A 60-seat Brazilian open-kitchen restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Available for full buyouts, semi-private dinners, and corporate gatherings by Chef Vitor Mendes.
The space
iara is a 60-seat restaurant with an open kitchen at 205 Allen Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The dining room hosts up to 60 guests seated or 90 for cocktail receptions. Semi-private dinners are available for smaller groups. Every event includes a menu built with Chef Vitor and his team, featuring Brazilian dishes shaped by Amazonian ingredients and open-kitchen hospitality.
Full buyout
Capacity: 60 seated or 90 cocktail reception
Best for: corporate dinners, product launches, holiday parties, weddings
Includes: exclusive use of the dining room, open-kitchen chef counter, custom menu with Chef Vitor
Priced on inquiry.
Semi-private dinner
Capacity: 12-20 guests
Best for: team dinners, client dinners, celebrations
Includes: dedicated section of the dining room, prix-fixe menu, beverage pairing options
Priced on inquiry.
A taste of what we serve
A sample dinner menu might open with pão de queijo and tuna tapioca, move through grilled snapper and picanha, and close with brigadeiro. Every menu is built with Chef Vitor for the group.
We can support:
• Custom menus tailored to your guest count and dietary needs
• Full bar with Brazilian cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic pairings
• AV: mounted screen, mic, and speaker system (available on request)
• Accessibility: step-free entry from Allen Street, ADA restroom
• Deposits and cancellation terms confirmed in your contract.
Tell us about your event.
We respond to inquiries within one business day. For urgent bookings email contact@iara.nyc.
Every event includes a custom menu built with Chef Vitor, beverage service, and dedicated staff. Share your date and guest count below and we’ll send options within one business day.
iara - 205 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002 - contact@iara.nyc