Recommendation for: Private dining - Maialino

Sometimes picking the perfect place for a special occasion can be the most daunting task of them all, but if you are looking for a splurge for a special occasion, look no further than Maialino in the Gramercy Park Hotel. The private dining room accommodates up to 25 people for hors d'oevres, dinner and drinks.  It was such a special place to host a dinner party that I needed to give you all the scrumptious details. by Lauren Saiger

In traditional Italian fashion, there were five courses, starting with antipasti and ending with incredibly executed Italian desserts. Rhubarb panna cotta, anyone? 

Left to right: Dining room, menu, decor, the aftermath.
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A customized menu is provided and given to each guest - what a great keepsake and perfect for moms that love to scrapbook! This party was for a huge New York Rangers fan, so naturally had to incorporate them into the menu!

Clockwise: Crostini, Prosciutto, Pollo alla Diavola, Ravioli di Ricotta
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Clockwise: Maialino al Forno - Roasted Suckling Pig, Braised Lamb,  Marinated Artichokes,  Pennoni alla Carbonara
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Menu,  Panna Cotta with Ricotta Custard & Roasted Rhubarb, Budino di Cioccolato - Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding & Chocolate Gelato

This was an ideal private party venue - the meal was all served family style, the private room was cozy but grand at the same time, and everyone left raving about the food. 

Maialino; 2 Lexington Avenue nr. 21st Street in the Gramercy Park Hotel 

wEE Recommend Maialino for private parties, business lunch, birthday brunch, breakfast meetings, special occasion dinner, quality Italian food, lively restaurant in Gramercy/Murray Hill area.