A covered dining area with black-framed chairs, square tables set with glassware, and hanging wicker pendant lights at Hugo Dining.
A restaurant dining area with black-framed glass ceiling, hanging woven pendant lights, and rows of tables set with glassware at Hugo Dining.
A covered dining area with wicker pendant lights, black chairs, and tables set with glassware, featuring a glass roof and wood-paneled walls at Hugo Dining.
A restaurant dining area with long wooden tables set with glassware and dark chairs, warm wall lighting, and a skylight at Hugo Dining.

La Piazza at Hugo Dining

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
1116-1118 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, 3040 –
Essendon, Melbourne
Up to 60
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The venue combines modern elegance with a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for casual dining, romantic date nights, family celebrations, corporate events, and private functions.

Guests can enjoy both the stylish indoor dining room and La Piazza, a fully covered and heated courtyard that provides an inviting alfresco experience year-round. Hugo Dining also offers function packages, accommodating intimate gatherings through to larger events, with exceptional service and authentic Italian hospitality at the heart of every experience.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000–$5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000–$5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 days ago

Capacity

Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Quiet space
Soundproof
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence

Host rules

• A pre-authorization of 10% of the total booking amount is required at the time of booking.
• No smoking is permitted inside the building.
• Any damage to the venue or its contents will result in additional charges.
• No alcohol is permitted after 11:00 PM.
• Bump-in is permitted up to 2 hours before the scheduled event start time.
• All decorations, equipment, and personal belongings must be removed within 1 hour after the event concludes.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About Hugo Dining

Hugo Dining is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map
Australia > Melbourne > Northern Suburbs > Hugo Dining > La Piazza

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