Cafe Boulud
About Cafe Boulud
Located on the Upper East Side at 100 East 63rd Street, Café Boulud is a cornerstone of New York City’s fine dining scene. Originally established in 1998 by Chef Daniel Boulud, the restaurant recently transitioned to its new home within Maison Barnes, offering a sophisticated blend of Gilded Age opulence and Art Deco flair. The venue serves as a neighborhood sanctuary that balances the heritage of the Boulud family farm in Lyon with the cosmopolitan energy of Park Avenue.
The atmosphere is defined by meticulous French craftsmanship, from the hand-painted tropical murals in Le Salon to the vaulted cove ceilings of the main Dining Room. For private events, the venue offers a rare level of versatility, featuring a collection of distinct rooms that range from a hidden, plush red lounge to a dramatic film screening room. The cuisine remains rooted in French tradition but is elevated by seasonal ingredients and a world-class wine program, making it a premier destination for those seeking an intentional, high-touch event experience.
Best For
- Intimate wine-pairing dinners for up to 10 guests in Le Cellier
- Corporate board meetings and presentations in the library-style Vaisselier for 14 guests
- Elegant wedding rehearsals or milestone celebrations for up to 40 seated guests in Salon Madeleine
- Cinematic presentations or cultural soirees for 20 guests in The Film Center screening room
- Large-scale corporate luncheons or formal galas for up to 90 seated guests in The Dining Room
- Speakeasy-style cocktail receptions for up to 40 guests in the hidden Le Confidentiel lounge
What Guests Are Saying
Guests frequently comment on the exquisite French craftsmanship displayed in the table settings and the intimate, library-like feel of the Vaisselier room.
Event hosts praise the seamless service and the impressive floor-to-ceiling wine collection that serves as a backdrop in Le Cellier.
Reviewers often highlight the stunning Art Deco design of the newer spaces at Maison Barnes, noting the sophisticated color palettes and mirrored furnishings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different private dining rooms available and what are their capacities?▾
Café Boulud offers seven distinct private and semi-private spaces. These include the wine-lined Le Cellier (10 guests), the library-inspired Vaisselier (14 guests), the Art Deco Salon Madeleine (40 seated/60 standing), the hidden Le Confidentiel lounge (40 guests), the mural-adorned Le Salon (50 guests), the dramatic Film Center (20 guests), and the grand main Dining Room (90 guests).
Does the venue offer a private entrance for event guests?▾
Yes, Salon Madeleine features its own dedicated entrance on 63rd Street, providing an extra layer of privacy and exclusivity for high-profile guests or corporate groups who wish to bypass the main restaurant lobby.
Is there a space suitable for presentations or film screenings?▾
The Film Center is a specialized space designed in collaboration with Monde Singulier. It features Loro Piana upholstered couches and dramatic red curtains, specifically outfitted for film screenings, tastings, and cultural presentations for up to 20 guests.
Can the restaurant accommodate specialized wine tasting events?▾
Le Cellier is a dedicated 'oenophile’s sanctuary' designed specifically for wine-focused events. The room is lined floor-to-ceiling with prestige bottles from regions including Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley, making it the ideal setting for custom wine-pairing menus.
How can I book a private space and what is the required minimum spend?▾
To initiate a booking, guests can contact the events team at 212-772-2600. Because the venue offers a wide range of highly customized menus and unique spaces like the hidden Le Confidentiel lounge, the team works individually with hosts to determine minimum spends and specific amenities based on the guest count and time of day.
Le Cellier
An oenophile’s sanctuary lined from floor to ceiling with prestige bottles from Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and beyond. Specially designed for custom wine pairing lunches and dinners, unique tasting experiences, and meetings.
Vaisselier
An intimate library-like space featuring custom cabinetry lined with beautifully crafted tableware, celebrating French craftsmanship and the art of the table for lunches, dinners, and meetings.
Salon Madeleine at Maison Barnes
An Art Deco-inspired private dining room with chiseled glass pilasters, mirrored furnishings, and a sophisticated palette of cool whites and peacock blue. Accessible from within the restaurant or through its own entrance on 63rd Street.
Le Confidentiel at Maison Barnes
Hidden behind a mirrored door, this sophisticated lounge offers a softly-lit, warm ambiance with plush red banquettes for an intimate, hidden celebration.
Le Salon
An opulent Parisian-inspired Gilded Age setting featuring hand-painted murals of tropical flora against a shimmering silver backdrop, trellis-lined walls, and jewel-toned banquettes. May be paired with the Bar & Lounge.
The Film Center
Designed in collaboration with Monde Singulier, this dramatic room is enveloped in rich red tones with Loro Piana upholstered couches and dramatic curtains. Ideal setting for screenings, tastings, and cultural soirees.
The Dining Room
A window-lined room with high cove vaulted ceilings, clover leaf moldings, bronze framed mirrored panels, and green velvet banquettes, evoking Art Deco roots in a classic Park Avenue setting.