If you’re looking to plan intimate group dinners and celebratory events like holiday parties, then we’ve got you covered. To help you plan for your next big blowout or family function, we’ve rounded up the best private dining rooms that will let you enjoy delicious dishes in creative spaces with all your friends. Be sure to reserve in advance, be ready to hit your minimum spend requirements and come with an empty stomach!
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These are the top private and semi-private dining rooms in Toronto:
In no particular order.
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1. Lao Lao Bar
Lao Lao is always buzzing, and their 14-seat space adjacent to the main restaurant is ideal for family-style sharing. Dig into tapioca dumplings, drunken noodles and taro rolls at this contemporary hotspot. You can book a private dining room here.
2. Bar Goa
Bar Goa is the newest venture from Chef Hemant Bhagwani and pays homage to Portuguese influence on Indian Coastal Cuisine. The sleek new restaurant offers a semi-private dining space that can hold up to 20 guests seated. The wide-ranging menu offers curries, Biryani’s, unique starters and an array of sides. Goa’s chefs can also create bespoke tasting menus. This flavour-forward hotspot is a great choice for foodie friend gatherings.
3. Terroni Adelaide
Terroni Adelaide has more to discover beyond the main dining room. There is a semi-private room perfect for intimate gatherings and a patio for al fresco dining in the warmer months. You can enjoy Italian classics from pizzas to pastas at this Toronto staple with large groups. Just remember, there are no substitutions.
4. Gusto 101
Family-style meals are served in an industrial wine cellar on the lower level of this Portland hotspot. Gusto 101’s menus are approachable and feature their famous dishes like the Mafalde ai Funghi served on a long wooden table surrounded by massive wine barrels. Their private wine cellar holds up to 20 people, while their rooftop or a restaurant buyout can hold between 50 to 200 people. You can fill out the form on their website if you want to book one of their private dining areas.
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5. DOVA
This family-run Sicilian and Mediterranean restaurant located in Cabbagetown, comes equipped with an intimate private cellar. The dramatic space is adorned with tapestries and floor tiling and can accommodate 20 guests for a seated dinner and up to 35 standing. Chef Roberto Marotta’s menus offer wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas and a selection of grilled meats and fish. This cozy cellar is perfect for your next event.
6. Trapézi
Trapézi is the newest venture from the Mamakas Food Group, located above Koukla. The 1000 square feet space features a show-stopping custom walnut royal table seating up to 28 for a grand feast of their Greek favourites. The space is versatile and can accommodate up to 55 for a standing cocktail party. Beyond the open floor plan and delicious bites, guests can enjoy panoramic views of downtown Toronto. You can inquire about private dining here.
7. Kissa
This Japanese-inspired snack bar has a second floor that is perfect for a party with friends. The chic space featuring black marble and plush green velvet is sumptuous and can host 45 guests seated and 130 standing. With vinyl spinning and shareable plates like Wagyu sandos with Katsu sauce and yakitori skewers, it’s the perfect spot for your next soiree.
8. The Hazelton Hotel
The Hazelton Hotel is the first and only independent luxury boutique hotel in Toronto so expect top-notch service. Located in the heart of Yorkville, the hotel has a variety of rooms you can book for private dining. Their Yorkville Room is equipped with high ceilings and mirrored panels ideal for large cocktail receptions and sit-down corporate dinners. The space can be divided to accommodate different-sized parties and the private foyer leading into the room is great to grab an aperitif. The best part? You can incorporate valet parking for your guests if desired. You can email or call the hotel to book a private dining area.
9. ONE Restaurant
Executive Chef Darby Piquette offers an exquisite menu of contemporary dishes using only the finest ingredients available. This Yorkville hotspot creates a sumptuous dining experience from its chic bar, spacious dining room and wrap-around tree-lined patio. Guests can still be a part of the atmosphere by booking the Neil Young Room, the private dining room located just off the main dining room with swivelling mirrors and panel doors that let you dictate the privacy levels. The ultimate private dining experience.
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10. Rodney’s Oyster House
This Toronto staple has been serving fresh seafood and oysters since 1987. There are several areas for big groups including the Cuddy Room where guests can enjoy table service, buffets or family-style meals. This room can accommodate up to 10-24 guests or 30 standing. The room can also be booked with a personal oyster shucker who will shuck and dress oysters during dining service. You can check out all their group zone areas on their website. You can fill out the form on their website to request more information about private dining or you can call (416) 363-8105 ext. 22.
Who doesn’t love to dine in a wine cellar? The private dining room at this Italian eatery allows you to feast on regional dishes surrounded by unique vintages overlooking the restaurant’s cheese cave. You can request more information for booking a private event here.
12. Richmond Station
The Pantry is the semi-private dining room at Richmond Station that comfortably sits twelve guests. This is the perfect spot to have an intimate gathering while enjoying the buzzy atmosphere. There are several fixed-price menus to choose from and, of course, each one features the Stn. Burger. You can book their Pantry room here. You can also book the entire restaurant if you wish as well.
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13. Sassafraz
There are two private dining rooms on the second floor of this longstanding Yorkville restaurant, the Bellair room and the Cumberland room which can be combined to create a full-floor event space. The Bellair room can fit up to 32 people sitting down and 80 cocktail style while the Cumberland room sits up to 72 people and 142 cocktail style. The menus are flexible and offer stations for cocktail parties. There is also a dedicated event planner at this spot so guests will have assistance throughout.
14. Barberian’s Steak House
Another wine cellar private dining room for the list, but this one is lined floor to ceiling with over 1800 bottles and is equipped with an elegant chandelier for the most opulent setting. Guests can tuck into classing steakhouse offerings amongst unique vintages. If you want to book a private dining room you can call or email at 416-597-0335 or events.bsh@gmail.com.
15. Salon Alo
The Alo Food Group is one of the best restaurant groups in the city – and country. The Alo team opened Salon in 2019 which is solely devoted to private dining. It is a stunning and intimate room anchored by a showstopping marble bar. This is a space for fine dining that pairs the best seasonal ingredients with classic French techniques. Salon’s principal offering is a multi-course experience that is sure to impress. You can send an event request here.
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