Cento – Italian
Cento invites guests into a vibrant, social atmosphere where the aroma of warm, crusty ciabatta and sizzling bacon-wrapped dates sets the stage for a Mediterranean-inspired feast. The kitchen masterfully balances textures and temperatures, serving up everything from the delicate, zesty brightness of tuna tartare to the smoky, tender char of perfectly grilled octopus. It is a space designed for lingering over artisanal butcher boards and golden Roman artichokes, where every shared plate celebrates bold flavors and effortless sophistication.
122, West Mifflin Street +16082849378 https://www.centomadison.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Cento
Dairy-Free at Cento
Cento in Madison has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron, Seared Scallops and Foraged Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cento
Cento in Madison has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Scallops, Foraged Mushrooms and Warm Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cento
Cento in Madison has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron and Sorbet / Gelato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cento
Cento in Madison has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Roman Fried Artichokes and Ciabatta Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cento
Cento in Madison has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Foraged Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cento
Cento in Madison has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Foraged Mushrooms, Warm Marinated Olives and Crispy Pork Belly. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Cento
Cento in Madison has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Foraged Mushrooms and Roman Fried Artichokes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cento
Cento in Madison has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron, Foraged Mushrooms and Warm Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cento
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bucatini & Meatballs | 78.1 g | 52.6 g |
| Rigatoni al Ragù | 41 g | 47.3 g |
| Shrimp Mafaldine | 51.4 g | 45.7 g |
| Crispy Pork Belly | 12.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Seared Gnocchi | 31.6 g | 45.2 g |
| Funghi & Formaggi | 11.6 g | 42.6 g |
| Tuna Tartare | 9.9 g | 41.8 g |
| Tuscan Kale Caesar | 31.6 g | 41.6 g |
| Tagliatelle | 37.4 g | 38 g |
| Rainbow Carrots | 59.2 g | 30.8 g |
| Wine Poached Beets | 11.9 g | 30.3 g |
| Shrimp Calabrese | 8.5 g | 29.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sa, Su 10:00 - 2:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Aperitivi & Spuntini
- Ciabatta Bread - $4: butter, olive oil, salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Marinated Olives - $10: rosemary, thyme, garlic, citrus Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butcher Board - $23: selection of cheese, meat, honey Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Belly - $18: brussels sprout, apple & peach mostarda Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $18: chili aioli, giardiniera Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates - $14: sausage, piquillo-pepper sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare - $26: prawn cracker, radish, avocado aioli, caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Meatballs - $15: spicy marinara, sarvecchio parmesan, ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $20: chorizo, chickpea, calabrian chili vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roman Fried Artichokes - $15: pickled shallot, lemon aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pallotte - $15: pecorino romano, braised tomato sauce, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Greens - $16: speck, goat cheese, apple, fig, candied walnut, white balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wine Poached Beets - $16: arugula, coconut mousse, gorgonzola, pistachio, orange supreme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Kale Caesar - $14: grana padano, crouton, lemon-anchovy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Bucatini alla Carbonara - $22: crispy guanciale, pecorino romano, cracked black pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini & Meatballs - $24: spicy marinara, cherry tomato, sarvecchio parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni al Ragù - $27: lamb ragù, san marzano tomato, pecorino-romano, basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Mafaldine - $28: vodka sauce, grana padano, breadcrumb, basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli di Drago - $25: walnut crema, local mushroom, spinach, truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creste di Gallo - $24: italian sausage, spinach, tomato, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle - $24: ragù alla bolognese, ricotta, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Gnocchi - $23: butternut squash, brown butter purée, pepita, sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine al Tartufo - $28: local mushroom ragù, truffle, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $18: mozzarella, roasted cherry tomato, basil, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi & Formaggi - $19: local mushroom, mozzarella, fontina, ricotta, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Calabrese - $23: spicy pork 'nduja, fontina, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken alla Vodka - $22: spinach, parmesan, fontina, vodka sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly & Pineapple - $21: provolone, grilled pineapple, calabrian chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salumi - $20: calabrian soppressata, mozzarella, tomato sauce, hot honey Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmesan - $26: rigatoni, braised tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon alla Toscana - $34: local mushroom, creamed kale, fried leek Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $41: saffron risotto, english pea, basil oil Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops - $36: butternut squash purée, cauliflower, crispy pancetta Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brick Chicken - $30: arugula, fennel, salsa verde, citrus Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Roasted Duck - $38: golden beet, brussels sprout, orange, bergamot demi Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron - $49: cauliflower purée, rainbow carrot, sunchoke chip, bergamot demi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 16 oz. Ribeye - $91: dry-aged & bone-in, fingerling potato, truffle butter Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner
Sides
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $10: herbed butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash - $11: burrata, garlic, sage, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Carrots - $12: balsamic glaze, pink peppercorn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foraged Mushrooms - $11: confit garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $11: ladyfinger, zabaglione, hazelnut gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Olive Oil Cake - $12: spiced apple compote, vanilla whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baklava Cheesecake - $14: phyllo dough, pistachio, local honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Midnight Chocolate Cake - $13: red wine cherry, coconut, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet Sundae - $12: fruit compote, nut brittle, cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Affogato - $11: gelato, colectivo espresso, lazzaroni amaro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet / Gelato - $9: chef's selection Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Tinsel Time Toddy - $10: Grand Marnier, Cardamaro, lemon, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- In a Pear Tree - $18: Grey Goose Le Poire, St. George Spiced Pear, Amaro di Angostura, lemon Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Smoked Rosemary Spritz - $13: Junipero Smoked Rosemary gin, cranberry, ginger, topped with prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Snap - $15: St. George Cali Citrus vodka, ginger liqueur, Cardamaro, Amaro di Angostura, oat milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Aperol Spritz - $10: Aperol, seltzer, prosecco
- Classic Negroni - $12: Campari, Carpano Antica, State Line New American Gin
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro Draft - $6: Pale Lager Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Espresso Martini Tower - $65: Tito's Handmade Vodka, Baileys, Borghetti espresso liqueur, chilled espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Cento
- Is Cento dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cento has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron, Seared Scallops and Foraged Mushrooms.
- What can I eat at Cento on a dairy-free diet?
- 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron, Seared Scallops and Foraged Mushrooms carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cento have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 12 oz. Ney's Flatiron and Foraged Mushrooms.
- Is Cento gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cento?
- Bucatini & Meatballs, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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