"Absolutely amazing location for this restaurant. Started off with the grilled octopus and burrata and was not disappointed. For my main, I went with the ribeye with a side of brussel sprouts...both were delicious. But, saved the best for last with a piece of Basque cheesecake with berry compote and chocolate sorbet. The flavors and creaminess of that dessert was spectacular. Great place to bring a date and walk around afterwards."

Michael Grieco

"We went to Celestine to celebrate my brother’s birthday and it turned out to be a great choice in terms of food and location. The setting is stunning — right by the water with an amazing view of the Manhattan Bridge. It creates a beautiful and memorable backdrop, especially for a special occasion. The atmosphere is modern, airy, and cozy at the same time, which makes dining here feel unique and relaxing.

For the food, everything we ordered was excellent. From Eggs Norwegian, Chicken Breast, Branzino, Golden Beets, Miso Caesar, Burrata, Hamachi Crudo, Buttermilk Pancakes, and Fries, to the desserts like Chocolate Tart, Lemon Cake, Basque Cheesecake, and Salted Caramel Ice Cream — each dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The highlights for us were the seafood and desserts, which were prepared with great balance and taste.

The only weak point was the drinks, which looked nice but lacked flavor compared to the high standard of the food. Unfortunately, another downside was the service. While some staff were polite, the overall experience was disappointing. We were rushed off our table even though there were still plenty of empty tables around. On top of that, when we tried to move a chair slightly to take a photo, a staff member came over and told us, rather rudely, to put it back — something we already intended to do anyway. It felt unnecessary and left a bad impression, especially since we were celebrating a special occasion.

Overall, Celestine is a restaurant with an unbeatable location and delicious food, but the service could be improved to match the quality of the kitchen. The setting and dishes make it worth a visit, but I hope the staff can be more considerate to ensure that guests leave with a truly positive experience."

Nitiphum S.

"Celestine feels like that friend who’s effortlessly cool, good-looking, and also happens to make you an amazing drink. Speaking of drinks- let’s start there. We tried the gimlet, last word, old fashioned, their gin-based “Whatabout,” and a cosmo. Every single one slapped (in the best way). Even when we got picky and asked for little modifications, they nailed it. Whoever’s behind that bar deserves a standing ovation- or at least a round of applause before the next round of cocktails.

For food, we started with arancini, burrata, beet salad, and Caesar salad. The burrata and Caesar were the headliners here - creamy, fresh, crunchy, and basically making the arancini feel like a background dancer.

Entrées were a whole lineup: steak, crab pasta, pork, and chicken. All tasty, but let’s be honest - the steak walked on stage, stole the spotlight, and left the audience screaming. If you’re ordering one thing, let it be that.

Dessert was our curtain call: chocolate tart, caramel ice cream, and cake. The chocolate tart especially? Rich, smooth, and 10/10 would not share.

Between the killer drinks, the food that actually lives up to the vibe, and that unbeatable bridge-side view, Celestine is officially on the “bring friends here to impress them” list!!!"

kate suh