Osteria Il Centro
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian / Northern Italian. Wine strengths: California, Italy, Tuscany.
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The menu
What to order
- Calamari Fritti
- Spiedini di Pollo
- Cannelloni
- Lamb Chops
- Gelato Ball
- Tiramisu
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian / Northern Italian. Wine strengths: California, Italy, Tuscany.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
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The wine
Osteria Il Centro holds the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 350 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Sommelier-led
- Craft cocktails
Details
- Romantic
- Cozy
- Classic
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Special Occasion
- Wine Cellar
- Private Dining
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Craft Cocktails
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 4–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 4–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–10 PM
- Thursday
- 4–10 PM
- Friday
- 4–11 PM
- Saturday
- 4–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Upscale-casual Italian neighborhood bistro with candlelit, artistic decor, cozy layout, and friendly, conversational service that makes it a popular romantic date spot and South Plaza hangout.















