While Cento did not have superlative Italian food, it was good enough and Cento provided a very pleasant dining experience. As we tend to do, we dined at the bar, and service by a young man from Shorewood, Wisconsin was excellent. His honest recommendations were spot on, and the food was very good. My Romaine (Caesar) Salad was excellent, and my gargantuan portion of Lasagne ridiculous, but hearty. It was two or three meals.
Cento's decor is trendy modern and quite soothing. Drinks were poured Wisconsin true, and the reasonably priced wine list was rather eclectic. Located downtown, within walking distance to the capital, Cento serves a growing need in Madison.