Central Bistro

Reviews

• Mish L N.

  star star star star star 29 September 2026

  I can't rave enough about how good the food was. We actually went to go to another restaurant but they were full with a party so we came here instead and we were SO happy it ended up that way.
  
  We ordered:
  - Appetizer: eggplant rollatini  
  - Entree 1: Chicken Frances over angel hair
  - Entree 2: Steak, burrata, prosciutto, arugula salad
  
  They brought out amazing bruschetta before the app came. You can see the bruschetta in the picture because it came with that salad too on the side.
  
  Place was BYOB.
  
  It was interesting because the place was a little empty, but seriously people, the food here is AWESOME.

• Mark R.

  star star star star star 18 September 2026

  The restaurant choices in the Heights have blowing up over the last year. Many new places haven't lasted for various reasons. I dearly hope Central Bistro is one that last the test of time.
  
  This place is a great addition to the area. An American-fare menu with many choices. Everything we have tried here has all been delicious.  We especially love the mussels.
  
  The decor is the same you see in all new places in the area- Industrial Rustic. Tables are on top of each other. You feel like you're eating with the couple next you. Yay...
  
  BYOB is a plus.  
  
  Have Fun

• Jenna B.

  star star star star star 15 September 2026

  We've been here three times so far and every time has been enjoyable!
  
  First time I had the Filet Eggs Benedict, so delicious! The food tasted just as beautiful as it looked! That Horseradish Hollandaise goes so well with the dish. I could eat it everyday. My Boyfriend had the Chicken Cheesesteak. YUMMY. I appreciate that their fries and home fries are crispy, as they should be.
  
  On our second trip I had the Fish Tacos. I wasn't crazy about the sour cream, etc on the tacos - but once I scraped that stuff off the fish itself was divine, fried to perfection. I do wish they used corn tortillas rather than the flour tortillas - but overall since the fish part was so enjoyable, I didn't mind. It did make me wish they had fish and chips on the menu, I have a feeling that would be amazing made by them! My boyfriend had the Oaxaca Torta, HOLY MOLY - all the layers piled on the sandwich were well thought out, they really know what they're doing in terms of flavor.
  
  On our third trip, for dinner - we brought my boyfriends parents, everyone was beyond happy. I had the Fresh Gnocchi in Veal Bolognese, my boyfriend kept stealing bites - it was SO GOOD! I need to go back and get more! Everyone else had a pasta, I was too focused on my dish to pay attention to theirs. We also had a Classic Cesar. The Chef made his rounds, he asked how we were enjoying it - afterwards he brought out fresh shucked oysters!
  
  I love this place, I do most of my cooking at home these days because of an auto immune disease but when I do want to cheat, this place does not disappoint!

• Kyle R.

  star star star star star 15 September 2026

  Why was it empty? I went to Central Bistro Thursday night and we were the only people there when we arrived and when we left.
  
  Everything was fantastic! To start we got mussels in white sauce, we said the sauce was so good and so our waiter brought us more bread to soak it up.
  
  We then ordered the app size of broccoli rabe, very good as well, to split with our entrees. We got the gnocchi in veal bolognese and the pepper pork chop. Wow, between the size of the portions, the price, and most importantly the taste, this place was a home run.
  
  I heard about it from my Roomate who went there with a friend and it was the same situation of no customers. It breaks my heart that they're not getting the attention they deserve.
  
  I implore everyone to go and I swear you won't be disappointed!

• Mark S.

  star star star star star_border 13 September 2026

  New to the neighborhood...
  
  Central Bistro opened up a little over 4 weeks ago. I could've started this review with  a weekend brunch with the Mrs. as that meal has always been a favorite. But even though it was a brunch, this is served every day of the week, till 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Which is quite rare and a pleasant surprise.
  
  It's been mentioned before about being a BYOB establishment. But there is a liquor store right across the street, if you feel so inclined. Not much for the decor in this place. It's all about the food. Portions are pretty generous in size.
  
  The Mrs had a Fillet Eggs Benedict in horseradish sauce with a side of very crispy home fries. The filet is grass- fed ( yay), and was cooked to perfection. Really didn't even need a knife to cut it. So tender. As always, we shared our meal. I chose the Florentino Eggs, that was accompanied with a side salad and had a hollandaise sauce.
  
  Prices are reasonable. Not many places around here where you go for a brunch and spend less than $40.00 including drinks. Looking forward for coming back and trying their dinner options next time. Seems like a Italian/Mexican mix.
  
  Enjoy.