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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 32 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Website
    https://celesteunionsquare.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

DEL MAR

  • ceviche de blue cod* $21.00

    • ceviche mixed seafood (blue cod, squid and shrimp)*$22.00

      • ceviche de palm and artichoke hearts$18.00

        • ceviche de shrimp y mango with maracuya infusion $19.00

          APPETIZER SPECIALS

          • pupusa de camar6n y queso + camarones$16.00

            fresh-corn tortilla filled with shrimp and cheese +shrimp

            • yuquitas rellenas de verduras* $15.00

              fried yucca with spinach, mushroom + pepper filling*

              CAUSAS / spicy potato terrine

              (gf and d optional)

              • causa de avocado and tomato $15.00

                • causa de tuna tartare*** $18.00

                  • causa de shrimp $16.00

                    SALADS

                    • arugula salad with salsa criolla (lime, onion, tomato)$12.00

                      • arugula salad with lime/parmesan$13.00

                        ENTREES

                        • seco de cordero con frijoles $28.00

                          cilantro lamb stew + creamed canary beans with rice

                          • sudado de pescado o berenjena

                            steamed fish or eggplant Peruvian-Chinese style with rice

                            • -$26.00
                            • -$23.00

                          • locro (+ pescado frito + 7) $23.00

                            black mint. squash, Java beans + potato stew with rice

                            • camar6n al ajillo$27.00

                              shrimp scampi Peruvian style with rice

                              • scallops con pasta a la huancaina $29.00

                                seared scallops with fresh squid ink fettuccine + huancaina

                                • lomo saltado$28.00

                                  stir-fried sirloin beef (8oz), tomato, onion, soy with rice

                                  • tacu tacu a lo macho (o de verduras) (+ pescado frito +7)

                                    • carapulcra $26.00

                                      /neon stew with potato, chicken, pork, peanuts + Porto with rice

                                      SIDE

                                      • frijoles canarios** $6.00

                                        creamed canary beans

                                        DESSERTS

                                        • suspiro limei'lo / dulce de leche custard $12.00

                                          • suspiro limei'lo / dulce de leche custard (gf,d) mousse de lucuma / lucuma: Peruvian native tree fruit $11.00

                                            gf option: please inform your server to make necessary adjustments/ gt: gluten free / g: gluten / d: dairy / v: vegan /veg: vegetarian

                                              * consuming raw meats. poultry, seafood, shellfish may increase risk of foodborne illness before placing order, please Inform your server of any food allergies

                                                please note: 20% gratuity applied to tables of four or more

                                                please note: 3% kitchen appreciation fee applied to checks. graclas for your support

                                                  Last updated: June 27, 2024

                                                  What 61 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
                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Celeste offers "best Peruvian food," with standout dishes like ceviche, black squid ink pasta with scallops, and tacu tacu. The cocktails are "great," and the service is "attentive." Set in an intimate, industrial space, it's a "must try" for authentic flavors and a remarkable dining experience.
                                                  61 Reviews

                                                  1. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Denver1 review

                                                    1.0

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                    2. Food 1
                                                    3. Service 1
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    Very loud, over priced, poor service, sub par food. Extremely loud music

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                                                  2. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The drinks were outstanding. The food was good not great. For two of us drinks, apps, entree and one dessert $200 with tip. Service was very good. I had no idea the restaurant only seats 20. If you’re seated at the bar as we were every time someone comes or goes the Arctic air blasts you.

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                                                  3. Gustavo VIP

                                                    Greater Boston11 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Best Peruvian food in town, great cocktails as well.

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                                                  4. Rebecca VIP

                                                    Greater Boston91 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Does not disappoint. Fabulous food and delightful service in a neighborhood storefront restaurant. We love Celeste!

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                                                  5. Pablo

                                                    Greater Boston7 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 12, 2025

                                                    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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                                                  6. Monique

                                                    Washington DC2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 11, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Lovely dinner at Celeste. Just what I was craving.

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                                                  7. Donald

                                                    Greater Boston22 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 8, 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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                                                  8. Rae VIP

                                                    Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 7, 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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                                                  9. glenn

                                                    Cleveland18 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 1, 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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                                                  10. Julia

                                                    Pittsburgh6 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on January 29, 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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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Celeste is rated 4.7 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                  Make a reservation

                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 PM
                                                  Booked 32 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
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