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Top Private Dinner Venues in Carlton
Carlton’s dining scene is a masterpiece of flavour and atmosphere, making it the best option for your next private gathering, whether it's a business dinner, birthday celebration, or family gathering. Treat your guests to an evening of exceptional food and ambience in elegant private dining rooms near Lygon Street or contemporary spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows on Rathdowne Street. With menus ranging from authentic Italian to innovative modern cuisine, your event will feel as unique as the dishes themselves. Ready to get started? Tagvenue simplifies the search—compare Carlton's top private dining rooms side by side and book the one that sets the perfect tone for your occasion.
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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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![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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![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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![Private Dining Room at The Lincoln in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsThe LincolnCarlton, MelbournePPablo B.
“Good communication. Service was spot on. Very responsive to all our requests” -
![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![Restaurant at The Lincoln in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $72
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
50 guestsThe LincolnCarlton, MelbourneWith an intimate private dining room, The Lincoln is a labour of love for our team, with an uncompromising commitment to simply delicious food and drinks, a warm welcome and a relaxed feel.
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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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![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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FAQs about Top Private Dinner Venues in Carlton
Booking costs of private dining rooms 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 $70 | per person |
| From $210 | to $360 | hire fee per hour |
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: ‘I also want to mention the drinks menu was well priced and had a range of great options!’ -
Gallery 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!’ -
Go Big at Zagame's House in Carlton - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: This 97-room hotel showcases the best of modern interior design, luxurious amenities, and sustainable architecture. From the art to the menu, every inch of Zagame’s House is designed to inspire you.
You'll find private dining rooms 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 50 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private dining rooms usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Carlton, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Semi-private Space Two at East Imperial - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small corporate and social groups seeking a composed, seated dining experience in a semi-private setting. What sets it apart: A curated display of Chinese antiques and framed calligraphy provides a distinctive... -
Harry at Zagame's House, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 50 guests
Venue said: Both conference rooms Gertrude & Harry are most suited to facilitate small - medium groups in various standing and seating arrangements... -
Excellence Room at Arrow on Swanston, rated 4.2/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: Arrow on Swanston is a hotel made up of apartment-style studios and two-bedroom suites across a multi-storey building, characterised by in-room kitchen facilities that support self-catering stays.
Cheap private dining rooms in Carlton start from $120 hire fee per event or $800 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Lounge at Fringe Common Rooms, from $120 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The room already has a stage/professional lighting rig/sound system and private bar in the room.’ -
Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 75 guests seated)
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups will find the space suited to seated, presentation‑style gatherings with a relaxed, social tone. What guests say: Theatre's stepped seating can make views from the rearmost row difficult for shorter... -
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.
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