Reservations & Booking
Private dining is booked through the events team rather than the public reservation system, and it runs on food-and-beverage minimums rather than per-seat tickets.
By Reservations Research Desk · Published January 29, 2025 · Last updated · 7 min read
In Yountville the options range from a dedicated private dining room to distinctive settings such as the courtyard and the table beneath the bay laurel. In New York, Per Se's private rooms overlook Columbus Circle and can be combined for larger parties.
Capacities are small by event-venue standards — these are dining rooms, not banqueting halls — which is precisely why they work for milestone dinners.
Expect a food-and-beverage minimum that varies by day of week and season, plus a signed contract and a deposit. Peak dates in Napa are contracted many months ahead.
Menus are built with the events team: a tasting menu adapted to the group, dietary requirements collected in advance, and wine chosen ahead of the date rather than at the table.
Have your date range, guest count, budget per head and any allergies ready. The single biggest cause of delay is an enquiry without a firm headcount range.
Ask explicitly about audio-visual needs, cake or gift service, and parking for the group — these are handled routinely but must be requested.
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