Peruvian restaurant Tambo 22, which initially debuted just before pandemic shutdowns overtook Boston’s restaurants, is ready to take on the 2021 holiday season with indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate groups of various sizes. Fill out the form here to get more information.

For a group of seven to 12 people, try the pasta table at Giulia. It’s not a private space — in fact, it’s right in the middle of the action — but for groups who would love fresh pasta in a bustling dining room at a custom-built table made of reclaimed white oak, it’s the perfect pick. Group dining includes a family-style menu of Italian small bites, antipasti, pasta, locally sourced meat and/or seafood entrees, and an assortment of desserts. Call (617) 441-2800 or email the restaurant for more information or to book the table.

High-end Somerville restaurant Tasting Counter, which serves intricate tasting menus with a focus on local sourcing at a counter around an open kitchen, offers full buyouts for groups of up to 16 people. Groups can book a three-course lunch for $1,920 or a nine-course dinner for $5,600, with prices inclusive of the tasting menu, beverage pairings (wine, beer, sake, or non-alcoholic), service and tax. The restaurant is able to accommodate various dietary restrictions and allergies upon request. Email the restaurant for more information or to book an event.

There are unbeatable water views at this Charlestown restaurant, which offers various private dining opportunities — there’s a private dining room with a long communal table for groups up to 12 (or a standing reception up to 25), and the dining room and bar can accommodate groups of 40 to 125, with special menus and other customizations available upon request. (Seasonally, the waterfront patio can host events up to 200.) Find more information here.

Dark and cozy, this Harvard Square tavern serves new American cuisine and features several different private dining options among its multiple levels, including the more casual ground-level bar or some intimate spaces downstairs. Brunch, lunch, and dinner events are all available, with personalized menus. Find out more information and contact the team here.

This casual, spacious East Boston restaurant from the team behind Ducali and more in the North End plays host to events of all kinds, offering a customizable menu and other options. Call (617) 567-7609 or email the restaurant to discuss.

Tucked away in its own quiet corner of Boston’s West End, with great views of the Zakim Bridge, Alcove has the flexibility to host events of all types and sizes, from 15 to 270, with lots of customization options available for the menu and space. Get in touch here.

This intimate North End staple from chef and owner Jen Royle features a communal, family-style Italian meal. The one-room restaurant can host events up to 32 people; those who want a private event must do a full buyout of the 32 seats at $98/person, plus tax and tip, with a $1,500 bar minimum. Here’s a look at the current menu for an idea of what to expect. Fill out Table’s contact form on its website for more information or to book an event.

Kendall Square’s Commonwealth is pretty much built for events, with semi-private and private spaces for groups of all sizes — there’s a private dining room that can seat up to 30, for example, or groups of up to 200 can do a full restaurant buyout. Enjoy a seasonal, local menu with your crew; the vibe is rustic New England. Here’s a sample prix fixe menu for a dinner event during the spring and summer ($69/person) — a family-style lineup of salads like Caesar or spinach and strawberry; entrees like roasted salmon with romesco or grilled steak with chimichurri; sides like duck fat fries or farro risotto; and a selection of mini desserts. Find out more about the available spaces and capacities and contact the restaurant here to set up an event.

This Cambridge restaurant — known for dishes like beef tournedos and grilled lamb chops — can accommodate events from six to 500 attendees in a variety of private dining spaces (or a full restaurant buyout). Find out more here or contact the team here.

Branch Line may be known for its excellent rotisserie chicken and creative beer list, but while that sounds ultra-casual at first, the hospitable Watertown restaurant manages to feel like a special night out and is equally adept at feeding picky folks and those who are more adventurous. There are a variety of private and semi-private spaces available for events, including a year-round heated patio and full buyouts of the airy, high-ceilinged restaurant. Fill out the restaurant’s contact form here.

Peregrine, the sibling to Somerville’s popular Juliet, is located in the Whitney Hotel, where it can host a variety of semi-private and private events, serving an Italian- and Catalan-inspired menu (prix fixe or family-style dining available) or cocktail reception. Fill out the restaurant’s event form to get started.

While any of the restaurants under the Columbus Hospitality Group umbrella (Mistral, Ostra, Sorellina, and more) would make for a fantastic private dining experience, try Beacon Hill steakhouse Mooo to dine in a wine cellar among hundreds of bottles, vaulted ceilings, and a historic Italian mosaic. It can fit 32 seated diners (or up to 50 with rented ballroom chairs) or 65 for a standing reception. Opportunities are available for custom floral arrangements and menu printing. (Note: Keep an eye out for a new location of Mooo to open soon in Boston’s Seaport District.) Inquire about private events through the restaurant’s contact form here, or contact Elizabeth Broyles directly at (617) 670-7525 or by email.

With a convenient downtown location and intricately elegant decor, Yvonne’s — located in the historic Locke-Ober space — is a solid choice for the office holiday party or various other events. The restaurant hosts semi-private and private events — seated meals as well as standing receptions — in three different spaces, the Supper Club, the Lounge, and the Library. More information can be found here.

Looking for farm-to-table fare and waterfront views? Try Woods Hill Pier 4, which can accommodate groups up to 18 for a seated meal in a private dining room or larger events of up to 180 for a standing reception in a full restaurant buyout. Brunch, lunch, and dinner event menus are available. Find more information here, and fill out the restaurant’s event form or contact events manager Hilary Neville by phone ((617) 981-4577) or email to book an event.

Stillwater, a comfort food haven on the border of Chinatown and the Leather District that prides itself on serving “warm and fuzzies,” has a small private dining room available for events; inquire here or call (617) 936-3079 to discuss room rentals or seating for any groups larger than 10 within the expansive main dining room.

Easily accessible in the heart of Back Bay, Mediterranean restaurant Porto can host semi-private and private events in several spaces, with a capacity of 60 seated or 65 standing. (Seasonally, the patio can hold 70 for a reception.) Find out more here.

South End neighborhood mainstay Myers & Chang offers full buyouts for parties of up to 85 or 60 for seated dinners, tailoring its “Asian-ish” menu to the needs of the group, complete with beverage selections and accommodations for dietary needs. Email the restaurant for more information — allow a day or two for a response — or call (617) 542-5200 and ask for a manager for more urgent bookings.

This unique Brookline destination is hidden away on the second floor of Coolidge Corner’s Arcade Building and looks more like a nicely furnished apartment than a restaurant. (Take a look here.) It’s BYOB — a rarity in the area — and serves a five-course, family-style menu that changes monthly but is always Italian-inspired and “vegetable-forward.” While Cobble is pausing traditional private events at the moment, it’s open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and with a little bit of pre-planning, you might be able to get your group in at your desired time. Parties of eight or fewer should book directly on Resy and must prepay (about $106 per person after tax and service fee, which replaces traditional tipping); reservations open up two months in advance, so set a reminder for November 1 if you’re trying to book in January. (You may already be out of luck for December, although you can ask Resy to send you a notification if your desired date frees up.) To inquire about booking a group of nine or more, text or call the restaurant at (601) 301-2193 or email eat@dinneratcobble.com and the team will “try to make it happen.”

With a focus on seafood-forward small plates from Spain and Portugal, Atlántico (sibling to Select Oyster Bar and Grand Tour) can accommodate groups up to 100 in various ways, starting at $55 per person. The big, airy restaurant has semi-private and private spaces available. Email the restaurant for more information.

Known for its Southern comfort food and busy live music schedule, Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen can accommodate groups from 15 to 110 in a variety of formats, including full restaurant buyouts or room rentals. There are seated meal options as well as small-bite receptions. Find out more information here, and fill out the form here to get started.

This large, casual South Boston restaurant offers a variety of semi-private and private spaces for events, including full restaurant buyouts that can fit 250 seated or 360 for a standing reception. Food options include buffets, prix fixe dinners, raw bar displays, and more. Brunch buffets are available on some days, too. Find more details here and get started booking an event here.

Dominican restaurant and event space Merengue offers a variety of options for private parties, including buffet functions with live tapas and rice stations. Find more event information here, and get started with your booking here.

While the Bowery Bar really shines in the summer with several different outdoor areas available for events, all’s not lost in the winter — the restaurant can host a variety of group sizes indoors as well. Find more information here, but note that the restaurant is not currently booking private events Friday through Sunday.