Celestine Restaurant

What Celestine Restaurant does

Celestine Restaurant is a privately-held, single-location full-service restaurant and events venue operating at 1 John Street on the DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn, New York, beneath the Manhattan Bridge. Founded in October 2017, the business offers seasonal Mediterranean-influenced coastal cuisine for dinner service seven days a week from 5pm to 10pm and weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm. The menu spans appetizers ($18-$24), mains ($23-$65, including proteins such as NY strip steak at $62 and branzino at $34-$65), and desserts ($9-$17), accompanied by a wine list focused on small natural producers, craft cocktails ($16-$20), and local Brooklyn beer. The physical setting (LEED Gold Certified building, waterfront views of both bridges and the downtown skyline) is the central product feature.

The business model combines traditional à la carte dine-in service with a structured private events vertical. Events are tiered by capacity and price: group bookings for 9-15 guests, semi-private parties up to 40, seasonal terrace events up to 30 seated or 40 standing, and fully private events for 75-100 guests depending on season. A 20% service charge applies to parties of six or more; event pricing is quote-based. Revenue is generated one-time at point of sale or event booking, with no subscription or recurring contract model. The customer base is split between individual diners (neighborhood residents and visitors) and private event hosts (weddings, rehearsal dinners, mitzvahs, showers, corporate retreats).

The underlying technology stack is conventional third-party hospitality software: Resy powers all table reservations, Triple Seat manages event inquiries and bookings, SwipeIt handles gift card sales, and CulinaryAgents supports hiring. There is no proprietary technology, no app, and no disclosed API or AI capabilities. Distribution runs through the company website, Instagram, Facebook, Resy, and event listings on WeddingWire and PartySlate. Marketing is supported by earned media from Eater NY, The Infatuation, Net-a-Porter, Gotham, TastingTable, and Resy's Hit List. Operations are supported by approximately 11 employees.

Name

Celestine Restaurant

Website

https://celestinebk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Celestine is a privately-held single-location Mediterranean-influenced restaurant and events venue on the DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn, serving dinner nightly and weekend brunch, with a structured private events program for up to 100 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mediterranean Restaurant and Event Venue

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Mediterranean coastal cuisine
• Waterfront restaurant dining
• Private event venue hosting
• Weekend brunch service
• DUMBO Brooklyn dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dinner Service: Full-service dinner operations Monday through Sunday from 5pm to 10pm, offering Mediterranean-influenced seasonal menu with natural wines and craft cocktails
2. Brunch Service: Weekend brunch service Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm, featuring breakfast and lunch items including buttermilk pancakes, eggs royale, and various shawarma options
3. Private Events: Event venue hosting including group bookings (9-15 guests), semi-private parties (up to 40 guests), terrace events (up to 30 seated/40 standing), and fully private events (up to 75-100 guests depending on season)
4. Beverage Program: Wine list focusing on small, natural producers; craft cocktail program with approachable riffs on classic cocktails; beer selection from local Brooklyn breweries; spirit-free options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Celestine operates a seasonal, Mediterranean-influenced restaurant and events venue on the DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn. It serves dinner nightly (Mon–Sun, 5pm–10pm) and weekend brunch (Sat–Sun, 11am–3pm), with a menu centered on coastal Mediterranean cuisine complemented by a natural-wine list and craft cocktails. The venue also hosts private events from group bookings of 9–15 guests to fully private buyouts of up to 100 guests, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, mitzvahs, and corporate retreats.

Product overview

Celestine is a seasonal, Mediterranean-influenced restaurant and events venue located on the DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn. The establishment operates as a unified hospitality offering combining dining services (dinner and weekend brunch) with event hosting capabilities. The restaurant features a Mediterranean coastal cuisine menu alongside private event spaces that can accommodate groups ranging from 9 guests (group bookings) to 100 guests (private events with terrace). Additional offerings include gift cards and reservation management through third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dinner Service Seasonal Mediterranean-influenced dinner menu featuring coastal cuisine with dishes like branzino, smoked half chicken, heritage pork chop, and NY strip steak, complemented by natural wines from small producers; served nightly from 5pm to 10pm.
• Weekend Brunch Service Weekend brunch offered Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm featuring breakfast and lunch items such as buttermilk pancakes, eggs royale, beef shawarma, and burger options.
• Private Events Full private event hosting for up to 75–80 seated or 100 standing guests including weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, mitzvahs, bridal and baby showers, holiday parties, and company off-site retreats.
• Semi-Private Parties Semi-private partitioned event space accommodating up to 40 guests indoors or seasonally outdoors for celebrations that need some exclusivity without a full buyout.
• Group Bookings Reserved seating for groups of 9–15 guests over adjacent tables, available indoors or seasonally outdoors, for larger parties that do not require a private space.
• Terrace Events Seasonal outdoor terrace available mid-May through late October for groups of up to 30 seated or 40 standing guests with waterfront views.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase through the SwipeIt platform for gifting to friends and family.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in multiple NYC dining guides including Eater NY Best DUMBO Restaurants, The Infatuation Best Mediterranean NYC, Net-a-Porter Best NYC Restaurants

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ResycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResy is the primary reservation platform for Celestine. The restaurant accepts all reservations through Resy, with links on their website directing customers to book tables for indoor dining room seating.
• Triple SeatcoreTechnology or IntegrationTriple Seat provides event booking and management software for private event inquiries. Separate booking links for group bookings (9-14 guests) and larger private events (15+ guests) are managed through Triple Seat portals.
• World Central Kitchen (WCK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelestine partners with World Central Kitchen, donating a portion of dine-in bills to support their mission of providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
• WeddingWireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding awards badges displayed on events page, indicating partnership with WeddingWire for wedding venue marketing and reviews
• PartySlateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured badge on events page, indicating partnership for event venue discovery and lead generation
• CulinaryAgentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer page link directs to CulinaryAgents platform for job postings and recruitment

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lilia: Upscale Italian-influenced restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, known for handmade pasta and a seasonally driven menu. Comparable to Celestine as a destination neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn with strong press recognition, high check averages, and a reservations-driven model.
• The River Café: Iconic fine-dining restaurant on the Brooklyn waterfront under the Brooklyn Bridge, long known as a wedding and special-occasion venue with Manhattan skyline views. The closest direct analogue to Celestine's combination of Brooklyn waterfront location, skyline views, and large-scale private event hosting.
• Misi: Williamsburg, Brooklyn restaurant from the same hospitality group as Lilia, focused on Italian coastal cuisine in a modern, design-forward space. Directly comparable to Celestine in its coastal/Mediterranean culinary positioning, Brooklyn waterfront-adjacent setting, and editorial profile.
• Estela: Mediterranean-influenced restaurant in NoHo, Manhattan with a wine bar and a strong press reputation. Directly comparable to Celestine in coastal Mediterranean cuisine style, downtown NYC real estate, and beverage-driven positioning.
• Olmsted: Seasonal, ingredient-driven Brooklyn restaurant in Prospect Heights with a chef-led menu and strong press reputation. Comparable to Celestine as a Brooklyn-based, seasonally driven, full-service restaurant with curated beverage programs and event/private dining capability.
• Win Son: Taiwanese-American restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn known for its dining room, casual offshoot, and event offerings. Comparable to Celestine as a Brooklyn-based full-service venue with strong design, press profile, and group/private event hosting capability.
• Hart's: Crown Heights, Brooklyn neighborhood restaurant with a Mediterranean-influenced seasonal menu and natural wine focus. Closely comparable to Celestine in cuisine style, beverage philosophy (small-producer wines), and Brooklyn full-service positioning.
• Il Buco: Long-standing Mediterranean-rooted restaurant in NoHo, Manhattan with a wine-focused program and private dining. Comparable to Celestine in Mediterranean cuisine, special-occasion positioning, and emphasis on natural/old-world wines.
• French Louie: Boerum Hill, Brooklyn restaurant serving French and Mediterranean-influenced seasonal fare with a notable wine list. Comparable to Celestine in Brooklyn neighborhood setting, Mediterranean-adjacent menu, and curated wine program.

Broad incumbents

• Bar Boulud: Upscale French/Mediterranean bistro in the Mandarin Oriental on Columbus Circle, part of chef Daniel Boulud's broader restaurant portfolio. Comparable to Celestine in upscale Mediterranean-adjacent cuisine and special-occasion positioning, though it operates as part of a larger hospitality group rather than an independent venue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/squarespace
• Facebookfacebook.com/celestinerestaurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/celestinebklyn/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celestinebk

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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