Private Events
Host the night.
From a private dining room to the whole house, with one person who handles everything.
Why Gigante
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One coordinator
One person from the first call to the last toast. You plan a celebration, not a project.
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The kitchen
Italian at heart, from tableside Cacio e Pepe to filet mignon, served the way your night calls for.
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The energy
Dinner first, then the room comes up: the lights, the sparklers, and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday.
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The G Room
A glass atrium with its own bar. Open to the sky in summer, heated all winter.
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Your details
Your linens, your menus, your signage, your moments.
- 235
- guests at our largest celebration
- 4
- ways to host
- 30+
- linen colors
What we host
BirthdaysEngagementsRehearsal dinnersBridal showersBaby showersAnniversariesCorporate dinnersNetworking eventsHoliday dinnersGraduationsRetirementsMitzvahsSweet 16sCommunionsBaptismsFundraisersCocktail receptions
The rooms
Most events have no food and beverage minimum. Private events usually start at 15 guests.
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The G Room & G Patio
Glass, all season.
40 to 150 guests
- Glass walls and a glass ceiling that open to the sky in moments
- Its own full bar, so no one waits for a drink
- Opens onto the G Patio, covered and all-season
- Heated all year
Room fee: $1,000 on Saturdays, up to $1,500 on peak dates, in addition to dining and bar.
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Private Dining Room
A room of your own.
Up to 30 guests
- Fully private, just above the main dining room
- Lighting set for your night
- A built-in 75-inch screen for slideshows and presentations
- A seated dinner or a cocktail reception
No room fee, on any date.
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Main Dining Room
The room under the canopy.
Up to 35 guests
- At the heart of Gigante, tables arranged to keep your group together
- Beneath the birdcage canopy, cherry blossoms and the LED ring ceiling
- Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday as dinner builds into the night
Seating within the main dining room.
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The Whole House
Every room, one night.
Up to 250 guests
- Every room and every bar
- Your layout, your branding, your entertainment
- The only way to bring in outside entertainment and speakers
Priced for your night. We design it with you.
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Mulino’s at Lake Isle
Planning a banquet?
For weddings, showers and formal banquets, our sister venue is right next door, with full custom entertainment.
With every event
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Your coordinator
Every detail, handled by one person.
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Espresso and coffee
Espresso, cappuccino and coffee for every guest, with every package.
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Linens
House linens with every event, or one of more than 30 colors.
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Printed menus
Menus printed for your night, with your own header.
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Valet and coat check
Complimentary valet Thursday to Sunday, coat check at every event, and a large lot if you’d rather park yourself.
Dining
Three packages, two ways to serve them.
Coffee and espresso are always included. The bar is separate, below.
Plated dinner
Courses arrive in sequence and the evening unfolds around conversation. Structured, intimate, unhurried.
Cocktail reception
High-tops, chef’s stations and guests moving freely from plate to plate. Social, fluid, high-energy. In our private rooms.
Same prices, same menus. Choose the energy that fits your night.
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Package One
- Saturday
- $75 per guest
- Tue–Fri & Sun
- $65 per guest
Two starters, a salad, a pasta, two mains, one dessert
Signature mains Chicken Martini, Salmon Piccata, Sole Francese
The full menu
Starters Choose 2 · family style
- Cold Antipasto GF(gluten-free)
- Fried Calamari
- Gigante Meatballs
- Lemon Rosemary Chili Wings GF(gluten-free)
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Burrata V · GF(vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Baked Clams Oreganata
- Eggplant Rollatini V(vegetarian)
Salad Choose 1 · plated
- Mixed Green Salad V · VG · GF(vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Caesar Salad V(vegetarian)
Pasta Choose 1 · plated
- Spicy Rigatoni V(vegetarian)
- Penne alla Vodka V(vegetarian)
- Penne Marinara V · VG(vegetarian, vegan)
Mains Choose 2 · plated, with the chef’s vegetables and potatoes
- Chicken Martini
- Salmon Piccata
- Pork Chop Scarpariello
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Sole Francese
Dessert Choose 1 · family style
- Fresh Fruit V · VG · GF(vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Mini Pastries V(vegetarian)
- Olive Oil Cake V(vegetarian)
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Package Two
- Saturday
- $92 per guest
- Tue–Fri & Sun
- $82 per guest
Three starters, a salad, a pasta, three mains, two desserts
Signature mains NY Strip, Branzino Provençal, Pork Chop Toscana
The full menu
Starters Choose 3 · family style
- Cold Antipasto GF(gluten-free)
- Fried Calamari
- Gigante Meatballs
- Lemon Rosemary Chili Wings GF(gluten-free)
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Burrata V · GF(vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Baked Clams Oreganata
- Eggplant Rollatini V(vegetarian)
Salad Choose 1 · plated
- Mixed Green Salad V · VG · GF(vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Caesar Salad V(vegetarian)
Pasta Choose 1 · plated
- Spicy Rigatoni V(vegetarian)
- Penne alla Vodka V(vegetarian)
- Penne Marinara V · VG(vegetarian, vegan)
Mains Choose 3 · plated, with the chef’s vegetables and potatoes
- NY Strip Steak
- Salmon Piccata
- Chicken Martini
- Branzino Provençal
- Chicken Scarpariello
- Pork Chop Toscana
Dessert Choose 2 · family style
- Fresh Fruit V · VG · GF(vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Mini Pastries V(vegetarian)
- Olive Oil Cake V(vegetarian)
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Package Three
- Saturday
- $120 per guest
- Tue–Fri & Sun
- $110 per guest
Three starters, a salad, a pasta, three mains, three desserts
Signature mains Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Chilean Sea Bass, tableside Cacio e Pepe
The full menu
Starters Choose 3 · family style
- Cold Antipasto GF(gluten-free)
- Fried Calamari
- Gigante Meatballs
- Lemon Rosemary Chili Wings GF(gluten-free)
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Burrata V · GF(vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Baked Clams Oreganata
- Eggplant Rollatini V(vegetarian)
Salad Choose 1 · plated
- Mixed Green Salad V · VG · GF(vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Caesar Salad V(vegetarian)
- Goat Cheese & Beet Salad V · GF(vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Endive, Gorgonzola & Pear V · GF(vegetarian, gluten-free)
Pasta Choose 1 · plated
- Cacio e Pepe, finished tableside
- Spicy Rigatoni V(vegetarian)
- Penne alla Vodka V(vegetarian)
- Penne Marinara V · VG(vegetarian, vegan)
Mains Choose 3 · plated, with the chef’s vegetables and potatoes
- Grilled Filet Mignon
- Ribeye
- Chilean Sea Bass
- Grilled Branzino
- Chicken Porcini
- Chicken Martini
- Salmon Piccata
Dessert Choose 3 · family style
- Tiramisu G’ Style V(vegetarian)
- Affogato V · GF(vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Fresh Fruit V · VG · GF(vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Mini Pastries V(vegetarian)
- Olive Oil Cake V(vegetarian)
Passed hors d’oeuvres
$30 per guest
For a cocktail hour · choose five
- Truffle AranciniSaffron risotto, Parmigiano, truffle cream
- Mini Gigante MeatballsHouse-made beef meatballs, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Caprese SkewersHeirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil
- Burrata & Prosciutto CrostiniBurrata, prosciutto di Parma, toasted crostini
- Fig & Prosciutto CrostiniProsciutto di Parma, fig preserve, toasted crostini
- Whipped Ricotta CrostiniWhipped ricotta, local honey, toasted crostini
- Marinated Italian OlivesCitrus, herbs, extra virgin olive oil
- Tuna TartareHand-cut tuna, crispy wonton
- Filet Mignon +$5 per guestSeared filet mignon, bordelaise sauce
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan
Dietary needs and allergies are always accommodated: tell us ahead, or your server on the night.
A kids meal is $30 per child, 12 and under. Children count toward your headcount and are billed at the kids rate.
Extra courses and upgrades can be added to any package, per guest.
Prices exclude 8.375% NY sales tax and a 20% service charge.
The bar
Three tiers, each building on the last.
Or skip the package and keep one tab. Packages cover the three hours and are optional; with a package, every guest 21 and over is counted.
Just a taste? Signature cocktails and espresso martinis can be added to any bar option, by the drink.
A cocktail named for your night
Tell your coordinator what you’re celebrating. We’ll name a cocktail for it, pour it only for your guests and print it on your menus.
Prefer to pay by the drink? Drinks go on one tab for the event; separate tabs at the table aren’t available.
Alcohol service is monitored, and we may decline service to any guest who appears intoxicated.
Prices exclude 8.375% NY sales tax and a 20% service charge.
Sunday brunch
Sundays start with brunch.
Two ways to host a Sunday, both with two hours of bottomless mimosas and Prosecco.
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The brunch buffet
$54 per guest
Breakfast and lunch favorites, a carving station, an omelette station and the chef’s selections. Guests move, mingle and help themselves.
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The brunch prix fixe
$59 per guest
A seated brunch in courses, relaxed from the first pour to the last plate.
The brunch menu
Starters Choose 3 · family style
- Gigante Meatballs
- Baked Clams Oreganata
- Lemon Rosemary Chili Wings
- Calamari
- Burrata
- Antipasto Platter
- Eggplant Rollatini
- Margherita Flatbread
- Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
Salad Plated
- House Salad
- Caesar Salad
Mains Choose 3 · plated
- Brioche French ToastMaple syrup, strawberry compote, whipped cream
- Eggs BenedictPoached eggs, hollandaise, English muffin, ham, home fries
- Gigante Steak & EggsPetite NY strip, two eggs, bacon, home fries
- Chicken MilaneseArugula, tomatoes, capers, Parmigiano, mozzarella, house dressing
- Salmon PiccataWhite wine, lemon, capers, the chef’s vegetables and potatoes
- Penne alla VodkaSan Marzano, vodka sauce
Dessert Choose 2 · family style
- Cheesecake
- Mini Pastry Platters
- Fresh Fruit Platters
- Tiramisu
Brunch events can start from 11 AM to 2:30 PM; the kitchen serves 11 AM to 3 PM.
Prices exclude 8.375% NY sales tax and a 20% service charge.
Shaken Thursdays
Our Thursday.
Dinner with bottomless espresso martinis: a seated dinner that turns into a lounge night as the courses arrive. Made for birthdays and group nights out.
$57 per guest, plus tax and service charge.
Dinner becomes the night.
Most nights out end at dessert. Here, dinner gives way to the lights, sparkler-lit presentations, espresso martinis that keep arriving and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday, with your table at the center of it. No second venue. No lost guests.
“Gigante is so much more than a restaurant. It’s a live show and performance every single day.”
Add to the night
Moments made to stop the room.
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The arrival
Made for celebratingProsecco Tower
$20 per guest
A Prosecco tower poured as your guests arrive. It sets the tone as the room fills.
In the G Room and the Private Dining Room; elsewhere by approval.
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The signature
Made for celebratingThe Tree
4 drinks $70 · 8 drinks $135 · 12 drinks $195
Our tiered martini tree: Nitro espresso martinis brought to the table and lit with a sparkler. Always an entrance.
In every room.
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The sweet finish
Tiramisu Tower
$30 per guest
Our tiramisu, mascarpone whipped in-house and savoiardi soaked in fresh espresso, layered into coupes and stacked into a tower at the table.
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The spotlight
Made for celebratingCelebration Package
$45 for the event
Your message in lights on our marquee, a strobe-lit parade to your table, and every light in the room pulsing in sync.
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The production
AV Package
$250 for the event
A wireless microphone for the toasts and a screen for slideshows and videos, set up and run by our team.
Prices exclude 8.375% NY sales tax and a 20% service charge. The Celebration Package is one fee for the event, plus tax and service.
Celebrating at dinner?
Not every occasion needs its own room.
Reserve for the table and add the Dessert Experience or The Tree.
Reserve a table on SevenRooms (opens in a new tab)For the table
Estimate your night
Move the numbers.
See roughly where your night lands, before you pick up the phone.
An estimate only. Peak-date room fees, custom menus, cake cutting ($3 per guest), specialty linens ($15 per table) and final counts are confirmed by your coordinator, who drafts a full invoice before you commit. The estimate counts the bar for every guest over 12; you’re billed for guests 21 and over.
How it works
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Inquire and hold your date
Tell us the date. We confirm the room and answer anything this page doesn’t.
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Sign and reserve
A signed contract and a deposit confirm your date: $500 for most events, $1,000 for the G Room on Saturdays. Deposits are non-refundable and go in full toward your final bill.
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Design the night
Dining, bar, service style, linens and extras. We walk you through every choice and shape the night around your celebration.
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Finalize, 14 days out
Your guaranteed headcount, your menu choices, linens and tableware, and any vendor insurance certificates. You’re billed on the guaranteed count, or on the actual count if more guests come.
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Celebrate
Arrive to the room exactly as planned, with coat check at the door and complimentary valet Thursday to Sunday. Events run three hours; another hour is $12 per guest on Saturdays, $10 Sunday to Friday.
Linens33 colors
House linens come with every event: black in the Private Dining Room and the Main Dining Room, white in the G Room, with white napkins throughout. Any specialty color below is $15 per table, chosen with your final details, 14 days out.
- Gold
- Maize
- Beige
- Ivory
- White
- Rust
- Peach
- Lemon Yellow
- Bermuda Sand
- Medrite Gray
- Dark Burgundy
- Maroon
- Violet
- Pink
- Red
- Purple
- Charcoal
- Forest Green
- Seafoam
- Black
- Navy Blue
- Royal Blue
- Teal
- Wedgewood Blue
- Chocolate
- Olive
- Cayenne
- Belize Blue
- Pistachio
- Sandalwood
- Dark Forest Green
- Light Peach
- Dusty Rose
Colors on screen are approximate.
VendorsThe teams we know, and the rules for yours
Teams we know and trust: they’ve worked our rooms and know how we run. Your own vendors are welcome too, approved in advance and insured.
Floral and event design
- BDazzled Events
- Arcadia Floral
- Wild Orchid
- Westchester Floral Decorators
- The Balloon Boss
Cakes
- Conti’s Pastry Shoppe
- Sal & Dom’s Pastry Shop
- La Renaissance
Photo booths
- Strike a Pose Photo Booth
- Concepts Photo Booth
Beauty
- Makeup By Jackie G
- Kerin MedSpa & Laser Center
- Radiant You Aesthetics
Transportation
- Silver Star Transportation
- Top Class Limousine
For your vendors
- Every outside vendor is approved in advance: send us their details as soon as you book them.
- A certificate of insurance is due with your final details, 14 days out. It names Eastchester Events, Inc. as certificate holder and additional insured, with at least $1,000,000 in general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 in aggregate and $50,000 in property damage. Vendors with staff also carry workers’ compensation.
- Load-in starts at 9 AM on Sundays and 4 PM Tuesday to Saturday. Earlier can almost always be arranged.
- Décor is welcome when it’s approved in advance and wall-safe: nothing fixed to walls, ceilings or fixtures, and everything removed right after the event.
- Outside cakes are welcome, with a $3 per guest cake-cutting fee.
- Outside entertainment and speakers come only with a full buyout. Our sound system covers every room.
From our hosts
“We celebrated both my daughter’s bridal shower and rehearsal dinner at Gigante. From start to finish, everything was absolutely amazing. The planning process was so easy and every aspect exceeded our expectations.”
Ivy R.Bridal shower and rehearsal dinner “Couldn’t have picked a better place. The staff was super accommodating throughout the planning process and made everything feel easy the night of. The atmosphere was exactly what we wanted, upscale but still fun and lively. A lot of our guests were asking how we found the place.”
Alexa T.Private event “Hosting a larger group can be challenging, but the team at Gigante went above and beyond to ensure our evening was seamless. They turned an ordinary work dinner into a memorable night our entire group will be talking about for a long time.”
Renee P.Corporate dinner
Questions
Booking and billing
What does it take to reserve a date?
A signed contract and a deposit: $500 for most events, $1,000 for the G Room on Saturdays. We send the contract with every detail of your event; once it’s signed and the deposit is in, your date is confirmed. Deposits are non-refundable and go in full toward your final bill.
Is there a minimum spend or a room fee?
Most events have no food and beverage minimum. The Private Dining Room has no room fee on any date. The G Room has a $1,000 room fee on Saturdays, up to $1,500 on peak dates (we’ll tell you if yours is one). Room fees are in addition to food and beverage, and separate from the deposit. Private events usually start at 15 guests.
How long does an event last?
Three hours. More time can be arranged at $12 per guest per hour on Saturdays and $10 per guest per hour Sunday to Friday, and a bar package can be extended at its own hourly rate.
What times can an event start?
During our hours. Tuesday and Wednesday, 5–10 PM. Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM. Friday and Saturday, 5 PM–1 AM. Sunday brunch, 11 AM–3 PM. Closed Monday. Need something outside them? Custom timing can often be arranged with your coordinator.
When are final details due?
Fourteen days before your event: your guaranteed headcount, your menu choices, linens and tableware, and any vendor insurance certificates.
How is the final bill calculated?
On your guaranteed headcount, due 14 days before, even if fewer guests attend. If more guests come, on the actual count. Prices exclude 8.375% NY sales tax and a 20% service charge.
Does paying in cash change the price?
No. Pricing is the same however you pay, and tax and service charge apply either way.
Can I see exactly what my event will cost?
Yes. Once you’ve chosen your package, bar and extras, we draft a full invoice for your guest count, so you see the complete total before you commit.
How do I pay the deposit?
Payment instructions arrive by email with your contract. Once both are done, your date is locked.
Menus and dining
Do we have to choose a set menu?
For most private events, yes: a package keeps service smooth for the whole group. You choose the options for each course 14 days before, and your guests choose among them at the table.
What’s the difference between the packages?
Each step up adds choices and upgrades. Package Three adds filet mignon, ribeye and Chilean sea bass, the premium salads, tableside Cacio e Pepe and our signature desserts. Service flows the same way in all three.
Plated dinner or cocktail reception?
A plated dinner is served to the table, course by course, built around conversation. A cocktail reception, in our private rooms, opens the room up with high-tops, chef’s stations and guests moving freely. Same prices, same menus.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Always: gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and allergies. Tell us ahead, or guests can tell their server on the night.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. A kids meal for children 12 and under is $30 per child, and it can also be arranged with your server on the night. Children count toward your guaranteed headcount and are billed at the kids rate.
Can we add courses or upgrades?
Yes. Extra courses, like a second pasta, and upgraded selections can be added to any package for a price per guest.
Can we personalize the menus and the look?
Yes. Printed menu headers, signage and styling in your colors or theme are part of what we do. Share your vision.
The bar
What’s the difference between Premium and Signature?
Premium is a full open bar: any premium spirit, as a classic mixed drink. Signature is the same open bar plus our signature cocktails and every espresso martini, which are only on Signature. Or add signature cocktails to any bar option by the drink.
Can we have a cocktail made for our event?
Yes. Any of our signature cocktails or espresso martinis can be renamed and styled for your celebration and printed on your menus.
Do all guests have to be on a bar package?
No. Packages are optional; you can keep one tab for the event instead (separate tabs at the table aren’t available). With a package, every guest 21 and over is counted.
Décor, cake and vendors
Can we decorate the room?
Yes. Décor is welcome when it’s approved in advance and wall-safe: nothing fixed to walls, ceilings or fixtures, and everything removed right after the event.
When can I come in to decorate or drop things off?
During vendor load-in or our hours, or at a drop-off time we set together.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes. Outside cakes are welcome, with a $3 per guest cake-cutting fee. The bakeries we know deliver straight to us.
Do vendors need approval? When can they set up?
Every outside vendor, from photographers and florists to balloon artists and photo booths, is approved in advance and sends a certificate of insurance. Load-in starts at 9 AM on Sundays and 4 PM Tuesday to Saturday; earlier can almost always be arranged.
Music, AV and the night
Will there be music?
Our sound system plays through every room, and there is live entertainment on Friday and Saturday as dinner builds into the night.
Can I use a microphone or play a slideshow?
Yes. The AV Package ($250) adds a wireless microphone for the toasts and a screen for slideshows, videos and presentations, set up and run by our team. The Private Dining Room has its own 75-inch screen.
Can we bring our own entertainment or speakers?
Only with a full buyout. For custom entertainment, our sister venue Mulino’s at Lake Isle, next door, can host it.
Can we see the rooms before booking?
The best preview is dinner: join us for an evening and watch the room change through the night. Or take the 360° views above.
Is there parking? Coat check?
Yes: complimentary valet Thursday to Sunday, complimentary coat check at every event, and a large lot if you’d rather park yourself.
Is Gigante accessible?
Yes. The Private Dining Room sits two steps above the main dining room, and there is a step-free route. Tell us ahead and we’ll make it seamless.
Start an inquiry
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