Chaval

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $13,000

Guest capacity

Up to 80 seated guests

About this venue

Chaval is a refined Spanish and French-inspired restaurant in Portland, Maine’s West End, offering an intimate setting for wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, private dinners, and restaurant buyouts. Couples love Chaval for its warm Pine Street atmosphere, seasonal Maine ingredients, thoughtful wines, craft cocktails, and hospitality that feels polished without feeling formal. From cozy dinners in the Wine Room to larger gatherings throughout the restaurant, Chaval brings together exceptional food, a distinctive neighborhood setting, and the kind of relaxed elegance that makes a celebration feel deeply personal.

Seated guest capacity

  • 75-80

Venue type

  • Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
58 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102

Our event spaces

Chaval

Old-world European charm meets coastal Maine elegance.

Chaval offers a gorgeous blend of historic charm and modern elegance, nestled in Portland's vibrant West End. The beautifully designed interior captures the romantic essence of an intimate European brasserie, featuring a warm and inviting dining room alongside a dedicated private event space. This seamless indoor setting flows gracefully out onto a charming, heated outdoor patio, allowing your wedding celebration to shift effortlessly from a fresh-air cocktail hour to a sophisticated dining experience. It is a cohesive, welcoming environment where exceptional hospitality and old-world ambiance meet.

Guest capacity

Up to 90 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy.”

Private Dining Room

An intimate setting for exclusive gatherings.

For couples seeking a more exclusive, personal setting for their closest loved ones, the Private Dining Room provides an enchanting and intimate oasis. It is perfectly suited for micro-weddings, elegant family rehearsal dinners, or cozy wedding morning brunches. This beautifully appointed room allows you to enjoy Chaval's signature culinary artistry and warm hospitality in an environment completely dedicated to your milestone celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive.”

Chaval

Old-world European charm meets coastal Maine elegance.

Chaval offers a gorgeous blend of historic charm and modern elegance, nestled in Portland's vibrant West End. The beautifully designed interior captures the romantic essence of an intimate European brasserie, featuring a warm and inviting dining room alongside a dedicated private event space. This seamless indoor setting flows gracefully out onto a charming, heated outdoor patio, allowing your wedding celebration to shift effortlessly from a fresh-air cocktail hour to a sophisticated dining experience. It is a cohesive, welcoming environment where exceptional hospitality and old-world ambiance meet.

Guest capacity

Up to 90 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy.”

Private Dining Room

An intimate setting for exclusive gatherings.

For couples seeking a more exclusive, personal setting for their closest loved ones, the Private Dining Room provides an enchanting and intimate oasis. It is perfectly suited for micro-weddings, elegant family rehearsal dinners, or cozy wedding morning brunches. This beautifully appointed room allows you to enjoy Chaval's signature culinary artistry and warm hospitality in an environment completely dedicated to your milestone celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive.”

Available services that can be provided by Chaval

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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Yes. Chaval offers distinct spaces for private dining and events, including the Main Dining Room, Back Room, Wine Room, Patio, and a separate downstairs Private Dining Room known as the PDR. Availability depends on the date, group size, and event format.
Chaval offers several event spaces, from smaller private dining options to larger restaurant gatherings and buyouts. Guest capacity depends on the room, event style, and seating needs, so the best next step is to submit an inquiry with your preferred date, guest count, and event type.
Chaval can host weddings, rehearsal dinners, private dinners, cocktail parties, and full restaurant buyouts. The space works well for events that feel intimate, festive, and centered around food, wine, and hospitality.
A limited menu is required for parties over 15 people to ensure the best possible service. All pre-set menus utilize entrees from our existing dinner menu unless otherwise specified.
Minimum spend for the PDR starts at $700 (or $75 per person), with a $750 minimum required for pharmaceutical dinners. The BDR requires a $2,000 minimum, or $700 for two hours and $1,000 for the entire day for brunch. The Patio requires a $2,000 minimum, which is subject to change depending on weather. Combining the back room and patio requires a $5,000 minimum, while the FDR ranges from $3,000 to $5,000. Full restaurant buyouts range from $5,500 to $6,500 in the winter and $10,000 to $15,000 in the summer.
Parties over 15 guests use a pre-set menu featuring entrees from our existing dinner menu to ensure the best service possible. Menu packages are priced at $55 per person for two courses, $75 per person for three courses, and $85 per person for four courses. Any pre-set menu that includes steak as an entree selection must be priced at a minimum of $60 per person.
For large parties over 15 guests, drink menus are limited to ensure fast and high-quality service.
For parties of 4 or more, cancellations made within 72 hours incur a $25 per person fee. For room buyouts and pharmaceutical dinners, cancellations made between 8 and 21 days prior incur a $25 per person fee, while cancellations made within 7 days incur a $50 per person fee.