Cellini

Name: Cellini
Address: 65 East 54th St, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 751-1555
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1340 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Takeout

(212) 751-1555

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
(212) 751-1555
Website
http://www.cellinirestaurant.com/
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.
Private party contact
Dino Arpaia: (212) 751-1555

Location
65 East 54th St, New York, NY 10022
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

Penne Alla Norma$19.00
imported san marzano tomato sauce, Italian eggplant, buffalo mozzarella
Spaghetti Carbonara$20.00
imported panchetta, organic egg, pecorino Romano, cracked black pepper, parsley
Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00
classic home style tomato meat sauce fresh herbs
Linguine Alle Vongole$22.00
little neck clams, white wine, olive oil, fresh herbs, roasted garlic, chilies
Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare$23.00
assorted shell fish, tomato broth, garlic, fresh herbs
Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola$21.00
made with potato, ricotta and spinach, imported Gorgonzola dolce cheese sauce
Rigatoni Alla Matriciana$19.00
tomato sauce, panchetta, onions and garden peas
Spaghetti Con Polpette$19.00
home style meatballs made with fresh tomato sauce and basil (our signature dish)

Pasta Al Forno

Imbustata$25.00
oven baked envelope shaped pasta filled with roasted veal, chicken, wild mushrooms, California spinach, grated pecorino romano, mascapone cheese, fresh tomato sauce (signature dish)

Pesce

Salmone Primavera$24.00
broiled salmon, assorted julienne vegetables, mustard sauce
Sapore Di Mare$26.00
medley of grilled marinated shrimp, calamari, salmon, white fish, mussels, clams, scallops
Spada Alla Livornese$27.00
swordfish sauteed with olives, capers, onions, cherry tomato sauce
Tonno All'Aceto Balsamico$28.00
grilled tuna (served rare) drizzled with balsamic reduction
Gamberi Al Limone$29.00
broiled shrimp, olive oil, white wine, fennel, lemon, parsley

Carne

Pollo Pizzaiola$23.00
medallions of chicken, cherry tomato sauce, fresh oregano, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
Pollo Francese$22.00
medallions of chicken, egg whites, lemon, white wine, baby capers, parsley
Vitello Parmigiano$26.00
veal cutlet with fiore di latte mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce grated parmesan cheese
Vitello Milanese$25.00
breaded veal cutlet, tomato, baby arugola salad, roasted sherry shallots vinaigrette
Vitello Boscaiolo$28.00
veal scaloppini, exotic wild mushroom, red wine, white truffle oil, thyme
Vitello Pantelleria$26.00
veal scaloppini, sicilian caper berries, artichokes, white wine sauce
Bistecca Florentina$45.00
grilled marinated aged t-bone steak, brushed with mint leaves, olive oil, garlic
Agnello Grigliato$52.00
Organic! Grilled rack of lamb, roasted garlic, fresh herbs, classic garnish

Antipasti

Caprese con Peperoni$12.00
Imported buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, roasted peppers
Carpaccio di Manzo$14.00
Tenderloin of beef, arugola, hearts of palm, shaved Parmesan, white truffle oil
Prosciutto di Parma$13.00
Prosciutto, sweet barlett pears, Gorgonzola dolce, spiced walnuts
Broccoli di Rape$10.00
Sauteed broccoli rape, chilies, roasted garlic, olive oil
Calamari Grigliati$13.00
Grilled Atlantic calamari, dusted with herbed breadcrumbs, field greens
Vongole all Origanate$13.00
Baked littleneck clams, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest
Gamberi Toscana$15.00
Broiled shrimp, cannellini beans, garlic, rosemary, tomato, olive oil
Polipo Grigliato$14.00
Tenderized Mediterranean octopus, tomato, capers, arugula, red onions, lemon, olive oil
Asparagi di Campo$12.00
Asparagus sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh Pecorino Romano cheese

Ristotto

Pescatore$26.00
arborio rice, shrimp, calamari, diver scallops, lump crabmeat, shallots, prosecco, lobster broth
Tre Funghi$24.00
arborio rice, imported wild mushroom, grated parmigiano cheese, grilled asparagus tips, white truffle oil

Insalate

Verde Mista$9.00
organic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet roasted shallots vinaigrette
Tre Color$10.00
arugula, endives, radicchio, sun dried tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Alla Cesare$11.00
hearts of romaine, classic Caesar dressing, toasted croutons, parmesan
Bianca$12.00
endives, artichokes, hearts of palm, white mushrooms, shaved parmesan, champagne vinaigrette

What 1,340 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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tpal52
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and quality of food were excellent. Even a mix up with one of the four entree’s we ordered was handled professionally with a positive outcome for all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
218 reviews
vip
4.0
218 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. One thing- they include a tip so don’t just give your credit card without checking. I was with a party of three and tip was still included and they charged 20% on alcohol including the bottle of wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in NYC. It's always a great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From a glass of wine when I arrived and was waiting for my friends, everyone was smiling and friendly. The owner, Dino came by to introduce himself and sat us at a nice table. My friends and I ordered a few appetizers and a couple of bottles of wine and we dined from 6:30 until we left at 10. Never were we rushed and our service staff couldn’t make our time their any nicer. We will be back!
MM
MarialenaM
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great for business meetings
M
Mcc4
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cellini is conveniently located in Midtown with ample seating in a very pleasant dining room. The menu is large with numerous specials, as well as the Italian standards. The service was prompt and courteous, but not overbearing. Our lunch of salmon paillard and swordfish paillard was well-prepared and presented.
M
Michael
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an enjoyable experience. Food, service, value and ambience are always top notch
ND
NicholasD
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
WE VISIT CELLINI AT LEAST ^ TIMES A YEAR,FOOD ALWAYS GOOD. STAFF USUALLY VERY GOOD.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience as always. We love dining here and the service is always amazing. Truly such an enjoyable experience every time. We will be back!
J
Jeff
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and even better service. Great dinner when enjoying our Christmas visit to the city.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful dinner at Cellini’s. I recommend it highly
F
Frank
New York Area
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lively great fun holiday place with excellent service, good food and an awesome Maitre d
DN
DianeN
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
I arrived with a guest at 6PM on the Wednesday after Christmas. Normally a quiet time to eat. The restaurant was packed - tourists. The tables were so close together an gentleman at another table had to stand, push his chair to the side to let another customer get past. We were advised that we HAD to order our appetizer and entree at the same time as the restaurant had over 100 people on three floors. I am at a loss to understand how that was my problem. We had more than one waiter serving us. We had ask four times for lemon for water. No one seemed to notice or care that our water glasses were empty. While the food was good, based on the above, and the noise level I would NOT return. Good thing NYC has a lot of tourists.
CG
ChristopherG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very accommodating and outstanding service with great food and moderate prices
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linnie
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always like Cellini. Food is constantly good and friendly atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Cellini’s- Dino and the entire team is amazing. Family friendly, inviting and warm.
GL
GeorgeL
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Entrees were excellent. Appetizers were amazing. Friendly staff were very accommodating….
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kmed
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Busy busy busy! We really thought this was going to be more of an authentic Italian restaurant, but unfortunately that was not the case. Out of the 1 appetizer and 2 entrees we ordered, 2 of the 3 came out wrong. I'm not sure if they were having issues with staffing, but thinking this may have been why our meals came out so wrong. The hostess sat us, but no server came over so we had to ask the server at the table next to us for menus, had to ask again for a drink menu because we didn't get that the first time around. One person took our drink order, someone else took our meal order and another, completely different, server came over when we were finished with our meals to ask about dessert. No one came over to ask how everything was, take another drink order, etc. Overall not great.
MR
MichelleR
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
It was ok, felt a little rushed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We are very fond of Cellini’s and have dinner there whenever we visit New York City.
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linnie
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love Cellini. Had lunch with school friend and everyone loved it
GN
GinaN
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and beautiful place
MP
MikeP
Central Coast
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Dining experience
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mark
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This place is a dump. Poor food quality, no ambience, and insanely loud. The upstairs dining area is 4-tops that they seem to stack together in a way where each area has 1-2 large tables of noisy tourists loudly talking over their horrible plates of lukewarm food. How this place landed with a 5 star review is beyond me. OpenTable BOTs?
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect evening- great service.
DR
DouglasR
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
I reserved the center rear niche at least 3 weeks prior. When I arrived it had been given to another party. I did not appreciate that. A reservation request is a reservation request. Don't bother to make reservations if they are not to be honored.
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TaraT
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cellini accommodated our large party of 14 through a last-minute Open Table reservation. We were so grateful after having spent hours touring the city. The service, cocktails, meals, bread, and ambiance were all excellent! We will definitely be back!
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tracksmak
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine at Cellini every time we travel to New York City. We have never been disappointed.
AC
AnaelisaC
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My firm loves this place. The owner is flexible and accommodating! We will definitely be back. Food is fresh, drinks are delicious and the wine selection is spot on. Can't wait to host another event.
KM
KevinM
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
1.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
I would not go here again. The quality vs price paid was very off. The service was trying to turn and burn, they were amazing about food and drink ordered within 2 minutes of being seated. We had ordered veal entrees and they were on the table within minutes of ordering. The meat itself was very tough, and felt like it had been in a warner just waiting to get some marina and a slice of Parm melted on top. Over all felt cheated by the whole experience. Honestly had a better meal at olive garden and didn't spend $320 for 3 people.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for everyday. Kids welcome. Very warm and inviting atmosphere. Carbonara was good!
E
Eric
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional Food quality and service. The hospitality by the owner was warm, caring and informative. Will spread the word on this hidden gem.
LC
LukaszC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. Have been going to this restaurant for over 15 years and have always had great service. The mgmt team has done an excellent job with special requests. Always a warm and inviting reception even if we haven’t dined there for a few years due to CoVID. Highly recommend
RP
RayPena
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Great place for business meals
r
rj255
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything except the noise level, which was way too high and made it hard to hear
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NextA
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cellini is always my go to place for dining in midtown. Food is always cooked properly and is consistently good meal after meal. The service is attentive without hovering. The wine list, while not extensive, is solid with Italian and California favorites. The post-covid interior design is a bit more stark than before and the noise level is high. Don't look for an intimate, quiet dinner here, but rather expect a lively place filled with diners enjoying the good food and service. Very good for moderately priced business lunches and dinners, and pre-theater dinners with family and friends.
RL
RichardL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience2
The location downtown is much better.
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Marlo
Atlanta
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I worked in NY all day and we were just looking for a casual Italian restaurant and this fit the bill in every way. Great food, service and lively atmosphere. We will definitely go back the next time we go are in the city.
BB
BruceB
New England
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant! We never come to NYC without eating at Cellini.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

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

Cellini is rated 4.7 stars by 1340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 751-1555

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
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

Website
http://www.cellinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 751-1555
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties up to 10 - 200 people and have private areas available.
Private party contact
Dino Arpaia: (212) 751-1555

Cellini

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Pasta

Penne Alla Norma$19.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$20.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00

Linguine Alle Vongole$22.00

Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare$23.00

Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola$21.00

Rigatoni Alla Matriciana$19.00

Spaghetti Con Polpette$19.00

Pasta Al Forno

Imbustata$25.00

Pesce

Salmone Primavera$24.00

Sapore Di Mare$26.00

Spada Alla Livornese$27.00

Tonno All'Aceto Balsamico$28.00

Gamberi Al Limone$29.00

Carne

Pollo Pizzaiola$23.00

Pollo Francese$22.00

Vitello Parmigiano$26.00

Vitello Milanese$25.00

Vitello Boscaiolo$28.00

Vitello Pantelleria$26.00

Bistecca Florentina$45.00

Agnello Grigliato$52.00

Antipasti

Caprese con Peperoni$12.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$14.00

Prosciutto di Parma$13.00

Broccoli di Rape$10.00

Calamari Grigliati$13.00

Vongole all Origanate$13.00

Gamberi Toscana$15.00

Polipo Grigliato$14.00

Asparagi di Campo$12.00

Ristotto

Pescatore$26.00

Tre Funghi$24.00

Insalate

Verde Mista$9.00

Tre Color$10.00

Alla Cesare$11.00

Bianca$12.00

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