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Centro Cafe
808 E. Center St., (414) 455-3751

Riverwest's newest restaurant -- a cozy, Italian eatery -- features a menu that's affordable and offers a mix of meaty, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches and side dishes. There are 12 pasta dishes on the menu from a very light spaghetti marinara to a heavy dish of penne pasta with sausage and mushrooms. Diners can customize their orders with add-ons that range from calamari to vegan meatballs to grilled vegetables.

Since it opened in June, Centro received rave reviews except for the occasional note that certain menu items were not available. It seems Riverwest finally has a another great restaurant.

Menu: Italian.

Price: Inexpensive. (Most entrees are under $10.)

When to go: Centro gets very busy on weekends, so try going on a weeknight.

Dress: Casual to classy.

Don't miss: The white bean dip appetizer is delicious.

Parking: Street parking only.

Note: Centro does not accept credit cards; it is cash-only. There is an ATM inside the restaurant.