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Downtown, one block off the Capitol, Cento blends Italian tradition with modern technique and a serious wine program. The Wisconsin State Journal praised its ambitious cooking and polished setting.
Housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a sizable wine list
122 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703 Get directions
$20–30
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