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Located in the heart of Central Square, the aptly named restaurant, Centro (pronounced Tchentro as the Italians do) is both a foodies’ delight and the perfect spot for a date. Nestled under the same roof and run by the same management as the Good Life, Centro exists as a sort of a parallel universe to the adjacent red-hued martini lounge...
...first trick with Centro is finding the entrance to the restaurant, which is located inside the Good Life. This feature is both a plus and a minus: By the time we made it past the Good Life’s amber-lit cocktail lounge, we certainly lost all sense of having a quiet evening out. But the energetic vibe of the bar—buzzing with a well-dressed yet laid-back crowd—is a great locale for pre-dinner cocktails or post-dinner shot-taking. Apparently, the good life seems to involve stiff drinks...
After listening to smooth jazz tunes, venturing into Centro was a brief culture shock. With Pavarotti softly crooning in the background, Centro is reminiscent of an Italian villa. Gothic-esque lanterns and relief carvings grace the restaurant, while dim lighting renders the room cozy and romantic. On a Wednesday evening, the clientele was composed largely of professionals in their late twenties or early thirties, most of whom appeared to be having a relaxing evening out with friends. The tables were well-spaced to the point where awkward first-daters would have plenty of privacy to share a life story...
...menu of the restaurant rotates every three months as the chef aims to recreate the experience of traveling through various regions of Italy. When we visited, Centro was stopping by the Veneto region, which—according to the menu—is known for “its creative use of spices, fresh produce and the simple treatment of meat and fish.” Our enthusiastic server warmly introduced us to the menu, meticulously going through the ingredients and execution of each item...