Where Southern comfort meets Italian soul—perfect for groups & events.
Description
Bird Dog is a West Village Southern-Italian supper house built to feel like someone’s grandmother’s attic—warm, mismatched, soulful, and meant for gathering. Our spaces are flexible and intimate: a private dining room for up to 12 guests, a larger dining space that seats up to 22 at one table (30 seated overall), and the ability to host up to 40 for a standing cocktail-style celebration.
We offer both private and semi-private dining, curated menus, and optional open-bar packages. Whether it’s a birthday, company dinner, or a night that simply deserves something special, Bird Dog is a home for memorable, generous evenings
Every gathering at Bird Dog comes with a little thank-you tucked into the pocket of the evening. As the host, you’ll receive 5% of your event total back as a Bird Dog gift card to use on a future night—our way of saying come back home when you’re ready.
Your booking includes your selected group menu, private or semi-private space, and the option to add open-bar packages. Once reserved, our team will reach out to shape the night with you.
Capacity: 14 people
The Bird Dog Parlor is our warm, attic-style private dining room at 525. A cozy, candle-lit space that feels like gathering at a friend’s home—if your friend cooked Southern-Italian comfort food with a chef’s heart. The Parlor seats up to 14 guests for intimate celebrations, birthdays, small company dinners, and family-style nights that feel personal, unrushed, and taken care of. Private parties in the Parlor enjoy a seasonal Bird Dog menu served family-style, dedicated staff, curated music, and the ability to shape the room to fit the moment—warm, thoughtful, and distinctly Bird Dog. A three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—beginning with seasonal appetizers, followed by handmade pasta, and concluding with a signature Bird Dog entrée—anchors the experience Book the Bird Dog Parlor, our private dining room for up to 14 guests. A cozy-lit space with a seasonal family-style menu, dedicated service, and the intimate, attic-like Bird Dog warmth your guests will remember. A three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—beginning with seasonal appetizers, followed by handmade pasta, and concluding with a signature Bird Dog entrée—anchors the experience
Capacity: 14 people
The Bird Dog Parlor is our warm, attic-style private dining room at 525. A cozy, candle-lit space that feels like gathering at a friend’s home—if your friend cooked Southern-Italian comfort food with a chef’s heart. The Parlor seats up to 14 guests for intimate celebrations, birthdays, small company dinners, and family-style nights that feel personal, unrushed, and taken care of. A three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—beginning with seasonal appetizers, followed by handmade pasta, and concluding with a signature Bird Dog entrée—anchors the experience Book the Bird Dog Parlor, our private dining room for up to 14 guests. A cozy-lit space with a seasonal family-style menu, dedicated service, and the intimate, attic-like Bird Dog warmth your guests will remember. A three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—beginning with seasonal appetizers, followed by handmade pasta, and concluding with a signature Bird Dog entrée—anchors the experience
Capacity: 26 people
Host an intimate two-hour gathering in the Bird Dog Salon, our refined private dining room at 523. This experience features a luxurious three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—seasonal appetizers, handmade pasta, and a signature Bird Dog entrée—served with the warmth and elegance that define our home. Designed for celebrations that feel elevated yet effortless, the Salon creates a private, candle-lit setting for memorable conversation and exceptional hospitality. A two-hour private dining experience in the Bird Dog Salon featuring a three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu of seasonal appetizers, handmade pasta, and a signature entrée.
Capacity: 26 people
Reserve the Bird Dog Salon for an extended three-hour evening, centered around a four-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu. Guests enjoy a refined progression of seasonal appetizers, handmade pasta, signature entrées, and a beautiful finale of desserts. This format is ideal for milestone celebrations, company dinners, and elegant nights designed to unfold slowly, with attentive service and the intimate atmosphere the Salon is known for. A three-hour private event featuring a four-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—seasonal appetizers, handmade pasta, signature entrées, and dessert.
Capacity: 26 people
Designed for gatherings that begin with movement and ease, the Mingle & Dinner experience opens with a forty-five-minute open bar before transitioning into a seated, three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu. Seasonal appetizers, handmade pasta, and a signature entrée lead the evening, with dessert served as a graceful closing note. This format blends the conviviality of a cocktail reception with the intimacy of a shared meal, all within the elegant Bird Dog Salon. A three-hour event beginning with a 45-minute open bar, followed by a seated three-course, family-style chef’s tasting menu—seasonal appetizers, handmade pasta, a signature entrée—and dessert to finish.
Capacity: 40 people
Our Cocktail Party format transforms the Bird Dog Salon into a warm, candle-lit social space for a three-hour standing reception. Guests enjoy a curated selection of passed appetizers, elegant bites, and premium beverages, designed for effortless mingling and elevated celebration. This experience is ideal for holiday gatherings, networking events, and occasions best served by movement, conversation, and Bird Dog’s signature hospitality. A three-hour standing cocktail reception featuring a curated stations of appetizers, pastas entrees and premium beverages in the Bird Dog Salon.
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Booking Policy
Our gatherings take planning and a bit of attic magic, so we ask for 6 hours’ notice for any changes. Cancellations or reductions in party size made with less than 6 hours’ notice will incur a $20-per-person fee. This applies to incomplete parties as well. Please note: we do not offer rain checks or credits for late cancellations.
Location
525 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA
Reviews
4 total reviews
Amazing food and service...
by Tara
Amazing food and service! The prix fixe menu was so good we came back the next night for happy hour pasta. The atmosphere was cozy and our server was accommodating and made some great suggestions. Highly recommend!
My friend and I visited Bird...
by Thilini Indraratne
My friend and I visited Bird Dog twice during our trip to New York (it was that good)! On our first night we did the prix fixe menu and every single dish we ordered was incredible. I’m gluten free and they had a lot of options for me and their gf pasta was amazing - even my non-gf friend enjoyed it. On our visit night we got to try a couple more pastas we had wanted to try the night before and it was during happy hour so we got them for 50% off. On top of the food being delicious, the atmosphere and service were also outstanding. The staff is so friendly and the restaurant feels cozy, but elevated at the same time. Will definitely be back on our next visit to NYC!
Went for dinner on a Saturday...
by Elaine Garcia
Went for dinner on a Saturday and was lucky to arrive just in time for the end of happy hour. Everything we tried was good- Anthony was so hospitable, funny and attentive. Would definitely recommend and will be returning. Hopefully one day our pips will make the wall of fame ❣️
I wish I had taken more...
by Michael Haff
I wish I had taken more pics of the food but I ate everything too fast it was that good. This is a total gem hidden in plain sight. Quaint chill authentic deliciousness. The woman helped us navigate a couple things and some wines to go with. We just shared a couple plates but the pastas were excellent. They are known for a couple bigger dishes so we’re going back with an empty stomach and some more time to enjoy.
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