The best private dining rooms at Italian restaurants in London
Italian restaurants are a popular choice for private dining in London, with private rooms and spaces available for everything from business lunches and corporate dinners to birthdays, family celebrations and other special occasions.
London’s Italian restaurants range from traditional trattorias and regional Italian restaurants to contemporary destination dining and Michelin-starred establishments. Depending on the restaurant, groups can choose from intimate private rooms for smaller gatherings to larger spaces for dinners and events.
View our selection of some of the best Italian restaurants in London with private dining rooms available to hire.
Private Dining at Italian Restaurants in London
Italian restaurants work particularly well for private dining because they offer such a broad range of dining styles.
A traditional Italian restaurant can provide a relaxed setting for a family celebration or group dinner, while more formal and contemporary restaurants can be particularly suitable for corporate entertaining, important client dinners and special occasions.
When choosing an Italian restaurant with a private dining room, consider your guest numbers, preferred area of London, menu style and whether you require a completely private room or would also consider a semi-private dining space.
Individual restaurant listings below provide details of the private dining rooms and spaces available, including capacities and other useful venue information.
Italian Food for Private Dining
Italian cuisine offers plenty of flexibility for group dining, from antipasti and sharing dishes to handmade pasta, risotto, seafood, grilled meats and regional Italian specialities.
Some restaurants offer sharing menus that work particularly well for relaxed and sociable occasions, while others provide set menus or individually served courses for more formal private lunches and dinners.
The style of Italian food can vary considerably between restaurants and regions, so it is worth considering the menu as well as the private room when choosing the right venue for your event.
Find an Italian Restaurant in London with a Private Dining Room
Browse the Italian restaurants below to find private dining rooms in London for your guest numbers and type of event.
If you are considering other cuisines, Private Dining Rooms (PDR) also features London restaurants with private dining rooms serving French, Spanish, Chinese, Indian and Japanese cuisine.
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The Conservatory private dining room at Daphne’s in South Kensington can seat up to 40 private dining guests. The room is also available for standing drinks receptions for 20 – 50 guests.
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The first floor private dining room at Campanelle Italian restaurant – located on Billiter Street, close to Lloyd’s of London in The City – accommodates up to 24 seated guests at one long table or up to 35 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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The Sotto Bar private dining room at Bocconcino Soho Italian restaurant seats up to 25 guests and is also the perfect event space for standing drinks & canapés receptions of up to 30 guests.
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Sartoria in Savile Row has two elegant private dining rooms; both seating up to 25 guests or up to 50 when combined. For more intimate private dining events, The Wine Room seats up to 6 guests. Restaurant exclusive hire also available for up to 120 seated (150 standing) guests.
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The private dining room at Harry’s Victoria – located on Grosvenor Gardens, close to Victoria station – is perfect for intimate private events of up to 14 seated guests.
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The first floor dining room at Café Murano in Covent Garden can accommodate up to 50 seated guests or up to 70 guests for standing receptions. Pastificio is an elegant private dining space available for dinners of up to 22 seated (30 standing) guests. Restaurant exclusive hire is also available for larger events of up to 70 seated (100 standing) guests.
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Scallini London is located in the heart of Chelsea and has been serving its authentic Italian cuisine since 1988. This popular Italian restaurant occupies a three-story Georgian townhouse and has a private dining room seating up to 26 guests.
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Sycamore Vino Cucina restaurant at Middle Eight Hotel – located on Great Queen Street in Covent Garden, just a short stroll from Holborn London Underground tube – serves healthy Italian cuisine and has private dining spaces seating 12 – 70 guests. Restaurant exclusive hire is also available for large group dining events of up to 200 seated guests.
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TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar -situated close to Battersea Power Station – has event spaces accommodating 12 – 80 private dining guests or up to 50 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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The private dining room at Alfi Italian restaurant in Spitalfields – just a few minutes walk from Liverpool Street – accommodates up to 65 seated (80 standing) guests. A semi-private dining space is also available for up to 26 seated or standing guests with exclusive restaurant hire accommodating up to 280 seated (360 standing) guests.
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The Canaletto Room at Harry’s Dolce Vita Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge SW3 seats up to 13 guests at one large table for private dining events.
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