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Celeste, Somerville, MA
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Celeste

$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Celeste is a culinary delight offering "delicious Peruvian food" in an unpretentious setting. Known for its "incredible ceviche" and "fantastically flavorful" dishes, the restaurant combines fresh ingredients with authentic flavors. With "attentive service" and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a "must-try" spot that transports diners to Peru.

55 Reviews
  1. Pablo

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is hands down my favorite restaurant in New England, and easily one of the top 3 restaurants I’ve ever been to, period. From the cocktails to the ceviche, you know you’ll have a great start to your meal. The black squid ink pasta with scallops, and tacu tacu with seared fish are two incredible main dishes. The service is great and the venue is intimate. This is a must try restaurant!

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  2. Donald

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu is unique. I especially like the tomato and avacado causas, Scallops with squid ink fetuccini, and Tacu Tacu. The Peruvian beer is very flavorful. Unfortunately, we didn;t have room for dessert.

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  3. Rae

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had Peruvian food before and this made me LOVE it. Can’t wait to try more unique dishes!!

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  4. glenn

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Peruvian food— took us back to the culinary excellence of Lima

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  5. Julia

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best ceviche I’ve ever had! Plus the margarita was refreshing and the tacu-tacu was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend!

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  6. Melanie

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in the greater Boston area. Amazing!

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  7. Aikaterini

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! I understand all the raving reviews now!

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  8. Olivia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good and truly authentic and fresh flavors. Service was great and attentive, recommendations were awesome. Will definitely be back ❤️

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  9. Adriana

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Ceviche is a must-order item. But really can’t go wrong. Fresh ingredients always and very consistent, delicious meals across the multiple times we’ve been here.

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  10. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food - from the ceviche to the entrees - was fantastic!

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Celeste is rated 4.7 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
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21 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143-2933

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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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