Celeste Restaurant has opened in Notting Hill, introducing a new all-day Italian-American restaurant from Estelle Community.
While fellow London address Maison Estelle remains exclusive to its members, Celeste Restaurant marks the brand’s first invitation to the wider public. Located on the ground floor of the group’s newly launched hosted home and private members’ club, the restaurant brings together seasonal cooking, a substantial wine list and a relaxed Californian spirit.
Set within the restored townhouse at 45 Ledbury Road, formerly home to Beach Blanket Babylon, Celeste Restaurant has been conceived as a neighbourhood restaurant where guests can drop in from morning until late. The offer is built around warm service, generous cooking and a setting designed for long lunches, impromptu suppers and lingering conversations.
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“With Celeste, we wanted to create somewhere that fits naturally into people’s lives – a place where you can stop by for a coffee, meet friends for lunch, open a bottle of wine that turns into dinner, or simply spend time together,” “Guests might arrive separately, but by the end they’re likely sharing stories around the same table. That is really what Celeste is about – a place for people to relax, connect and enjoy being together.”
Sharan Pasricha Founder and CEO, Estelle Community
Italian-American Cooking With A Californian Influence
The menu focuses on Italian-American cooking with a fresh, Californian influence. Dishes include Atlantic bluefin tuna crudo with San Marzano tomato salsa, stracciatella and basil; thin-crust Diavola pizzette with ’nduja, soppressata, smoked scamorza and honey; and polpette al sugo with tomato, Parmesan and grilled focaccia.
Handmade pasta also runs through the menu, including pappardelle with braised Herdwick lamb ragù and white onion, and the signature Celeste linguine ai tre pomodori, a dish centred on the flavour of three tomatoes.
Breakfast, Wine And All-Day Dining
Celeste Restaurant is also open for breakfast throughout the week. Lighter options include chia seeds with Granny Smith apple and coconut milk, and an açai granola bowl with banana, berries and nutty granola. More substantial dishes include Benedict rösti with poached eggs, pancetta arrotolata and hollandaise, and French toast with mandarin and yuzu marmalade and hazelnut crumble.
Wine is a central part of the offer. The list spans more than 1,000 bottles, ranging from older vintages to newer producers, with more than 200 available by the glass. Alongside established names, the list includes exclusive bottlings and wines from smaller producers, encouraging guests to explore the selection whether visiting for an aperitivo or staying for the evening.
A Layered Notting Hill Setting
Designed for longer visits, Celeste Restaurant extends onto a front terrace. Inside, the ground-floor spaces have been designed to feel warm, layered and lived in. A hand-painted mural inspired by celestial themes appears alongside marquetry walls filled with fantastical creatures, while a wraparound bar anchors the space.
Beyond the main restaurant, a light-filled courtyard centres around an 18th-century stone fireplace, with velvet sofas, Persian rugs and planting adding to the residential character of the setting.
Above the restaurant, the members’ house unfolds across three floors, with spaces for drinking, dining and gathering. These include a bar inspired by Tokyo listening rooms, a restaurant drawing on Japanese izakaya culture and The Apartment, a private setting for smaller soirées.
Together, the spaces form Estelle Community’s new hosted home in Notting Hill, combining public dining at ground level with members’ areas above.
