Celestine
Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
DUMBO, Brooklyn
"Incredible views and best brunch ever"(17 Tips)
"Get the short rib, the hamachi, and the kugel."(4 Tips)
"Amazing food and great mezze"(2 Tips)
"great views & yummy cocktails."(6 Tips)
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The wine list is superior and the view is unparalleled, a must-see. Entrees were all stellar and the staff is more than conscientious, downright charming.Upvoted 6 days ago- F. BastardNovember 3, 2017Great new spot. River/bridge views w/ a terrace and an indoor/outdoor vibe if you sit at the back of the restaurant on a nice day. Fresh-tasting and delicious (mostly) middle-eastern food. A wInner.Upvoted 6 days ago
Jesse LaneNovember 3, 2017Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Short rib dumplings, and hamachi were standout dishes + amazing cocktails, views, ambiance and service.
Floor to ceiling windows on all sides with a beautiful view of the bridges. Somehow never crowded. Definitely order a mezze spread just as a pretext to get their zaatar-rubbed flatbread.
- Liz BiancoNovember 3, 2017Get the short rib, the hamachi, and the kugel. Great cocktails(man of wool and east of the sun). Go for the views, stay for the wonderful service and delicious food (plus the cookies with your check)
Fred DSeptember 26, 2021Everything is good. This is my first time for brunch and I enjoyed it. I had the brisket burger and it was quite tasty. The view outside of the bridge is stunning.
KateFebruary 26, 2024Have been here for brunch and dinner. The view is fantastic and the food measures up. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu and the staff is really friendly
Paula BuzzoOctober 14, 2019Nice and cozy place. Ask for the Three-Course Family Style to try a little beat of everything.
Hefe HofoMay 14, 2018Dips - hummus, baba ganouch-were very good. Staff sincerely friendly and nice. Being almost under the bridge means a lot of noise, though, if you are outside.- Jordan MJanuary 27, 2019Came here with a big group and got pretty much #alltheapps, you can’t really go wrong. Gorg view as well
Tarnima SabedDecember 11, 2017Short Rib Turkish Manti (MUST ORDER) - we got it twice, it was soo goood
Loriah PopeSeptember 17, 2018Come for the view, save for the drinks, service, and flatbread. So good!
Naveeshini NairFebruary 2, 2019I had the carrot rice which was amazing!Portions are a little small though.
Daniela AsaroNovember 25, 2017Cocktails were good as was the service. Food was alright. Nothing made me groan. I go back to places that make me groan.
Matthew BreuerNovember 6, 2017Great view but better food - dumplings are likely the highlight. Cocktails are meh but otherwise the bar program is p good
- Stephanie ParkApril 6, 2019You can't really beat the location on the water, but the service is surprisingly bad. It seems like management has spent zero time training the wait staff--our waiter was totally clueless.
Julian SegalJuly 4, 2018Not the service. Walk ins trumped reservations and the staff wasn’t willing to sit those who went out of there way to book. Food mediocre at best. Smelled like an old Hebrew school classroom
ᴡ MezaJanuary 15, 2018The view is great, as are the cocktails. The rest was sadly mediocre! I wanted so badly to live this spot.
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Celestine is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant located on the DUMBO waterfront, just under the Manhattan Bridge.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:15 PM–10:00 PM
(718) 522-5356
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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