Centonove

Wow, what an incredible find! I've been living in Los Gatos for quite some time now and thought I'd tried every restaurant in town, but somehow I missed this gem!

The service here is top-notch—fast, efficient, and super friendly. And let's talk about the food—absolutely fantastic! We kicked things off with the antipasto platter, which was loaded with deliciousness. Then we dove into two pasta dishes: the classic bolognese and the cheesy truffle pasta. Both were out of this world!

And don't even get me started on dessert. We indulged in the americano and tiramisu, and let me tell you, that tiramisu was hands down the best I've ever had. Bravo to the chef!

I'll definitely be coming back for more!

Lovely food, solid service and a nice cozy place. What's not to like? Pasta, Pizza, Wine - everything was thoroughly enjoyable. And we had a great server, who made it all, a little bit more special.

Don’t go any further, you’ve arrived at one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. While some of the restaurants we either closed at 7:00pm or very slow, this one was buzzing with customers. It took some time to get seated, and boy was it worth the wait. They went out of their way to accommodate us with a great outdoor space, amazing team service. Despite how extremely busy they were, they still smiled, were attentive and quick. Just before closing they had a group of sixteen guests without reservation and they were welcomed in. The food was delicious, well priced and we liked it so much that we went back two days later for lunch.

Cozy pizzeria on Main Street. Not as busy as other places in downtown, so food comes relatively quick. Our waiter greeted us and waited patiently as we looked through the menu, even helping us whenever confusion arose. Wish the condiments that come with the breadsticks were separated, though, since the balsamic vinegar tends to mix with the olive oil after enough dips. Other than that, the food was amazing; we ordered two pasts and one pizza for a group of 4 and lift feeling full with some leftovers.

Hard to find a place with really good food, really good ambiance and really good service (thanks Casey). We have been here a few times, but always forget to come back bc it’s on the other side of Los Gatos. Last night we came here bc we were in the mood for Italian and it was definitely a good choice.

It was a nice night, so we sat outside. They have a nice patio with lots of heaters. Our server was Casey and he was so nice, so knowledgeable and very attentive. At one point, he brought us extra bread bc we were waiting too long for our entrees, but honestly the hubby and I were just really emersed in great convo that we didn’t even notice. The first batch of bread is $4 but so very worth it.

We each started with a cocktail and dove right into the special app which was burrata with figs. We then corked a bottle of wine which was $25 (average) and then had our entrees. The hubby ordered Casarecce Arrabiata and I had the Rigatoni Stacchino; both were DELISH! Afterwards we each had dessert which consisted of two scoops of ice cream. Total for the bill post tax but pre tip was about $140. We didn’t order it this time, but their pizzas are also VERY good. If you can’t decide, just order it as an app and share.

Side note, most of the servers make their own drinks at the bar so thank you Casey for being a great bartender AND server. You are awesome.

Parking is easy. There’s plenty of smaller lots and side street parking.

Can’t wait to go back.

Pizza calabria was really good- sausage has a nice taste. Peppers on it have a nice, sweet tinge. Tagiatelle was also really good. Fresh bread is hot. Balsamic is sweet.

In terms of service, Nate was very friendly and attentive. Thanks for getting us in right before closing.

They are still killing it! The pasta is AMAZING. It is worth going here alone just to focus in the food. They switch up the menu to make it all the more worth coming back for the new dishes.
They have fresh warm bread, heavenly dishes, and great service.
They have indoor outdoor seating. The waiter was so great about getting us the perfect bottle of wine to compliment our pasta. It was a great experice.

I recently dined at Centonove and it was an exceptional experience.

The Prosciutto E Melone appetizer was a delightful blend of flavors and textures, paired perfectly with honey and pine nuts.

For the main course, the Tagliatelle Bolognese was savory and satisfying, but the Fiocchi di Pera was the star of the evening. The combination of pear and asiago in a gorgonzola cream sauce was masterfully executed and wonderfully balanced.

Accompanied by the Italian 75 cocktail, the meal was an extraordinary treat that satisfied both taste and aesthetics.

Centonove is definitely a must-visit for anyone seeking an elevated dining experience without the pretension.

Nice outdoor seating! Portion sizes are on the smaller size.

Shelly was amazing and helped accommodate a last minute request for 5 chairs (since we also had an infant with us who wasn’t initially part of headcount). She also surprised us with a birthday cake slice and tiramisu for 2 birthdays without charge once we told her that it was the toddler and his dad’s birthday. And she was proactive about making sure the toddler’s food came out at the same time as the appetizer. Amazing experience.

Excellent Italian restaurant. Service is good, food is tasty. I had the pasta special ... It was vegetarian and very good! The Tiramisu is excellent as well.

This is one of my favorite places in Los Gatos. Always a delicious meal. And great service! In fact, our Waitress was the best I've had in a very long time. She was super attentive and she was dialed in on making sure the dish was prepared and plated perfectly.

Terrific restaurant! We've been here 3 times and it's consistently great: the food, service and prices.

Some standout dishes are the mushroom pizza (they use very fresh and flavorful mushrooms!), seafood linguini, penne with boar and the branzino. Oh, and the house bread with olive oil is incredible. These guys know what they're doing.

Excellent food. Good service. Small restaurant so reservations a must (at least on Friday nights). Have tried changing reservations day of and has not been possible. Gluten free pasta and pizza crust are both vegan! Love it!!

Very nice food and excellent service. We had pizza and the special of the day, risotto with scallops. Delicious.

We had the best experience at this restaurant tonight. Shelli was our server, and she was the best server I have had in a long time. Her recommendations on the menu were spot on. Do yourself a favor, go eat or have cocktails there. You won’t regret it.

The menu has changed and some of my favorite are no longer available. But so far everything we’ve tried from the new menu didn’t disappoint. Still my go-to Italian place in downtown Los Gatos.

I pretty much can’t say enough about this place. I was flying solo so I sat at the bar. I asked the waitress for vegan options and she suggested an “off-menu” pizza of her own creation. IT WAS AMAZING!
Not a bad value, either: Pizza, a whole bottle of sparkling water, a bowl of bread, tax, and 20% tip was ~$25.
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Love this place! Simple, yet delicious best pizza, and desserts in town. Would highly recommend! Excellent service as well! My husband and I enjoy coming here regularly.

Was here for a private company dinner in the wine cellar. Nice atmosphere. Very good drink selection. The dessert was amazing.