Charlie Bird

What groups say

Groups book the small back private room or large tables in the main dining room, often on a prix fixe menu.

• The private room sits at the back of the restaurant and has its own bathroom nearby.
• Reviewers report parties of 6 to 8 in the main room, plus larger groups on a set prix fixe menu.
• One large group said the kitchen added extra courses such as hamachi crudo to the prix fixe.
• A planner for 8 was told the restaurant is small and steered to the private party option with set menu and spending minimum.

Drawn from 29 Google reviews of Charlie Bird 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 room dinner

  The atmosphere and the service here are really great. It is lively and fun. Our group had the private room in the back, which was so lovely and next to its own bathroom. We agreed that the fried chicken, Hamchi, rigatoni cacio de pepe pasta, and Gelato were the crowd favorites (prederred over the mains). Enjoy!

• large group dinner

  Very good spot in SoHo. I was there with a large group and we ordered off the prix fixe menu. They threw in some extras like hamachi crudo which was excellent. My only criticism was the restaurant was very loud.

• group dinner, party of 8

  Totally bummed to give this place a negative review since it was on our list of places to try. We had booked a reservation for eight people total. The restaurant was probably 1/3 full. I think there was a miscommunication between our waiter and our group because he had asked if we wanted to have our food brought out at the same time and we had ordered two appetizers and then was implying that we should just have our food brought out at the same time, which is fine except it ended up taking an hour just to get bread. Then we finally got our food after asking where our food was because it’s been a while and he gave us attitude saying that we wanted it brought out at the same time. We don’t know what was going on, but the waiter just made us feel awkward and was barely acknowledging us when we would order a drink or ask any question. The service is what made the rating so low.

• department dinner, party of 8

  Extremely unhappy with this place! Needed to coordinate a dinner for my department (party of 8). I used their website, called them and emailed them. They said their restaurant is small and basically force us to use their private party option - set menu, price and minimum spending. I am trying to coordinate a casual dinner - not a formal party. Then I asked if we can make two reservation of 4s and have the tables next to each other. Their response: We just don't do that. It's ridiculous!

• large group lunch

  The team at Charlie Bird was very helpful to accommodate us inside on a rainy day for a large group. Great service!

Good to know

Hip, bi-level spot featuring Italian-accented New American fare and wine.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Charlie Bird have a private dining room?

Yes. Charlie Bird offers a private dining room for groups in SoHo. Up to 14 guests; partial and full buyout available.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Charlie Bird?

Guests at Charlie Bird typically spend $40 to $90 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 Charlie Bird for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Charlie Bird open?

Charlie Bird is open Monday and Tuesday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, serving brunch, 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 Charlie Bird?

Charlie Bird is a $$ Italian-American restaurant in SoHo, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 1,108 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Hip, bi-level spot featuring Italian-accented New American fare and wine. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Charlie Bird?

Groups book the small back private room or large tables in the main dining room, often on a prix fixe menu. The private room sits at the back of the restaurant and has its own bathroom nearby. Reviewers report parties of 6 to 8 in the main room, plus larger groups on a set prix fixe menu. One large group said the kitchen added extra courses such as hamachi crudo to the prix fixe. A planner for 8 was told the restaurant is small and steered to the private party option with set menu and spending minimum. Reviewers praise: private room in back is pleasant and near its own bathroom; staff accommodated a large group indoors on short notice; prix fixe for large groups came with extra dishes; fried chicken, cacio e pepe and crudo named crowd favorites. Watch for: very loud dining room makes group conversation hard; slow, uneven service reported for tables of 6 to 8; set menu and spend minimum required for larger parties. Based on 29 Google reviews of Charlie Bird that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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