Private Events
Private dining & celebrations in Midtown Manhattan
Some occasions deserve a setting with a story.
Bring your people together over Cuban cooking, cocktails and the hospitality of a family-owned New York restaurant. Since 1963, Victor’s Café has been a place for making memories around the table.
From an intimate dinner to a company reception or a full-venue celebration, our events team will help you choose the space, menu and arrangements for your guests. Explore our event planner
Small gatherings
Cuba Lounge
20 seated · 35 standing
Room to celebrate
Skylight & Havana combined
Up to 125 seated · 155 standing
Make it yours
Full venue
180 seated · 200 standing
Capacities depend on the final layout; full-venue capacity also depends on staffing. Our events team will confirm the arrangements for your occasion.
Private Events FAQ
Are your event spaces private?
Victor’s offers both private and non-private event options. The Havana Room is fully private, as is the Havana Room combined with the Skylight Room. The Cuba Lounge is reserved exclusively for your group and has its own private entrance, although it is not completely enclosed from the restaurant. A full venue buyout offers complete privacy throughout Victor’s.
What dining options are available for private events?
Choose from cocktail receptions with passed hors d’oeuvres, family-style dining, individually plated menus, and buffet service. Our events team will help you find the format that suits your group and occasion.
What is the food and beverage minimum?
Minimums vary by date, time, room, guest count, and event requirements. Our events team will provide the applicable minimum when reviewing your inquiry.
Is a deposit required to book an event?
Yes. A 50% deposit and a signed event agreement are required to secure your event. Your space is confirmed only after both have been received.
Can I bring my own wine?
Outside wine is not permitted. Our team will be happy to help you choose from our wine offerings.
What decorations can I bring?
We welcome simple tablescapes, flowers, and tabletop décor that complement the space. Balloons, glitter, confetti, tape, and anything mounted to the walls are not permitted.
Do you provide cakes for events?
We do not provide cakes, but you are welcome to have one delivered. A cake-cutting fee may apply. Magnolia Bakery is a popular nearby option.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Our culinary team can accommodate most dietary restrictions with advance notice. Please share allergies and dietary requirements before your event so we can plan accordingly.
Can I bring a DJ or live musicians?
Outside DJs and live music are permitted only with a full venue buyout.
Can I play my own music?
You may use your own playlist in the Havana Room, the Havana Room combined with the Skylight Room, or during a full venue buyout. Please speak with our events team about setup and volume guidelines.
Is there a dress code?
We recommend smart-casual attire.
Can I visit before booking?
Yes. Site visits are available by appointment during restaurant operating hours. Contact our events team to arrange a convenient time.
Do you offer audiovisual equipment?
We can accommodate basic audiovisual needs, including a television with HDMI connectivity and a microphone. Please tell our events team what you need in advance so we can confirm availability.
Is Victor’s accessible for guests with disabilities?
Victor’s can accommodate guests with accessibility needs, including access to an ADA partner restroom. Please let our events team know in advance about any specific accommodations your group requires so we can plan accordingly.
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The Cuba Lounge
An intimate setting with its own entrance, the Cuba Lounge brings Cuban character to smaller celebrations, cocktail gatherings and private dinners. Welcome your guests into a space that feels personal, with room for conversation and a toast to the occasion.
Capacity: 20 seated | 35 standing · subject to layout confirmation
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The Art Room
Dine among colorful Cuban artwork and the lively atmosphere of the restaurant. The Art Room offers a welcoming setting for group meals and celebrations that feel part of an evening at Victor’s.
This is a non-private space. Tell our events team your party size, and we’ll help you explore a suitable arrangement.
Capacity: Flexible, non-private group dining · inquire about your party size
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The Skylight Room
Also known as the Garden Room, the Skylight Room pairs natural light with lush greenery for an airy, welcoming setting. Gather for a celebratory lunch, a shared dinner or an evening reception surrounded by the color and warmth of Victor’s.
Our events team can advise on the arrangement and level of privacy that best suit your occasion.
Explore the Skylight Room in 3D
Capacity: 70 seated | 100 standing · subject to layout confirmation
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The Havana Room
Cuban artwork, warm colors and a skylit ceiling give the Havana Room its distinctive character. It is a setting for bringing friends, family or colleagues together over a meal, with the atmosphere of Victor’s and a sense of occasion all its own.
Discuss your plans with our events team, from the dining format to music and presentation needs.
Capacity: 45 seated | 55 standing · subject to layout confirmation
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Full Venue Buyout
Make Victor’s your own for an evening. A full-venue buyout brings all of our rooms together for a wedding celebration, company gathering, holiday party or other large occasion.
Enjoy exclusive use of the restaurant, with Cuban cuisine, cocktails and a setting shaped by more than six decades of family hospitality. Our events team will work with you on the menu, room layout and flow of the evening.
Capacity: 180 seated | 200 standing · subject to layout and staffing confirmation
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The Skylight & Havana Rooms
Bring the Skylight and Havana Rooms together for a larger celebration with space to dine, mingle and enjoy the evening. Greenery, Cuban artwork and skylit ceilings give the combined rooms a character that feels distinctly Victor’s.
For seated events, our standard arrangement accommodates 115 guests, with layouts for up to 125 available by consultation. Our events team will help you plan the room around your guest count and service style.
Explore the combined rooms in 3D
Capacity: Up to 125 seated | 155 standing · subject to layout confirmation