About

We opened Celeste over 22 years ago with one goal: to serve honest Italian food, without gimmicks, in a place that feels like home.

We are a true Italian-style trattoria on the Upper West Side—handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, soulful dishes, and no pretense. Just olive oil, instinct, and love. Our expectation is that you feel like family by the time dessert lands.

This isn’t a secret spot—it’s a rite of passage. We’ve earned our locals and our scars. We do things right without shouting about it.

Celeste isn’t for everyone. But for those who care about real food, real warmth, and a few good laughs—Benvenuto.
Enjoy your calories.
– Carmine Mitroni & Team Celeste