Private Dining in East Village
Looking for private dining in East Village? 16 restaurants in East Village offer a private or semi-private space for groups, listed below and ranked by guest rating. The East Village leans casual and creative, with private and semi-private spaces that suit a livelier celebration.
Each listing shows the cuisine, capacity, and the kind of space available, so you can match the room to your party before you reach out. For dates in December or on a weekend, contact the restaurant early, since the best rooms in East Village book out first.

Gramercy Tavern
New American
PDR seats 20-22; The Vault for events; antique decor

Jazba
Indian/South Asian
Vibrant private dining room seats up to 35

Passerine
Indian
Private space above lounge area; 28 seated; creative Indian snacks and Kolhapuri lamb tartare; 36 E 20th St

Strip House
Steakhouse
Available for groups

Union Square Cafe
New American
Flexible private/semi-private spaces for various party sizes

Leon's
Southern Italian/Mediterranean
Contact for details

Smithereens
Seafood
Private dining room in wine cellar; New England-inspired food; lobster roll; $150 prix fixe; 414 E 9th St

ABC Kitchen
American / Farm-to-Table
Semi-private dining area; private events available; 35 E 18th St

Trattoria One Fifth by Chef Marc Forgione’s | Italian Restaurant
Italian

MaryLou
French
Private dining room for groups; 30 W 21st St Flatiron

Superiority Burger
Vegetarian
Semi-private room at back of restaurant; sit-down dinners and cocktail receptions with set menu; room fee varies by season; 119 Avenue A

Cathédrale
French-Mediterranean
The Poster Room: up to 32 guests; at Moxy East Village

Jean's
American / European
Bi-level 110-seat space; parties of 9+; basement events space

Lafayette
French
Cafe Du Vin wine cellar (up to 150); Salle Privee (8-20)

Little Ruby's East Village
Restaurant

Bar Bianchi
Restaurant
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Frequently asked questions
- How many restaurants in East Village have private dining rooms?
- Our directory currently lists 16 restaurants in East Village with a private or semi-private space for groups. Each one notes its capacity and the type of room available.
- What is the best private dining room in East Village?
- The venues on this page are ranked by guest rating, so the highest-rated rooms in East Village appear first. The right one depends on your group size, cuisine, and budget, which you can compare across the listings.