Celeste

It was really busy when we first came in at 6:45pm, but service was really fast! We were in a bit of a rush to get to another place afterwards, but Stefano was very prompt and attentive. We got the calamari, vongole, and veal. Everything was really good, and it was a solid meal! Great for a date night :)

Celeste is the restaurant where my partner and I had our first date. It’s also the restaurant where, nearly three years later, we held our wedding reception. On both occasions, Celeste proved ideal — we were treated like we were returning to a dear friend’s home and we feasted to our hearts’ content. Carmine Mitroni, the owner, is an exceptional host. He is warm and genuine. When it came to our wedding reception, we trusted Carmine with all the details — from the wine selection to everything that made it onto the final menu. By the end of the night, our 60+ guests were delighted with the food, service, and ambiance at Celeste. Without exception, we were all amazed by the amount of delicious platters that Carmine and Celeste’s servers placed in front of us. Our guests with special dietary restrictions were taken care of in precisely the ways we requested. Those who asked for a non-alcoholic beverage, such as a Diet Coke, coffee, cappuccino, or double espresso got exactly what they wanted — plus a friendly smile from one of the servers. Then, when it came time to paying the bill, the price was right and there were no surprises. All told, my partner and I could not have found a better place for both our first date and our wedding reception. We have every reason to feel grateful. To Carmine and his team at Celeste we say, thank you.

Fabulous west side Italian restaurant. Been coming for years and it’s always first rate. Food is consistently well prepared and specials change with the seasons. Had the day boat scallops tonight as an appetizer and reliable pasta with clams. Interesting wine list with several affordable choices-can’t beat the Barbera! Owner is always on sight and he circulates like your father might. Just fabulous s!

I ordered their lasagna off the brunch menu and I must say; probably THE BEST lasagna I've had in my entire life! Very flavorful, rich and well seasoned. Service was amazing. Our server Stefano was very attentive as well as the owner and host of the restaurant. It's a quaint restaurant located on the Upper West Side. Bring cash as it is a cash only eatery.

I’ve been to Celeste many times. A cozy neighborhood favorite. The food and service are excellent. As someone who spends months in Tuscany, the authenticity and commitment to Tuscan and Sicilian fare has great appeal. A broad menu is offered here with many options of beef, veal, fish, seafood, fresh vegetable, salads, pastas and pizza. There is also a select small fried list a la Sicilian favorites. Everything is prepared with care. The list of ‘specials’ each evening are as long as the actual menu options because the owner and chefs are working with the freshest of ingredients. Celeste is an Upper West restaurant that is a neighborhood favorite and a ‘must’ for a visit. A note: cash only!

What an experience! What a pleasure! What a delight! One word... Amazing ! Food and service were spectacular.. I would recommend Celeste everyone. Many places to pick at Upper west side! and here is the right place. I checked Google and found Celeste. The food was so good, we had a pizza with gorgonzola and sausage, vongole spaghetti ,( my husband’s favorite) gnocchi with pesto sauce with Ligurian style , Sardinian smoked sort fish and the best of the best Lasagna with 4 types of mushrooms with béchamel sauce My God it was amazing! Also we paired all these meals with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Company and atmosphere was fun! service was very good. Owner Carmine was making sure that we were good and giving all the food instructions also he knows a lot about wines he even knows when the wines harvested. What a knowledge even In Michelin restaurant they don’t give these experiences! everybody in the place have had fun. My husband is Italian and we have these foods only in Italy we flew from Buffalo and came here to felt like we are in Italy. Briefly, Celeste is made us feel like in home. Far to go back to Italy bur definitely come back here. Thank you