Some occasions merit more than just a regular reservation. For those special events, nothing feels quite as celebratory as a private dining room. From intimate dinner tables and elegant basement brunches to 300-person, full space buyouts, these NYC restaurants have many options to offer. Complete with menus curated by a variety of the city’s top-tier chefs, these private dining rooms provide unforgettable experiences for both hosts and their guests.
La Pecora BiancaRestaurateur Mark Barak’s (Claudette) latest spot, La Pecora Bianca offers guests vibrant Italian cuisine--for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner--in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Host up to 22 guests in the newly-renovated Havana Room, an intimate private dining space inspired by the building’s history as the Havana Tobacco Company showroom.
The Gordon BarThe perfect place for hosting a dinner party that feels like you’re at home, without any of the associated duties. Choose from various options including seated dining as well as partial buyouts in the ultra-modern space. It’s a cozy spot for all size parties.
The Beekman HotelFrom intimate meals to full-out fetes, the newly opened Beekman Hotel gives hosts a variety of choices--including a cellar-level reception room. Plus, all menus are customized by chef Tom Colicchio. The options are seemingly endless, as the customizable meal options range from plated dinners to buffets.
HearthHead to the East Village for a unique dining experience at Marco Canora's Hearth. Whether you opt for the semi-private dining room or the full restaurant buyout, the meal will likely steal the spotlight. Take your pick from multi-course menus, family-style pig roasts and red sauce suppers to fried chicken feasts and lobster bakes.
SC Culinary SuiteFind Scott Conant's SC Culinary Suite in the heart of SoHo. The multi-faceted space (it serves as a private events space, production studio, test kitchen and corporate HQ) is outfitted in earthy elements of reclaimed wood with sleek touches of stainless steel. From dinner parties to cocktail receptions, the chic space can accommodate 36 seated or 65 standing guests.
Les Salons BernardinLes Salons Bernardin is a lovely choice for a celebrating a special event. Enclosed in etched glass, the room can be subdivided to accommodate your party. Hosts will love the signature understated luxury of the main dining room, not to mention the menus carefully created by chef Eric Ripert and his team.
