# OPTO

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- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea)
- Space: Private Room
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.6 (214 reviews)
- Address: 35 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Phone: (212) 463-7890
- Website: https://optonyc.com/
- Hours: Monday to Wednesday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Thursday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 5:00 to 10:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

OPTO's intimate private room transforms your group gathering into a Mediterranean feast that feels like dining at a sophisticated friend's home in the heart of Chelsea. The restaurant's modern take on coastal classics—think perfectly charred octopus and house-made pasta with sea urchin—creates those magical shared-plate moments where conversation flows as freely as the natural wine. With its warm lighting and stellar 4.6-star reputation, this tucked-away gem on West 20th Street delivers the kind of memorable evening where every guest leaves planning their return visit.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the upstairs private room or full buyouts for business dinners, company events and birthdays, often ordering family style.

- There is an upstairs private room, used by one reviewer for a business dinner of 20 guests.
- A company event and a separate large group private dining experience were curated by the chef and owner.
- The menu is a la carte, but groups report ordering widely and sharing family style; one party of 8 did so with dietary needs accommodated.
- Reviewers mention generous portions well suited to sharing, and staff bringing serving spoons for shared dishes.

What works: Private room handled a 20 person business dinner well; Chef and owner personally curate large group events; Generous shareable portions and broad menu coverage; Staff accommodate dietary needs and birthday desserts.

Watch out for: Main dining room can feel dark and cramped when packed; Mixed food reports from some group visits: pasta texture, overcooked octopus; A la carte pricing with $14 sides adds up for groups.

Distilled from 28 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does OPTO have a private dining room?**

Yes. OPTO offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

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

Guests at OPTO 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 OPTO for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is OPTO open?**

OPTO is open Monday to Wednesday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Thursday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, 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 OPTO?**

OPTO is a $$$$ Mediterranean restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 214 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at OPTO?**

Groups book the upstairs private room or full buyouts for business dinners, company events and birthdays, often ordering family style. There is an upstairs private room, used by one reviewer for a business dinner of 20 guests. A company event and a separate large group private dining experience were curated by the chef and owner. The menu is a la carte, but groups report ordering widely and sharing family style; one party of 8 did so with dietary needs accommodated. Reviewers mention generous portions well suited to sharing, and staff bringing serving spoons for shared dishes. Reviewers praise: private room handled a 20 person business dinner well; chef and owner personally curate large group events; generous shareable portions and broad menu coverage; staff accommodate dietary needs and birthday desserts. Watch for: main dining room can feel dark and cramped when packed; mixed food reports from some group visits: pasta texture, overcooked octopus; a la carte pricing with $14 sides adds up for groups. Based on 28 Google reviews of OPTO that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.