Gather, Share, Celebrate
Celebrate with fresh Greek flavors, warm hospitality, and a menu inspired by the Mediterranean. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering at Nisi or a larger event at The 801, we'll help create an experience your guests will remember.
Two Ways to Gather with Nisi
Private Dining at Nisi
Host your event with exclusive use of Nisi's dining room for up to 40 guests. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, family celebrations, business dinners, and holiday parties.
Capacity: Up to 40 guests
The 801 with Nisi Catering
Planning something larger? Enjoy Nisi's private dining menu in our nearby event venue, The 801. Ideal for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and celebrations for larger groups.
Capacity: 40–100 guests (up to 150 standing)
Learn more about The 801 →
Classic Greek Experience
Starting at $75 per guest
Three-course dinner featuring salad, meze, choice of entrée and dessert.
Aegean Coastal Experience
Starting at $110 per guest
Four-course dinner with amuse-bouche, salad, meze, entrée and dessert.
Chef's Island Experience
Starting at $135 per guest
A five-course chef's tasting inspired by the Greek islands.
Event Pricing & Minimums
Pricing varies based on the day, time, and location of your event. Food and beverage minimums do not include tax, gratuity, management fee, or additional labor if applicable.
Private Dining at Nisi
Sunday - Thursday
Lunch:
$1,000 Room Fee
$1,500 Food & Beverage Minimum
Dinner:
$1,000 Room Fee
$3,500 Food & Beverage Minimum
Friday - Saturday
Lunch:
$1,000 Room Fee
$2,000 Food & Beverage Minimum
Dinner:
$1,500 Room Fee
$5,000 Food & Beverage Minimum
✓ Exclusive use of Nisi
✓ Seasonal menus
✓ Plated or family-style dining
The 801 Featuring Nisi
Sunday - Thursday
$1,000 Room Fee
$1,500 Food & Beverage Minimum
Friday - Saturday
$1,000 Room Fee
$2,000 Food & Beverage Minimum
✓ Private event venue
✓ AV capabilities
✓ Indoor & seasonal patio
✓ Ideal for 40–100 guests
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We offer two private dining options.
For larger gatherings, we host events at The 801, our private event space next door in Portsmouth's West End. For smaller, more intimate celebrations, Nisi is available for exclusive restaurant buyouts during select lunch and dinner services.
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We welcome rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, birthday celebrations, bridal and baby showers, corporate dinners, networking events, holiday parties, and other special occasions.
If you're gathering around the table, we'd love to help you celebrate.
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Yes. Nisi is available for exclusive restaurant buyouts during select lunch and dinner services.
At this time, we do not offer semi-private dining.
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The 801 is ideal for groups of 40–100 guests and can be configured for seated dinners, cocktail-style receptions, presentations, and social events.
Exclusive restaurant buyouts at Nisi vary depending on the style of your event and restaurant layout.
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Seasonally and weather permitting, patio access may be included with an exclusive restaurant buyout at Nisi.
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The 801 includes tables, chairs, linens, WiFi, audio/visual equipment, and event coordination to help make planning simple.
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Absolutely. Our menus are inspired by Nisi's Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and can be tailored to your event, guest count, and dietary needs.
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Yes. The 801 is equipped for presentations, slideshows, speeches, and other event programming.
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Pricing is based on your event location, guest count, menu selections, and the day and time of your event. Food and beverage minimums apply, and we'll provide a custom proposal after learning more about your gathering.
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Yes. Complimentary on-site parking is available for guests attending private events.
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We recommend reaching out as early as possible, especially for weekend events and holiday gatherings. We'll do our best to accommodate your preferred date based on availability.
Planning an Event?
Tell us a little about your event and we'll help build a gathering that fits your group.