# Passerine

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- Cuisine: Indian
- Neighborhood: East Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/east-village)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Private space above lounge area; 28 seated; creative Indian snacks and Kolhapuri lamb tartare; 36 E 20th St
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.6 (282 reviews)
- Address: 36 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Phone: (212) 680-4945
- Website: https://passerinenyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 to 10:30 PM, and closed Sunday
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Passerine's intimate upstairs private room transforms your group dinner into something extraordinary, where creative Indian snacks and their signature Kolhapuri lamb tartare spark conversations as vibrant as the spice-forward flavors. The secluded space above their East Village lounge creates an effortlessly cool atmosphere for 28 guests, allowing you to dive deep into bold dishes while the energy of the neighborhood hums quietly below.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the private room for birthdays, team dinners and dinner parties, with prix fixe or family style menus.

- Reviewers describe a private dining room, referred to by one as downstairs, plus a front drawing room and lounge used for pre dinner drinks.
- One private dinner seated 30 guests at a single table with candles, flowers and sommelier selected wine.
- Menu formats reported include a 3 course prix fixe with custom printed menus, a 5 course tasting, and family style service.
- An event coordinator handles bookings; one reviewer reported slow and unresponsive communication during planning.

What works: Private room called stunning, intimate yet spacious; Attentive service for large tables, allergies accommodated; Prix fixe and tasting formats with custom printed menus; Noise level comfortable for group conversation.

Watch out for: Events team communication reported as slow and unresponsive; Tasting menu pacing can run long, about 2.5 hours; Occasional front of house mix ups with reservations.

Distilled from 36 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

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

Yes. Passerine offers a private dining room for groups in East Village. Private space above lounge area; 28 seated; creative Indian snacks and Kolhapuri lamb tartare; 36 E 20th St.

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

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

**When is Passerine open?**

Passerine is open Monday to Thursday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 to 10:30 PM, and closed Sunday, serving 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 Passerine?**

Passerine is a $$$$ Indian restaurant in East Village, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 282 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

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

Groups book the private room for birthdays, team dinners and dinner parties, with prix fixe or family style menus. Reviewers describe a private dining room, referred to by one as downstairs, plus a front drawing room and lounge used for pre dinner drinks. One private dinner seated 30 guests at a single table with candles, flowers and sommelier selected wine. Menu formats reported include a 3 course prix fixe with custom printed menus, a 5 course tasting, and family style service. An event coordinator handles bookings; one reviewer reported slow and unresponsive communication during planning. Reviewers praise: private room called stunning, intimate yet spacious; attentive service for large tables, allergies accommodated; prix fixe and tasting formats with custom printed menus; noise level comfortable for group conversation. Watch for: events team communication reported as slow and unresponsive; tasting menu pacing can run long, about 2.5 hours; occasional front of house mix ups with reservations. Based on 36 Google reviews of Passerine that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.