Reserve a Table

What You Can Reserve

• Dinner in the dining room — regional Italian dishes and seasonal organic ingredients, with artwork on the walls and a grand piano in the room.
• Weekend brunch in the garden — served in our plant-filled private outdoor garden with a mimosa bar; reservations are recommended.
• Private party in the wine cellar — a cellar holding over 700 labels, including premium wines by the glass, available for private gatherings.
• Jazz nights — live jazz Friday and Saturday nights in the dining room.

For questions about a reservation or a private event, visit our contact page.

Reserving a table at Dopo East begins with a simple request form, letting you choose among the brownstone dining room, the plant-filled private garden, and the wine cellar for private events. Whether you are planning a leisurely family dinner, a weekend brunch, or a quieter evening over Italian wine, the reservation request helps the team prepare for your arrival and match you with the right setting.

The dining room reflects the restaurant's Upper East Side identity, with a traditional Italian atmosphere and decor that carries through from the main floor to the garden and cellar spaces. Guests can expect classic regional dishes, fresh pasta, and a well-curated list of Italian wine, all served in an environment designed to feel warm, polished, and unmistakably neighborhood Italian.

Weekend brunch is a highlight of the Dopo East calendar, featuring Italian-leaning plates such as eggs, focaccia, fresh fruit, and coffee or tea alongside the restaurant's savory favorites. Brunch reservations in the private garden are especially popular, where greenery and outdoor light create a relaxed setting for celebrations, casual meetups, and long conversations with family and friends.

For gatherings that call for something more exclusive, the wine cellar offers an intimate room for private events. From milestone birthdays and business dinners to rehearsal dinners and holiday occasions, the cellar provides a distinctive backdrop for a seated meal, with Italian regional cooking, pouring and pairing guidance, and attentive service arranged around your group's needs.

Because dining rooms and the garden are limited in size, requests are handled in the order they are received, and parties are seated within the restaurant's overall seating plan. Sharing your preferred date, time, and party size in the request allows the staff to respond with availability and confirm the details of your dinner, brunch, or private event at Dopo East.