# Palma Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/palma JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/palma.json - Cuisine: Italian/Mediterranean - Neighborhood: West Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/west-village) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: 200-year-old carriage house; garden courtyard (up to 40) - Price range: $$$ - Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person - Google rating: 4.6 (1,244 reviews) - Address: 28 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014, USA - Phone: (212) 691-2223 - Website: https://palmanyc.com - Hours: closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: No accessible entrance listed - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Palma's 200-year-old carriage house transforms group celebrations into something magical, with exposed brick walls and flickering candlelight creating an intimacy that feels worlds away from bustling Cornelia Street. The sprawling Italian menu shines in this setting—imagine passing platters of house-made pasta and wood-fired branzino while your party of up to 40 spills into the enchanting garden courtyard. This hidden West Village gem delivers the kind of authentic neighborhood trattoria experience that makes everyone feel like they've discovered New York's best-kept secret. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the upstairs private room, carriage house, library or garden terrace for weddings, birthdays, engagement parties and company dinners. - Reviewers name several bookable spaces: an upstairs private room, the carriage house at the back, a library room, a side room and the garden courtyard. - Reported group sizes range from 7 to 20, including a 20 person wedding and a private party of 12. - One wedding used the garden for the ceremony, the terrace for cocktails and the carriage house for dinner, with a custom menu for a dietary restriction. - One party of 9 reported about 1600 dollars total with appetizers, mains, desserts and 3 rounds of drinks, including tip. What works: Multiple distinct private rooms plus garden and terrace options; Event team praised for communication, planning detail and custom menus; Attentive service and strong food quality reported at private dinners; Flowers and decor make the rooms photogenic for celebrations. Watch out for: Repeated complaints about rude host or front desk staff; Courtyard garden considered too tight for larger parties; Garden sometimes closed for private events, affecting regular reservations. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Palma have a private dining room?** Yes. Palma offers a private dining room for groups in West Village. 200-year-old carriage house; garden courtyard (up to 40). **How much does it cost to book a private event at Palma?** Guests at Palma 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 Palma for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Palma open?** Palma is open closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:30 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 Palma?** Palma is a $$$ Italian/Mediterranean restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 1,244 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Italian classics are crafted from organic ingredients in a sunwashed stucco space with a garden. **What do guests say about group dining at Palma?** Groups book the upstairs private room, carriage house, library or garden terrace for weddings, birthdays, engagement parties and company dinners. Reviewers name several bookable spaces: an upstairs private room, the carriage house at the back, a library room, a side room and the garden courtyard. Reported group sizes range from 7 to 20, including a 20 person wedding and a private party of 12. One wedding used the garden for the ceremony, the terrace for cocktails and the carriage house for dinner, with a custom menu for a dietary restriction. One party of 9 reported about 1600 dollars total with appetizers, mains, desserts and 3 rounds of drinks, including tip. Reviewers praise: multiple distinct private rooms plus garden and terrace options; event team praised for communication, planning detail and custom menus; attentive service and strong food quality reported at private dinners; flowers and decor make the rooms photogenic for celebrations. Watch for: repeated complaints about rude host or front desk staff; courtyard garden considered too tight for larger parties; garden sometimes closed for private events, affecting regular reservations. Based on 70 Google reviews of Palma that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.