Having a large group doesn't have to mean missing out on dining at great restaurants in New York.
Restaurant review site The Infatuation helped us come up with a list of NYC eateries that are perfect for large crowds.
Whether you're going for a birthday dinner or a bachelor party, here are ten places to hit up the next time you're with a big party.
Sample traditional Roman dishes with a New York twist at Lupa Osteria Romana
Inspired by the traditional Roman trattoria, Lupa Osteria Romana serves authentic Roman dishes like Bavette Cacio e Pepe, or linguine with black pepper and cheese.
Brick walls that make for a warm atmosphere, and groups of eight to 27 people can be seated in their private banquette space with three pre-fixed menu options.
The lunch menu is $39 per person with cured meats like salami, a pasta dish, two mains like fresh market fish, and a dessert. For dinner, you can do the $49 per person menu, which includes cured meats, a pasta, two mains, and dessert, or the $79 per person option with cured meats, two pasta choices, three mains, a selection of cheeses, and dessert.
Read The Infatuation's Lupa review here
Try the 55-year-old famous thin-crust pizza recipe at Rubirosa
This Italian restaurant uses Angelo Pappalardo's 55-year-old family recipe for thin-crust pizza, a recipe that originated at Joe and Pat's Pizzeria in Staten Island.
Besides its beloved Vodka Pizza, smothered in vodka sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella, you'll find pasta made in-house and a variety of gluten-free options.
You can make special accommodations for eight to 20 people with three menus offering appetizers, pasta, pizza, protein dishes, and dessert. Plus, you can reserve a seat at the long Chef's table in a private room.
Read The Infatuation's Rubirosa review here
Taste a mix of African, Asian, and American cuisine at The Cecil
The Cecil, in Harlem, classifies itself as an Afro-Asian-American brasserie, so you know you’re in for a lot of options.
Their large menu does in fact offer a wide variety, with one-of-a-kind options like braised goat udon noodles, oxtail dumplings, or their lamb carpaccio topped with pink peppercorns.
With different dining chambers, the restaurant offers an environment that feels both open and intimate.
Read The Infatuation's The Cecil review here
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