Private Parties
Convito Café is a terrific place to host your upcoming event.
Through the years, we have been successful in creating memorable occasions for our customers by planning rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, baptisms, birthday parties and many other types of special events. We pay great attention to detail, meeting the expectations of our customers’ needs by supplying them with incredible food and professional service.
We have the ability to screen off a lovely area for your party or we offer the option to “rent” out the restaurant, depending on number of guests. We can host up to 90-100 guests inside, and 80+ outside. Time frame is usually 2-2.5 hours for parties. Longer times may be negotiated in the contract.
Convito does not provide specific fixed group menus and prices, as most of our parties are custom, and our customers have a wide variety of needs. We can provide many options for example: a place to mingle with cocktails and appetizers; one large table for up to 18 people; multiple tables seating from 4-8 people throughout the area for a sit down meal served from our café menus. Convito generally does not serve family style, or buffets, but has the capacity in certain situations.
Please call 847.251.3654 or email convitomanager@gmail.com with any questions.
Below are some helpful hints for your upcoming event.
Party Pricing Minimums*
| Sunday | Brunch | 12 to 18 people, $42 pp for food/drink 19 to 40 people, $48-$55 pp for food/drink |
| Dinner | Inquire for specific details and possibilities. | |
| Lunch | 12 to 18 people $38 pp for food/drink 19 to 40 people $42-47 pp for food/drink |
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| Dinner | Inquire for specific details and possibilities. | |
| Friday & Saturday | Lunch | 12 to 18 people, $42 pp for food/drink 19 to 40 people $48-$55 pp for food/drink |
| Dinner | Inquire for specific details and possibilities. |
* The minimum does not include tax or gratuity. We encourage a 20% gratuity for the staff.
* Minimum definition: the required spending based on consumption per person.
- If the consumption of food & drink is more than the said minimum per person, the customer is charged for what is consumed.
- If the consumption of food & drink is less than the said minimum per person, the customer is charged for what is consumed, plus the remaining balance to meet the minimum $ per person.
Room charge
There is a room charge in order to pay for the planning, sectioning off of restaurant, as well as printing special menus, and a gift table if desired. We will provide a screen/room divider for your party to be semi-private.
Monday – Thursday
Parties of 12 – 18 people – $50.00
Parties of 19 – 40 people – $100.00
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Parties of 12 – 18 people – $100.00
Parties of 19 – 40 people – $150.00
Course Structure
To ensure the success of your event, and the fine quality of our product and service, it is necessary to limit the number of selections for each course. This contributes to the timeliness and flow of the event.
12 – 18 guests: 3 choices per course
19 – 40 guests: 2 choices per course
40+ custom menus negotiated