Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant

What groups say

Groups book one of the townhouse's several dining floors for birthdays, team dinners and parties, sometimes with a family style set menu.

• The venue is a converted townhouse with multiple dining floors reached by elevator, plus a bar area and a rooftop terrace.
• One reviewer attended a dinner party of 20 seated at 4 tables of 6 on the top floor, set up exclusively for that group.
• That party was served passed appetizers followed by a fixed menu of about 16 dishes served family style.
• Reviewers describe it as club-like and hard to book; one said calls and emails went unanswered and prices are high.

Drawn from 41 Google reviews of Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• private dinner party, party of 20

  Our reviews had over 56 million views in the last 12 months. We do not get paid we just love to eat and have fun. We really love Casa Cruz. We were invited for a dinner party of 20 people with a fixed menu served family style. It was just great. This is an old townhouse converted to a dinner club. Hard to get into without being a member. When you arrive they escort you up the elevator to one of 4 dining floors. We were on the top floor and it was set up for just our party. All staff are in suits or long dresses, very elegant. Walking servers brought some apps and each was great. We sat down at a lovely set table (4 sets of 6 people each) and the food started coming. We had a small amount of each of the 16 items served. All of them were really good. I got some photos of the room and of about half the food because it was so good I forgot to take photos sometimes!!! Suffice it to say that we would go back if invited. I have no idea what it cost because our host paid for it all, but all in all we liked it. We have tried to get a reservation but no phone calls are answered and our emails are not responded to. When I mentioned this to the manager he told me that they try to make it hard to get in, but he did not offer any solutions so we probably will not be back unless invited. It is great, but no restaurant is worth this kind of hassle. If it becomes reasonable to get in we would go back, but until then there are lots of places just as good that love to have us come for dinner. Check out all of our reviews and look at all the photos below. If we do not like it we do no review it so all of the ones you see are places that are fantastic. Follow us if you like. We had over 56 million views in the last 12 months and we thank you for that. We don't get paid, we just love to eat. Be sure to click on "RobH" at the top of this review to see all of them and to follow us if you like good food and FUN. If we do a review it is because we love it.

• large party dinner

  my first time was about 2 year ago and i was very disappointed with the service then. the food was good, but the service was awful, and the bill had errors. two year later i brought a large party, that wanted a fun ambience. i had a reservation time, we had to sit at the bar area for approx 30 mins before being seated, when we got to the table, it was not set up and we had to wait in the hallway for another 3 minutes or so. If you are going for the ambience, it's not there. They no longer have any artwork on the walls, which was one of the reasons I brought this particular group. Rumor has it, the art partners, pulled out, I see why. Wine list was decent, however 2 of the BASIC bottles i requested from the menu were not available. One of my guests had to reorder his main course 3x because the kitchen didn't communicate with the wait staff that they were out of POPULAR dishes at 9pm on a Saturday night. second chance 2 years later, and no improvement. very disappointing.

• team dinner

  Loved our team dinner at Casa Cruz For once a place that is different originals and so vibey We loved all the plates!!! And the service was absolutely incredible I would totally go again Specifically Loved the Focaccia Loved the Quail Eggs Loved the Beef Wellington Loved the Duck Breast Loved the Branzino And wonderful desserts!

• 70th birthday

  I was looking for a venue to accommodate a 70th birthday celebration and I found it at Casa Cruz. The decor is exquisite, the hostess' attentive, and the experience exceptional. You must visit while in NY.

• family dinner

  Went for a family dinner. The atmosphere was superb, found it really original that they have different floors and spaces so not everyone is on the same room and it feels more private with not too much noise. Service was amazing, everything they recommended was great. I ordered the lamb chops and loved them. Loved the potato tots as well. A really cool place if you want to celebrate something special.

Good to know

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant have a private dining room?

Yes. Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant offers a private dining room for groups in Upper East Side. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant?

Guests at Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant open?

Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant is open closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and closed Sunday, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant?

Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant is a $$$$ Restaurant restaurant in Upper East Side, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 522 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant?

Groups book one of the townhouse's several dining floors for birthdays, team dinners and parties, sometimes with a family style set menu. The venue is a converted townhouse with multiple dining floors reached by elevator, plus a bar area and a rooftop terrace. One reviewer attended a dinner party of 20 seated at 4 tables of 6 on the top floor, set up exclusively for that group. That party was served passed appetizers followed by a fixed menu of about 16 dishes served family style. Reviewers describe it as club-like and hard to book; one said calls and emails went unanswered and prices are high. Reviewers praise: separate floors keep groups private with little noise carryover; fixed family style menu handled smoothly for a party of 20; staff and managers often singled out for attentive celebration touches; elegant townhouse setting with bar area for arrivals. Watch for: reported seating delays and unset tables for a large party; booking can be difficult; calls and emails went unanswered; ordered dishes and wines run out; billing errors reported. Based on 41 Google reviews of Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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