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Best Private Dining Rooms Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)

6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Casa Enrique
Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.

Notable Picks

$$ Hunters Point
A long-running LIC destination for regionally rooted Mexican cooking that leans into big, slow-cooked plates as much as tacos. The room stays energetic, and the kitchen’s best dishes reward ordering beyond the basics—think mole, braises, and seafood with deep chile-driven flavor.
Must-Try Dishes: Mole de Piaxtla, Braised lamb shank, Branzino “al pastor”
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
8.4
$$$ Long Island City
A classic-leaning Italian dining room with a menu that does its best work on nightly specials and old-school favorites. The vibe is date-friendly without being formal, and the kitchen’s strengths show up in seafood pastas, veal, and desserts that feel made for lingering.
Must-Try Dishes: Branzino, Burrata, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Specials-driven Italian cooking with a patio and a classic LIC feel.
$$ Hunters Point
A long-running neighborhood Italian spot where wood-fired pizza and hearty pastas anchor the menu. It’s the kind of place locals return to for familiar favorites, a comfortable room, and an easy dinner rhythm that works for groups or low-key dates.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pizza, Eggplant parmigiana, Gnocchi
What makes it special: Wood-fired pizza and classic pastas in a true LIC local standby.
8.2
$$$ Hunters Point
A high-energy Latin room built for birthdays, group toasts, and long dinners that need a little momentum. It works best as a private-dining pick when you lean into shared starters, one main protein anchor, and cocktails that keep the table moving without turning the meal into chaos.
Must-Try Dishes: Steak tacos, Shrimp tacos, Guacamole and chips
What makes it special: High-energy Latin-fusion spot where tacos work best with cocktails.
8.1
$$$ Dutch Kills
A hotel-lobby pizzeria that works because the pies stay crisp and reliable, and the room is built for a low-friction hang. Treat it like a repeatable play: one red-sauce classic, one “topping” pie, and a small plate so the table has rhythm beyond slices.
Must-Try Dishes: Pepperoni pizza, Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts (shareable side)
What makes it special: Consistently crisp pies in an easy, group-friendly space.

Worthy Picks

$ Hunters Point
A waterfront, cash-only bar-and-grill vibe that becomes a standout private buyout when you want informal, outdoor-leaning energy and zero pretense. The food hits best when you keep it classic—grilled items, simple sides, and drinks that match the setting—so the event feels effortless.
Must-Try Dishes: Hamburger, Hot dog, Fries
What makes it special: A waterfront, open-air setup that feels like a summer event space.