# VERSA

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- Cuisine: American/Event Space
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea)
- Space: Semi-Private Room
- Capacity: NYC's largest retractable rooftop; 12,000 sq ft; 25-800 guests
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $80 per person
- Google rating: 4.2 (1,193 reviews)
- Address: 218 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Phone: (646) 850-2850
- Website: https://versa-nyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

VERSA transforms your group gathering into something extraordinary with NYC's largest retractable rooftop spanning 12,000 square feet in the heart of Chelsea, where modern American cuisine meets sweeping city views under an open sky. The space adapts beautifully from intimate 25-person celebrations to grand 800-guest affairs, offering both private and semi-private options that feel worlds away from the bustling streets below. When that retractable roof opens and the Manhattan skyline becomes your backdrop, even the most jaded New Yorkers will admit they've never experienced anything quite like this.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Companies and hosts book the rooftop for receptions, team parties and birthdays, from 25 to 120 guests.

- The rooftop sits above the Renaissance hotel with a retractable roof, indoor bar areas and an East Patio used for private events.
- Reviewers report groups of 12, 15, 25, 30, 40, 50, 100 and 120 guests.
- Event formats mentioned include cocktail receptions, passed and shared plates, open bar and a hot buffet with salmon or roast beef.
- One reviewer calls it among the most affordable rooftop venues in midtown; cocktails were noted around 15 to 18 dollars.

What works: Large flexible rooftop space that absorbs 100 plus guests comfortably; Event staff praised as responsive and able to salvage last-minute bookings; Strong drinks and shared plates; attentive bartenders at big parties; Walkable to Penn Station and MSG for pre-event groups.

Watch out for: Table reservations for groups sometimes downsized or bumped for private events; Undisclosed time limits on group tables during big games; Hard surfaces and loud music make conversation difficult at events.

Distilled from 64 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

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

VERSA offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. NYC's largest retractable rooftop; 12,000 sq ft; 25-800 guests.

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

Guests at VERSA typically spend $20 to $80 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 VERSA for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is VERSA open?**

VERSA is open Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM. 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 VERSA?**

VERSA is a $$ American/Event Space restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 1,193 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Upmarket American plates & cocktails served in a stylish setting with a retractable roof & terrace. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

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

Companies and hosts book the rooftop for receptions, team parties and birthdays, from 25 to 120 guests. The rooftop sits above the Renaissance hotel with a retractable roof, indoor bar areas and an East Patio used for private events. Reviewers report groups of 12, 15, 25, 30, 40, 50, 100 and 120 guests. Event formats mentioned include cocktail receptions, passed and shared plates, open bar and a hot buffet with salmon or roast beef. One reviewer calls it among the most affordable rooftop venues in midtown; cocktails were noted around 15 to 18 dollars. Reviewers praise: large flexible rooftop space that absorbs 100 plus guests comfortably; event staff praised as responsive and able to salvage last-minute bookings; strong drinks and shared plates; attentive bartenders at big parties; walkable to penn station and msg for pre-event groups. Watch for: table reservations for groups sometimes downsized or bumped for private events; undisclosed time limits on group tables during big games; hard surfaces and loud music make conversation difficult at events. Based on 64 Google reviews of VERSA that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.