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 black-framed glass ceiling, hanging woven pendant lights, and rows of tables set with glassware at Hugo Dining.
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 long wooden tables set with glassware and dark chairs, warm wall lighting, and a skylight at Hugo Dining.
Several plated dishes of seafood, grilled meat, vegetables and hummus surround a wine glass and pepper mill on a dark table at Hugo Dining.
A plate of creamy ribbon pasta topped with sliced chicken, mushrooms, crispy bacon and herbs, set with a fork and wine glass at Hugo Dining.
A round pizza topped with prosciutto, creamy cheese, tomato sauce, basil leaves and a charred blistered crust at Hugo Dining.
A charred crust pizza topped with tomatoes, cured ham, creamy cheese and fresh basil as hands add garnishes at Hugo Dining.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches on a paved surface under a covered canopy, separated from the street by transparent screens 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
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • 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 Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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.

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Location

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Meet your host

Stefano Maccioni
Member of Tagvenue since July 2026
24h Response time
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