wanted to bump this up. I'm a long time lurker who is also interested in this too --- 50 people on Nov 19 for a rehearsal dinner. My budget is around $30-$40 w/o alcohol or $50 a head with (just beer and wine is ok). Prefer BYOB -- private areas OR taking the whole restaurant. Looking for something in one big room where everyone can see each other. Everyone is staying at the Loews, but we've arranged for a shuttle to take us wherever in the city the dinner is. Her family is Italian, so it would be nice to have Italian, but definitely not a must. I've looked into the top room at Marras, but they were kind of rude (expected). Franco and Luigis price/menu was awesome, but its not one big room (more bi-level). Gnocchi on 4th and South/passyunk would let me do a buy out for $30 a head, byob, price fix menu. I've eaten there and its a solid B, but nothing spectacular. Does anyone have any other ideas?
