Restaurant in New York City, United States
Cellini
100Pearl PointsMidtown Dinner

About Cellini
Cellini is a practical Midtown East pick when location and a low-friction dinner matter more than a destination-format meal. It is better suited to business dinners, hotel-adjacent plans, straightforward group meals than to diners chasing a documented counter experience, named chef menu, or award-backed splurge.
Cellini is a New York City venue with verified hours and a smart-casual dress code. The confirmed schedule includes Monday through Friday midday and evening hours, Saturday evening hours, Sunday evening hours. Beyond those basics, specific details such as cuisine, menu format, seating style, price, awards are not verified here, so planning should stay focused on the facts that are confirmed.
A practical New York City option when the schedule matters
The useful read on Cellini is simple: consider it when the timing works for the group and a smart-casual New York City outing is the goal. Verified hours are Monday through Friday from 12–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM, Sunday from 5–9 PM. If a specific menu, service format, or occasion setup matters, confirm those details directly before booking.
For diners comparing options, Aquavit, Caviar Russe, Nerai, Bill's Supper Club, COTE 550 may be useful names to consider alongside Cellini, depending on the kind of evening being planned. The confirmed information for Cellini supports a schedule-first decision rather than a claim about a particular cuisine, format, or accolade.
Verify seating, format, group details before building the night around them
There is no verified chef's counter, bar-dining setup, tasting-menu format, seat count, or event capacity in the available facts for Cellini. If any of those details are central to the plan, confirm them directly with the venue rather than assuming they are part of the experience.
That does not make the venue less useful; it simply clarifies what is known. Choose it when the verified New York City hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan. For anything more specific, including menu structure, group size, or seating style, check with Cellini before finalizing the reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Cellini?
Plan around the verified basics: Cellini is in New York City, the dress code is smart casual, the hours are Monday through Friday from 12–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM, Sunday from 5–9 PM. Specific details such as cuisine, menu format, price, seating style are not verified here.
What are alternatives to Cellini?
Aquavit, Caviar Russe, Nerai, Bill's Supper Club, COTE 550 are comparison options to consider alongside Cellini. Choose among them based on current availability, occasion, the details each venue confirms directly.
Can Cellini accommodate groups?
Group accommodations are not verified in the available facts. If you are planning for a group, contact Cellini directly to confirm party size, seating arrangements, any event options.
Is Cellini good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if the verified hours and smart-casual dress code match what you need. Because awards, menu format, price, service style are not verified here, confirm the current experience directly before treating it as an occasion-specific booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Cellini?
Bar seating is not verified in the available facts. If bar dining or a specific seating style matters, confirm that directly with Cellini before booking.
Location
65 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
New York City, United States
Compare Cellini
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellini | New York City | , | , |
| Bill's Supper Club | New York City | , | , |
| COTE 550 | New York City | Korean steakhouse | , |
| Aquavit | New York City | Swedish, Scandinavian | $$$$ |
| Caviar Russe | New York City | French-Caviar, Contemporary | $$$$ |
| Nerai | New York City | , | , |
How Cellini New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if Cellini is not the right fit
Book Aquavit instead if the night needs a more defined Scandinavian fine-dining structure. Choose Caviar Russe if the occasion calls for a higher-spend, caviar-focused meal with a clearer luxury signal.
How Cellini compares in Midtown and nearby New York City dining
Choose Cellini when the brief is easy Midtown access and a lower-drama meal. Aquavit is the stronger choice for a defined Scandinavian fine-dining experience at a $$$$ tier, while Caviar Russe is the clearer splurge for French-caviar and contemporary luxury dining. Cellini is the more practical pick when price certainty is less visible but convenience is the real driver.
COTE 550 is better for diners who want a Korean steakhouse format and a more specific food identity. Nerai and Bill's Supper Club sit in the same New York City cross-shop set for readers comparing ambiance and booking ease, but the deciding factor should be occasion: Cellini for centrality, Aquavit for a structured fine-dining lane, Caviar Russe for a bigger-ticket celebration.
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