A dinner party or business dinner calls for the perfect venue: quiet. elegant, elevated and known for excellent food. The perfect private room should be refined yet understated, with an atmosphere that puts guests as ease. We've rounded up the 10 best private rooms for your next dinner party–whether it be for a special occasion, or just because.
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5 King St. / Website
Charlie Bird, AKA the home of the best spaghetti cacio e pepe, will be sure to impress even the pickiest of guests. Tucked behind the bustling bar lies an exclusive private dining room, a quiet safe haven full of elegant decor. Complete with an “Italian-inspired menu, great wine service and a fun NYC vibe,” Charlie Bird is a perfect place for a vibrant yet classy dinner party.
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363 Greenwich St. / 212.226.4736 / Website
Delicious steaks, oysters and martinis, what more could you want? Diners can sit in the Black Room, a fully private room great for an executive dinner, or the Morrison Room, a private bar and dining room ideal for social events or corporate meetings. Alternatively, guests can peruse the semi-private lounge, a space that maintains the liveliness of the restaurant, while simultaneously offering a more intimate dining experience.
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Not only does Il Buco serve some of the best food in town, but it’s also an ideal setting for an evening soirèe. Located down a flight of stairs, the private Wine Cellar is full of “old warm charm” that gives major second-home in the Catskills vibes. Additionally, the Il Buco Vita Showroom is a fully customizable event space just a few doors down from the celebrity-loved restaurant. Guests can also choose to sit in the Loft, a “rustic meets modern” space linked to an outdoor terrace, or the Rooftop Terrace, a chic garden space perfect for any time of the year.
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19 E 26th St. / 212.265.5959 / Website
Blackbarn’s contemporary barn ambiance is totally the “it” thing right now. Trying without really trying, you know? For a larger party, guests can sit in the main dining room, which can accommodate a seated party of 160 or a reception for up to 250 guests. Located on the mezzanine level of the restaurant is the Loft, their premier function space with a bird’s-eye view of the main dining room. For a cozier vibe, diners can nestle into the rustic-chic wine cellar, a farm-table-filled shed or an intimate cabin. And if you want to witness a culinary show like never before, Blackbarn’s open kitchen offers a five-course tasting menu and wine to match each course.
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134 Reade St. / 212.941.9401 / Website
Perfect for any occasion, Marc Forgione is available for buyouts and can host seated dinners for 12-60 guests, or a cocktail-style reception for up to 125 guests. If you’re looking for a more lively evening, the bar side is available for a cocktail party that will have your guests reminiscing on the evening for years to come.
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135 E. 62nd St. / 212.988.9021 / Website
Offering both private and semi-private dining options, David Burke Tavern is a great place for your next dinner party. Guests can indulge in a delicious meal in the north dining room, witness culinary magic in the ever-so-intimate chef’s studio, chat in the main dining room or enjoy a drink in the ultra-hip pink salt room. There’s something for everyone at David Burke Tavern, from friends old and new.
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115 E. 60th St. / 212.339.8363 / Website
Mouthwatering Mediterranean food, an abundance of wine and gorgeous interiors await at Amali. Diners can sit in the Skylight Room, a breathtakingly airy room with an 18-foot high skylight, or cozy up in the elegant yet inviting Fireplace Room. Additionally, diners can congregate at Sopra, a “handsomely appointed loft apartment” with a white marble chef’s kitchen. Designed to feel akin to “dining in the home of an old friend,” Sopra takes the traditional idea of a dinner party and completely flips it on its head.
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377 Greenwich St. / 212.925.3797 / Website
Locanda Verde’s family-style menus perfectly complement the family-style vibes of the rustic Italian hot spot. Described as a “warm and versatile space designed to create a setting that is both comfortable and transportative,” Locanda Verde’s private dining room allows for a refined, yet welcoming dining experience. “Detailed with recycled New England oak and pine, a working stone fireplace, brick-lined arched windows, and a striking ceiling inlay overhead constructed from 90,000 wine corks,” the space will immediately transport each guest to the cobblestone streets of Italy.
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70 Pine St. / 212.339.3963 / Website
SAGA’s private dining suites are as elegant as they come. With two floors specifically dedicated to private dining, each with windows that frame views of the city skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, SAGA is the temple of all things private dining. Additionally, diners can rent out SAGA Restaurant and Overstory, a cocktail lounge with a stunning wraparound balcony. The beloved Observation Deck, fits up to 20 guests at a single table!
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160 E 46th St. / 212.883.7373 / Website
Six private dining rooms and a fully heated and covered rooftop? Yes, please! Guests can convene in the beautifully decorated Gibson Room, the vintage men's club-esque Sporting Room, the cigar and old-school photograph-adorned Match Room, the World War II-inspired Airplane Room, or the speakeasy-like Wine Cellar. Like many other spots on this list, Patroon offers an impeccable Chef’s Table experience that Chad and Brad will be bragging about to the other associates for days.
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88 Madison Ave, Manhattan/Website
Scarpetta is not only known for having the most delicious spaghetti, but also for its gorgeous private dining rooms. The popular Italian establishment has four private dining rooms for patrons to choose from: The Scarpetta Private Dining Room, The Studio Room, The Library Room, and the Maidson Room. Whether you're having an intimate birthday celebration with friends or hosting a large company event, Scarpetta is the place to do it.
Photography by: Al Elmes
