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Celeste, Somerville, MA
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Celeste

$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
It’ll be hard to find a restaurant as welcoming and lovely as Celeste. The Union Square spot feels like a party hosted by your very cool artsy friends, who just happen to make the best ceviche in town. Every dish here is tantalizing—throw in pisco-heavy drinks and a psychedelic cumbia playlist, and you’re in for the very best of Andean culture.
Recently included in The New York Times Best restaurants in Boston, Chef JuanMa and co-owner Maria Rondeau have been nominated for James Beard Best New Restaurant Semi-Finalist, Esquire's Best Restaurants in America, and Eater's Best Restaurant in Boston.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Somerville has stellar Peruvian restaurants, but Celeste has always stood out from the crowd; Eater Boston named it restaurant of the year when it opened in 2018. That's because chef and owner JuanMa Calderon is recreating the recipes he learned from his mother and grandmother in a cozy and sleek space that will make you feel like you're eating in Calderon and his partner Maria Rondeau's home. You can expect some of the best ceviches in the city, the Andean stew carapulcra with pork and chicken, and colorful cocktails that celebrate Peruvian spirits and drinks like pisco and chicha.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Home cooking, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 616-5319
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Celeste is a must-visit gem in greater Boston, offering "excellent" Peruvian cuisine with standout ceviche and "perfect pisco sours." The cozy atmosphere and attentive service enhance the dining experience. While some dishes could be improved, the overall quality and unique flavors make it a favorite for many.

38 Reviews
  1. LILIANA

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A go to spot for sure, the food is incredible and the BEST PERUVIAN SPOT PERIODT. VEry home-y dishes and excellent drinks. IF i want good ceviche and good home food i go here!!!

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  2. Ann

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really cute place with a laid back vibe. Amazing food and the staff was aweome! Would go back in a heart beat!

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  3. Sebastian

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in the greater Boston area. Never disappoints!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The pictures online give an expectation higher than what reality offers. The place is in dire need of renovation. It’s super tiny. The food is neither great nor terrible. The ceviche was good but the other food didn’t go together and was less than exciting. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves but I would never go back.

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  5. Ahmed

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is good there . I would go again for sure. Not a big menu on drinks

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  6. Paul

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My second visit to Celeste was as good as the first. Excellent meal over all. Attentive friendly service. Nice thoughtful wine selections on the short list. Love it.

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  7. Patrick

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute gem! Delicious food, great cocktails and natural wines, attentive service. Ceviche is on point.

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  8. Carlos

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Lomo salteado, the best one I have tried ever. I am a loyal fan and will come back for more

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  9. Mary Catherine

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celeste was a complete surprise! It's a local, hole in the wall restaurant situated on a side street of Boston. The service was impeccable and the menu was incredible. Servers were very attentive and you could tell that they take pride in their restaurant. I will definitely be going back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FACTASTIC Peruvian food: drinks, chicha morada, causa con camarones, PERFECTION!

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FAQs

Celeste is rated 4.8 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Celeste

21 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143-2933

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Somerville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Home cooking, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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