There are two different ways to bring a group to NOLA, and it's worth knowing the difference before you book. Group dining (this page) means a large table in our main dining room, alongside our other guests — no exclusivity, no minimum spend, and an easier booking process. If you need the room to yourselves, that's private dining: a full or partitioned buyout with a minimum spend and a required set menu.
This page is for the first kind of booking: a well-run shared table for a birthday, a team dinner, or a get-together, without the cost or commitment of a full buyout.
Quick Answer
Group Dining at a Glance
- Shared table for up to [MAX_SEATED] guests
- No minimum spend, no room fee
- À la carte for smaller groups; set menu for larger ones
- Set menus start at $[PRICE] per person for parties of [THRESHOLD]+
- One bill by default; splitting by card available
- Book online or call 416 461 7663
Section One
Party Sizes and What's Possible
The question every group organiser actually has is whether we can fit them — here's the honest breakdown by size.
6–8 Guests
À La Carte
Standard booking, no set menu required. Book the same way you would a normal table.
9–14 Guests
Set Menu Recommended
Call ahead so we can plan the kitchen's timing. Set menu keeps service smooth at this size.
15–[MAX_SEATED] Guests
Set Menu Required
A deposit is required to hold the table, and the menu must be finalized in advance.
Above [MAX_SEATED]
See Private Dining
Beyond our shared-table maximum, a private dining buyout is the better fit.
Section Two
Group Menus
Family-style sharing plates for the table, or individually plated courses if you prefer — let us know when you book. Both formats keep the same French-Italian menu you'd order from à la carte, scaled for a group.
Tier One
$[PRICE] / personThree courses, family-style: a shared starter, choice of two mains, dessert. [Name the actual dishes on this tier before publishing.]
Tier Two
$[PRICE] / personFour courses, plated individually: starter, pasta course, choice of main, dessert. [Name the actual dishes on this tier before publishing.]
Vegan and gluten-free guests are accommodated on both tiers. [Name the specific vegan and gluten-free dish substitutions here by name before publishing — vague reassurance converts nobody.]
Section Three
How Billing Works
By default, groups get one bill for the table. We can split payment across multiple cards on request — just let your server know before the bill is run. [Confirm maximum number of split cards and the large-party gratuity policy before publishing; this is a genuine anxiety for organisers and worth stating plainly.]
Section Four
Why the Room Works for Groups
We won't oversell this: NOLA is not a banquet hall, and we're not claiming to host sixty people. What we do well is a well-run table of up to [MAX_SEATED] guests in a room where you can still hear each other across the table — good lighting, an attentive server assigned to your group, and a kitchen that can time courses for a larger party without the pace falling apart.
Section Five
Occasions This Suits
Team Dinners
An easy after-work booking for a department or project team, à la carte or set menu depending on size.
Birthdays
See our dedicated birthday dinner page for details on cake, timing, and group-size guidance.
Rehearsal Dinners
Our rehearsal dinner page covers set menu options built for the night before a wedding.
Engagement Dinners
A shared table works well for an engagement dinner where you want a proper meal without the cost of a full buyout.
Logistics
Group Logistics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Max Seated | [MAX_SEATED] |
| Max Standing | [MAX_STANDING] |
| Minimum Spend | None |
| Deposit | Required for parties of 15+ — $[X] |
| Cancellation Window | [X] days notice |
| Set Menu Deadline | [X] days before your reservation |
| Speeches / AV | A brief toast is fine; no amplified sound in the shared room |
| Accessibility | Step-free access from Queen Street East |
| Getting Here | Street parking on Queen East; 501 streetcar stops out front |
FAQ
Common Questions
What's the largest group you can seat?
Up to [MAX_SEATED] at a shared table in the main dining room. For anything larger, see our private dining page for a full room buyout.
Is there a minimum spend?
No minimum spend for group dining in the main room — that's the difference between this and a private dining buyout, which does carry one.
Do we have to pre-order from a set menu?
Parties of 6-8 can order à la carte. From 9-14 we recommend a set menu; parties of 15 or more require one, plus a deposit.
Can you split the bill?
Yes, we can split by card. [Confirm maximum number of cards and any large-party gratuity policy before publishing.]
How far ahead should we book a group of 15?
As early as possible — groups of 15+ require a set menu and deposit, so we need lead time to confirm the menu and hold the table.
What's the difference between group dining and private dining here?
Group dining is a large table in the main room — no exclusivity, no minimum spend. Private dining means the room is yours alone, with a minimum spend and a required set menu.
Can you accommodate vegan and gluten-free guests in a group menu?
Yes. [Name the specific vegan and gluten-free dishes guests receive before publishing.]
Can we give a speech or a toast?
Yes, a quick toast at the table is fine. [Confirm any limits on speeches, AV or amplified sound before publishing.]
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Bring Your Group to Leslieville
NOLA Eatery & Bar is at 1161 Queen St E, Toronto. Call ahead for groups of 9 or more so we can plan your table and menu.