Brian

We came in on a cold evening and got seated immediately, place was pretty crowded but the service was very quick and helpful. David was a great server helped us pick from a handful of dishes we couldn’t decide on and helped us througthe extensive wine list. Food came out immediately and was very very solid. I got the tagliatelle bolognese and my gf got some steak and arugula dish I can’t remember the name of. We agreed mine was better but we liked both.

Tomas Cakulev

This place is great! The ambience is super nice and the staff is really friendly. We ordered the mascarpone pizza to split for 4 and it was really delicious and came out super fast. It felt really authentic, especially since I miss the food from my hometown in Italy. Later on we ordered our specials and my Ravioli Di Bufala con Sugo Vesuvio was absolutely delicious! Food came out literally within 5 minutes of ordering and once again, the staff was great! The dessert was a cherry on top and the Panna Cotta was super creamy and fresh! 10/10 - would recommend to anyone!

Anna Lu

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Celeste. The owner and the server made great suggestions to make our meal an even better experience. Would definitely recommend.

Amal Kaduwela

Cozy and lively environment. The waiters are super friendly, David made us feel right at home. Pizzas and pastas were delicious and easily shareable and went well with the wine we ordered. Will definitely be back!

Deiku Deiku

Always a pleasure coming to Celeste for dinner. Real pastas and pizzas the real ITALIAN way. Waiters always take their time to discuss options and David made us feel welcomed. Owner is always walking around and making sure we're having a good time here. Make sure to book because it can be busy on weekend nights! Always having the Pasta a la norma because the eggplant is amazing.

Dan A

I’m an old soul and so find myself drawn to establishments that feel cleaved from time, and focused on their craft over trendiness or artifice. I came here with friends from the UWS who’ve been coming to Celeste since taking their high school dates here. Immediately I was charmed by the owner who felt like an old friend. I ordered the leak soup, a special, and shared it with the love of my life while discussing our careers and future plans with another couple. The leak and potatoes were simple and supple, whetting my appetite. We had a good laugh with the charming waiter David then ordered four bologneses; as they say you only live once. Four bologneses, four minds blown. I myself felt cleaved from time. Though I was born in the early Clinton administration, the evening felt positively Eisenhoweresque. We ordered desserts and laughed about the small details from our lives. I forgot my worries, work deadlines, my late puppy and simply enjoyed the moment. Thank you Celeste, see you again.

pierina acosta

Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to! Every dish was delicious, from the appetizers to dessert. You can really taste the quality and authenticity in the food. Portions were generous and everything was beautifully presented. A must-visit for Italian food lovers! Thanks David

Patricia Westfahl

I had my birthday dinner here with 8 friends and it was absolutely delicious! The service was fantastic and David made our night. I loved the Vermicelli Alle Vongole and everyone at the table loved their dish. The vibes were immaculate, highly recommend, I will be returning!

Isabel Yip

Had an amazing time here celebrating a birthday. The staff walked us through the whole menu and their recommendations were delicious. We especially loved the anchovy pizza and gnocchi. The restaurant has a great vibe, perfect space to celebrate a birthday.

Hitendra Kapadia

Excellent dining experience! We enjoyed the shaved baby artichoke salad, halibut and wood fired pizza made with flour imported from Italy. Dessert you have to try the tiramisu and dark chocolate cake….amazing! Everything tasted fresh. The owner came over to provide suggestions for my wife who is gluten intolerant and vegan. Not a huge place but very cozy atmosphere!

+1

Erica Zapata

The most authentic Italian food you’ll find. Hidden gem. I have been here several times and every dish I’ve had was amazing. The owner was funny and pleasant. I highly recommend, and also always ask for any current specials.

Diego Celis

The service is great! They were very kind, personable, and attentive. Definitely a warm feeling. Recommend it if you haven’t tried it! And they have good background music too. Looks nice inside. They even took care of my wobbly table mid-meal for me!

George Rosa

It was a Saturday afternoon perfect day for lunch with my family. The vibe was relaxing and the food was astounding. We started with the house salad, simple and perfect. Next was the fried calamari and shrimp. It was lightning floured and seasoned then perfectly fried. So crispy. So much to choose from on the menu. Our entre selections were lasagna, spaghetti and clams, ravioli and gnocchi. Finished with chocolate cake, vanilla Gelato with espresso. I'm so glad we decided to visit. Staff was attentive and friendly. Bring cash!

+7

Jason Megson

This upper west side Italian is more of an institution. The main course is good - but are we not all just in it for the cheese? A great selection hurriedly described in Italian so you cannot understand. The host (who I assume is the owner) roams the restaurant and describes the cheese. He has mellowed with aged but is still very fun. You may feel a little packed in. CASH ONLY

Tami Waldron

Came to this hidden gem on the recommendation while we were celebrating a milestone birthday. The food is amazing, the staff are friendly, and Stefan is amazing. We ordered the fried artichokes, meatballs and black bass special. The tiramisu was delicious and they sang Happy Birthday to me. Highly recommend!!

Really great service for takeout from LJ! We got pizza for takeout but door dash messed up the order and they helped us out.

Really great service for takeout from LJ! We got pizza for takeout but door dash messed up the order and they helped us out.

Really great service for takeout from LJ! We got pizza for takeout but door dash messed up the order and they helped us out.

For our first time at Celeste, we were very impressed by the enchanting atmosphere, delicious food and prompt and charming service from our server David. My favorite dish was the fried ricotta appeti…

For our first time at Celeste, we were very impressed by the enchanting atmosphere, delicious food and prompt and charming service from our server David. My favorite dish was the fried ricotta appe…

For our first time at Celeste, we were very impressed by the enchanting atmosphere, delicious food and prompt and charming service from our server David. My favorite dish was the fried ricotta ap…

For our first time at Celeste, we were very impressed by the enchanting atmosphere, delicious food and prompt and charming service from our server David. My favorite dish was the fried ricotta app…

The food is on par with some of the best we've had in Italy. The owner is a fun, loving Italian man with a heart of gold. We've cancelled our reservation at Rao's for an evening here. Dinner here i…

If you want to eat real italian food go here. Been going since they opened and you can't go wrong. Carmine has great staff a pleasure every time and I have lived here over 50 years. True italian f…

great food amazing service mariana is the best server in the world and she is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice!!!!! the ambience is great, having music, television and paintings

Food was excellent, ordered a margherita pizza and the cheese was super melty. The service was also very kind and sweet. The ambience was nice and it had homey and family vibes. Overall a lovely …

Cannot speak highly enough of my absolute favorite spot on the UES!\nCeleste is AUTHENTIC and delicious! Highly recommend calling for a reservation because I have seen people turned away!\nEvery si…

ate at Celeste last night, Outstanding and our Italian server she was great! place was very busy the owner at the door and quite the hospitality expert

ate at Celeste last night, Outstanding and our Italian server she was great! place was very busy the owner at the door and quite the hospitality expert

Great food and ambience. Very local/NY/Italian vibe. Italian owner and queen Anastasia and perfected the dinner with attentive service.

Wow what can i say this hole in the wall restaurant is really amazing, try rigatoni alla norma and peconic bay scallops if they have them. Be aware though its a cash only restaurant. Hoping to co…

So, here it is a wonderful experience of Italy away from Italy. ambience, menu, no bs on fancy plates, but just serious ingredients and preparation. This is not a restaurant, it’s going to dine at …

Small, intimate restaurant on Upper West Side. Friendly service. pizza and other Italian dishes. I had delicious fish stew. (I forget the Italian name. Sorry.) It was outstanding. Perhaps the best …

Small, intimate restaurant on Upper West Side. Friendly service. Pizza and other italian dishes. I had delicious fish stew. (I forget the Italian name. Sorry.) It was outstanding. Perhaps the best …

Wonderful neighborhood italian eatery...this is not your larger, swanky italian restaurant. It's a place locals go after a long day when they wNt good food and some vino. Small, "hole in the wall" …

Came to this restaurant primarily because of its reviews.\n\nThe ambiance is plain at best and service is average.\n\nThe food was actually disappointing but\nNot bad.\n\nThe pizza was average and …

Very good food and experience. Cozy place with good gluten free options (they have a separate kitchen area for GF). We had GF pizza (very good) and GF pasta was also available. Service was good an…

Very good food and experience. Cozy place with good gluten free options (they have a separate kitchen area for GF). We had GF pizza (very good) and GF pasta was also available. Service was…

Very good food and experience. Cozy place with good gluten free options (they have a separate kitchen area for GF). We had GF pizza (very good) and GF pasta was also available. Service was good an…

Cozy ambiance and good Italian options...Had the vegetable soup to start, mushrooms, potatoes and vegetables in a nicely flavored broth. Then the fresh tagliatelle Bolognese and the super piz…

Cozy ambiance and good Italian options...Had the vegetable soup to start, mushrooms, potatoes and vegetables in a nicely flavored broth. Then the fresh tagliatelle Bolognese and the super pizza (p…

Fast and efficient service (and the place was brimming with people). I ordered spaghetti alle vongole, a good test of basic Italian cuisine, if ever there was one. The pasta was perfectly cooked an…

Fast and efficient service (and the place was brimming with people). I ordered spaghetti alle vongole, a good test of basic italian cuisine, if ever there was one. The pasta was perfectly cooked an…

Ate here twice. I came back for the food in spite of the service. But may not go back again. The food is probably one of the best authentically italian food I've had. Really top quality. Sadly t…

Really Good! Don’t let the curmudgeon host turn you away…he’s harmless…the food is worth it especially the pizza, seafood dishes, salads, and deserts! Recommend this simple well made Ital…

Really Good! Don’t let the curmudgeon host turn you away…he’s harmless…the food is worth it especially the pizza, seafood dishes, salads, and deserts! Recommend this simple well made Ital…

Great food though it arrived lukewarm. A nice Italian restaurant on the UWS, especially pizzas and homemade pasta.

Great food though it arrived lukewarm. A nice italian restaurant on the UWS, especially pizzas and homemade pasta.

Pack ‘em in! The tables at Celeste are so close to one another as to effectively be communal. Be prepared to be bumped into religiously and keep your elbows in! The food is fine. Nothing fantasti…

Came here as part of a large group ; and while the ambiance of the restaurant is quite nice and the waitstaff were extremely competent , the senior manager was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. We …

Came here as part of a large group ; and while the ambiance of the restaurant is quite nice and the waitstaff were extremely competent , the senior manager was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. W…

Came here as part of a large group ; and while the ambiance of the restaurant is quite nice and the waitstaff were extremely competent , the senior manager was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. W…

Some of the worst italian food I've ever had. My pesto gnocchi tasted like water and my friends risotto tasted even worse. The spaghetti was too salty, so much so that it was almost painful to ea…

Some of the worst Italian food I've ever had. My pesto gnocchi tasted like water and my friends risotto tasted even worse. The spaghetti was too salty, so much so that it was almost painful to eat.…

Some of the worst italian food I've ever had. My pesto gnocchi tasted like water and my friends risotto tasted even worse. The spaghetti was too salty, so much so that it was almost painful to eat.…

Eater NY said this was one of the 26 best Italian restaurants in all of NYC. So I called and made a reservation the women was very rude on the phone but everyone can have a bad day so we went at ou…

Oh it was sad - waiter was rude from the start seemed liked it wanted to be anywhere but there - not us we could not course out our meal - table was akimbo but when asked no one fixed - chairs uncomf…

Oh it was sad - waiter was rude from the start seemed liked it wanted to be anywhere but there - not us we could not course out our meal - table was akimbo but when asked no one fixed - chairs unco…