Crain's Chicago BusinessBest new private dining rooms for 2026

Private Dining in the West Loop

Tailored experiences and dedicated spaces for your next private dining or special occasion, at our Latin steakhouse on Randolph Street's Restaurant Row.

Chicago magazine
The Best Seats in Town · August 2026 issue
By Peter Gianopulos · July 27, 2026
The Best Seats in Town: For channeling main character energy
No table draws more stares, glares, and whispered jealousies — who’s sitting at that table? — than the booth nestled into the corner of Trino, Stephen Sandoval’s Latin steakhouse in the West Loop.
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That corner booth is in Trino Sur, available for private dining.

Trino Norte
Front room
Trino Sur
Main dining room
El Cielo
Second floor
Laberinto
The speakeasy
Esco
Cocktail lounge
Also featured: Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago’s best new private dining rooms of 2026 Read the story
The corner booth in Trino Sur. Photo: Evan Jenkins for Chicago magazine.
By Private Booking Only

Daytime Events

Trino isn't open to the public for lunch or weekend brunch, but we'll open the doors for your group.

Weekday Corporate Lunches

Client lunches, team offsites and working meetings.

Weekend Life Celebration Showers

Saturday and Sunday mornings for nuptials, new babies, milestone birthdays and anything else worth a toast.

Inquire
Spaces and capacity

Our Spaces

Six spaces at 738 W Randolph, from the speakeasy downstairs to El Cielo upstairs, plus our seasonal patio.

Front room

Trino Norte

The essence of Trino. Our front room features exposed brick and art by Chicago artists Raspy Rivera and Coco Schramel.

35
Seated
80
Reception
Semi-private
16 seated
Main dining roomThe Best Seats in TownChicago magazine, Aug 2026

Trino Sur

A private or semi-private dining experience, featuring a mural by Chicago artists Raspy Rivera and Coco Schramel.

45
Seated
60
Reception
Semi-private
25 seated
Second floor

El Cielo

Exposed brick walls, a dedicated bar, a beautiful skylight, a mingling area and a separate dining section.

50
Seated
60
Reception
The speakeasy

Laberinto

Tucked beneath our main dining room. An intimate, retro-inspired space with a bar and banquette-style booth seating.

20
Seated
30
Reception
Cocktail lounge

Esco

A cocktail lounge with its own private back-alley entrance, and a club vibe inspired by the hallways of Castillo San Felipe in Cartagena.

30
Seated
60
Reception
Seasonal

The Patio

White-linen tables, soft candlelight and comfortable seating beneath a wood-framed pergola.

30
Seated
50
Reception
Groups from 10 all the way up to 300.
Check your date
Events we host

Every Kind of Occasion

Customizable spaces and menus for corporate, social, bridal and holiday functions.

01

Corporate

Client dinners, team celebrations and receptions, with a room sized to your group. Weekday corporate lunches available by private booking.

02

Social

Birthdays, anniversaries and big nights out with the people who matter most.

03

Micro Weddings and Bridal Celebrations

Bridal functions of every size, from an intimate dinner to a full celebration.

04

Holiday

Holiday gatherings for teams, clients and family, with a menu built for your group.

How it works

Let's Plan It

Tell us a bit about your event. We'll take care of the rest.

01

Send your date.

Fill out our private event and large party form with your date, group size and the kind of event.

02

Choose your space.

Maria, our event contact, will reach out with room options and sample menus for your date.

03

Make it yours.

Customize the menu and the details. We'll take care of the rest.

Plan Your Event Or call Maria at 312.877.3744
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Classic red car in front of the Diego mural at 459 N Ogden, West Town
Also from our team

Diego in West Town

Our sister concept at 459 N Ogden, with a heated patio and a West Coast feel. Book the whole restaurant, or bring Diego to you with catering.

60
Seated
120
Standing
Heated patio
Catering available
FAQ

Questions

Don't see yours? Reach Maria at maria@trinochicago.com.

Is Trino open for lunch?
Trino is not open to the public for lunch, but we host private weekday corporate lunches by booking. Inquire through our events team.
Can I book Trino for a weekend brunch or shower?
Yes. Saturday and Sunday mornings are available exclusively for private events such as bridal and baby showers, birthdays and other life celebrations.
How many guests can Trino host?
Groups from 10 all the way up to 300 when you book all of Trino. Our private rooms range from Laberinto, which seats 20, to Trino Sur, which seats 45.
Can we book part of the main dining room?
Yes. Trino Norte and Trino Sur can be booked as private or semi-private spaces.
Can the menu be customized?
Yes. Every space comes with customized menus, from passed bites to a family-style dinner. We'll send sample menus with your room options.
Is there a minimum?
Minimums depend on the day of the week, the space and the season. Send us your date and we'll share the details.
Is Trino accessible?
Yes. Our event spaces are wheelchair accessible, and El Cielo, Laberinto and Esco are reached by elevator.
Do the rooms have AV?
Every space has a built-in sound system and wifi. El Cielo also has an HDMI-compatible flat-screen TV.
Private events at Trino

Let's make it unforgettable.

Tell us about your event and our team will plan the rest, from the room to the last pour.

Rooms, capacities and sample menus for Trino and Laberinto, in one PDF.

Events contact
Maria
maria@trinochicago.com
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738 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661