# Tasca

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- Cuisine: Latin-Caribbean
- Neighborhood: Upper West Side
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Private dining available
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.6 (489 reviews)
- Address: 505 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA
- Phone: (212) 362-2211
- Website: https://tascanyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:30 to 11:00 PM, Friday 4:30 to 11:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Tasca's intimate private dining room transforms your group celebration into a vibrant Latin-Caribbean feast, where the sizzle of plantains and the aroma of slow-braised meats create an atmosphere that's both sophisticated and warmly convivial. The Columbus Avenue gem serves up bold, authentic flavors—think tender ropa vieja, perfectly seasoned black beans, and tropical cocktails that transport your entire party straight to the islands. Your group will leave with full bellies and that satisfied glow that comes from discovering a true neighborhood treasure together.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the downstairs wine room for parties, work dinners and celebrations, with set or tapas-style menus for 16 to 50.

- The private space is a downstairs wine cellar room with a sound system, projector and screen guests have used for karaoke.
- Reported group sizes include 50 for an engagement party, 32 for a program dinner, and 16 for a celebration dinner.
- Formats mentioned include pre-selected set menus, tapas-style sharing, and cocktail-party passed appetizers.
- Reviewers planned events directly with the owners, who provided custom printed menus for one 16-person dinner.

What works: Owners and event staff make planning easy and personal; Private downstairs room handles 30 to 50 guests; Tapas and set menus cover allergies and vegetarians; Attentive service through long events, including wine service.

Watch out for: One group of 9 reported wrong orders, overcharges and rude responses; Entree delivery mixed up at a large pre-selected menu dinner; Busy nights have brought long waits for food.

Distilled from 35 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

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

Yes. Tasca offers a private dining room for groups in Upper West Side. Private dining available.

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

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

**When is Tasca open?**

Tasca is open Monday to Thursday 4:30 to 11:00 PM, Friday 4:30 to 11:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, serving brunch 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 Tasca?**

Tasca is a $$$ Latin-Caribbean restaurant in Upper West Side, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 489 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Genteel tavern with a patio offering a fusion of Spanish & Caribbean cuisine, plus cocktails. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

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

Groups book the downstairs wine room for parties, work dinners and celebrations, with set or tapas-style menus for 16 to 50. The private space is a downstairs wine cellar room with a sound system, projector and screen guests have used for karaoke. Reported group sizes include 50 for an engagement party, 32 for a program dinner, and 16 for a celebration dinner. Formats mentioned include pre-selected set menus, tapas-style sharing, and cocktail-party passed appetizers. Reviewers planned events directly with the owners, who provided custom printed menus for one 16-person dinner. Reviewers praise: owners and event staff make planning easy and personal; private downstairs room handles 30 to 50 guests; tapas and set menus cover allergies and vegetarians; attentive service through long events, including wine service. Watch for: one group of 9 reported wrong orders, overcharges and rude responses; entree delivery mixed up at a large pre-selected menu dinner; busy nights have brought long waits for food. Based on 35 Google reviews of Tasca that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
