Rustic-elegant Italian restaurant at Mulberry & Grand with private dining, a speakeasy lounge, and full buyouts up to 300
Description
Gelso & Grand sits at the historic corner of Mulberry and Grand Street in Little Italy, pairing a modern Italian menu—hand-rolled pastas and wood-fired brick oven pizzas—with a rustic, industrial-chic setting. Upstairs, the main dining room is bright and open, with soaring ceilings, paneled glass windows, and warm, nostalgic New York charm. Downstairs, the Sotto Lounge takes on a moodier, speakeasy feel with exposed brick and its own bar. For events, the venue offers a range of options: the intimate Uva Room for up to 16 seated guests, the Sotto Lounge for up to 130 standing with an independent DJ system and projector, and a full venue buyout that accommodates up to 300 guests standing or 120 seated across both levels. The culinary team can personalize menus, and the full bar covers wine, beer, spirits, and custom cocktails. Practical details worth knowing up front: there is generally no rental fee for receptions, but a food and beverage minimum applies; external catering is not allowed; a security guard may be required for events over 60 guests; and a late-night alcohol license runs until 2:00 AM. That mix makes it a strong fit for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, cocktail receptions, and holiday parties.
Planning an Event Here
Gelso & Grand is a modern Italian restaurant in Little Italy with four event configurations: the semi-private Main Dining Room, the private speakeasy-style Sotto Lounge on the lower level, the intimate Uva Room, and a Full Venue Buyout spanning both floors. Events run on a food-and-beverage-minimum model rather than a rental fee, with menus personalized by the culinary team.
Vibe
Rustic and elegant with an industrial-chic aesthetic—warm, nostalgic New York charm on the bright main floor and a moody, low-key speakeasy atmosphere in the lower-level Sotto Lounge.
Space Layout
A bright, open main dining floor with soaring ceilings and paneled glass windows, an outdoor seating area, the intimate Uva Room for small private dinners, and the lower-level speakeasy-style Sotto Lounge with its own bar and independent A/V.
Private Events
Event spaces can be tailored with independent A/V, DJ systems, and disco balls. There is generally no rental fee for receptions, but a food and beverage minimum applies. A security guard may be required for events exceeding 60 guests.
Food & Drinks
Traditional Italian cuisine including hand-rolled pastas and wood-fired brick oven pizzas. The fully equipped bar offers an extensive wine list, beer, spirits, and custom cocktails. Menus can be personalized for events; external catering is not allowed.
Group Size
The Uva Room seats up to 16 guests; the Sotto Lounge holds up to 130 standing or 50 seated; a Full Venue Buyout accommodates up to 300 guests standing or 120 seated.
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Exclusive use of the entire restaurant, granting access to the main dining floor and the lower-level lounge.
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Booking Policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.
Location
186 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA
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