Ceraldi
Rooted in land, sea, and community
The beloved Cape Cod restaurant returns to its roots in Provincetown at a new location on Ryder Street
The journey began in 2013 when owner and chef Michael Ceraldi opened a small pop-up on Commercial Street, Provincetown. After building his career as a chef in major cities like New York and Louisville, Michael opened Ceraldi with the goal of focusing on food with purpose and a strong sense of community. After more than a decade in Wellfleet, Ceraldi has returned to Provincetown and is looking forward to its second season at the Ryder Street location.
The menu at Ceraldi changes every single day, no two dining experiences are alike. Michael frequents local farmers markets to collect the ingredients he will use for that night’s dinner seatings. With over a decade of working with Cape Cod farmers and fishermen, Michael considers the community "like a family" and has fostered strong relationships with them. Ceraldi sources their eggs, for example, from a farm in Wellfleet and in turn donates kitchen scraps to the farm to feed to the chickens.
This practice of sustainable farming is incredibly important to Michael and his wife Jesse, who is the creative director at Ceraldi and has a background in teaching Environmental Science. Both Michael and Jesse come from an arts background, and are excited to call Provincetown, one of the oldest arts communities, their home. "Purchasing from and being a part of the community we are in is more than just farm to table," says Michael, "it's about being a part of something bigger."
Michael and Jesse also get involved with the community through fundraising, philanthropy, and events. They have worked with the Lower Cape Outreach Council by donating cooking classes as a fundraiser and raised $19,000 just last year. They also donate to the Provincetown Film Festival every year and support the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
Ceraldi offers a seven-course dining experience with two seatings each night. The dinner always begins with fresh Cape Cod oysters, and each course is accompanied by an introduction from the Chef about the ingredients and where they came from.
In the fall when activity in town begins to slow down, Ceraldi offers weekly cooking classes where the community can sign up and learn new things. Michael has been teaching cooking for over 20 years, and greatly enjoys sharing these moments with neighbors.
A highlight of the first summer at the Ryder Street location was their feature in the "Field Trips" series with Forrest Mankins, Brad Leone, and the team from XTRATUF. Michael gave their crew a behind the scenes look at his farm to table journey, catching fish and preparing it to enjoy fresh from the restaurant overlooking the harbor. The feature is available on Youtube.
Locals rave about the dining experience at Ceraldi, but the fan club extends far beyond Provincetown. Ceraldi has been recognized by Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Boston Magazine, and more. The restaurant was even featured on WCVB's Chronicle and the segment earned an Emmy. The award is currently on display at the restaurant.
The first summer on Ryder Street Michael described as a "transitional period," and he and Jesse are using the winter months to plan and make adjustments to create an even better dining experience going into 2026. They love their placement on the pier, "it's amazing and magical," says Michael, who enjoys watching the tide come in and out through the restaurant windows and seeing the pilings poke out of the water. "It's such a beautiful location."
Reservations will be open this spring, visitors should keep an eye on the Ceraldi website and sign up for emails to be the first to know when bookings become available. With limited seating available each night, diners are encouraged to make reservations in advance.