Menu »  Modified May 30 2008
                 
 
CENTINI prepares most items a la minute and is pleased to accommodate dietary and special requests. Please let the Chef know if you would like any modifications to your selection or have a special "off the menu" request. 

CENTINI offers customers FREE parking from 4 p.m. in the TELUS Convention Centre Parkade, access via 1st Street SE at 7th Avenue. Please ask your server to validate your parking ticket.

 
TO BEGIN
Chef's Soup du Jour   10
changes daily, please inquire
Crab & Cannelini Bean Soup   16
roasted fennel
Centini Mixed Greens   11 
oven dried cherry tomato, roasted shallot thyme vinaigrette
Organic Spinach Caesar Salad   12 
 anchovy crostini, caperberry
Caprese Salad   18
prosciutto di parma, buffalo mozzarella
Pan Seared Calamari Puttanesca   16 
tomato, olive, caper, anchovy
PIZZA
Margherita   18
bocconcini, parmagiano- reggiano, basil
Roasted Chicken   18
basil pesto, caramelized onions, pecorino romano
Funghi   18   
seasonal mushrooms, roasted garlic, gorgonzola
Italian Sausage   18
tomato sauce, roasted peppers, provolone
SANDWICHES
Grilled Chicken Apple Sausage   21
double smoked boar bacon, tomato, tellegio, green salad
Veal Scallopini  21
provolone, tomato, arugula salad

PASTA
Goat Cheese & Mushroom Cannelloni   22
asparagus, balsamic reduction
Penne Arrabiata   18
chili, garlic, tomato
Cheese Ravioli Fiorentina   24
parmagiano-reggiano butter
Spaghetti Bolognese   19
traditional recipe
Capellini Jardinieres   19
vegetable julienne, seasonal mushrooms, spinach
Penne Romanoff   22
tomato, cream, black pepper, vodka
Gnocchi Gorgonzola   26
gorgonzola cream
Gnocchi Porcini   25
tomato, porcini mushrooms, basil
Pappardelle Sausage   24
italian sausage, tomato, basil
Capellini Vongole  22
fresh clams, garlic, white wine, extra virgin olive oil
Mushroom Tagliatelle   28
seasonal mushrooms, white truffle aroma
Seafood Linguine   26 
calamari, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, tomato

SEAFOOD & FISH
Fish Cakes  20
daily garnish 
Wild Sockeye Salmon   31
wilted chard, bell pepper coulis, olive tapenade garnish
Halibut   34
sea asparagus, fingerling potato, sauce vierge
Chilean Sea Bass   34
seasonal mushrooms, butter poached potato, pinot noir reduction
Lobster Nicoise Salad   30
french beans, poached quail egg, tomato, nicoise olive, greens
MEAT
Confit Duck Leg   28
roasted cipollini, orange, beet preserve, arugula salad
Milk Fed Veal Saltimbocca Valdostana   28
sage, prosciutto, gruyere
5oz Prime "AAAA" Beef Tenderloin   36
 chanterelles, fondant potato, salsa verde
Stuffed Chicken Supreme   28
sundried tomato, bacon, spinach, rapini, confit potato

DINNER MENU

FIRST COURSE SELECTIONS
Chef's Soup du Jour   10
changes daily, please inquire
 
Crab & Cannelini Bean Soup   16
roasted fennel
Centini Mixed Greens   11 
oven dried cherry tomato, roasted shallot thyme vinaigrette
Organic Spinach Caesar Salad   12 
 anchovy crostini, caperberry
Caprese Salad   18
prosciutto di parma, buffalo mozzarella
Vitello Tonnato   16
roasted veal, tuna mayonnaise, anchovy, caper
Alberta Bison Carpaccio   19
arugula, parmagiano-reggiano, lemon
Grilled Giant Prawns   22
ratatouille, spicy saffron aioli
Pan Seared Calamari Puttanesca   16 
tomato, olive, caper, anchovy
Giant Seared Scallop   22
warm bacon fennel arugula salad, fennel pollen
 Lobster & Veal Sweetbreads   22
chanterelles, tarragon brandy butter
Centini antipasto platter   48
For two
Chef's selection of house made & imported specialty items
Each additional person $24
With seafood, add $18/person

 

 

 


SECOND COURSE SELECTIONS
PASTA
Penne Arrabiata   18
chili, garlic, tomato sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese   19
traditional recipe
Capellini Jardinieres   21
vegetable julienne, seasonal mushrooms, spinach
Penne Romanoff   24
Tomato, cream, black pepper & vodka
Capellini Vongole  24
fresh clams, garlic, white wine, extra virgin olive oil
Seafood Linguine   27
calamari, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, tomato
Goat Cheese & Mushroom Cannelloni   24
asparagus, balsamic reduction
Cheese Ravioli Fiorentina   25
parmagiano-reggiano butter
Mushroom Tagliatelle   28
seasonal mushrooms, white truffle aroma
Gnocchi Gorgonzola   27
gorgonzola cream
Gnocchi Porcini   26
tomato, porcini mushrooms, basil
Pappardelle Sausage   24
italian sausage, tomato, basil
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli   28
truffle butter
Braised Lamb Agnolotti   28
caramelized onion, parmagiano-reggiano  
       



THIRD COURSE SELECTIONS
SEAFOOD & FISH
Halibut   41
sea asparagus, fingerling potato, sauce vierge
Chilean Sea Bass   41
seasonal mushrooms, butter poached potato, pinot noir reduction
Whole Dover Sole à la Meunière   52
Please allow 40 minutes
Seared Rare Ahi Tuna   41
wilted chard, bell pepper coulis, olive tapenade garnish
Seared Giant Prawns & Scallops   41
spinach cream
MEAT
Duck Breast  44
 roasted cipolinni, orange, arugula, beet preserve, vin cotto
8oz Prime (AAAA Alberta) Beef Tenderloin   49
chanterelles, potato fondant, salsa verde
Full Rack of Lamb   54
prosciutto, calabrese olives, red wine demiglace
Grilled 14 oz Veal Chop   54
braised cabbage, bacon lardons, apple sage jus
Alberta Bison Tenderloin   59
white asparagus, brandied sour cherries
Our tasting menu offers a unique opportunity to sample
 a variety of courses based on our chef's special selections.
A tasting menu is not to be rushed. We suggest allowing about 3 hours.
$100 per person 
$10 per person cheese supplement
The tasting menu is specifically prepared for your entire table.
Please ask your server for this evening's chef selections. 

 

 

   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dessert & Cheese Menu
Desserts are made in house & change frequently
Belgian Profiteroles 12
Warm Callebaut chocolate sauce
Centini Tiramisu 11
Vanilla Crème Brûlée 12
Madagascar bourbon vanilla bean
Apple Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding 12
Caramelized orange, rum raisin ice cream
Valrhona Chocolate Mousse Dome 12
grand marnie sablé
Blueberry Cheesecake 12
blueberry sauce and créme anglaise
Lemon Mascarpone Tart  12
brûlée top, honey drizzle, shortbread crust
Molten Chocolate Cake and Marsala Poached Pear 12
créme anglaise, please allow 20 minutes
Meyer Lemon Tart 12
Trio of Homemade Gelato 10
Please inquire about our current selection
Trio of Homemade Sorbetto 10
Please inquire about our current selection
Cheese Plate 17
A selection of French, Italian and Artisanal Canadian cheeses  
Dessert Sampler 50
chef's selection of premium desserts