Morandi

What groups say

Groups of 6 to 18 book tables here for birthdays, holiday parties and work dinners, often ordering pastas family style.

• Reviewers report parties of 6, 8, 10 and 18 seated in the main dining room and on the outdoor terrace.
• Ordering is a la carte, but the kitchen has agreed to prepare dishes family style for large tables on request.
• Large tables were reported ready on arrival, with staggered arrivals seated right away.
• One party of 10 was refused separate checks and felt pushed out for the next seating.

Drawn from 39 Google reviews of Morandi 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.

• large party dinner

  Had a great dinner. Table was ready for large party on arrival. They sat us right away even though we arrived at different times. Asked then to prepare our dishes family style and they were accommodating. Porterhouse and risotto both outstanding. Look forward to going back.

• group celebration, party of 18

  Hands down the best restaurant I have ever been to. We had a party of 18 and the staff was amazing. The food is to die for and the drinks were top tier!!! Thank you for the most amazing dining experience!!!

• birthday dinner, party of 10

  We have been coming here for years. Last night we returned for the first time since the pandemic to celebrate my husband's birthday. If possible Morandis is even better then I remembered. We were a party of 10. The service was incredible, the waiters and manager were always near to take an order, the food was delicious, all questions were immediately answered. Our friends announced that they are expecting and the manager overheard and just brought over glasses of champagne to toast them. It was a wonderful evening and I'm very grateful to the staff for helping us celebrate.

• group dinner, party of 10

  In my 40 years going into the city of New York I never experience a restaurant that has waiters and waitresses walking around with dirty aprons, when I ask for cold tapwater for the table they brought us hot bottles of water, I order a simple appetizer which was a waffle it was like eating a cardboard box the butter had and tasted like freezer burns on it and the syrup tasted like an ointment you put on your skin, They are over price and they were actually pushing my party of 10 out of our table because they needed it for another party that was coming soon.. We ask for separate checks and they told us absolutely not, not today … Since one of my parties at the table we were at is a food critic he has nothing good to say as well so I give you a -0 and they should’ve been one of the restaurants that closed down When Covid-19 occurred

• birthday dinner, party of 8

  We were a group of eight celebrating a birthday, and William delivered the best service we could’ve asked for. He was attentive without being intrusive, had great timing, and made sure every request was handled quickly. Our drinks, food, and little details were spot on the whole night. Thank you, William, for making it such a special celebration—we had an amazing time!

Good to know

Rustic, buzzy trattoria from Keith McNally with Italian fare & sidewalk seating.

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

Frequently asked questions

Can Morandi host a large group?

Morandi welcomes larger parties for group dining in West Village and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Up to 160 seated.

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

Guests at Morandi typically spend $40 to $90 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room is usually booked on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure, and a full buyout is priced on the restaurant's expected revenue for the night. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Morandi for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Morandi open?

Morandi is open Monday to Wednesday 8:30 to 11:30 AM, 12:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 8:30 to 11:30 AM, 12:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:30 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 Morandi?

Morandi is a $$ French-Italian restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 1,692 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Rustic, buzzy trattoria from Keith McNally with Italian fare & sidewalk seating. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Morandi?

Groups of 6 to 18 book tables here for birthdays, holiday parties and work dinners, often ordering pastas family style. Reviewers report parties of 6, 8, 10 and 18 seated in the main dining room and on the outdoor terrace. Ordering is a la carte, but the kitchen has agreed to prepare dishes family style for large tables on request. Large tables were reported ready on arrival, with staggered arrivals seated right away. One party of 10 was refused separate checks and felt pushed out for the next seating. Reviewers praise: attentive team service noted repeatedly by large tables; pastas and shareable appetizers work well for a crowd; family style service accommodated on request; large tables seated promptly, even with staggered arrivals. Watch for: very loud room, hard for conversation across a big table; reports of table turning and plates cleared early; no separate checks for one party of 10. Based on 39 Google reviews of Morandi that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

Can you buy out Morandi for a private event?

Yes. Morandi can be reserved as a full buyout, meaning your event takes over the entire venue with no other guests. Up to 160 seated. Regular service runs Monday to Wednesday 8:30 to 11:30 AM, 12:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 8:30 to 11:30 AM, 12:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, so a buyout on a busy night carries the highest minimum.

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