HELP! Recommendations needed for 20, early evening, in Manhattan

[aeros]

Looking for a Manhattan location that will accommodate twenty on a Saturday early evening (4:30 - 8). Last minute get together of friends who haven't seen each other in years. Open to all suggestions and cuisines.

[raji212]

I had a similar situation, Il Bastardo worked great for it

[Spiritchaser]

Crispo, a lot of people's favorite for large group dining.

[douglas525]

L'Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute, has a $40 prix fixe from 5:30 to 7:00 on Saturdays. And it's certainly big enough to accommodate a party of twenty.