Centotre

This is a restaurant part of the Valvona and Crolla dynasty, but i found it does not equal either the original on Elm Row or the Vin Caffe.

Like the bellow, i had a similar experience with dry chicken, which came with very mediocre sauteed potatoes and a dressing which was just far too lemony. For around £16 this dish was just a total and inexcusable failure. On a seperate occasion, ive had very bland canneloni and greasy deep-fried courgettes.

Also, i agree with the below comment about the seating; the tables near the windows are very small and uncomfortable, but apart from that the room is quite spectacular and very trendy; very George St.

I find this all a shame considering the high quality of the food at other Valvona establishments. And when the prices are this high, you have to expect better.
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Nick
Saturday, April 26, 2008

wow i cant believe the last review, my experience was totally the opposite. after promtly being seated in a nice corner we had nothing but great service and food all night. i had a delicious creamy pasta with italian sausages and my friend had a pizza, cooked specifically to his liking. for the quality of the ingredients and service i thought the prices were very reasonable, we'll definitely be back!
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alison o''rourke
Thursday, June 21, 2007

I was invited to a business meeting at Centotre which is always a great way to experience where to eat in Edinburgh (i.e. the cost is not coming out of your own pocket so you are more likely to be relaxed about trying new places!). I loved the building, I thought the ‘bistro’ style of the tables and chairs let it down though. Also all the tables were packed in like sardines – I could have helped myself quite easily to the neighbouring tables condiments!. There was little privacy therefore and felt a bit too much like a pub meal atmosphere. The prices were expensive but I though, perhaps it will live up to the cost with the food….it did not in my case I am afraid. I had chargrilled chicken on a salad with a garlic and lemon mayonnaise. The chicken was very dry and overcooked, the salad had been dressed too early and was wilting and there was far too much mayonnaise – it was over powering. The service was good though, friendly, attentive without being over eager but swift enough. Unfortunately, when I left virtually all my dinner no-one asked me if it was OK which would have given me a opportunity to comment without the embarrassment of having to raise it separately. At this time I would not recommend it to anyone.

Lucy Wright
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Lucy Ann Wright
Tuesday, June 12, 2007