Centro Cafe - Milwaukee

I started coming here years ago and loved it. However, it’s been inconsistent lately. I came here for my birthday (4/12) and received some of the worst service. We rarely saw her and she consistently forgot our drinks, left water empty, and didn’t check in. The restaurant is quite small and quaint; I totally understand that things can still get busy but communication is key in that case! Coming from someone who worked in the service industry for quite some time. The gnocci was just okay; it was pretty standard. Our appetizers consisting of the artichoke dip and salad were probably better than our entrees. They could honestly give you more pasta considering the price.

Great place to play! Wonderful atmosphere and great staff.

We enjoyed the atmosphere at Centro Cafe, it's really charming and relaxing. It was nice to have quite a few gluten free options for a change! I ordered butternut squash lasagna and it came with a really fresh salad. I also got chocolate cake with a small side of gelato. I will be coming back for sure.

Wow! Great new experience on E Center in Riverwest! Started off with cocktails: Italian manhattan with rye and a bunch of other exotics; and Loren with elderflower, gin, violet, basil lime juice. Delicious! Garlic bread with sciotino 's Italian with herbed garlic butter. A little salt made this really good. Small Caesar salad was huge with slivers of parmesan and very light dressing croutons. Shrimp (six scampi in wine olive oil was light and flavorful with asparagus tips, garlic and other spices. Braised short beef colognes with rich Rosemary tomatoes cream and mushrooms with home made fettuccine. Both were memorable!! Finally for dessert (it was a special occasssion! , tiramisu was so rich and creamy with powdered cinnamon powdered sugar, with the lady fingers imbeded deep in the serving glass; dont inhale too close to the powder like I did!!And 1 scoop of vanilla, hazelnut chocolate gelato (3 scoops total .

Food is exceptional but would like to see larger main ontrays. Had gnocchi with vodka sauce and bolgnese. Service was attentive and on point. Please don't send me home hungry.