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Cellini, New York, NY

Cellini

4.6
4.6
1519 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Cellini’s culinary style of chic simplicity produces a menu of astounding freshness and creativity. We began with a masterful rendition of cornmeal polenta wedges with masses of slivered shitake mushrooms and a calamari salad garnished with beans and scallions, each set off with a hot, homemade foccacia, augmented with sliced crusty Tuscan bread. We next chose panzotti-supple half moon pasta filled with fresh, crisp vegetables lightly bathed in a delicate porcini mushroom sauce. A unique tubular pasta stuffed with the freshest fish and spinach under a seasoned fish stock was enough to show us that each dish here has its own personality, and is densely concentrated with flavor.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is also a private garage located directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dino Arpaia

What 1,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cellini, a beloved Midtown gem, offers "excellent food and service," with a welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu that appeals to all tastes. Known for its "consistent quality" and "charming" ambiance, Cellini is perfect for both intimate dinners and large gatherings. Standout dishes include the Dover sole and lobster ravioli.

1,519 Reviews
  1. LisaP VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal and great service. Cellini is a gem in a big city. We loved it.

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  2. Elias

    San Francisco74 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really pleasant atmosphere with friendly service and good food. Location is close to everything and very convenient eatery.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Dallas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn’t been to Cellini in years and I regret that. The size of the restaurant is perfect—not too small, not too large. The food is phenomenal. I had Pasta Norma, which is a simple combination of penne pasta, buffalo mozzarella, eggplant and basil with tomato sauce, and it was amazing. I had a simple salad which was fresh and delicious. The service was perfect—watchful but not overbearing. I won’t wait too long before visiting again.

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  4. Deborah

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, attentive service, authentic country Italian ambiance. Will definitely go there again!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time for valentines day, servers were quick and attentive

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  6. Brooks VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always liked this place. A calm and peaceful place to have a business lunch with great food.

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  7. Susan

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had received a recommendation to try Cellini and in particular to try the Dover sole. It was delicious.

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  8. Heather VIP

    Minneapolis12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My hotel recommended this place to me and I’m glad they did. The pasta was fabulous and the service was great. I would recommend you try it. I plan to go back next time I’m in NYC.

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  9. l john

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Cellini. They have changed the menu deleting a few of my favorites such as lasagna. Not sure why .

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  10. lisa VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Great place for fresh Italin food!

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FAQs

Cellini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 751-1555.

Cellini is rated 4.6 stars by 1519 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Cellini

65 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is also a private garage located directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dino Arpaia
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