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Top Brunch Restaurants in Carlton
In Carlton, brunch is not a backup plan. It is practically part of the weekend schedule. Between the buzz of Lygon Street, the smell of fresh coffee drifting out onto the pavement, and trams dropping people right into the action, this is one of those places where a late-morning table feels well worth claiming. From leafy courtyards to polished dining rooms, brunch restaurants in Carlton cover everything from ricotta hotcakes and strong flat whites to livelier spots pouring espresso martinis before noon. Browse the listings below and pick somewhere worth getting out of bed for.
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![Main Dining at Criniti's Carlton in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining
50 guestsCriniti's CarltonCarlton, MelbourneMain Dining is a semi‑private dining room in Criniti's Carlton centred on a communal‑table layout that promotes social, uninterrupted dining. Design: The space pairs crisp white panelling and decorative moulding with compact
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![Terrace at Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace
31 guestsCairo By Nights Restaurant & BarCarlton, MelbourneThe Terrace is a private outdoor space in Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar that provides covered, canopied seating and extends the restaurant's dining area outdoors.
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![Entire Venue at Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
125 guestsCairo By Nights Restaurant & BarCarlton, MelbourneThe restaurant has a capacity of up to 200 people and includes the downstairs dining area, the upstairs function room and the terrace. The venue is suitable for birthdays, corporate dinners, engagement parties and other special
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![Indoor Area at La Spaghettata Restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
70 guestsLa Spaghettata RestaurantCarlton, MelbourneIndoor Area is a dining room in La Spaghettata Restaurant and an intimate, narrow room laid out as a single long dining aisle. Design: The interior shows exposed brick walls, vintage art and checkered tablecloths, lit by
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![Upstairs at La Spaghettata Restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs
70 guestsLa Spaghettata RestaurantCarlton, MelbourneThe Upstairs dining room in La Spaghettata Restaurant is a private dining room defined by plentiful natural light. Design: The room has a traditional trattoria look: red-painted walls, timber floorboards, cross-back wooden
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![Downstairs at Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs
26 guestsCairo By Nights Restaurant & BarCarlton, MelbourneDownstairs is a Dining Room in Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar and is a semi-private lower-level room characterised by Egyptian-themed decorative finishes.
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![Semi-Private Dining Room at Criniti's Carlton in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Dining Room
40 guestsCriniti's CarltonCarlton, MelbourneCriniti's Carlton also offers a semi-private dining room, providing a more intimate setting for up to 40 guests. This space features grey brick walls and wooden touches that create a warm, inviting atmosphere with an industrial
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![Entire Venue at East Imperial in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsEast ImperialCarlton, MelbourneEast Imperial is an elegant Chinese restaurant defined by a formal dining room centred on antique furnishings and a traditional table-service layout. Design: The dining rooms are long and narrow with polished timber floors
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![Function Room Upstairs at Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room Upstairs
34 guestsCairo By Nights Restaurant & BarCarlton, MelbourneCairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar is an Egyptian restaurant located in Carlton, Melbourne. We offer spaces for private hire - our entire venue, the main dining area, function room or terrace are available for events.
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![Dining Area at Da Guido La Pasta in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityDining Area
50 guestsDa Guido La PastaCarlton, MelbourneDa Guido La Pasta occupies a single dining room on Lygon Street. The interior is arranged as a continuous, well-proportioned space suited to group dining and private use.
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![Semi-private Space Two at East Imperial in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $1250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Space Two
20 guestsEast ImperialCarlton, MelbourneSemi-private Space Two is a Dining Room in East Imperial that forms a narrow, bay-style dining area set apart from the main room. Design: The space has a linear plan with a banquette running along one wall and freestanding
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![Whole Venue at Lankan Tucker in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $88
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
50 guestsLankan TuckerCarlton, MelbourneStep inside Lankan Tucker and you’ll find a beautifully open, light-filled space designed to flex with your vision. This venue is a true blank canvas, perfect for photoshoots, film and TV productions, fashion campaigns, workshops,
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FAQs about Top Brunch Restaurants in Carlton
Booking costs of brunch restaurants average $2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Carlton, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1250 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $45 | to $60 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms in Carlton - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘A great function venue and the cash bar makes it very simple.’ -
Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent communication, venue staff very helpful, my guests and I had a great night!’ -
Lord Lygon at Zagame's House in Carlton - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: What guests say: The bar benefits from warm, professional staff who deliver consistently attentive service. The space is stylish and well presented.
You'll find brunch restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Carlton, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $2200 minimum spend per event |
Cheap brunch restaurants in Carlton start from $800 minimum spend per event or $35 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 75 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Excellent communication, venue staff very helpful, my guests and I had a great night!’ -
The Garden at Ballers Clubhouse Carlton, from $36 per person (up to 13 guests seated)
Venue said: The Garden is a semi-private area in Ballers Clubhouse Carlton centred on a full-size pool table and built-in banquette seating, providing a contained corner for groups inside the larger games venue. -
Terrace at Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar, from $40 per person (up to 31 guests seated)
Venue said: Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar is an Egyptian restaurant located in Carlton, Melbourne. We offer spaces for private hire - our entire venue, the main dining area, function room or terrace are available for events.
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