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Cellini, New York, NY

Cellini

4.8
4.8
1526 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
65 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dino Arpaia
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties up to 10 - 200 people and have private areas available.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Madison and Park Ave.
  • Parking details
    There is also a private garage located directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    E or M train to 53rd and 5Ave
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 1,526 people are saying

Cellini reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cellini offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "attentive service," and a "wonderful ambiance." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, the mushroom risotto and Dover sole are standout dishes. The restaurant's location is convenient, providing a cozy atmosphere for both business lunches and romantic dinners, making it a "gem in a big city."

1,526 Reviews
  1. Gary VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Mushroom risotto is fantastic.

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  2. jon

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good meal. Relaxing atmosphere. Great service. Always good.

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  3. Neil VIP

    New York City205 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Once again service and food was excellent . Dover sole was delicious

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  4. Eileen VIP

    Charleston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Italian restaurant. Good food without exorbitant pricing. It also has a very pleasant atmosphere.

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  5. Kirk

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great place for a lunch or dinner, the food never disappoints.

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  6. Caroline VIP

    Caribbean11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic NYC restaurant, superb service, and attention to detail. Food was excellent. I had branzino Would definitely return!!

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  7. LisaP VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Elias

    San Francisco75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. James VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Business lunch hotspot. Good food with very good service

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FAQs

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

Cellini is rated 4.8 stars by 1526 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Cellini

65 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison and Park Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is also a private garage located directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    E or M train to 53rd and 5Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dino Arpaia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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