Cuban-Chinese fusion restaurant in Chelsea for dinners, buyouts, and cocktail receptions up to 150
Description
Calle Dao Chelsea is a Cuban-Chinese fusion restaurant on West 23rd Street inspired by Havana's once-thriving El Barrio Chino (Chinatown), which occupied 44 square blocks in the late 1870s. As Cuban and Chinese cultures mixed there, a distinctive fusion cuisine emerged — and the food, cocktails, and decor at Calle Dao are all designed to evoke that era. The space, created by owner Marco Britti, feels like a sultry, old-world Havana restaurant: white-washed walls, distressed wood, whirring ceiling fans, and accents of Chinese artwork, spices, and bright color. The menu blends Cuban staples with Asian flavors in shareable dishes like mojo pork dumplings, Cuban sandwich spring rolls, and chicken and yellow rice. The cocktail program, designed by mixologist Joy Daniel, pairs historical names with modern ingredients, melding Latin and Asian flavors. For events, the venue works at several scales. A full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 150 guests standing or 80 seated, while an elevated mezzanine offers a semi-private option for groups of up to 20, and intimate private dining setups can be arranged for around 30 guests. The atmosphere and location near the High Line and Chelsea galleries make it a natural fit for birthday dinners, corporate happy hours, holiday parties, and cocktail receptions.
Planning an Event Here
Calle Dao Chelsea hosts events ranging from semi-private mezzanine dinners for up to 20 guests to full restaurant buyouts for up to 150 standing or 80 seated. Its Cuban-Chinese fusion menu, craft cocktail program, and vintage Havana decor give events a distinctive cultural backdrop without requiring outside decoration.
Vibe
Vintage, vibrant, and eclectic Cuban-Chinese fusion — white-washed walls, distressed wood, ceiling fans, and Chinese artwork evoke old-world Havana.
Space Layout
Open main dining area with a lively bar, plus an elevated mezzanine level overlooking the dining room that is used for semi-private gatherings.
Private Events
Available for full or partial buyouts. Full buyouts accommodate up to 150 guests standing or 80 seated. The semi-private mezzanine hosts groups of up to 20, and intimate private dining setups can be arranged for around 30 guests.
Food & Drinks
Cuban-Chinese fusion cuisine featuring shareable dishes such as mojo pork dumplings, Cuban sandwich spring rolls, and chicken and yellow rice. Craft cocktails by mixologist Joy Daniel blend Asian and Latin flavors, using historical drink names with modern ingredients.
Group Size
Best suited to intimate gatherings of roughly 20-30 guests in dedicated sections (mezzanine or private dining setups), or larger celebrations of up to 150 guests standing / 80 seated with a full restaurant buyout.
Good To Know
Up to 20 guests
|Semi-Private
An elevated semi-private space overlooking the main dining room, for groups of up to 20.
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Up to 150 guests
|Private
|From $42.5/person/hour
The main dining area features vintage Havana decor, white-washed walls, and vibrant accents. Standing capacity: 150. Seated capacity: 80. In...
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Booking Policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.
Location
461 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA
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