Best Private Dining Rooms Restaurants in East Village (10009)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tuome
Technique-driven New American with Asian-inspired flavor layering.
Notable Picks
#1
Tuome
8.7
A compact, chef-forward room where the best move for a group is a disciplined, shareable order built around signature starters and one rich main. It lands especially well for private dinners that want a modern menu with polished execution without turning into a formal tasting marathon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Scallion pancake, Pig Out, Crispy fried chicken-style entrée
What makes it special: Technique-driven New American with Asian-inspired flavor layering.
#2
Smithereens
8.5
A dim, subterranean seafood-centric spot where private events feel like a focused chef’s dinner in a tight, atmospheric room. It’s strongest for groups who want a structured menu and serious cooking rather than a flexible, mix-and-match party format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Amberjack belly, Boston mackerel, Beans with shrimp and uni
What makes it special: A private-event format that pairs a tight room with serious seafood cooking.
#3
Balade
8.3
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
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A Lebanese dining room built for mezze-first meals and generous mixed grills, with a warm, festive energy that suits dates or small celebrations. The smart move is to anchor with one standout dip, one kebbeh-style appetizer, and a grill platter for the table—then let the bread do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus with lamb, Kebbe kras, Supreme mixed grill
What makes it special: Mezze-and-grill Lebanese cooking in a festive, reservation-friendly room.
#4
Hearth
8.2
A Tuscan-leaning, farm-to-table dining room that feels like a calm reset from the neighborhood’s chaos—best when you treat it as a full meal with starters, a pasta, and a thoughtful main. The cooking is ingredient-driven and seasonal, with a steady, grown-up hospitality style that suits longer dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
House pasta with pork ragù, Burrata, Olive oil cake
What makes it special: Seasonal Tuscan-American cooking with a polished, relaxed pace.
#5
Noreetuh
8.2
A Hawaiian-leaning New American spot where the cooking stays fun and layered without turning into a gimmick. The best experience is a mixed table: one craveable shared plate, one richer entrée, and one bright, acidic counterweight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spam musubi, Garlic shrimp, Seasonal crudo-style starter
What makes it special: Hawaiian-influenced New American that balances comfort and finesse.
#6
Rosella
8.1
A seafood-leaning sushi bar that plays best as a paced, order-in-waves dinner—start with something cold, move into nigiri, then finish with a small sweet. It rewards restraint and balance more than over-ordering, especially if you catch the earlier specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nigiri set, Hand rolls, Ceviche-style seafood starter
What makes it special: Sushi bar that blends seafood starters and nigiri in a social, polished room.
8.1
A small, cozy dining room where the burger is the headline and the vibe is date-night casual rather than loud-and-rowdy. The burger eats rich and deliberate, so it shines most when you keep the order focused and let the fries and a simple starter do the supporting work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sebastian Burger, Blue Cheese Burger, Hand Cut Fries
What makes it special: A beloved neighborhood burger served in a genuinely cozy room.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A small, reservation-friendly Italian spot that works for intimate private dinners when you want something comforting and uncomplicated. The private-room angle fits groups that value an easy, crowd-pleasing menu over a high-concept event experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gnocchi trio, Cacio e pepe gnocchi, Fried gnocchi
What makes it special: A private-room-friendly setup built around comfort-first gnocchi plates.
7.8
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Birthday & Celebration Central
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A splashy, underwater-styled seafood room that’s geared toward private events where visuals and energy matter as much as the menu. Best for groups who want a festive, photo-friendly night with cocktails and seafood-forward plates rather than a quiet, restrained dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Squid ink linguine with crab, Surf-and-turf steak & lobster combo, Raw bites platter
What makes it special: A spectacle-first seafood room pairing raw bites with a high-drama interior.