Private Dining & Events Near La Cantera
Rehearsal dinners, birthdays and corporate events five minutes from The Shops at La Cantera — the Fontana Room for 50, the patio for 110, a full buyout for 218.
Piatti La CanteraFrom a Table for 12 to a Full Buyout for 218
Piatti La Cantera hosts rehearsal dinners, birthday and anniversary dinners, corporate lunches and dinners, office parties, wedding receptions, fundraisers and holiday gatherings, five minutes from The Shops at La Cantera and the hotels along La Cantera Parkway, with free parking and complimentary valet for your guests.
Spaces
Event Spaces at a Glance
| Space | Seated | Standing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana Room (private) | 50 | 55 | Heavy curtain; opens to the main dining room; flat-screen TV with HDMI, wifi and Bluetooth ($80 rental) |
| Patio | 60 | 110 | Uncovered; weather permitting; Eilan courtyard fountain view; bistro lighting |
| Bar Dining | 30 | 50 | High-top tables; can be joined into one communal table; bar seats not included |
| Main Dining + Fontana Room | 110 | — | Combined seated configuration |
| Full Buyout with Patio | 218 | — | Main dining room, bar area and patio |
Occasions
From Celebrations to Corporate Events
Rehearsal Dinners, Birthdays & Celebrations
The Fontana Room is Piatti’s most requested space for rehearsal dinners and milestone birthdays: private, seated for up to 50, with the curtain opened to the main dining room when the guest list grows. Family-style pasta, a Prosecco toast and personalized printed menus are the usual add-ons. Cake cutting is available for $2 per person. For a summer party, the patio seats 60 under bistro lights.
Corporate Lunches, Dinners & Presentations
For client lunches, team dinners and presentations, the Fontana Room offers privacy and a flat-screen TV with HDMI input, wifi and Bluetooth audio, rented for $80 per event. Microphones can be arranged through a third-party rental; ask the event team when booking. The Lunch Expresso package (2 courses from $30 per person) is built for working lunches; parties over 25 are served buffet style. Dinner packages start at $58 per person for 3 courses.
Receptions & Large Groups
For cocktail receptions and standing events, the patio holds 110 and the Fontana Room 55. The Main Dining Room and Fontana Room combine for 110 seated, and a full buyout of the restaurant, bar and patio seats 218. Passed appetizers, bar packages and a 30-minute standing reception before dinner can be added to any package.
Menus
Menus & Packages
Lunch: 2 courses from $30 per person. Dinner: 3 courses from $58 per person. Options include 3- and 4-course dinners, family-style and buffet service, cocktail parties and customizable bar packages. Add-ons include wine pairings, a Prosecco toast, an extra pasta course, large-format tiramisu, takeaway gifts and personalized menus.
Booking
Booking & Policies
Food-and-beverage minimums vary by day, time and season. Final menu selections are due 14 days before the event and final guest counts 3 business days before. Full booking terms, deposits and add-on pricing are on the Host an Event page.
Contact
Contact the Event Team
Sarah Byrnside, Event Manager
events.lacantera@piatti.com
210-251-3542
Piatti La Cantera, 17803 La Cantera Terrace, San Antonio, TX 78256
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Piatti La Cantera have a private dining room?
Yes. The Fontana Room is a private room for up to 50 seated or 55 standing, separated from the main restaurant by a heavy curtain that can be opened for larger parties.
How many guests can Piatti La Cantera host?
Up to 50 in the Fontana Room, 60 seated or 110 standing on the patio, 110 seated with the Main Dining Room and Fontana Room combined, and 218 seated for a full restaurant buyout.
Can Piatti host a rehearsal dinner near La Cantera?
Yes. The Fontana Room is Piatti's most requested space for rehearsal dinners, with family-style dinner packages from $58 per person and add-ons like a Prosecco toast and personalized menus.
Can I host a corporate dinner or presentation at Piatti?
Yes. The Fontana Room is private and has a flat-screen TV with HDMI, wifi and Bluetooth for presentations ($80 rental; microphones through a third-party rental), and the Lunch Expresso package from $30 per person is designed for working lunches.
What does a private event at Piatti cost?
Lunch packages start at $30 per person for 2 courses and dinner packages at $58 per person for 3 courses. Food-and-beverage minimums vary by day, time and season.
Can I rent the whole restaurant?
Yes. A full buyout includes the main dining room, bar and patio and seats up to 218 guests.
Is there parking for event guests?
Yes. Free parking in the surrounding lot and complimentary valet.
Who do I contact to book an event?
Sarah Byrnside, Event Manager, at events.lacantera@piatti.com or 210-251-3542, or use the online inquiry form.