Arla Chicago Private Events

Private Dining at Arla

ARLA brings together the warmth of the Mediterranean and the precision of Japanese cuisine in an environment crafted for the exceptional. Whether gathering your closest circle or welcoming an entire organization, we transform every event into an immersive experience that guests will not soon forget.

Corporate Events and Holiday Parties│ Weddings │ Engagement Parties │ Proposals │ Conferences │ Birthday Parties │ Private Dinners │ Private Cocktail Parties │ Cocktail Receptions │ Bridal Showers │ Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties │ Rehearsal Dinners │ Bridal Brunches │ Baby Showers

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Ember

Combines Akari & Lumiere, this is ARLA's premier private dining room — warm, dramatic, and entirely your own. Accommodating up to 64 seated guests or 80 for a reception.

Customizable Layouts - Round tables available
A/V Capabilities
Dedicated bar with personal mixologist (available for $300)

Akari

Enveloped in hand-printed wallpaper and the soft glow of sculptural chandeliers, this intimate room offers a sense of seclusion that is rare in the heart of the city. Perfect for close gatherings of up to 18 guests, it is a space where conversation flows freely and every detail feels considered.

Customizable Layouts - Round tables available
A/V Capabilities

Lumiere

Bathed in candlelight with the Chicago skyline glittering beyond floor-to-ceiling sheers. Accommodates up to 48 seated guests or 60 for a reception.

Customizable Layouts - Round tables available
A/V Capabilities
Dedicated bar with personal mixologist (available for $300)

Helios

Nestled within Arla's vibrant main dining room, Helios seats up to 12 guests and offers an intimate gathering experience without losing the warmth and energy of the restaurant around you. Ideal for smaller celebrations, working lunches, or a dinner party that wants to feel like part of the evening.

Vita

Lush with tropical greenery and bathed in the warm glow of woven rattan pendants, Vita is a living, breathing space that brings the outdoors in. Accommodating up to 20 guests, this semi-private room offers an intimate atmosphere with the gentle energy of the restaurant as your backdrop — perfect for celebrations, social dinners, and everything in between.

Fred's Table

A tribute to the beloved restaurant that once called this corner of the Gold Coast home, Fred's Table is the most coveted seat at Arla — an intimate round table for up to 10 guests, designed for those who appreciate history, beauty, and a meal worth remembering.