private-events

Set in New York's historic Little Italy, Gelso & Grand brings the concept of authentic Italian food to life. Its ersatz industrial design embodies the restaurant's menu, with the red brick walls reflecting the rustic authenticity of its wood-fired brick oven.

What's more, the restaurant is thoughtfully placed on Mulberry Street, a historical landmark where the freshest and finest ingredients were sourced when the first wave of Italian immigrants arrived in the 1840s. And true to the location's heritage, Gelso & Grand's pasta is all hand-rolled in-house, and made with the finest raw ingredients in the city. Conveniently located and fully equipped, Gelso & Grand is open and ready to host your private event. Whether it's a wedding, birthday celebration, corporate event, or cocktail party, bring your friends, your colleagues, and your family and have the venue all to yourself at this restaurant in Little Italy, NYC — one of the most charming Italian restaurants in NYC for private dining.

Gelso & Grand is a convenient event space for those looking to host a private event somewhere chic, modern, and unpretentious. Over and above their delicious Italian food, the restaurant has a fully equipped bar offering a wide selection of wine, beer cocktails, and spirits for you to choose from.

With a capacity for up to 100 guests, this restaurant can cater to a variety of occasions – all customized to your taste and vision. Our team is also happy to personalize the menu and drinks for your occasion, and we're well-versed in the art of planning and hosting seamless events. We take the stress out of putting together your event so that you can relax, let go, and enjoy yourself as much as your guests.

So, connect, play, and celebrate over shots of tequilas, a gin and tonic, or a cocktail of your choice as you indulge in authentic Italian pasta eats that transport you straight to chic, modern Italy.

Gorgeous design has never looked so effortless. Modern, sleek, and chic, the contrast of the exposed brick walls and wooden floors make for a fantastic fusion of the old and new. Gelso & Grand's organic, rustic feel reminds you that you're located somewhere special, on a historical corner — home to some of the best restaurants in Little Italy NYC.

The decor reminds you that the pizza on your plate is wood oven-fired, that its flour is mindfully sourced, and that the ingredients and flavors incorporate generations worth of Italian culinary secrets, all put together, just for you.

The interior's harder lines and metal tones remind you that despite the restaurant's adherence to culture, it offers the modern perks of state-of-the-art service, high-end food and drink options, along with exceptional design. There's also a fantastic sound system, and you can organize a DJ or put on your favorite playlist to make the experience all the more meaningful at this private events space in NYC.