Tasca

What groups say

Groups book the downstairs wine room for parties, work dinners and celebrations, with set or tapas-style menus for 16 to 50.

• The private space is a downstairs wine cellar room with a sound system, projector and screen guests have used for karaoke.
• Reported group sizes include 50 for an engagement party, 32 for a program dinner, and 16 for a celebration dinner.
• Formats mentioned include pre-selected set menus, tapas-style sharing, and cocktail-party passed appetizers.
• Reviewers planned events directly with the owners, who provided custom printed menus for one 16-person dinner.

Drawn from 35 Google reviews of Tasca 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.

• engagement party, party of 50

  Tasca is the best restaurant in the neighborhood! We are huge fans of the food and service, so much so that we hosted our engagement party for 50 guests in the downstairs area. Norisa and Jay, the owners, are incredible people and were a joy to work with as we planned the party. The menu was outstanding and our guests are still RAVING about the food six months later. The wine cellar space is beautiful and has a sound system, projector, and screen that are easy to connect to (we used them to host a karaoke party). I highly recommend hosting an event at Tasca!

• program closing dinner, party of 32

  I run a pre-law program for students of underrepresented backgrounds and our closing dinner was held here. It was important for me to find a place that was elegant, had diverse food options (to work with some of the allergies and dietary restrictions in the group), and was minority owned. Tasca checked all the boxes and far exceeded all of my expectations—which were high to begin with! The staff and restaurant owners were so kind and efficient. The drinks and dishes were top notch. The private space was perfect for our group of 32 and was clean and beautiful. I highly recommend Tasca for any important event you are planning for a small or large group.

• wine room event

  We hosted an event in the wine room at Tasca. With the assistance of Norisa, planning the event was very easy. During the event, the food and drinks were delicious and staff were incredibly attentive. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely look to host another event here in the future!

• office holiday party

  We had our office holiday party here tonight. Honestly, the food was great, the place was great, but what made it all really standout was the service. Wine service was exemplary. They all really took care of our party non stop. And even when we maybe were there a lot longer, they made us feel welcome. I couldn't recommend this place more. And a special shout out to AJ who was such a great part of the service team!!!!

• happy hour group, party of 9

  I have never experienced worse service! We were a group of 9 who walked in for the happy hour, the waiter was immediately off putting and said he wouldn’t take our orders unless we were organized. So we wrote out a note detailing our order. Despite our efforts to make it easier, he got the order wrong and significantly overcharged us. When I asked for an itemized receipt, he gave me a hard time and asked if it was because of the color of his skin- which is a ridiculous response to a standard question. They did not have some charcuterie options that we ordered and he offered a cheese on the house- his words. Not only were we charged for the cheese he offered (that we didn’t order) but we were charged for TWO PORTIONS of it! It was not busy in the restaurant but as a big group of nurses who’ve worked in the service industry, we empathized with how overwhelming it can be. However, the waiter and the manager were extremely defensive and rude. Ultimately they overcharged us and did not remedy that. Their solution was to take off $20 (which was not enough to cover what we didn’t order) and I currently have two separate charges from the restaurant, no refunds. Safe to say I will never come back here and not recommend it to people who don’t want a headache.

Good to know

Genteel tavern with a patio offering a fusion of Spanish & Caribbean cuisine, plus cocktails.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tasca have a private dining room?

Yes. Tasca offers a private dining room for groups in Upper West Side. Private dining available.

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

Guests at Tasca typically spend $50 to $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 Tasca for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Tasca open?

Tasca is open Monday to Thursday 4:30 to 11:00 PM, Friday 4:30 to 11:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, serving brunch 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 Tasca?

Tasca is a $$$ Latin-Caribbean restaurant in Upper West Side, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 489 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Genteel tavern with a patio offering a fusion of Spanish & Caribbean cuisine, plus cocktails. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Tasca?

Groups book the downstairs wine room for parties, work dinners and celebrations, with set or tapas-style menus for 16 to 50. The private space is a downstairs wine cellar room with a sound system, projector and screen guests have used for karaoke. Reported group sizes include 50 for an engagement party, 32 for a program dinner, and 16 for a celebration dinner. Formats mentioned include pre-selected set menus, tapas-style sharing, and cocktail-party passed appetizers. Reviewers planned events directly with the owners, who provided custom printed menus for one 16-person dinner. Reviewers praise: owners and event staff make planning easy and personal; private downstairs room handles 30 to 50 guests; tapas and set menus cover allergies and vegetarians; attentive service through long events, including wine service. Watch for: one group of 9 reported wrong orders, overcharges and rude responses; entree delivery mixed up at a large pre-selected menu dinner; busy nights have brought long waits for food. Based on 35 Google reviews of Tasca that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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