Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Finally had a chance to return for brunch now that they have mandatory vaccination checks for dining indoors. It was definitely busy at full capacity though. For a party of 7 (including 2 babies) it was a pleasant meal! The food menu feels limited, but in retrospect I feel like it covers the bases and everything we ordered was delicious. The mezze platter was a great starter to get everyone comfortable. I especially liked the whipped labneh. Order a few flatbreads for the dips - love that they're made in-house and they are fluffy and deliciously nutty. For a more delicate choice, the heirloom tomatoes was a surprisingly beautiful and delicious dish! Thinly sliced perfect summer tomatoes with creamy cheese over good toasted bread, plus a side of eggs and salad to complete the plate. Yum! The brisket burger was delicious as well, and definitely hits the spot with a mountain of fries. I am so happy that the desserts have changed, because the olive oil bread is amazing - please don't leave without ordering it! It's the perfect elegant way to end the meal. Simple but done really well. I wasn't mad about the doughnuts either though, so if you have room then order both! The service was ok, but in COVID times I felt it was understaffed and they did their best. After the meal, don't forget to go around the back to take in the view. read more

You come here for the views, not the service or food - at least not the brunch food. We brought visiting relatives here for brunch the Saturday before 4th of July and sat outside. The ambiance was wonderful. The patio overlooks (underlooks?) the Manhattan bridge and is surrounded by greenery and it's just heavenly. There is also a very nice breeze which was just perfect for the hot day we were there. The food is very mediocre but we expected that. The mezze platter was delicious but everything else was meh. I imagine the dinner food might be better as they seem to do a better job with the traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Service was also not great and our server had zero social skills. Gen Z, amiright? read more

Absolutely delicious! The service was excellent. We had a great time celebrating my birthday. And the service was exceptional.

Gorgeous view and great vibe inside but I felt like everything was very overpriced. The food was good but not great. Servers were very nice but hostess was very hostile. I feel like TikTok has overhyped this place. read more

First full weekend of summer, we took a golden hour NYC Ferry in Bay Ridge and landed in DUMBO. A beautiful summer Sunday night stroll lead us to Celestine. Beautiful contemporary interior, large windows reaching from floor to ceiling, creating open industrial design. Outstanding views of NYC skyline and East River. Celestine has a big city view with a quaint location being tucked under the Manhattan bridge. We came for the unique Mediterranean menu and amazing reviews found on Yelp. Unfortunately, no seating was available in the dinning room and a private event had the restaurant bumping for a Sunday night. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some well mixed drinks from the very attentive mixologist. We also got to watch (smell) how the chef and kitchen crew prepared the unique and delicious fusion of middle eastern dishes with fresh Mediterranean flair. Will definitely come back for the food and more cocktails ! read more

Celestine - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A very good friend of ours had made brunch reservations on a beautiful spring Saturday and we arrived 25 mins later than our reservation time and were nervous that we'd lose our table. At 12:25 pm on a Saturday, we were seated right away and the place was half full, with outdoor seating being almost full, where we wanted to sit. The view from our outdoor seating was beautiful. The only problem which made us move inside within 5 minutes, was too much wind and too less sunlight which was making it a bit chilly for us. On a perfect warm summer day, I'd highly recommend outdoor seating! We started with some brunch cocktails which included Gamma and Jupiter, priced at $15 each. Both cocktails were decent, not enough kick to them though. For Mezze, we got the Hummus and Baba Ghannouj ($9 ea) which came with pita bread. The Hummus was absolutely delicious. For mains, we got Steamed Egg ($16) and Chicken Thigh Kebab ($16). Both were very delicious, but i wish the portions were slightly bigger as far as meat was concerned. If you eat bread, the Chicken Thigh Kebab will stuff you but for all non-bread eaters, I'd recommend getting that plate with salad replacements. The thigh kebab although very delicious, barely had small pieces of chicken in it. We also ordered the French Toast Casserole ($12) for dessert and it was absolutely amazing. One for the table was the perfect amount of sweetness we needed for our sugar craving. Service was excellent and it was a very friendly staff who welcomed and served us that day. Noise levels were low making it a perfect spot to have conversations with your friends. Will definitely recommend this place for brunch or a romantic date night! read more

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Just perfect. Lovely design, awesome view, great music, not too loud, prompt service. And of course wonderful, unique dishes, almost all of which had citrus notes. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary dinner. read more

Celestine is situated in one of the nicest locales I've ever seen. Nestled under the Manhattan bridge, Brooklyn bridge park and water view, the skyline of lower Manhattan across the way all lit up. It's gorgeous, and that's why you pay what you do for a good restaurant. Not great. The food is good. Service was very friendly and probably even a touch quicker than one would expect for a restaurant of a similar price tag. Our server, Logan, was particularly nice and offered us recommendations on a bottle of orange wine. Not made of oranges, but subtly delicious. Starters, sides, and mains are all in the photos. Pita was a standout - not served too hot but warm and very fluffy with a nice dusting of za'atar. Hummus was good enough - could have used a little more. Olives were more for my girlfriend who enjoyed them. Spicy lamb manti were nice and sans the typical cream which is fine by me. Flat iron steak was cooked to a rare perfectly. Pennsylvania chicken was done right as well. In short, the food didn't wow us, the service was great, and the locale is spectacular, and this results in a price tag that tip-toes the line of unpalatable. This is a solid 4. read more

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A gorgeous space with scenic views and excellent food. It's a perfect spot for a date, group dining, weddings and/or just to pick up a scrumptious burger. The staff is friendly and the drinks are effective. Wins all across the board. You may end up taking photos of everything because all of it is picturesque. Seriously. read more

I came here for a random date night with my girlfriend this past summer, and I made a reservation (def make sure you do). Also, parking was tough in the area (DUMBO) as always, so be prepared!! Food: House-made Flatbread: The Flatbread was really tasty. As someone who has grown up around a lot of Mediterranian food, poorly made flatbreads can be really dry. They did a great job on this and it was baked perfectly! The Za'atar also really compliments the overall flavor, a slight tang that it is wonderfully known for. Mezze Platter: Tasting of all Five Mezzes is what this was on the menu. I actually really enjoyed sampling each one. My favorite was definitely the Muhammara which had a strong red pepper taste. However, all of the Mezzes were really good. I also particularly enjoyed the Hummus. Lamb Brisket Burger: I'm a big burger person but won't always order it during date night haha, but glad I did for this place. The burger was very flavorful and seasoned extremely well, and it's certainly filling. As someone who can eat, I can confidently say I was full. Atmosphere / Service: Probably the main reason I chose this restaurant for date night was because of its location. Right near the Brooklyn Bridge with a beautiful view of the city from the huge windows facing the bridge, it was a really nice place to enjoy our dinner. Also, our server was amazing and the staff was great overall. I would certainly come back! read more

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Perfect spot for brunch, a date night, and a vibe. The thing that stuck out is every single ingredient was extremely fresh. The French toast was phenomenal. read more

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We had an excellent meal here for my moms birthday. All of the food was wonderful and the staff was particularly attentive. The only thing I will mention is that the train is very loud if you are sitting outside. Not everyone will mind but it is important to note especially if there is someone hard of hearing in your party! read more

Celestine - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Standard Mediterranean fare, done well, with seamless service. Ingredients were fresh and seasonal, was clear to notice. Menu is small but done well. Intimate ambiance. read more

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This was my first time at this restaurant and it did not disappoint! Amazing views and amazing food. Our server was great and gave us great recommendations for both food and drinks. The food was delicious, the appetizer plate with the variety of dips/spreads was incredible, I could have eaten that alone with the warm pita breads. For my meal, I had the mushroom pasta and it was so good. I would highly recommend it if you love mushrooms! If you're thinking about making a reservation, just do it! You won't regret it. Next time I'm in town, I will be here!! read more

Celestine - View from our table! - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Was looking forward to try this place because of the views and I love Mediterranean food but was disappointed. The food wasn't bad but the portions were smaller than I expected and they took too long in between to bring out each item we ordered. Service was slow. Barely took pictures because I was starving in between waiting. The lamb skewers were the best thing I tried. The eggplant mezze was more tomato than eggplant. Chicken was okay & my friends drink was watered down. The restaurant itself is beautiful but don't think I'll be back read more

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Beautiful view over the water, bridge and Manhattan skyline which makes you feel like you're having a fancy dinner while actually being a very relaxed, almost casual, ambiance that isn't overly hushed and all this at a very reasonable price point. Food was also great with a wide variety of options. read more

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Two burgers one large fries, one pilsner beer, and one cocktail. 60$ Garbage "another one" burger, ghetto trash music, asked for ranch and guess what? They don't have it, shit ass place. Highly disappointed!!! read more

Celestine - Garbage "another one" burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Celestine is situated in a beautiful location with waterfront views of the East River and that of the Brooklyn Bridge. In this day and age, the only time that I seem to visit any restaurant is due to a birthday celebration and this time was no different. Parking surprisingly wasn't that hard to come by. It could've had something to do with the time we went there, it was closer to closing, but they were still allowing people to come in. When you get into the restaurant setting, you're directed to their patio like area that's literally a stones throw away from the water...if you have a good arm. They practice social distancing and offer you hand sanitizer both upon entry and at your table of choice. You're allowed to remove your mask once you're seated with your party and can eat in what I would consider, pre Corona normalcy. The food didn't take too long to come, we ordered the House-made Za'atar Flatbread with Hummus for two, The One and Another One both with fries. I must say though, for a place that portrays itself as a Mediterranean style restaurant, they have some interesting names for their meals. I liked it though. It was kinda a nice play on words. Since this was my first time visiting this restaurant, I'm not sure if this was the updated menu due to Corona, but either way it created a relaxing feel and I honestly didn't feel as if I was eating at a Mediterranean restaurant. When our orders came, it was wrapped in wrapping paper and aluminum foil. Sorta like a gift of some sort. The burgers were a huuuge disappointment for me. For what we paid, we certainly don't get what we paid for. The burger looked like something I could've made and even then it would've came out better. The lettuce was like the cheapest one you could get and it was so bulky that it overpowered the taste of the whole burger. I had to take it all out, because it made it feel like a cheap burger and it added nothing to it. Even without the lettuce, the burger fell flat. I think it was my last time getting "The One" and I most certainly didn't want "Another One". Now the Hummus and the Flatbread and even the fries were the stars of the night. They were equally appetizing and that's a crazy thing to say about some fries. The music and the atmosphere reminded me of a late night barbecue in someone's backyard. The music was relaxing and very chill. Overall it was a nice venue with some over-priced food. read more

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Great view! Very underwhelming food and poor service. And expensive too. I hate that. The short rib ragu rigatoni barely had any short ribs mostly roasted peppers. Thought it was a vegetarian dish. Worst phoned-in panna cotta I've ever had. Left hungry and bummed out. Another reason to not eat out. read more

The ingredients in each dish were great and the service was quick. The view from the entire restaurant is beautiful, would recommend sitting closer to the bridge. read more

Celestine - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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DO NOT RECOMMEND! First time here and our last: My son - who was celebrating a birthday today - was served before the three of us and pretty much finished when our food arrived. Food was mediocre, the chicken was too salty, the steak and fish were lukewarm. The server said the kitchen was having issues...he said this twice. The drinks were ok. The birthday was not acknowledged and we made a note in Rezy AND told the server that brought water - the table next door to us had a birthday candle, we did not. The dessert was a peach cobbler type it was COLD. It should have been served at room temperature. The server knocked my water glass with his arm and did nothing, it should have been replaced. The only positive was the location. And this is a Mediterranean restaurant? Only the hummus was Mediterranean. For a meal that cost almost $300 it was such a terrible disappointment. Don't waste your time driving from the city to get here or your money. read more

I do enjoy going to Celestine. It's convenient and the restaurant setting itself is really lovely. Modern, yet warm and inviting. Walls of glass all around highlighting the majestic views of the city and the DUMBO waterfront, especially at sunset. I've dined here over five times and will continue to return. We have been for dinners and also attended their Thanksgiving a few years ago. The service is good, the food is hit or miss. Usually we go with large groups and order a ton of dishes. One or two are standout, the rest are a bit flat. The kitchen makes silly mistakes like overcooking or underseasoning. For the premium prices, that really shouldn't be happening. If you rank location and vibe above price and consistency, I would recommend them. Who knows... you might just order the standout dishes that are done perfectly and have the perfect night. read more

If I could give it a zero I would! DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Horrible overpriced food, small portions and the drinks were weak/water down. The view, which is why we decided to dine hear, was great minus the family of rats that we kept seeing running back and forth right in front of us. When the best dish is the $2 home made flat bread you can imagine the rest of the menu. Never thought you could over cook chicken but this place did. read more

I'm giving this 3 stars mostly for the view. The service was great but the food was not to my liking. The margarita was just not good and although the salt was pretty, it was not salty. The pistachio feta and bread was delicious but all the other stuff was not at all. I ordered the lamb skewers and I'd say they were mediocre. My husband ordered the spaghetti and it was way over done. Mushy. He didn't finish his dish. The Brussel sprouts were amazing and we ate every one of them. The Leak and Brie was super watery. Not good. And there was fuzz on the plate of olives. Maybe there's some other good stuff on the menu, unfortunately we didn't have good luck. read more

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This restaurant is gorgeous... very cute and quaint. The inside is very sleek and outside had a lot plants to accompany being next to the water. However, I feel like that's all I can really say about it. To preface, we ordered pretty light so maybe if we tried more dishes I could offer a more whole review. However, we ordered their mezze platter and their lobster tagliatelle. Their mezze platter includes 4 of their dips. There was the marinated olives, pistachio feta, moussaa, pistachio feta, and housemade labneh. I was most excited to try the pistachio feta, which was just okay. There was a rare occurrence where I could say there is too much pistachio and it didn't complement in the way it should've. It was very thick, heavy, and nutty and was in desperate need of salt. The marinated olives felt like a waste... the olives looked like they were barely put in anything and tasted that same way! The housemade labneh was just alright and I think the grapes are a must with it, as it has no flavor without it. Lastly, the moussaa was GREAT! Best out of the four, but it was such a small serving and we were so upset. If I were to come back i'd just get the moussaa because the other dips aren't worth the price of the mezze platter. Moving on to the lobster tagliatelle it was very heavy! It is a lobster pasta dish with a beurre blanc sauce. First things first... the pasta came out cold, which to me was already a first no. They but an alright amount of lobster with it, so no points off there, but the pasta was just so plain. It was in desperate need of something to revive any sort of flavor. I left thinking it had potential to be a good dish if they added even a smidge of pepper. Overall.... it was pretty pricey even for these two small items and for the below average food, I don't know if I could say this is worth it. However, again great location and pretty restaurant! read more

Celestine - Lobster Tagliatelle - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

At Celestine, you'll love the setting and of course the view right away. You are looking right over to Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan. It's amazing! I had the citrus salad which was delicious and beautiful. The wine gave us some trouble as we ordered and two came to taste. They were switched so we couldn't figure which was which anymore and were given the wrong one at the end. Apart from that, it's a very nice place for a romantic dinner. read more

The food is good. Not great. View is awesome. Waitress is unhinged -- mentioned she was from the west coast. Nice person, but Wouldn't stop talking!! Interrupting OUR conversations at our table! Chiming in from across the room. Then asked us if we wanted dessert -- we said "sure, what do you have?" And she said "scan the QR code please"... WHAT?! A not-cheap restaurant and a waitress that doesn't stop talking suddenly doesn't want to tell us what's available for dessert?? Ever get a massage and the masseuse talks constantly? It was like that -- but worse. Because you have other people there to talk to. THEN!! I suppose management asked her to tell us to leave... "we need the table and the reservation is for only 2 hours"... NEVER in my years in NYC has that happened at a business dinner. We bought cocktails, wine, starters, mains... and then PLEASE LEAVE!? Absurd. One star for food. One for view. read more

Celestine has such an amazing location right under the Manhattan bridge, the views can not be beat. They also open all the exterior windows in summer that you're basically sitting on the water. The menu has some standard Mediterranean dishes plus some more unique things I hadn't tried before. But, literally everything was delicious. We had... -baba ghannouj -pistachio feta spread -Manti (so good) -reginette -cauliflower & broccolini -mjuderah -Persian potato I recommend anything I listed above. This would be a great place for a special occasion because the view is so spectacular. I'm excited to come back later in fall/winter and check out the cozy vibes. read more

If you are visiting NYC this is the place to come, but if you live here is also that place too, I would be coming every day if I could. We were here for my bday, we ordered Celestine Spritz for me, it was awesommeeee even the smell makes you want to splash your face with it (it was so hot outside) my husband ordered Prosecco Rosé, what a refreshing and delicious sparkling flavor it had!. Got focaccia with the pistachio dip, NOTHING LIKE IT .... Ever! Yummy!! Mussels with a kick, Branzino with sautéed cauliflowers, each one memorable. The best of the place is the view of the Brooklyn Bridge, every table has a view, congratulations to the designer of the CELESTINE on that, and double congrats to the one selecting the people that works here. Lou was the happy spirit waitress we got tonight, engaging and attentive the whole night, it makes a big difference when you enjoy food only that when great people help you celebrate life what a great place to be for my BDAY, congratulations to me too for choosing Celestine right out of the internet read more

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Celestine is a holy grail. You get a gorgeous Manhattan view while dining riverside without paying a premium for the experience- all the while eating delicious food! Bonus: they carbonate their water in house so you can get bottomless sparkling water for free! We stumbled upon Celestine after bouldering at DUMBO on a wonderful sunny day. Celestine has a unique setup. There's a large spacious indoor dining space, but the walls that face the waterfront are actually glass doors that can open up to create an airy dining atmosphere. They also have true outdoor dining tables around the perimeter outside the restaurant. We sat at a table indoors right next to the doors that opened up to the river- fresh air in the shade! We ordered the hummus platter to share, and they gave enough pita bread that each person at the table could have one. Interestingly, because of the way the pita was arranged, one pita got all the olive oil and spice, and so we had to smear the oil on all the other pieces of pita bread. This was my first time ordering a salad at a restaurant (other than my weekly Sweetgreen trips), but I couldn't resist because the Baby Kale Salad looked delicious! I thought the Bee Pollen vinaigrette would taste more like honey, but honestly, it tasted more vinaigrette than any other bee-like product. The freekeh and mushroom (yum!) helped to make the salad a lot heartier. This is definitely on my list of favorite restaurants thanks to the awesome al fresco dining option and gorgeous view. I will be coming back time and time again with visitors! read more

Celestine - Al fresco dining view! - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband would rate this a 5-star, but I would have liked more variety in the food. The view is absolutely amazing, however...would definitely go back and try to get a window seat. read more

My husband and I used to love this restaurant, so we decided to have our post-wedding ceremony dinner at Celestine to share the lovely food and beautiful view of the city with our families. Midway through the main course of our prix fixe dinner, half of our table slowly got covered in bugs that were attracted to the one light above our table. It got so bad that we couldn't even finish our meal (or drinks since bugs were swimming in our cups). The restaurant didn't offer to seat us inside or cover the cost of the food we couldn't eat. They took no accountability of the situation at all - even lying to AMEX to say that they moved us inside since it rained, which it didn't (and we have pictures to prove it). Needless to say, it's definitely not the wedding dinner experience we wanted and we'll never be eating here again. Don't waste your money here. read more

Celestine - Don't eat outside or you'll share your food with the bugs on the patio. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ambience is nice and the view of the Manhattan bridge is amazing. However the tables were way too close together without any distancing. We had the middle table and there were barely any space between us and the other tables by our sides. I would expect some distancing since the pandemic is still ongoing but they didnt take that into consideration. We sat down and ordered at 7:35pm. Our one main dish (pork chop) didnt come out till 9pm. Porterhouse pork chop was mediocre and too salty. The two side dishes we got were better than the main. Beet salad and the manti. The flatbread was ok and we tried it with the apricot mezze. Pricing is def higher and i think you pay for the view. Overall, I won't be back for dinner. Maybe for brunch when the weather is better. read more

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Of course you are paying for the view. But the food was just "okay". My husband ordered steak and it was cooked a little too well done for his liking. The chicken dish was just okay, nothing to make us want to go back for. For us, the worst part was the service. We were entertaining friends from out of town. There were for of us. They didn't want to put us at a table with a view because there was a bigger party coming in and they may be too loud for us. Fine. There were plenty of tables open in the restaurant, by the way- but it was very obvious that they were trying to speed up our dinner and have us leave. I think every service person came up to us and asked if we were finished. It was very rude. It's not like there weren't any other tables open. We are locals, but we won't be back. read more

I have been going back for work lunches and a few dinners, and after the experience the past few months I think it's time to break up. I've experienced nothing but slow service without any explanations, meals that I've had to send back, unfriendly hostesses, and some salty meals. Food is generally really good- but the service since they opened has gone downhill. read more

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NOTE: This review is for a special event, not a traditional dining experience, but I can absolutely speak to the quality of this venue My fiancé and I had our engagement party at Celestine last weekend and it was everything we could have wanted. From start to finish, we were taken care of by the event staff (shoutout to Nisrine, the special events coordinator), with pristine attention to detail and, of course, yummy food. Our guests had a great time (the space itself is stunning and in a great location so even if the food and beverages left something to be desired, it still would have been a positive experience) and are still talking about it! I'm not surprised that Celestine is known for hosting full, beautiful weddings, because the aesthetics and general organization of the place are top-notch. Celestine had been on my list since it opened as a dining destination, but I'm so glad that our first visit was one where could enjoy the full Celestine experience. If you're looking for a venue at which to celebrate a special occasion -- or if you're just looking for solid, upscale Mediterranean food -- look no further. After much searching and much deliberation, I settled on Celestine as our engagement party venue. We quickly were connected with Nisrine, who was our wonderful point of contact throughout the planning phases of our event. Given the nature of the event and the size of our party, we decided on a private terrace event (which is covered, but still outdoor). The maximum party size for an event of this type is 25, but you can pay an extra per person fee if you want to add a couple more guests (we ended up at 27). Important note: there is a solid rain plan option, which we did end up needing to take advantage of. If there's inclement weather, you can opt to move indoors and make the event semi-private, in that six-foot dividers will be used to separate your party from the rest of the restaurant's patrons. You will still be right next to the outdoor portion of the restaurant and they can keep one panel of windows open so you still get nice outdoor vibes. Overall, the organization here is as good as it gets. Menus were printed out with our names at the top, the service was efficient and helpful, and dietary restrictions were taken seriously and honored. They also were super flexible for us, which I so appreciated: we planned cocktails to be from 6pm-7pm, but people were running late, so we asked if we could push back the beginning of dinner until 7:45. They were happy to accommodate (we just needed to be out by 10pm either way) and it made for a really nice time. The cocktails and food here are fantastic. The wines we chose ended up falling flat for all of our guests, but that was one minor flaw in an otherwise perfect night. We chose a turmeric g+t and a stirred fig-bourbon drink, which were both hits with everyone. The turmeric g+t was beautiful and perfect for summer, and the "fig dipper" was an ideal nightcap. We had a nice array of food, and everything was on the spectrum of good to fantastic. The canapes were yummy (the was a pickled radish one that was particularly good) and tiny and cute. The mezze might have been the most talked-about portion of the meal: we had three dips (hummus, muhammara and labne) served with freshly made pita and crudites, and all of it was outstanding. I'm sadly gluten-free so I couldn't try the pita, but everyone at my table was raving about it. Second course was a vegan caesar salad, which I particularly enjoyed because I just really have a thing for salad. For the mains, we had roasted chicken breast with chickpeas and seared branzino with a yummy salad, plus grilled broccoli rabe and shishito peppers for our dinner sides. All seasoned and executed very well, quite healthy, and much of it naturally gluten-free! By dessert we were all pretty full, but I had a few bites of the mahalabia (a middle eastern pudding typically flavored with rose and often paired with some nuts), which was light and interesting. Overall, if "glowing review" were in the dictionary, please cite my ramblings as an example. The whole event really went as well as it possibly could have, and I wish I could've thanked the staff more as it was going on. There's a lot of choreography to events like these, and it went off without a hitch. Bravo! read more

The views alone makes this restaurant must try. The chicken sandwich and the doughnuts were delicious. The views of the East river and the Manhattan bridge were stunning. I want to come back at night I know it is beautiful scenery. But the restaurant had good food and good service. Nice experience. read more

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Celestine was ok; we booked quite early in advance and were looking forward to it. No warning about a wedding party taking up the whole restaurant so no view (which is half the point of going there--instead, we had to sit by the entrance looking at bushes); reservation notes ignored, appetizer forgotten by the server, bill mishandled... overall a strange experience. Also, a bizarre menu for a mediterranean restaurant with a lot of American influences. * mezze platter * PEI mussels (forgotten) * seared branzino * mushroom campanelle * pavlova (comped due to forgotten mussels) read more

You really do pay for the location. The restaurant is situated right under the Manhattan bridge. It's a romantic setting, dimly light and a water/bridge view. The menu is definitely smaller than most. Definitely a simple take on Mediterranean food. We got the red snapper and hummus to start. They were good, but nothing spectacular that I would come back for. For entrees, we got the steak, chicken and tuna. All were cooked and seasoned well. Again, all were pretty good, but really nothing amazing. For what it is, their menu is way overpriced. The service was good, food was decent, but was definitely expecting more based on the price range and location. Disappointed. read more

Celestine - Hummus + margarita - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What a beautiful place for brunch!! The view is stunning. Great place for a celebration or to impress an out of towner. Good service. The food I started with the mezcal cocktail and it is delicious!! Yes to this! After that we had: Shakshuka - very tasty! Added harissa for an additional kick. Lamb kebab- good but not great. The bread that comes with each dish is also very good. No need to order separately. read more