Holiday Private Dining in Toronto: 9 Restaurants for Parties and New Year’s Eve
Holiday party season is almost here, and the best tables in Toronto book up fast. So, if you are planning a team dinner, a client night out or a New Year’s Eve celebration, now is the time to look.
This year, a group of top Toronto spots is offering holiday private dining rooms, group menus and full-venue buyouts. The list includes Lai Wah Heen, Aburi Hana, Minami Toronto, Miku Toronto, No Vacancy, Lyla, Radici Project, Little Sister and Odd Duck Wine & Provisions. Here is what each one offers, how many guests it fits and who to contact.
Holiday Private Dining Quick Details
- Best for big groups: Miku Toronto (up to 150 seated) and Lyla (up to 150 guests)
- Best for small groups: Lyla’s Grotto (2 to 6 guests) and No Vacancy’s Owner’s Booth (up to 10)
- Festive pop-up: Little Sister’s Java Jingle, November 12 to December 31
- New Year’s Eve: Odd Duck’s tasting dinner, $100 or $150 per person
- Fine dining pick: Lai Wah Heen, with four private rooms
Little Sister Brings Back Java Jingle
Little Sister is turning both of its locations into a holiday pop-up again this year. Java Jingle runs from November 12 to December 31, seven days a week, from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Expect lots of holiday décor, festive music and the restaurant’s shareable dishes.
The seasonal drink menu also mixes new and returning cocktails. For example, there is a Winter Spiced Cosmo, a Blood Orange Margarita, Mulled Wine, Spiked Eggnog and a Smoky Winter Spiced Manhattan. Plus, groups of up to 30 guests can book, which makes it a fun pick for office parties.
- Locations: 102 Portland St. and 2031 Yonge St.
- Dates: November 12 to December 31
- Group size: Up to 30 guests
Lai Wah Heen’s Holiday Private Dining Rooms
Lai Wah Heen at 108 Chestnut St. is one of the city’s top spots for Cantonese fine dining. It is ranked No. 11 on the Chinese Restaurant Awards’ Elite 30 Canada list. Executive Chef Heyden Sin leads the kitchen, along with Dim Sum Chef Victor Huang and Pastry Chef Ying Long.
The restaurant has four private rooms, and each one has its own feel. Also, you can book banquets, dim sum, afternoon tea, tea ceremonies or cocktail receptions. Full-venue buyouts are available too.
- Sol: The largest room, with its own entrance, bar and washroom. It seats 12 to 15, and up to 25 with extra tables
- Lune: A quiet, round room for up to 12 guests, with large windows
- Silk Road: A boardroom-style room for up to 14 guests, with space for presentations
- Starlit: A semi-private space for up to 14 guests, with black and red accents
- Contact: events@laiwahheen.com
Aburi Hana Holiday Private Dining in Yorkville
Aburi Hana at 102 Yorkville Ave. held a MICHELIN star for four years in a row. Now, it has a new look inspired by the dining salons of Edo-era Japan. The menu features contemporary Japanese cuisine, premium sake, wine and cocktails.
For small groups, the private dining room seats up to 14. Guests can choose a six-course seasonal menu, a ten-course premium menu or family-style dishes. Meanwhile, the dining room and bar fit up to 36 people, and a full buyout fits up to 40.
- Private dining room: Up to 14 guests
- Dining room and bar: Up to 36 guests
- Full buyout: Up to 40 guests
- How to book: Contact the Aburi Hana team with your date, guest count, event style and budget
Minami Toronto in the Entertainment District
Minami at 225 King St. W. won the Americas’ Best Designed Restaurant award at the 2021 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. It is known for its Aburi Oshi Sushi and bold interiors. In addition, groups can pick tasting menus, family-style plates, canapés or even an interactive sushi station.
- Minami Lounge: A semi-private space for up to 30 guests
- Half buyout: 35 to 40 seated, or up to 50 with standing guests
- Full buyout: Up to 115 seated, or 135 with standing guests
- Contact: info@minamitoronto.com
Miku Toronto on the Waterfront
Miku at 10 Bay St. sits right on Toronto’s Harbourfront. It is famous for Aburi sushi, and it has a raw bar, a sushi bar and two event rooms. Because of its size, Miku works for everything from a small dinner to a huge office party.
- Mizumi: A semi-private room for up to 14 guests, with audiovisual tools
- Kimura: A fully private room for up to 24 seated or 32 standing
- Dining room and lounge: Up to 50 seated or 80 standing
- Full buyout: Up to 150 seated or 165 standing
- How to book: Through mikutoronto.com
No Vacancy for Late-Night Holiday Parties
No Vacancy at 74 Ossington Ave. recently relaunched with Korean-Italian food from Chef Brian Kang. It was also named Best New Bar and ranked No. 14 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars 2026 list. So, it is a good pick if your group wants dinner and drinks that go late.
- Owner’s Booth: Up to 10 guests
- Main dining room: Up to 18 guests, with an $8,000 minimum spend
- The Lounge: Up to 25 guests, with a $3,000 minimum spend
- Full buyout: Up to 70 guests, with a $12,000 minimum spend
Lyla on Queen West
Lyla at 60 Sudbury St. is ranked No. 13 on Foodism’s 23 Best Restaurants in Toronto for 2026 list. Executive Chef Daniel Kim and Sous Chef Seungho Jeon mix Italian and French cooking with Asian touches. Plus, the space ranges from a tiny hidden room to a full venue.
- The Grotto: 2 to 6 guests, with a chef-led menu
- The Gold Room: 9 to 20 guests in a fully private room
- Full buyout: Up to 150 guests, with a sound system and DJ setup help
- Contact: events@lylatoronto.com
Radici Project in Little Italy
Radici Project at 588 College St. is ranked No. 7 on Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants 2026 list. It was also a finalist for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2026. Chef Emiliano Del Frate and sake sommelier Kayo Ito blend Italian and Japanese food with Canadian ingredients.
The restaurant fits up to 44 guests inside. Also, there is a chef’s table with front-row views of the open kitchen, so guests can watch the team cook and chat with them.
Odd Duck for New Year’s Eve
MICHELIN-recommended Odd Duck Wine & Provisions at 93 Ontario St. S. is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner for parties of two to eight. Tickets are on sale now, and drink pairings are available when you arrive.
- Early seating: $100 for a four-course menu, with vegetarian and vegan options
- Evening seating: $150 for a nine-course tasting menu, with a cheese course and petit fours to take home
- Booking: Through Tock
Tips for Booking Holiday Private Dining in Toronto
First, book early, since December weekends fill up quickly. Next, have your date, guest count and budget ready before you reach out. That way, the events team can suggest the right room and menu. Finally, ask about minimum spends and deposits so there are no surprises later.
Whether you want a quiet dinner for six or a party for 150, these spots have options for every size. So, pick your favourite and start planning your holiday night out.
