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Celestine

4.4 (28)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
1 John St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Celestine

4.4
$30 and under
Mediterranean
DUMBO

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Celestine is a seasonal, Mediterranean restaurant and events venue on the DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn. We offer Dinner and Brunch with spectacular views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. We host weddings, personal celebrations and business events and dinners. Our menu features an ever-evolving assortment of healthy, vegetarian-friendly dishes and a celebration-worthy dessert program. Our seasonal patio is one of NYC's most spectacular outdoor dining destinations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 17:15–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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4.4

4.4
(28)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Brooklyn

    Great for fine wines

  • Brooklyn

    Romantic

  • Brooklyn

    Great for scenic views

28 Reviews
  1. Karla

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida estaba sensacional, la mesera que me atendió fue muy muy linda, todo estaba muy rico, la vista espectacular!!!

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  2. Xavier

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal on my New York trip so far. Food was phenomenal & the service was just as great.

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  3. VERENA

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lugar con demasiado ruido, hay mesas que no tienen nada de vista. Si buscas un lugar con vista a la Skyline de Manhattan, no es el lugar

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  4. Deborah

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for our daughters 16th birthday. We were over from Scotland and wanted somewhere the food was the star attraction And she wanted to be next to the Brooklyn Bridge because well, Instagram!! We cannot fault the food or the very attentive service. However it was very expensive which meant it was a one off visit for us when we would have loved to return here. The location is prefect right on the waterfront at the bridge.

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  5. Guergana

    Dublin14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Relaxing vibes and spectacular view and location. Cocktails are very good, so are the mezze platter and the branzino - excellently cooked

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  6. Bill Gold

    New York City32 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Gag. I like mayonnaise lightly on a burger. I do not like to eat a jar of it at dinner. You might. But nice arancini sitting in a slather of aioli (mayonnaise) is okay-ish until I get a nicely cooked salmon in a deep version of the same—only colder. And then my friend’s asparagus with creamy vinegary white stuff on top. What a great location, but the mayonnaise thoughts won’t let me overcome my gag reflex. Seriously. What happened to bechamel, beurre blanc, marinara, Alfredo, carbonara, etc.? Hellmans does not a fine dining experience make.

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  7. Nadjet

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience for our occasion and staff very professional and friendly Beautiful view and very good food

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  8. Phillip Gold

    Vancouver / British Columbia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with delicious food and creative drinks. We especially enjoyed the apricot old fashioned and gamma cocktails. The food was also fantastic and we had a quiet table with a view of the Manhattan bridge. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back in the future!

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  9. Maxence

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Je voulais partager mon avis 5 etoiles du Celestine service incroyable avec Sophie, vu incroyable, ambiance incroyable, merci pour ce moment suspendu Incredible experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding with Sophie, the view was breathtaking, and the atmosphere was absolutely magical. Thank you for such a suspended moment in time —

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  10. Selina

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 May 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is in an amazing location. We did feel a little rushed ordered drinks and food and our burrata starter arrived almost instantly. Then the 2 mains arrived we both had pasta and both dishes were so salty we physically couldn't eat the mains. The staff were great and offered to make something else but we didn't want to risk it so they removed one main from the bill. Both starter and main were on our table in 30mins, we were out in 40mins, makes me think food is pre prepared which might explain the saltiness - never tasted anything like it and my lips were sore the next day! This place is not for me.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 17:15–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Some dishes are generously sized, guests describe the pistachio pesto bucatini as a “massive” portion that leaves you very full, and desserts like the chocolate tart are noted as large enough to share.

Yes, Celestine is frequently recommended for romantic nights, with guests calling it very romantic for anniversaries and praising its waterfront views and sunset-lit dining.

Yes, Celestine has a seasonal patio and a wraparound deck on the DUMBO waterfront, a favorite spot for dining al fresco with spectacular bridge and skyline views.

Celestine feels bright and airy with a modern, romantic vibe, chic indoor dining with tasteful background music and a peaceful waterfront patio offering sweeping bridge and skyline views.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished, and comfortable attire that suits a waterfront dinner or special occasion.

For the best view and atmosphere, aim for sunset on Celestine’s seasonal patio; for a quieter, more intimate dinner many guests found Thursday evenings calm and relaxed.

Yes, families are regular guests: reviewers describe birthday and graduation dinners with children and praise attentive, accommodating service for family celebrations.

Yes, the outdoor patio welcomes dogs; guests specifically mention dining with their dogs on the patio and enjoying the waterfront setting together.

For the full brunch experience, weekends are the pick, Celestine offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday (11:00 am–3:00 pm) and guests praise the weekend brunch; for a quieter, intimate evening many guests recommend a Thursday night.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, guests specifically note the patio as dog-friendly and staff are accustomed to seeing dogs there.

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Celestine

4.4
$30 and under
Mediterranean
DUMBO

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
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