Polished Californian cooking with Mediterranean touches in a warm downtown setting; food is strong and seasonal, but service consistency and noise vary, and a 20% service charge applies to some parties.
Cetrella delivers solid neighborhood dining with excellent food quality anchored by confident Californian-Mediterranean cooking and premium seafood execution. However, inconsistent execution across visits—ranging from beautifully rendered branzino to occasional bland dishes—prevents a higher grade, as does variable service pacing on busy evenings. The charming downtown setting and warm hospitality make it competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants, though it lacks the distinction or reliability of grade A establishments.
One caveat: Occasional long waits for mains on busy nights