# Morandi Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/morandi JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/morandi.json - Cuisine: French-Italian - Neighborhood: West Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/west-village) - Space: Full Buyout - Capacity: Up to 160 seated - Price range: $$ - Typical spend: $40 to $90 per person - Google rating: 4.4 (1,692 reviews) - Address: 211 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014, USA - Phone: (212) 627-7575 - Website: https://morandiny.com - Hours: 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 - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Morandi transforms your entire group into temporary West Village locals, gathering around rustic wooden tables while servers deliver plates of buttery gnocchi and perfectly charred branzino in an atmosphere that feels like stumbling upon a hidden trattoria in Lyon. The full buyout lets your 160 guests spread across the intimate dining room's nooks and crannies, creating those magical moments where conversations flow as freely as the natural wine. Keith McNally's French-Italian gem becomes your private neighborhood haunt for the evening, complete with zinc bar, vintage mirrors, and that ineffable warmth that makes everyone linger just a little longer. ## Group dining, from guest reviews 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. What works: 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 out 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. Distilled from 39 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## 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.