Large Party Dining · 6–30 Guests
Your Party, Your Menu
Design a custom Sardinian menu for your group — homemade pasta, fresh focaccia, wines from our cellar, and more. Pick every dish, see your pricing, and submit your inquiry in minutes.
Come Funziona
Three Simple Steps
Design Your Menu
Use our party menu builder to browse our full Sardinian kitchen. Pick the dishes and drinks you want for your group — your estimated cost updates in real time as you build.
Submit Your Inquiry
Choose your preferred date and time, add your details, and send it to us — all in the same flow. We'll respond with a personalized proposal within 2 business days. No deposit, no commitment.
We Handle the Rest
Once confirmed, we send you a simple selection form five days before your event. Share it with your guests — each person picks their main course, and our kitchen prepares everything fresh for your arrival.
Quando
Limited Availability
Monday – Thursday
12:00pm – 5:00pm
6 time slots available
More flexibility, more options. Ideal for office lunches, weekday celebrations, and relaxed gatherings.
Friday – Sunday
12:00pm – 2:00pm
3 time slots only
Weekend slots fill up fast. We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
All parties have a 2-hour maximum duration. We require at least 7 days' notice and accept bookings up to 3 months in advance. The restaurant remains open to the public during your event — your group is part of the Arco atmosphere, not separate from it.
Il Vostro Menù
You Choose Everything
Build Your MenuTakes about 5 minutes · No account needed · No commitment
Policies & Details
Everything You Need to Know
You design a custom Sardinian menu for your group using our party menu builder. Pick the dishes, choose your drinks, and see estimated pricing as you go. Submit your inquiry and we'll respond with a personalized proposal within 2 business days — no deposit required.
We host parties of 6 to 30 guests. Our restaurant seats 42 and remains open to the public during your event — your group is part of the Arco atmosphere, not separate from it.
Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 5pm, and Friday through Sunday from 12pm to 2pm only. All parties have a 2-hour maximum duration. Weekend slots are very limited — we recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance.
No — Arco Cafe remains open to the public during all events. Your party is part of the full restaurant atmosphere, not a separate private event.
Yes! You can bring your own wine — corkage details are shown in the party menu builder. You can also add wines and beers from our list directly in the builder.
Absolutely — there's a per-person service fee that covers plating, serving, and cleanup. The option is built into the party menu builder.
Balloons, banners, and table decorations are welcome. We ask that you avoid confetti, glitter, or anything that could affect other guests' dining experience.
No deposit is required. Payment is by credit card at the end of your event.
We require 72 hours' notice for cancellations. If you need to cancel within 72 hours, please call us directly at (646) 781-9080.
We require at least 7 days' notice and recommend booking 2–4 weeks ahead for the best selection of dates and times. Weekend slots (Friday–Sunday, 12–2pm only) fill up the fastest. Use the party menu builder to submit your inquiry, or call us at (646) 781-9080.
Large Party & Group Dining on the Upper West Side
Arco Cafe welcomes groups of 6 to 30 guests for birthdays, office celebrations, family reunions, graduation dinners, and any occasion worth gathering around a table. Located at 886 Amsterdam Avenue near the 103rd Street subway station, our Sardinian restaurant lets you design a custom party menu — choose from homemade pasta, freshly baked focaccia, grilled entrées, traditional desserts, and wines from our island. Available Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 5pm and Friday through Sunday from 12pm to 2pm, with no deposit required, no room fee, and a flexible bring-your-own wine policy. Use our online party menu builder to see pricing in real time and submit your inquiry in minutes. Whether you're planning a weekday lunch for colleagues or a weekend celebration with family, our kitchen prepares every dish fresh — because a party at Arco should feel like a celebration, not a banquet.