Celestine Reviews
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Daniel L. Sent on 07/03/2024
The Perfect Wedding!
We are so happy we found Celestine and could host our wedding there!
When we first came across this venue, we instantly knew that it ticked all of our boxes. The views of the Manhattan Bridge and the downtown Manhattan skyline are gorgeous, the Mediterranean-style food is fantastic, and the staff is professional and attentive.
We visited several times before the wedding to sample the menu and treat friends and family to a great time, and we were consistently impressed with the quality and the service.
Working with the Celestine events team, Nisrine, Kirsten, and Krystle, was a breeze. During the entire period leading up to the wedding, we were in constant contact and had several meetings, which made us able to relax throughout the process, knowing that everything was completely under control. We had our separate day-of coordinator who integrated seamlessly with the Celestine team, and Krystle, our Celestine coordinator, on the wedding day.
Once the big day came around, we could not have been more prepared and at ease. Everything worked and turned out as beautiful and perfect as we had hoped! Many of our guests have said (and are still telling us!) that this was one of the best weddings they have ever been to, with many of their compliments directed towards the venue, food, and staff.
Among all the other wedding venues in DUMBO, Celestine stands out as a true gem. It has everything we could have wished for in a very intimate, beautiful setting that will leave memories for a lifetime and have us coming back for more!Celestine's reply:
Oh my goodness, thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and kind review!!! We are so honored to have hosted your perfect June wedding, and we can't wait to see you again soon to re-live the memories. You two were such a delight to work with throughout the process, and we're thrilled to hear you got everything you were hoping to from your wedding day!!! All of us at Celestine wish you the very best, and we'll see you again soon. -
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Clara P. Sent on 03/14/202410 stars! The best.
My husband and I chose Celestine to host our wedding celebration dinner because of the world class views and proximity to our home. I had eaten there before and knew the food was good. Still, we never would have guessed our experience would have been as good as it was. Nisrine and Kirsten guided us through the process. They were so professional and accommodating. So relaxed yet most certainly on top of things. From the start we knew we were in good hands. They made our night a near perfect event (Mother Nature was the only thing they couldn’t control). From the delicious food, helping us line up a vendor for the florals (which were absolutely lovely), perfect service, making notes as to who had the vegan plates, which tables had the people using wheelchairs, assisting with the playlists, working with our photographer, EVEN going so far as to call our hotel to see if we could get early check-in, which we did! More than one person told me that it was the most fun they’ve ever had at a party. I wholeheartedly concur. What a joy that for the rest of our lives, we’ll have this perfect night to look back on. Thank you Celestine, Nisrine, Kirsten and the whole crew!Celestine's reply:
Clara! You're going to make us cry!!!! It was an honor hosting your wedding reception, and I can't thank you enough for trusting us with your big day. You two were a dream to work with throughout, and of course your friends and family were just as wonderful. I'll be sure to share your kind words with the staff - it means so much to us that you took the time to write. We can't wait to see you again soon to relive the memories!! -
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Quentin H. Sent on 11/28/2023Charming, warm, and breathtaking Brooklyn restaurant & wedding venue on the water
My husband and I got married at Celestine in October 2023. We absolutely fell in love with this restaurant for its extremely warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with its prime location right next to the Manhattan Bridge and the waterfront.
The food is to die for. We visited for Valentine's day 2023 to initially try the menu, before having our formal tasting in September. Picking between the different items and drinks on the menu was probably one of the hardest decisions for our entire wedding!
When the sun sets, the candlelight and warm interior gives you such a warm and fuzzy feeling. The team at Celestine is fantastic, always quick to communicate with us and never shying away from an evening planning call. We worked closely with Kirsten from Celestine, who also doubled as our event/day-of coordinator - which is included in the fee. She was amazing in the run up and even on the day, making sure everything ran like clockwork.
When it began to rain right as our ceremony was due to start, Kirsten and her team smoothly and quickly moved everything inside and although we weren't able to use their breathtaking patio, our wedding was just as - if not more - special indoors.
We have already said that we will go back and have dinner there for our first anniversary. We had 57 people in attendance and that felt perfect for the space. The package includes up to 70 people, but with our preferred table arrangement and wanting to fit a three-piece band in, our guest count fit just right.
We honestly cannot speak highly enough of the venue, food, drinks, or staff. Extremely friendly and genuinely the best night of our lives.Celestine's reply:
Quentin, thank you SO much for taking the time to share these incredibly kind words. It was such a pleasure to host you and your loved ones, and we can't wait to see you again next year to celebrate! A huge congratulations to you both from all of us! -
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Sam J. Sent on 10/17/2023
An A+ Experience
We had an incredible experience from start to finish having our wedding at Celestine. Not only is the food a guaranteed hit, but the Nisrine and her entire team were truly with us every step of the way steering us in the right direction and accommodating any needs we had.
Even on our rain-soaked wedding day, the views and vibes from Celestine were impeccable and made our wedding day an event that truly exceeded our expectations. Would recommend to anyone!Celestine's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sam!! We absolutely loved hosting you and your guests - you two and your loved ones were a joy to meet and to work with. We can't wait to see you at Celestine again soon! -
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Christopher P. Sent on 06/22/2023Phenomenal wedding venue!
My wife and I just had our wedding at Celestine a couple weeks ago. We couldn't have been happier with the way everything turned out. The ambiance, food, drinks and level of service were all phenomenal. Everyone raved about the food and views! We've been to a good amount of weddings in the past, and we can't recall the staff being this attentive and friendly - it was noticed by our guests also.
Kirsten, the senior event coordinator at Celestine, was great and very easy to work with leading up to the wedding, and of course during the actual wedding. We were dealing with possible rain and AQI issues, but Kirsten worked with us and helped us come up with alternate options. Thankfully we didn't need them during the wedding day! We highly recommend Celestine as a wedding venue.
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Melissa Sent on 07/30/2023
Stunning venue, delicious food
My partner and I were intrigued with Celestine when we saw the pictures, and fell in love when we stopped by to see it in person. The view is unparalleled, and they have a beautiful patio and floor to ceiling windows to take it all in. The decor is so elegant, modern, and romantic, that we actually didn't make any changes or additions for our day, and the food was out of this world, as many of our guests mentioned to us throughout the night. The planning process was simple, direct, and it was a pleasure to work with Nisrine and the rest of the staff. It's definitely an expensive venue, but given the view, the food, and how simple and easy it was to plan, we are ultimately extremely glad to have chosen Celestine and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and truly beautiful wedding venue.Celestine's reply:
Melissa, I can't thank you enough for sharing these kind words about our space, our food, and our wonderful team! It means the world to us to know that everything was as you had hoped. It was a joy to host you, Santhosh, and your lovely guests, and we hope you will visit us many times throughout the coming years to relive the memories. -
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L Dardick Sent on 01/31/2024
Outstanding food,drinks and service. Simply devine!
I am long overdue on this review but we had the most wonderful and attentive experience at this
beautiful restaurant when celebrating my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner. The menu was complicated because we are vegetarians and the catering director and the entire crew were so welcoming and adept the food/drinks was beyond delectable and creative. The staff was superb, generous and patient. I would absolutely patronize them again and I have recommended this establishment to others. No better place for sure. We hit it out of the park! Special thanks to Nisrine!Celestine's reply:
Wow L, thank you so much for taking the time to write this incredible review!! It was such a joy to host this very special rehearsal dinner for J & H - we were honored to be part of their beautiful wedding weekend. We are so grateful for your recommendations to others, and we can't wait to see you again at Celestine soon!! -
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Melissa B. Sent on 09/18/2022Wonderful Venue!!
We had our wedding here and couldn’t have imagined a better spot or experience. The staff was really great and the planning was so smooth! I would highly recommend celestine for any event!Celestine's reply:
Wow than you so much, Melissa!! I will absolutely share your kind words with the staff. It was such a pleasure to host you and your loved ones. I hope you and Tricia will visit us again soon! -
Leslie K. Sent on 06/09/2022
Magical Venue with Breathtaking Views
Like many people here, my fiance and I were out to dinner at Celestine and said "hey, we should get married here." Fast-forward a couple of emails and a few months later and we were married at Celestine! Nisrine and the whole Celestine crew made everything from the planning to the menu tasting a breeze and went above and beyond to make our wedding incredibly special and stress-free. Seriously, they made our 97 person wedding stress-free - they're miracle workers! If you are thinking of having an intimate wedding in Brooklyn we cannot recommend Celestine enough. The views are breathtaking, the food is even better, and the whole team will make you feel so special and well taken care of.Celestine's reply:
Oh my gosh Leslie I might actually cry! Thank you so much for taking the time to write these kind words, I will absolutely share them with our amazing team. Congratulations to you and Mark! We can't wait to see you again soon. -
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Yuezhe Sent on 06/08/2022Good place to have a chill wedding
Celestine is a great place to have a chill wedding reception. I recently had mine here. People here gave me great help in setting everything up, from seating map to manage the menu. I was very happy with my reception and will be happy to host another party here.Celestine's reply:
Thank you so much for sharing these kind words!! It was such a pleasure to host you and your loved ones, and we hope to see you again soon. Congratulations!!! -
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T & Sent on 07/04/2022Book Celestine, you won't regret it
If you're on this page thinking about having your wedding at Celestine, stop thinking, and just do it. Our family and friends still talk about how wonderful the food, drinks, staff, environment, and overall experience were.Celestine's reply:
Thank you so much T & J!! It was such a pleasure to get to know you both, and hosting you and your loved ones was an absolute privilege. We love to hear that they enjoyed the celebration as much as you did! See you soon! -
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Iris Sent on 02/22/2022Unforgettable Experience
Let me begin by saying that we had gotten dinner at Celestine on a random night and during our meal, I looked up straight at my fiancé and said "We have to have our wedding here." He quickly responded with an "Absolutely." This restaurant has just the most incredible panoramic view of the Manhattan bridge and the food was just next level. During the entire planning process, Nisrine was incredibly helpful and always available to answer any questions we had. Neither my (now) husband and I are particularly good planners and we didn't have a wedding coordinator/planner with us but Nisrine helped us every step of the way, setting up meetings, sending us timelines, and checking in on us during the process. Robert was our day-of coordinator and he was spot on making sure that we had nothing to worry about the day of our wedding - organizing everyone to their seats but also keeping us in the loop for the next item in our timeline. The staff was so warm and friendly, and all the food and drinks came out in a perfect timing manner! The whole evening was incredible and I'm so happy to have picked Celestine as the venue for our wedding!!Celestine's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind thoughts, Iris!! You and Danny were so lovely throughout the process (and actually very organized, I'd say!) and so it was truly a pleasure to host you and your loved ones. We can't wait to see you back again at Celestine soon! -
Reilly J. Sent on 10/25/2021
Absolutely perfect
We got married on 10/17/21 and had the absolute best experience at Celestine. We decided to re-schedule our reception last minute in June after having had indefinitely postponed due to Covid, and I’m so glad we did. Nisrine was so easy to work with, and was extremely laid back and let us lead in the planning process. Celestine took care of nearly everything, and were extremely flexible with bringing outside food like late night pizza. I never felt like I was being taken advantage of like most wedding venues we had spoken with, where every tiny extra thing costs more $$$. I felt like we got more value than we originally thought and I was so, so happy with how everything turned out. The food and drinks were incredible, the views were gorgeous, the sound guy Brent was easy to work with, and the staff is AMAZING. Our friends went on and on about how lovely everyone was (shoutout to Lu!). No one was ever without a drink or food, and we felt so well taken care of. Nisrine planned most of the event and Robert was our on-site coordinator the day of, and they both knocked it out of the park. The day was perfect and we can only hope we’ll get to attend another wedding at Celestine in the future!Celestine's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind and detailed words, Reilly! You and Amanda are an absolute delight, and we are so honored you chose to share this long awaited celebration with us. We all wish you two the very best, and we can't wait to see you at Celestine again soon! -
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Nancy R. Sent on 07/19/2021Beautiful venue with an amazing staff
We had our wedding at Celestine in July 2021 with around 50 guests and had such an amazing experience. The planning process was very easy and our coordinator was always responsive to our questions and flexible about changes throughout. One nice thing is that the venue is a mix of indoor and outdoor space, so we had a few different options for the ceremony that we walked through, all of which would have worked well. And you can't beat the views of the Manhattan bridge during the ceremony and reception! We went with the venue's own decoration which was nice for cutting down on costs and stress, and everything looked beautiful.
We loved all of the food and drinks. My friend just posted on Instagram that she tried to recreate one of the salads from our wedding at home, so I would say the food was a big success! I have a severe allergy to sesame seeds, and the team was so great about guaranteeing a sesame-free menu despite it being a Mediterranean restaurant that uses tahini in a lot of dishes. We loved the menu that we worked on together and everything came out delicious.
During the wedding, my husband and I were able to completely sit back and relax and enjoy our meal while the team seamlessly transitioned between events. We had a perfect day and I can't recommend Celestine enough for an intimate celebration with incredible views, great food and drinks, and charming, helpful staff!Celestine's reply:
Wow, thank you for such a kind and comprehensive review, Nancy! You and your loved were an absolute pleasure to host, and we can't wait to welcome you in again soon. Many congratulations to you and Ben on your marriage! -
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Gail Sent on 10/07/2021The best experience
Everything about Celestine is amazing. The restaurant design, the food, the location, the price and the staff. I had a great pleasure of working with them and we produced an incredible wedding for 80 people. I can not say enough how awesome the entire team was. Nisrine rocked! Thank you.
Celestine's reply:
Thank you so so much!! We loved working with you and your team as well. Come and visit us again soon!
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