Trattoria il Centro (closed)

[metro]

Well folks, Im back and the site looks even better!! Anyhow the Oyster bar is making preparations to open up very soon in Automobile Alley. There is also another new restaurant planning to open up somewhere in the CBD but I am not sure where. It is upscale italian called Trattoria il Centro. Does anyone know where it is going or do I have to find out again?

[BDP]

Is that the one at the Montgomery?

[Luke]

Yes, I believe that is the name of the upcoming restaurant at The Montgomery.

[John]

Well folks, Im back and the site looks even better!! Anyhow the Oyster bar is making preparations to open up very soon in Automobile Alley. There is also another new restaurant planning to open up somewhere in the CBD but I am not sure where. It is upscale italian called Trattoria il Centro. Does anyone know where it is going or do I have to find out again?

I hope the hurricane won't hurt the Oyster Bar's opening, like today's story in the Oklahoman about Pearl's difficulty in aquiring Gulf oysters.

[TStheThird]

I am excited about this new Italian restaurant. Interestingly enough, I have eaten at Trattoria il Centro, but not this one of course. I do find it a little strange that an upscale restaurant would use trattoria, but oh well...

[fromdust]

I am excited about this new Italian restaurant. Interestingly enough, I have eaten at Trattoria il Centro, but not this one of course. I do find it a little strange that an upscale restaurant would use trattoria, but oh well...

what is or what does "trattoria" mean?

[TStheThird]

It means restaurant, but in Italy, a trattoria is usually considered to be of a lesser quality than a ristorante. That is why I found it a little strange that they would use it in the name of an upscale restaurant.

[jbrown84]

Haha. Probably because to most Oklahomans, it just sounds very italian and every other italian restaurant uses ristorante. Most don't know any better around here.

[floater]

Nice to see the Arts District developing action of its own. Now how about some personal art galleries on Main Street! Or on Walker around Legacy Summitt!! Or arts&crafts/record/used book/antique stores?

[metro]

Here's the latest:

Italian restaurant opens for business

Trattoria il Centro, a 7,800- square-foot "urban Italian eatery" on the first floor of The Montgomery, 500 W Main St., will open today for the first time for lunch and dinner.
The restaurant features a wood-burning pizza oven and "bright tiles, supple leathers and impeccable service," the owners said.

Checks will range from $8 to $15 per person for lunch and $12 to $22 for dinner. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

[BDP]

Sounds very affordable. Anyone hear if it's any good, yet?

[TStheThird]

Pricing is definantly in the mold of a trattoria. I hope that the wood burning oven pizza is good. It is all about the quality of the cheese.

Any news on their wine selection? I hope they have some good Italian reds.

[ptwobjb]

I ate there last weekend during a "trial run". Food was excellent. Didn't get to see the whole wine list though as they were still sorting things out.

It's on the first floor of the Montgomery. I would suggest stopping by and checking it out when you get the chance.

[ksearls]

I have eaten at Trattoria Il Centro at the Montgomery twice this week and it has been awesome! They now have reasonably priced daily lunch specials that are wonderful. The food comes out quickly and the service is great. All those that I have dined with have also been pleased with their meals. Have not had dessert but saw them and they are beautiful. I have to go back at dinner and try the butternut squash gnocci with the brown butter and sage sauce YUMMMMM!

Great spot for a Downtown lunch!

Kim

[escan]

We're trying it today and then touring their events center....thinking of hosting an event there....think it would be neat to pull people downtown instead of the "same old" country club thing.

[Midtowner]

What are the lunch prices like there?

[escan]

Anywhere from $7 for a (wonderful) pizza to $15 or so for great pasta.

[metro]

Prices are reasonable and the food is superb!! Definetely a bang for your buck and the atmosphere is much hipper, trendier than Nonna's in Bricktown without the touristy hassle. Definetely an up and coming local hot spot!

[TStheThird]

What is the wine list like? That is the important question. I get pissed when I go to "Italian" restaurants in America and can only find one or two Italian reds on the menu. Sorry for the rant. I look forward to trying this restaurant soon.

[fsusurfer]

Im taking my GF here tomorrow for Valentines Day. This place better be good!

[metro]

fsusurfer, you should be impressed. if your not it's your own fault. make sure and use the valet parking. you might want to call the chef Christine Dowd or someone else ahead of time and remind them how "special" it is so they can accomodate you even better! Your girlfriend will thank you and you can thank me later

[tenorman]

Anybody been there for dinner? Any comments, critiques?

[downtownguy]

Very tasty, good atmosphere, great service... but you're looking at a minimum of $15 to $20 for a meal.

[metro]

The atmosphere is very chic!! Its defintely got a mod european hip bar/restaurant type feel. Nice urban artwork displayed. A value for the money, comparable to Nonna's only different cuisine and cheaper prices.

[TStheThird]

The wine list is quite good, but high in price. If you enjoy some of the reds, know that you can buy them for about 60% less than the menu price. Also, remember that when dining out you pay for the environment. Drinking wine and enjoying great food downtown has some value. In the case of Trattoria il Centro, it was worth paying $55 for a $20 bottle of wine, at least for me. I also place a high value on drinking wine with food. To each his own...

I still struggle paying $20 for a bottle that I used to buy for 5 euros at the grocery store by my apartment in Bologna. Life goes on...