# Portale Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/portale JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/portale.json - Cuisine: Italian - Neighborhood: Meatpacking District (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/meatpacking-district) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: 5 private spaces: two private rooms, full buyout, semi-private, reception hall - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.8 (814 reviews) - Address: 126 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA - Phone: (917) 781-0255 - Website: https://portalenyc.com - Hours: Monday and Tuesday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Chef Alfred Portale's sophisticated Italian restaurant transforms group dining into an intimate culinary journey through five distinct private spaces, from cozy rooms for close-knit celebrations to an elegant reception hall where your entire party can savor his acclaimed Northern Italian cuisine. The Meatpacking District setting adds urban energy to evenings filled with house-made pasta, pristine seafood, and wines that flow as smoothly as conversation across your private table. Whether you're planning a business dinner or milestone celebration, Portale's seasoned team orchestrates every detail so you can focus on what matters most—the people gathered around your table. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the upstairs private rooms for birthdays, engagement parties, corporate dinners and rehearsal dinners, usually on a set menu. - Reviewers describe a private room upstairs, with another private space noted on the first floor near the restrooms. - Private room bookings run on a preset printed menu with 2 choices per course; large tables also order a la carte to share. - Reported group sizes range from 4 for an engagement celebration to a 15 person office dinner. - One reviewer had a room booked until 9:30 PM and was allowed to stay about 2 hours longer. What works: Staff described as accommodating and polished at private events; Set menu format works smoothly for private room parties; Pasta and shared dishes praised by larger tables; Strong wine list and knowledgeable recommendations. Watch out for: One 15 person party billed extra for running past their time slot; Main dining room gets noisy with tables close together; Some groups report inattentive or pushy service and pricey wine. Distilled from 53 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Portale have a private dining room?** Yes. Portale offers a private dining room for groups in Meatpacking District. 5 private spaces: two private rooms, full buyout, semi-private, reception hall. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Portale?** Guests at Portale 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 Portale for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Portale open?** Portale is open Monday and Tuesday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 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 Portale?** Portale is a $$$$ Italian restaurant in Meatpacking District, New York City, rated 4.8 stars across 814 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Warm neighborhood restaurant and bar presenting seasonally driven Italian dishes from an open kitchen. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Portale?** Groups book the upstairs private rooms for birthdays, engagement parties, corporate dinners and rehearsal dinners, usually on a set menu. Reviewers describe a private room upstairs, with another private space noted on the first floor near the restrooms. Private room bookings run on a preset printed menu with 2 choices per course; large tables also order a la carte to share. Reported group sizes range from 4 for an engagement celebration to a 15 person office dinner. One reviewer had a room booked until 9:30 PM and was allowed to stay about 2 hours longer. Reviewers praise: staff described as accommodating and polished at private events; set menu format works smoothly for private room parties; pasta and shared dishes praised by larger tables; strong wine list and knowledgeable recommendations. Watch for: one 15 person party billed extra for running past their time slot; main dining room gets noisy with tables close together; some groups report inattentive or pushy service and pricey wine. Based on 53 Google reviews of Portale that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.