Centrella Bistro and Cafe

My wife arranged our anniversary dinner here on the first weekend in August. From the outside and upon entering this place appears to be classy and well-run, but my first (and probably last) experience here was not. Our waitress was very friendly, but forgot my cocktail order. My wife's appitizer (fried provolone + eggplant) was tasty, but the cheese portion was far too much. My fennel and scallop soup was rather "unique" tasting ... but it grew on me by the end. Of course when served it came without a spoon - so I spent a few minutes staring at the bowl. The salad course was better, but the citrus dressing on my nectarine + romaine offering was mostly bland. Next was the 32 oz ribeye for two. Ordered medium ... it arrived rare. I was too full to care by this point (we filled up on their homemade bread, which is excellent), and knew that 90 seconds in the microwave would cook it to perfection. We then ordered the custard dessert to go. Sta ... more

My wife arranged our anniversary dinner here on the first weekend in August. From the outside and upon entering this place appears to be classy and well-run, but my first (and probably last) experience here was not. Our waitress was very friendly, but forgot my cocktail order. My wife's appitizer (fried provolone + eggplant) was tasty, but the cheese portion was far too much. My fennel and scallop soup was rather "unique" tasting ... but it grew on me by the end. Of course when served it came without a spoon - so I spent a few minutes staring at the bowl. The salad course was better, but the citrus dressing on my nectarine + romaine offering was mostly bland. Next was the 32 oz ribeye for two. Ordered medium ... it arrived rare. I was too full to care by this point (we filled up on their homemade bread, which is excellent), and knew that 90 seconds in the microwave would cook it to perfection. We then ordered the custard dessert to go. Staying consistent, they brought it to the table on a plate ... then when told it was to take home, they returned with a box. Looking inside it appeared like they tossed it in as it was now a shapeless blob. Before tip the bill was $140 (no wine, I had two coctails and they gave us free dessert). At this price I will probably not drive 45 miles to give them a second chance at disappointment. less