texture. The soup was a smooth as silk.
I made a much more appropriate choice for my main course, the roasted lamb rake. This was absolutely outstanding. They cook the lamb without trimming any fat and leave it on the bone. This result is a heavenly piece of meat rich in flavour and perfectly tender. The sides of zuchini and mushrooms were equally good and lend their earthy flavours to the meat making a very lovely combination.
I also tried some of my fiancees scallops. These were also cooked to perfection. The sauce that accompanied the scallops was so good that it got my fiancee to eat brussels sprouts, which is a feat. However, the potatoes seemed more like a second thought rather than a integral part of the meal.
Finally, I shared the cheese cake with the table along with a bowl of barries for dessert. Again both dishes were lovely.
Now that I have been and had such a good experience I would definitely return again and foot my own bill and not think twice about it.