The Best Private Dining Rooms in Sydney

When you book a private dining room, you get the best of both worlds: the mouth-watering food and speedy service of a restaurant, and the intimacy of enjoying a meal at home. Tucked away in alcoves, kitchens and wine cellars, and hidden behind walls and doors, Sydney’s best private dining rooms are as chic as they come. Next time you have an event on the horizon, keep it cruisey and outsource the hassle so you can spend more time soaking up the company of the ones you love most. Indulge in a meal to remember at the best private dining rooms in Sydney. 

Porteño’s Private Dining Room

Porteño’s charming Private Dining Room caters to gatherings between 15 to 26 people. Opt for one of Porteño’s signature banquet menus or collaborate with the team to craft a custom dining experience tailored to your tastes. 

50 Holt Street, Surry Hills (enter via Gladstone Street)

Da Orazio

Da Orazio‘s new private dining room, catering to groups of 14-20, is the backdrop of dreams if Italian coastal soiree is your brief. A terrazzo tiled floor, light wood accents and ambient lighting create a luxe blank canvas. Plus, with two set menus to choose from, there are options for different budgets.

75, 79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

The Grotto at Promenade Bondi

With beachfront views and soft pink walls, The Grotto sets the scene for a luxurious feast. It’s available to book for lunch or dinner between Wednesday and Sunday and seats up to 12. 

Shop 4, Bondi Pavillion, Queen Elizabeth Drive 

Chiswick 

For a gorgeous garden backdrop and a menu curated by Matt Moran with goodies from the kitchen garden, Chiswick‘s private dining space is the place to be to soak up a long lunch. The space comfortably seats 20 guests but can accommodate up to 40 if required. 

65 Ocean Street, Woollahra 

Pilu at Freshwater 

Overlooking Freshwater Beach, this Sardinian restaurant ticks all the right boxes. Sparkling, Insta-worthy views aside, the venue has a beach house vibe, with Hamptons-style décor and plenty of natural light. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, check out the balcony room, where 18 people can watch the waves rolling in while digging into a menu designed by chef Giovanni Pilu.

Moore Road, Freshwater

Hurricane’s Cronulla 

The delightful interiors of Hurricane‘s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Cronulla are the perfect backdrop to an intimate gathering. The semi-private dining space seats up to 22 and features warm mood lighting and the restaurant’s signature serene palette. The wall that separates the dining room from the restaurant stops short of the towering ceiling so you can still feel the atmosphere of the main dining room whilst remaining tucked away. Perfection! 

Shop 1/49 Gerrale Street, Cronulla 

Bennelong Restaurant and Bar

With celebrity chef Peter Gilmore on the pans and that iconic view, dining at Bennelong is an exquisite experience. To take it up a (very exclusive) notch, book the restaurant’s most spectacular space, The Circle. Situated on the top tier of the restaurant, it offers panoramic views of the harbour, as well as Circular Quay, and seats up to 28. 

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point

ITŌ

Good news! You can now enjoy your favourite fusion feast from the comfort of a private dining room. ITŌ‘s sleek space can accommodate up to 24 guests so it’s perfect for a birthday get-together or work lunch. The timber features, pops of colour and gentle lighting make for an ideal backdrop that requires no styling. 

413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills 

Oborozuki 

Fancy treating yourself? Oborozuki‘s harbourfront room is as luxe as it gets. Soak up the incredible views, divine styling details and a set menu you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. The menu, which gently fuses French and Japanese cuisine, subtly explores flavour in a way that won’t slap you in the face but that will leave you delighted at the way each delicate dish unfolds.

Level 3, 5/761 Macquarie Street 

Spice Temple

This iconic restaurant is ready to offer you a total sensory experience. From the rich décor to the spicy food and zodiac-themed cocktails, it puts a twist on the traditional Chinese eating house. Behind a beaded curtain, you’ll find the private dining room. It caters to up to 12 people, and the lighting can be adjusted to suit your party’s mood. 

10 Bligh Street, Sydney

Indu

In a prime position on George Street, this Indian hotspot has two private dining alcoves carved into the side of its heritage-listed building. They’re as unique as they are beautiful, with exposed brick walls, intricate floors, a long communal table, and a curtain draped across the door for extra privacy.

350 George Street, Sydney

The Grounds of Alexandria

Everyone’s been to The Grounds, and some of us have gone to an event at its Potting Shed. But did you know the much-loved café has a secret dining space? Hidden behind a big door, The Lock In is a lush room with raw brick walls, rugs, a plasma TV, and a stash of top-shelf whiskies. It fits up to 18 adults seated or 30 standing.

Shop 7A, 2 Huntley Street, Alexandria

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