il centro

i really love this place and it is good that you can get in on fridays now. never used to be able to. i had the best meal there last week and really enjoyed the environment there as always. will be back.

overpriced, not impressed. we were recommended to go to il centro by a "foodie" friend, so we had high expectations. we had the sand crab lasagne as a main with wine and some 'sourdough bread' as a starter.
sourdough bread ($7,50): as a bread baker myself, i can say that this was not sourdough bread, and if it was, it was not properly made. not worth a dollar in my eyes.
the crab lasagne was good. filling. but we did not find it very special.
waitress was cute, not professional.
overall, not overwhelmed, won't come back

a quality evening!. excellent service, delicious food and a great setting. il centro offers some lovely food choices, good value and informed, efficient staff. our group of four had a special evening and we will definitely be back for more!

simply beautiful! thank you il centro for a delicious night with friends. i had the scallops entree, sand crab lasagne main and fig & chocolate gelato tuille dessert. every dish was perfectly presented and tasted divine.

sandcrab lasagne. no more to be said - if you havent tried it, i feel bad for you son

absolutely love everything about il centro!! been going there for 20 years. just keeps getting better!

we booked the valentines day special. probably outlaid close to $350 by end of evening including wine. starters were ok! my partner loved the prawns but i have to admit i wasn't impressed by my entree of sand crab lasagne - very stodgy. the real disappointment though was the fish which was so dry it was inedible. this was mentioned to the staff but they only offered a complimentary appertif no offer to replace the meal or compensate us for it. after wanting to go here for years it was sad it didn't come close to meeting our expectations. better food at the cubana!

steak - the safe bet. went 2 weeks ago and got the

oysters, quagalia for entree - 10/10
then the bistecca - 10/10
sorbet and mousee - 10/10

went this week and got:

oysters (natural and kilpatrick) - 10/10

moreton bay bug tails gnochhi - massive disappointment - 1/10
next to no moreton bay bug in the dish, gnochhi overcooked. presentation was horrible.

chocolate nemesis - 10/10

overall, still better than every other restaurant on the eagle st pier. even with the rowdy bunch of bogans progressively getting louder through the night.

il centro is probably what you'd called modern italian with a fine dining twist. they are renowned for their sand crab lasagne so i thought i'd better give it a try; especially considering crab is probably in my top 3 favourite foods. the meal certainly didn't disappoint, the lasagne is packed full of delicious crab and served with a creamy crustacean sauce. it was really delicious but perhaps a tiny bit too rich. i ordered the entree size which i would definitely recommend, at $27 it was plenty big enough; i couldn't finish it. but if you're feeling especially daring you can opt for the main size for $40. also on the menu are a range of enticing pastas, fish and meat dishes from veal scallopini to duck breast.

at number one eagle street pier, gleaming through its glassy white and gold, is the modern italian restaurant, il centro. with a cocktail party across at mr and mrs g riverbar and a small wedding dinner in the private section, this restaurant was bustling on a weekday. unfortunately without any complimentary breads, we ordered our first dish of the night: insalata di granseola. it was a refreshing mix of crab and avocado on crisp lettuce leaves rounded off by the rich tang of the tomato gazpacho. birthday girl had the pollo, roasted chicken breast sweating with juice accompanied with creamy ricotta gnocchi, wild mushrooms and balsamic jus.  dad had the anatra, slow cooked duck still with a hint of pink, smooth celeriac panna cotta, mixed peas and speck and a spoonful of spiced apple chutney. little brother ordered the pesce barramundi, beautifully crisp yet a soft tender fillet, served with roasted baby potatoes, sauteed heirloom beans and b

not a fan. not a great night out. food was ok but expected more to go with the price tag. partner and i both thought the sand crab lasagne was pretty average.

won't be back in a hurry.

fantastic expierience. to celebrate my 26th birthday my girlfriend and i decided to head to ill centro for a romantic meal and we both had a fantastic night. the meal was a little on the expensive side however we got what we paid for with high quality service, ambiance and most importantly food. fantastic pasta

31's birthday. my partner and i went on the last saturday for my birthday. for entree she had the carpaccio, and i had the zuppa, excellent. for mains, she had the fish and i had the gnocchi , excellent. my only disagreement was the tiramisu, too creamy. i was expecting a better one, and i could not denote the mocha combination between the coffe and chocolate, because the cream took it over. for sure we will return, excellent wines and good flavours.

had the sand crab lasagne and it was love at first bite! great service, also knew what wine complemented the main. would definitely come back!

such a beautiful place to visit at night! you are greeted by the golden city lights and il centro is lucky enough to have a wonderful view of the story bridge which displayed a rainbow of colors on this particular night.