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Cellini
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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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(28)
- fit for foodies(24)
- great for lunch(16)
- special occasion(12)
- good for groups(11)
- romantic(7)
Cellini Reviews List
Review 1 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A little gem of a restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A very nice dining experience with both food and service top notch. Perfect location for mid-town hotels."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor service and mediocre food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very difficult to get the attention of any of the many waiters. 2 wine glasses covered in persistent, greasy fingerprints. A truly bad bottle of $60 wine (not corked, just really poor), and rather huge chunks of octopus and super salty veal. Another midtown union victory over the customer."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 3 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
simply wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food from a large menu and nightly specials. Superb wine list. Small venue, lighting a bit dim, waitstaff very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pasta
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food specially the pasta . Cozy and great service too!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid and authentic Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very solid and authentic Italian place. If you're in Midtown East and want Italian, this is a great spot."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
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Review 6 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was great, food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was great, food was good and the atmosphere was very pleasant."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In the line of old-world,classic
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In the line of old-world,classic Italian restaurants, Cellini is no better and no worse than the rest of them. The good news is that you can have a conversation as the restaurant is quiet and you'll look good because everyone else is dressed as if it were the 70s or maybe the 80s. The staff all male wants to please but is a bit testy if you ask for something out of the ordinary--and not one of them smiles. With so many many Italian restaurants in NYC, there really isn't a good reason to eat at Cellini's."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth a trip back
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Busy place that has a good share of neighborhood locals. This is my second visit and the food was as good as I remember. Other than the coat check lady the staff is warm friendly and efficient. Food is fresh and simple. Italian comfort food worth going back for."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food & Service are always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food & Service are always great!!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good Italian home cooking
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good Italian home cooking as it should be done."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lobster tagliatelle was superb, as was a salad with a delicate dressing. With a glass of wine and coffee after, dinner for two came in under $150--not bad for NYC."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Review 13 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
generally consistent but meatballs
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"generally consistent but meatballs were very mushy this time..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 14 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Italian dining,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful Italian dining, casual and a warm atmosphere. Service is always attentive."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Standard, forgettable Italian
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Standard, forgettable Italian fare. It's a decent business lunch, a noncontroversial choice if you work in the neighborhood, but nothing too exciting. Very courteous servers, ample space between tables, the space itself is pleasant and comfortable enough."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2006
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Review 16 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My sister and I chose Cellini based on location and ease of getting to the subway to arrive at Madison Square Garden in time for the Westminster Dog Show. We were blown away by the fantastic service and wonderful food! Incredibly tender veal, delicious Bolognese sauce, wonderful Caesar salad - I can't say enough good things about this restaurant!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have never had a bad meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have never had a bad meal here. Every visit to New York City includes a dinner at cellini."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cellini is consistently very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cellini is consistently very good. One of our favorite Italian bistro places."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything was wonderful and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was wonderful and they respect the time you have for lunch."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 20 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time eating here. The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time eating here. The food and service were both very good. I plan on coming back."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
As soon as we decilined to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As soon as we decilined to order wine,the wait staff lost interest. The food is very good but we may not return."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Classic Italian food, expertly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Classic Italian food, expertly prepared. Everything was fresh. The Pasta al Forno is a twist on a classic and is excellent. Service was caring. Great after work or with family"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best midtown Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As usual Open Table did not fail me!! loved, loved,loved this restaurant. The eggplant parm app was light as feather and fresh the lasagna fantastic and the veal milanase a liitle too thin but excellent. It is noisy but that is just the nature of it's size. Small is just it's size, big is how delicious it is!!the prices were very fair."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Cellini
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything we sampled from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything we sampled from the menu was well prepared and very flavorful. The bar options are a bit limited and the house pinot noir doesn't have much body. Otherwise, this was a very enjoyable dinner."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cellini
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic