Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

The critics say this is Australia's finest Chinese restaurant. If the three-month wait for a table is any indication, the punters think so too. Flower Drum Restaurant in Melbourne has had a fearsome reputation for over 35 years. The dining room is a huge series of red-carpeted areas with lacquered wood detailing in every corner. The menu emphasises a creative touch with high quality seafood and other protein so get out of your comfort zone and taste the magic.

Rockpool Bar & Grill at Crown Melbourne  guarantees an uncompromising focus on excellent produce – in particular the beef that is sourced from Australia’s very best producers. Add an an outstanding wine list  this is a dining venue that offers a refined yet relaxed experience in a room that could be classified as luxurious. Their private dining spaces offer a range of sophisticated experiences for diners, from views overlooking the Yarra River and city skyline to a small classic setting with high ceilings, an impressive contemporary chandelier and a large boardroom style table that stretches the length of the room.

No35 is an elegant restaurant located at the Paris end of Collins street where rich timbers, vibrant tones, contemporary artworks and a world-class contemporary European menu meet. With view presiding over Melbourne the elegant experience is one where diners are surrounded by a collection of contemporary artworks, coloured glass highlights and a sophisticated palette of gold, red and pink tones.

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Locanda Restaurant & Private Dining; located in the theatre precinct in the heart of Melbourne at Rydges Hotel is famous not only for its fantastic location and decor, but a menu created using the best of Victorian and Australian produce. The team at Locanda is led by Executive Chef Paul Griffiths. Locanda Restaurant features a spacious dining room surrounded by floor to ceiling glass wine cellars, two private dining areas and the relaxed Locanda Bar.

Chef Guy Grossi’s Italian empire in Melbourne CBD spans across two levels with four dining areas; Ombra, Florentino Grill, Cellar Bar and Grossi Florentino Upstairs. While downstairs you can perch at the bar for salumi, Upstairs is where you’ll be walked to your table, coat taken and a napkin pulled across your lap. The only thing that could match this service is Grossi’s spectacular menu of duck and porcini tortellini and roasted partridge. This is not just dining, it’s an exceptional dining experience.

Cecconi's Cantina is a benchmark Italian restaurant in Melbourne city boasting a menu of innovative Mediterranean dishes. Perfectly arranged to cater for its patrons' needs, the dining room is split into two parts; choose the restaurant for a refined dining experience or go for the cantina when you're in the mood for a more boisterous, relaxed meal. Whichever section you favour, the dining room is beautifully styled, as is the cuisine.

Lunch Monday – Friday  12pm until 2.30pm, Dinner Monday – Saturday from 5.45pm

Refined and bespoke Japanese dining is the fashion of The Lucas Group's three story Kisumé nestled on Melbourne's famous Flinders Lane. They're the team that brought you Chin Chin and Hawker Hall, two of the cities most popular Asian restaurants, so there are no surprises that Kisumé is drawing in the crowds. Enter via the ground floor to discover the hand-crafted sushi bar, take the stairs to the basement to discover a hot menu of dishes (both menu's available on both floors) with the Chablis Bar perched on the top floor serving an impressive list to marvel over.

Lovers of The Estelle will be relieved the restaurant is back as Estelle Bistro, its old premises in the hip suburb of Northcote completely revamped. Owner chef, Scott Pickett has grown his establishment that now includes an upstairs private dining space and a covered courtyard with additional seating. here's a new vine-covered courtyard and the dining room brings the outside in, with natural timbers and exposed brick features. The Modern Australian menu offers artful a la carte dining and a three- or five-course set menu. If you're just after a snack, the kitchen serves some of the city's best charcuterie.

Inside the 171 Collins Street Building on Flinders Lane, Supernormal is a Modern Asian eatery from Melbourne chef Andrew McConnell. The Japanese inspired design features a large open kitchen bar with booth and bench seating, plus a gorgeous private dining space. The menu is driven by Chinese flavours with dumplings and bao plus Japanese and Korean favourites such as pulled pork shoulder and kimchi pancakes.

Located in the plush 80 Collins building in Melbourne's CBD, you'll find the culinary wonderland of Society.  Established within a historic building, Society spans across a luxe dining room, spacious terraces and an intimate private dining room. The decor gives classic mid-century features a revamp, creating an old-world charm and glam. Reservations are highly recommended.

Moonhouse is a Chinese restaurant located in Balaclava, a suburb 15 minutes by train South of Melbourne.

The venue serves classic Chinese dishes including sesame-crusted prawn toast with prawn bisque dipping sauce and a Hainanese chicken club sanga.

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am.