Wedding Rehersal Dinner in April 2011

[Shmily]

I would like to hear people's experiences doing rehearsal dinners to help us plan for next April. Good food is important to us as is reasonable price. I read that Lupa does private parties...since I have had some not great experiences (attitude, not food) with Mr. Batali's restaurants, I wondered if anyone has dealt with them. The wedding will be on Sunday afternoon and evening in New Jersey. Thank you in advance..all experiences appreciated. smile, smile

[weinoo]

Lupa, in all my experiences there, has had fine service. It's certainly not the same service you would get at a Danny Meyer restaurant, but it's not trying to be that - it's a casual osteria.

That said, the person mostly responsible for the front of house at Lupa, Jason Denton, is no longer there. However, he is an owner of at least a few other restaurants that you might investigate.

Corsino, 'inoteca (which has a private room downstairs)and 'inoteca liquori all do private parties and have good to great food at reasonable prices.

[Shmily]

thank you..will check them out..we love 'ino.

[varsel]

I have been to a rehearsal dinner at bobo! The food was exceptional and staff was super, we sat in the garden, but they do have a private dining room too. If you want to stick to Italian food (bobo serves seasonal/local American) I would suggest Supper. They have a private dining room too and delicious, affordable Italian - quite rustic and casual though.

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