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Celeste
$$$ · Pizza, Italian

502 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
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Vibe Check this spot

Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

0 / 5 selected

Master Critic Review

Celeste 7.9
Upper West Side (Central)
Vibes: Date Night Magic Trendy Table Hotspots Comfort Food Classics Girls Night Out Approved
Celeste is a tightly packed Italian trattoria where blistered, thin-crust pizzas share table space with pastas, antipasti, and daily specials. Crowded rooms and brisk service are part of the experience, and many locals treat it as a casual date-night option when they want wine and a proper sit-down pie.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pizza, Prosciutto and arugula pizza, Four-cheese pizza
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 6.2 Consistency: 7.3 Food Quality: 8.5 Atmosphere: 7.4 Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Crowded neighborhood trattoria pairing serious pies with broader Italian plates.
Who should go: Couples wanting lively Italian pizza with wine-heavy dinners.
When to visit: Early evenings or late second seatings to avoid peak crush.
What to order: Margherita pizza, prosciutto-arugula pie, daily antipasti.
Insider tip: Arrive right at opening or later evening to shorten the wait.