Alvin M.

Easily the best meal I had in Rhode Island. Restaurant is modern and elegant. They were busy but the staff moved quickly to allow us to get seated 15 minutes before our reserved time. The food was an absolute standout but I'll mention the highlights. The branzino and halibut were cooked to Michelin level perfection. The fish were fresh and delicious. Even the accompanying smashed potatoes were exquisite. Even though it's primarily a seafood restaurant the steak was also cooked perfectly medium rare and was very tender. Wished I got to try the dessert but had to leave because it was my baby's bedtime. Overall, amazing food and I would definitely recommend you check them out if you're anywhere nearby.

Adam B.

I am sold ... while the atmosphere wasn't my favourite, the food here is as good as any restaurant in Rhode Island I've eaten in. The menu here seems very Spain and Italy centered ... maybe more so Spanish. I was thrilled to find Potatoes Bravas on the menu ... as a frequent traveler to Spain, this is one of my favourite simple dishes. This might be among my favourite versions that I've tasted, which is saying a lot! We also had the Bouilliabase ... quite a heavy dish loaded with octopus, muscles, clams, shrimp and a small piece of cod. The only complaint I've have about this is that it was an absolute salt beast ... both in taste and the fact I could not drink enough water after having this. Overall, I am not sure I'd order it again but am glad I tried it and two people could easily share this. The salad with salmon was fantastic ... a nice, thick piece of salmon cooked perfectly and the salad was also fantastic ... dressed well and very flavourful. We would order this again for sure. We also had the pizza, which was alright but we'd probably stick more towards the entrees and less towards the pizza when we come back. The basque cheesecake for dessert was tasty but way too small a piece for $12. When in San Sebastian, traditional basque cheesecake was much different tasting and a bigger portion. The wait staff and front of house was amazing. I don't think I've had a better waitress anywhere. Great with suggestions and not overbearing while being helpful. The only knock about this place is the lighting is way too bright. There isn't much atmosphere for romance ... the lights would be perfect if they were 25 - 30% dimmer. Other than that, it's very clean and fresh feeling. There is a gas fireplace, a big bar and two rooms ... one of which faces an open concept kitchen. Both are too bright ... but the room in the front with the booths would be my choice if I had to pick. Overall, this is our favourite of the Newport Restaurant Group restaurants from a food perspective. They can be hit or miss but this place is worth coming back to. Sure, Coast Guard House is right next door with water views ... but it can't come close to matching the food quality and menu variety here. I can see why it's so highly rated.

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.

Rosabel L.

What a cute, cozy, delectable place. We are at a conference looking for something different for dinner that we haven't tried (this our 4th year in a row for this conference side note-we love the east coast). We went on a Thursday evening and street parking was easy to find. Service was great! Here is what we had: 1. Drinks: EASY TIGER- coconut rum, overproof rum, horchata, amontillado, sherry, lime, aromatic bitters. BLOOD, SWEAT, & ROSEMARY (mocktail)- blood orange, lemon, rosemary, soda water. My boyfriend had the easy tiger and found it more tropical tasting than horchata but still liked it. I had the mocktail, which was great! Refreshing drink. Just nice they offer mocktails and tasty ones too! 2. Raw bar: gotta have oysters while in the east coast right? They were from Jamestown and of course yummy. They had a mignonette which was good but since the oysters were so good not needed but a yummy addition option 3. Shared plates/appetizers: CHARRED OCTOPUS- Castlevetrano olive & cannellini bean, frisee, shaved red onion, piri piri, EVOO. This was one of my favorite appetizers. We try octopus everywhere and have had lots of overcooked ones. This was not that! It was soft, buttery and easy to cut and not rubbery. The tail was crispy and yummy. The char was perfect and flavor was on point. PAN ROASTED SUNCHOKES- herbed ricotta, hazelnut, chervil, Calabrian compound butter. What a tasty spin on the sunchokes. I love sunchokes and appreciate a great presentation and different ways to have it. 3. Entrees/Mains: BRANDT FARM 14 OZ RIBEYE- crispy potatoes, onion jam, bravas sauce, haricot vert. My least favorite dish of the night but doesn't mean I have love everything. I still appreciate a really good restaurant and concept. I know this is not a streak house so I understand not being the best steak. It was a bit of a tough steak, but the cooking temp (medium rare) was made to perfection and flavor was simple but perfect (I love love a simple steak without all the extras). The sauce was my least favorite of the dish and could definitely do without. The potatoes and veggies were good except it was somewhat less tasty with the sauce. We made our own surf and turf and had their special for the day. HALIBUT- not sure what was all in for the specifics but this was a winner. The fish was charred yet the moisture was preserved and tasty! Loved the flavoring and sauce. All mixed harmoniously. Dessert: BASQUE CHEESECAKE-fresh whipped cream, brown butter salted caramel, strawberry. We had a hard time deciding between the pistachio tiramisu and the cheesecake. I'm sure both are tasty. I like my cheesecakes more simple and asked for this without whipped cream and strawberry. The consistency of the cheesecake was great! Taste was point on. Although I don't care for caramel with it I tried the caramel and mmmmmm. Cheesecake was a great way to end. Overall fantastic experience. Our waitress was lovely. Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. The ambiance was cozy and cute. If you are in the area recommend coming here for a nice dinner.

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.

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!

Emily D.

We sat in the outside bar area and it was really nice. Great summer vibes. Got drinks and food. I had the burger which was amazing especially with the garlic aioli. Our server was really nice too. Will definitely be back this summer. I've been coming here since it was Trio and have always loved the food and atmosphere of this place

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!

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.

Bri H.

Wonderful dinner at Celeste! Our waiter Peter was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was divine and affordable for what they had to offer. Loved the vibe as well with the windows open on a gorgeous RI day. Hope to return!