Kevin L.

As soon as I spotted Celeste at #2 on Yelp's 25 Best New Restaurants of 2025 list, I immediate booked a table for our trip to Rhode Island. After dining there, I can see why it ranked so highly. From the ambiance to the service to the cuisine itself, I can't come up with a single reasonable complaint. (NB: "the portions were too generous" is not a viable gripe.) It seems that Halloween qualifies as the off season for the Newport area; I was quite surprised that I had no issues booking a five-top a week out from our dinner. I can only imagine that seats are a little tougher to come by during peak tourism times. Especially since the secret's clearly out on this spot. In general, I'm a fan of open kitchens, and Celeste's puts their back-of-house on full display. The constant hustle of chef activity offers a satisfying dinner-and-a-show experience, and I quite enjoyed observing the practiced, expert craftsmanship of a team that clearly knows what they're doing over a stove. Shoutout to our server, Sophia, who was perpetually prompt and helpful. Throughout our meal, empty dishes vanished within moments. We never lacked for iced water or fresh libations. Although the restaurant doesn't offer mayo as a condiment, she helpfully proferred either garlic or spicy aioli (more on this later), which is more than a-okay by me. Each and every dish we sampled was delightful. Standouts for me included the tender calamari (with fried lemons, artichoke, and pepperoncini!), whipped feta with the fluffiest pita, and the briny clam spaghetti (which I merely sampled, because a friend ordered it as her main). Celeste appears to offer seafood-forward fare (par for the course in the region) and seasonal produce (squash-heavy at this time of year). As I noted earlier, portions are generous, especially at this price point. I fully expected our bill to come out to 1.5x what it did. Coming back around to the note about aioli above... protip to amp up the vaunted lobster roll: request a side of the garlic aioli and slather that shit all over your sandwich. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this dish served as-is, but I promise you'll make your life even better by dipping your fries, roll, and maybe your face in that sauce.

Robert S.

We recently dined out on the patio at Celeste and we had a wonderful experience. The host was very friendly and welcoming. The server was very good at explaining the meal options and the ambiance was just wonderful. I got the salmon and my husband got the Romesco Cod. Both were done very well. I asked for my salmon to be cooked with no added salt and that was just the right thing to do for me, it was just slightly seasoned and the veggies were excellent. This is a great addition to the Newport Restaurant Group family. A very recommended place. Lots of parking around the restaurant.

Annie R.

We went there for a bridal shower in one of their provide outdoor/indoor space and it was such a great set up. Theres an outside bar, the inside is very spacious and has a great layout. I loved the way they decorated as well. The staff were amazing! They were super nice and attentive. And the food was delicious. We were served multiple types of appetizers first. I also ordered a hot latte and it was so rich and delicious. We also had a margarita pizza, a veggie pizza, garlic shrimp, calamari, charcuterie board...oh and the cute little bite size desserts were so good! I'll definitely be returning again to try more from the menu!

Holly K.

Solid dinner spot! I went with my husband and had a lovely dinner on their patio. The interior design of the restaurant is beautiful and I love how thoughtfully designed the whole space is. My favorite dish was the steak frites, it was well seasoned and sauced. The clams and spaghetti was okay. And we both enjoyed the focaccia and cheesecake. We were there on a random chillier summer evening so parking was plentiful with a ton of streat spots available.

Stevie P.

Had a wonderful meal today at Celeste. The space is so warm, inviting and comfortable. We were immediately greeted and seated even though we were early for our reservation. Our waiter Tom was great. He took great care of us without being intrusive. We started with the house made focaccia and bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer; both were absolutely incredible ! Dinner we settled on a burger and spaghetti with clams. Both were delicious. With no room for dessert we opted to take home a serving of pistachio tiramisu . Wow! It was amazing. The restaurant was offering a prix-fixe special that is an ongoing special tour of Italy and looked lovely. We will definitely be back. If you're in Narragansett you definitely want to check out this place, you won't be sorry!

Keyla S.

Celeste never disappoints. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with a warm smile and attentive service that makes you feel truly cared for. We were lucky to get a table on the patio, where the fresh breeze made the evening even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding. The grilled Mediterranean octopus was perfectly tender, paired with a fresh salad that disappeared just as quickly as the octopus itself. The sauce was so flavorful that we found ourselves using the bread to scoop up every last drop. The shrimp appetizer was equally delicious, and the oysters were incredibly fresh and briny. For mains, the chicken Milanese stood out with its crisp, golden coating and tender, juicy interior--comforting yet elevated. The spaghetti and clams was the perfect balance of savory and light. To finish, the cheesecake was as beautiful as it was indulgent, while the strawberry cream-filled pastry was nothing short of amazing. Celeste continues to impress on all fronts, and we can't wait to return.

Louis G.

Amazing dinner and hospitality. GM David is super friendly and the 2 meals we ordered, Point Judith Scallops special and the Point Judith Famous Calamari Fritos Misto. WOW unbelievable. Our server Aiden and Colten the previous night superstars. A great open friendly modern updated environment and ambiance!

Nick C.

Enjoyed the Bolognese. The flavor was good and the ratio of meat to sauce was well done. The chicken had nice taste as well, but there were several bites that were tough and chewy. The mashed potatoes were delicious. My pictures aren't full portions, they're leftovers. Nice atmosphere inside and the staff was friendly.

Mikaela L.

A delicious meal! My husband and I split some dishes, and they were all amazing. They were also nice enough (without us even asking) to separate the dishes into 2 portions so they were easier to share - I love the extra touch! Service was quick and always on top of things. Parking was also super easy with assigned spots in the lot behind. We will definitely be back!

Min Y.

Its my least favorite restaurant in the Newport Restaurant Group. I had high hopes. We were patrons of the previous restaurant that was in the same space. Im not exactly sure what the entire rebrand was all about. Besides the brighter interior and a new name menu seemed really similar to what Trio had offered before. We checked in without much issue and were seated promptly. Alyssa was out server and she was very nice. We ordered a few apps and entrees. Appetizer was potato brava and tuna crudo. Potato Brava was my favorite. The sauce was nice and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. The tuna crudo was okay. Maybe a tad bit salty due to the capers. After the appetizer it started to fall apart. There was a delay. Maybe about 40-45 minutes for our main entrees to be served. We had a bottle of wine so we were just chilling but the manager came to apologize for the delay and offered to give us dessert and coffee for the table for the wait. That was a nice gesture. While the wait wasn't terrible it was nice that they jumped ahead of the problem. But this gesture will ultimately lead to a 2 star ding. More on that later. Our entrees came few moments later. I ordered the burger which was okay. Kids had the margerita pizza and the pasta al forno. No real complaints from me or the kids. My wife had a real problem with her dish. She ordered the Paella and her rice came out partially cooked. It was a bit crunchy actually. I initially was going to stop her from ordering it because I had a similar incident with another Newport Restaurant Group restaurant that executed another rice dish extremely poorly but I decided to let her be the master of her own destiny. Should have stopped her because Celeste has no idea on what Paella is supposed to be. If they want an example of Paella done right they dont have to go far. Just head on over to Spain of Narragansett and they will have a perfect example. My wife pondered whether to bring this up and because the dish was borderline inedible she brought it to our servers attention. She promptly brought it back to the kitchen to have ot rectified. When she brought it back the dish was much warmer but it did nothing to alleviate the crunchy rice. She did get the dish to be taken off the check. So we ordered two desserts which ended up being the best part of the meal. The chocolate tort and the strawberry donuts. When we got the check they never ended up comping the dessert for the main course being late. They did remove the charge for the inedible Paella. They should not offer and make empty promises that they will not follow up on. I would have maybe dinged 1 star or not even a star as the food came about 40-45 minute mark. But they get dinged 2 stars for making an attempt to make things right, making a promise but not following through on it. Maybe they thought comping an inedible main dish was enough? Im not looking for a freebie. But I do expect my dishes to be edible and promises to be upheld. Celeste was a major disappointment. And we are huge fans of Newport Restaurant Groups other restaurants like Castle Hill(Aurelia), Boat House, Bar Cino, La Vecina, and Bowens 22. Remove that Paella from the menu ASAP. Its an abomination.

Barbara B.

The best dinner with friendly Julia as our server. We should have requested an outdoor table when we made our reservation, so we ended up at a booth. The delicious food made up for that minor disappointment . We shared four small plates and each one was perfect. The lamb meatballs were in a spicy tomato sauce that paired perfectly with the focaccia bread. Everyone enjoyed the roasted cauliflower, the calamari and the grilled shrimp. These four plates were just enough amount of food . Highly recommend this restaurant.

Service was amazing, food was amazing. So full of people, great atmosphere and comprehensive menu. Something for everyone.

Katie C.

This is a hot spot in South County - a must try and local favorite! Very elevated, coastal vibes - the perfect mix of refined and casual. They have a beautiful outdoor patio and bar - perfect for a nice summer day by the water. There is something for everyone on the menu - and it's consistently excellent; along with the very professional and friendly service. Certainly a good spot for any occasion!