San Babila

About this dinner

A Dinner Party Where Strangers Become Friends

We're bringing The Dinner Table back to the Upper East Side for our second time hosting at San Babila, a modern Italian trattoria on 2nd Avenue that's quickly become one of the neighborhood's most talked-about restaurants. Expect an evening of handcrafted pasta, Italian wines & prosecco, and the kind of connection that happens when strangers share a table in one of the most beautiful intimate dining rooms on the UES.

"Loved the location; good group of people. The conversations were interesting. The food and service was impeccable.", NYC Guest

How It Works

Mix & Mingle Session, Meet the group over a complimentary glass of prosecco before we sit down

Family-style dinner, 3 courses of modern Italian cuisine, served to share

Seat rotations between courses so you're not stuck in one conversation all night

Intimate group size, 10-20 guests, not a massive room of strangers

About the Venue

San Babila is one of the Upper East Side's most talked-about new restaurants, a modern Italian trattoria from hospitality veteran Gianmarco Di Michele that brings Southern Italian warmth to 2nd Avenue. The 46-seat dining room is intimate and beautiful: Murano glass chandeliers from Italy, emerald green tones, copper accents, and a marble bar that makes you feel like you've stepped into Milan. Three-Course Dinner Served Family-Style

Dinner service includes a family-style 3-course dinner for each guest.

Each guest will also receive one complementary glass of prosecco included with their ticket purchase.

Additional beverages can be purchased throughout the event.

Agenda

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Mix and MingleCome and meet with other Dinner Table guests, get to know who you'll be dining with!

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Family-Style Dinner ServiceGuests will switch seats between courses!

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Closing AnnouncementsClosing remarks to conclude the afternoon.

This is your chance to exchange contact information with those you've met!

Menu on Offer

All courses will be served family-style for the tables to share.

Complimentary Welcome Beverage

Glass of Prosecco @ check-in

Appetizer Course

Fritto Misto

Artichoke Salad

Entree Course

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Pollo Alla Griglia

Dessert Course

Tiramisu

What is the general age range of your events?We encourage guests from all ages and backgrounds to attend our events. Our programming is tailored to anyone looking to meet others.

Generally, we've seen the age range of our events to be between 25-40 years old. That's not to say anyone outside of that range can't attend!

What's the difference between General Admission tickets and Men & Women tickets?Any ticket purchase gets the same experience, there is no difference.

We've created gendered tickets to ensure a relatively even distribution of guests at our events. GA is open to anyone.

Can I come alone?Yes, we encourage it! Our goal at The Dinner Table is to create meaningful connections through cuisine and art. Many of our guests leave with new friends at the end of the event.

What is your refund policy?We understand sometimes things come up, and that's why we offer a full credit to your next event if you cancel ten days before the event

Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?Yes. Our team ensures the restaurant's menus are flexible to account for a wide array of dietary preferences. If you have any other questions or concerns, all guests are welcome to reach out to us by email at hello@thedinnertable.club

By attending, you agree that photos and videos taken at this event, by our team or shared by fellow guests, may be used by The Dinner Table Club for promotional purposes. Prefer not to be photographed? Just let your host know at check-in.

Details

How the night works

Your host checks you in and introduces you around. Dinner is usually three courses served family style, and guests switch seats between courses so you meet most of the table. Read how it works for the full night.