The Most Beautiful Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

Nothing says special quite like a private dining room. Whether you’re marking a birthday, engagement, or simply a why-not group fiesta, take the evening to the next level by booking a secluded space at these top Melbourne restaurants. It’s a win-win: access all of their cracking food and wine (without any of the clean up) while also enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of an at-home dinner party. Some even have semi-private spaces that allow you to celebrate and converse freely while basking in the energy of the wider restaurant.

Ready to indulge? Browse the best private dining rooms in Melbourne before settling on your dinner party theme.

Pony

Just like a good hotel room, sometimes the best private dining rooms are those that feel just like home. Elevated cottage-inspired interiors meet a menu of hearty and wholesome share-style plates at Pony. Perfect for intimate dinners through to small weddings, the private dining room embodies warmth and intimacy. Pony also has a private courtyard, should you prefer something outdoors.

14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale

Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca

This vibey Italian spot doesn’t just bring the food to the function, it also brings the vibes, with a dedicated space to suit every mood.

Want something elevated, yet relaxed? Vince’s Bar is filled with old-world, authentic Italian charm, with it’s wooden bar and emerald green countertop. Able to fit 25 standing, it’s the perfect spot for an intimate gathering over cocktails and antipasti.

If you’d rather a more formal, seated event, you can choose either the half ballroom or full ballroom, depending on the number of guests you plan on inviting. Want to go even bigger? Hire out the whole venue and have Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca entirely to yourself!

15 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Maison Bâtard

Maison Bâtard offers options when it comes to private dining spaces. They’ve got a little something for every occasion, each with its own distinctly Parisian flair. There are exclusive and semi-exclusive options to choose from, ranging from Le Salon to our favourite, the moody Le Club. Live out your wildest jazz bar fantasy with private entry, a stage, booth seating and a state-of-the-art sound system. Magnifique!

23 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Yugen Dining

Want to dine inside of a golden orb? There’s only one right answer…and it’s yes, absolutely! Yugen Dining does semi-private dining in Melbourne like no other. Artfully suspended from the ceiling, the golden orb sits in the centre of this fine dining restaurant, allowing you to take in the atmosphere from above. Ideal for six to nine guests, this unique space offers an unforgettable dining experience with a menu that showcases innovative Japanese-inspired cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails.

605 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Park Street Pasta & Wine

Seating up to 32, Park Street Pasta & Wine‘s upstairs dining room is often used during busy dinner periods, but can be booked out for private functions and events. Surround yourself in the authenticity of their green-painted walls and Italian art prints as you sip of some of the finest wines to ever dance on your taste buds and tuck into their delicious shared plates and pastas. Bellissimo!

268 Park Street, South Melbourne

Neighbourhood Wine

This room is filled with history. Originally an illegal gambling den that was shut down by police over 30 years ago, Neighbourhood Wine’s private dining room seats up to 12 around an antique black walnut table, where private gambling sessions took place. Now, it can be booked for intimate private events, seating a minimum of eight people and maximum of 12. There’s an impressive wine wall behind the head of the table, and the old-school decor and style of this culture-rich building will make you feel as though you’re in the ring yourself.

If you’re planning on organising a larger event, you can also book the Sunset Room, which got its name from its gambling days, where it was originally home to the roulette wheel and snooker table. Or, book out the entire venue for an extra grand party. Your choice!

1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North

The Alba Room by Osteria Renata

You simply cannot go wrong with the combination of fine wine and pasta and Osteria Renata is serving up both in abundance in their private dining space, The Alba Room. Pared back, Italian interiors set the scene for your private soiree. With doors opening up onto the terrace, it’s perfect for a semi-alfresco vibe.

436-438 High Street, Prahran

Bahari The Hellenic Palate

Masterchef alumni Philip Vakos’ modern Greek restaurant, Bahari The Hellenic Palate, has cemented itself as a Richmond favourite for its lively ambience and traditional recipes cooked with a contemporary touch. Downstairs is a rustic diner, while upstairs is an airy, coastal-inspired space that can be booked for private lunches and dinners. Sporting three large windows overlooking busy Swan Street alongside private bathrooms and a cocktail bar, it’s an ace way to gather over their delicious Greek dips, small plates, grilled meats and colourful salads.

177-179 Swan Street, Richmond

The George on Collins

The George on Collins is where you go to feast on delectable modern South-East Asian cuisine in a grand, historic building. The sprawling space boasts several private dining spaces to accommodate all crowds, moods and moments, each with its own character and charm. The close and cosy Attic overlooks the main venue, allowing your group to soak in the atmosphere of the restaurant while having your own space, while the Den affords total privacy with its very own entrance and bar. For larger events go for the stylish Cellar, which features AV capabilities and room to mingle.

162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne

Aru

Contemporary Asian-Australian restaurant Aru is one of Melbourne’s most acclaimed openings in recent years, a relaxed restaurant with a fine dining edge. Executive Chef Khanh Nguyen marries South-East Asian flavours, ancient techniques and the finest Australian produce to dazzling effect.

Aru is the tastemaker’s choice for a celebratory dinner, made even better when experienced in their secluded private room, Banda. Furnished in rich spotted gum, it features a stunning wine wall and opens up onto a terrace which can also be booked.

268 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Moonhouse

Moody and modern Chinese-inspired bistro, Moonhouse, is host to a private dining room that seats up to 30 (lazy Susans included). With its own kitchen, it’s a surefire ticket to a boisterous evening with friends. The Balaclava restaurant is by the group behind Hanoi Hannah, Tokyo Tina and Firebird, so expect nostalgic Cantonese dishes cooked with contemporary flair. Big hitting snacks include a Hainanese chicken club sandwich and prawn toast dipped in rich bisque.

282 Carlisle Street, Balaclava 

Chancery Lane

European classics are cleverly reimagined at Chancery Lane, with dishes like sea perch mousseline with Avruga caviar and onion consommé topped with truffle parmesan. The alluring CBD bistro has three private dining options, each grander than the last. Choose between the luxurious Chandelier Room, a sought-after space with dedicated service under a 19th-century French chandelier or the expansive Archways Room, complete with adjoining private atrium for pre-dinner drinks.

430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Where to next? When the night is young, make your way to one of these charismatic cocktail spots or cosy pubs. If you’re partial to a post-dinner drop, then make sure to hit up our favourite wine bars in Melbourne.