Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Somerville: 5:10 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 616-5319 to confirm.
About Celeste Somerville
Looking for a Peruvian restaurant in Somerville? Celeste Somerville is at 21 Bow St, Somerville, Massachusetts. Our Somerville guide covers 190 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are upscale ($50–100 per person).
Celeste Somerville is open 5 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 37 items across 9 sections, including Sides, Celeste Style!, Causas (Potato Terrine) + Salads + Apps, Postres, and Entrees And Specials (All Entress Include Side Of Rice). Listed prices range from $1.00 to $60.00, with a typical item around $18.00. You will find options like Rocoto / Hot Sauce, Tshirt, and Arugula Salad With Parmesan And Lime.
You can visit for outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trending, and it is a good fit for locals. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (617) 616-5319 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 21 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
- Phone
- (617) 616-5319
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 37 items · $1.00–$60.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Celeste Somerville’s weekday schedule with 5 other Peruvian restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 27 hours a week, 23 hours fewer than the local median of 50. 100% of Peruvian restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Celeste Somerville is one of them.
Compared with 5 other Peruvian restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants across the US
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
At Celeste Somerville the median listed price is $18.00, higher than the typical $15.00 for Peruvian restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 64% | $21.95 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 44% | $11.95 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 42% | $24.98 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 39% | $23.99 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 36% | $26.50 |
| Chicha Morada | 35% | $5.00 |
| Pollo Saltado | 33% | $18.95 |
| Aji de Gallina | 33% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 132 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trending
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Celeste Somerville there are 47 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 140 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (20), Cafes & Coffee (17), Pizza (14), and Bars & Pubs (9).
Competition is light: 2 other Peruvian restaurants are within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is Machu Picchu Boston, < 0.1 mi away.
41 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanNeighborhood Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternHimalayan Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsUnion Square Donuts< 0.1 mi
- PizzaHot Box< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBloc< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Celeste Somerville's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Monday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Celeste Somerville open on Sunday?
Yes, Celeste Somerville is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Celeste Somerville located?
Celeste Somerville is located at 21 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143.
What is the phone number of Celeste Somerville?
You can call Celeste Somerville at (617) 616-5319.
Does Celeste Somerville offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Celeste Somerville offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Celeste Somerville?
The typical price range at Celeste Somerville is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $60.00.
Does Celeste Somerville take reservations?
Yes, Celeste Somerville accepts reservations.
Is Celeste Somerville wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Celeste Somerville open late?
Yes – Celeste Somerville is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Celeste Somerville?
There are 140 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Celeste Somerville. Nearby options include Neighborhood Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Himalayan Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and Union Square Donuts (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near Celeste Somerville?
2 other Peruvian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Machu Picchu Boston, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
