The spirit of the city of Naples is being channeled at this quirky little restaurant—for all the good and the bad that implies. Starting with the possible negatives, it’s a cacophonous place, made even louder by the cheerful insults the waiters sling at one another as they rush around the room. Reservations aren’t accepted, so there’s always a wait. Tables are so close together you’re going to feel as if you need elbow pads to dine safely. But all that may well recede into the background when you get your first taste of the food—so authentic, so fresh, and so darn toothsome it’s almost as if they teleported it direct from the Boot.
New York City
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Celeste
502 Amsterdam (near 84th St.)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours
Mon−Thurs 5−11pm; Fri 5−11:30pm; Sat noon–3pm and 5–11pm; Sun noon–3pm and 5−10pm
Transportation
Subway: 1 to 86th St
Phone
212/874-4550
Prices
Main courses $9−$15
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Celeste
Map
502 Amsterdam New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.