private dining

Private Dining & Events in Dupont Circle

Our Dupont dining room, set for your gathering

Plan your next event at Alfreda, where handcrafted sourdough pizzas and thoughtful cocktails come together in a centrally-located setting. Our space works well for birthdays, team dinners, client gatherings, celebrations, and private parties that call for great food without a stiff event-room feel. Expect generous, shareable food, attentive hospitality, and a private dining experience that feels polished but relaxed.

the space

Alfreda is an excellent setting for private dinners, business lunches, celebrations, and group events. It's private dining that feels considered and comfortable.

Capacity and seating

Group size and layout depend on the style of the event. Tell us your guest count and preferred format, and we’ll help determine the best setup.

food and service

Our private event menus are customized. The service is polished but direct, with a focus on making the event run smoothly.

Book an event

Private dining

The room, reserved for you.

Alfreda is available for semi-private events and full restaurant buyouts, depending on the size and style of your gathering. The space can be arranged for seated meals or more casual standing receptions, with capacity confirmed based on your guest count and event format. The room feels warm, intimate, and relaxed, with the energy of a neighborhood restaurant and enough polish for a private event.

Food & drink

We’ll help shape the food and beverage format around the size, timing, and tone of your event. We offer family-style or plated, gluten-free and vegan options, as well as cocktail and wine pairings.

Booking

Send us your preferred date, guest count, event type, and whether you’re interested in a semi-private gathering or full buyout. From there, our team will confirm availability and help outline the best setup for the space.

Good to know

Capacity, menu options, and pricing depend on the event format, timing, and level of service. The more detail you can share upfront, the easier it is for us to recommend the right structure.

Plan your event with us.

Tell us about your gathering and we'll take it from there.

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Alfreda private dining room set for an event

Capacities

Alfreda Dining, semi-private: up to 20 seated.

Alfreda Dining, full buyout: up to 50 seated, 75 reception.

Alfreda Streatery, weather permitting: up to 20 seated, 35 reception.

Passed and Stationed Selections

Choose three, four, or five selections.

Alfreda Pie, White Pie, Smoked Salmon Pizza, Marinated Sheep's Feta, Prime Beef Tartare, Roasted Eggplant and Goat Cheese, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Leek and Potato Soup, Mini Crab Cake, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk, Carrot Cake, Fruit Tart, Chocolate Truffles.

Action Stations

Pizza Station
assorted pies, your choice of toppings plus signature sauces
Salad Station
choose two signature salads
Tartare Station
hand-cut beef or tuna, focaccia crostini
Cheese and Charcuterie
artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, breads, mustards, pickles, dried fruit, honeycomb
Whole Fish Carving
salt-baked branzino, citrus and salsa verde
Prime Beef Carving
oven-roasted prime beef, garlic-thyme butter, steak sauce
Seafood Station
poached shrimp, Maine lobster, snow crab, oysters, sauces

Receptions

Three courses, selected from the following.

First CourseCaesar, Chopped, Beet and Goat Cheese, Tuna Tartare, Shrimp Cocktail, Steak Tartare, Leek and Potato Soup.
Second CourseCitrus Marinated Chicken, Brick Oven Salmon, Roasted Halibut, Flat Iron Steak, Steak Au Poivre.
Third CourseTiramisu, Sourdough Bread Pudding, Ice Cream and Sorbet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Lava Cake.

Individual Plated Dinners

StartersGarbanzos and Whipped Feta, Garlic Bread, Tuna Tartare, Shrimp Cocktail, Steak Tartare.
SaladsCaesar, Chopped, Beet and Goat Cheese.
PiesPlain, Tomato, White, Alfreda, with up to three toppings each.
DessertChocolate Chip Cookies, Tiramisu, Sourdough Bread Pudding.
Pricing available upon request. Every private event is tailored to your group. Reach out and we will build a package and quote around your date, guest count, and space.
  • 50% deposit plus signed card authorization to confirm. Balance due on the event date.
  • Food and beverage minimums vary by date, guest count, and space.
  • All food and beverage subject to a 3% admin fee, 20% service charge, and 10% state tax.
  • Dietary needs and AV coordination available on request.

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Alfreda had to feel personal: honest, generous, and worth gathering around.
Russell Smith
Executive Chef