Whether coming together with family, friends and colleagues, there are many venues around the country offering private dining experiences to add personalisation to your special occasion.
From elegant upstairs dining rooms to small spaces to the side of the main restaurant area, there are private dining options to suit all events and pockets. Here are five to consider for your next celebration:
Private Dining in the Green Room
Capturing the true essence of the Barossa Valley, stop into boutique restaurant and bistro The Lord Lyndoch on Barossa Valley Way to refuel and recharge after exploring the region. Located on the main street of picturesque Lyndoch, this venue is the ideal spot to spend an afternoon or evening hanging out with family and friends over delicious food and drinks from a seasonal menu with regular Chef specials.
With a rich history, this café, bistro and function centre offers a private Green Room off the main bistro that has full table service and a wide range of delicious food choices, prepared by skilled Chefs with a focus on local produce and flavours; you can reserve a table for a quieter private dining experience or hire the whole space for exclusive use making it ideal for birthday celebrations, wedding rehearsal and work dinners.
Bespoke Dining Experiences
Rustic by name and by nature, discerning Woollahara foodies head to Rustic Kitchen on Jersey Road to appease Italian food cravings. The sister venue of I Maccheroni, this boutique catering business curates intimate events and bespoke experiences in the restaurant, the office or a unique location, offering canapes, pizza and much more.
From nibbles to private dining, Rustic Kitchen can turn your vision into reality bringing people together through a shared love of authentic Italian food; think entrées like tuna tartare, yuzu, capers, golden beetroot, almond, tomato, sesame and baby cos, along with memorable mains such as mafaldine with wild boar ragu, chicory, eschalot and olive crumbs, or lamb shank, Parisian mash, Dutch carrots, baby corn and balsamic eschalot.
Intimate Private Dining Experience
If you love food, wine and connection, you’ll love Restaurant Ka on Burton Street in Darlinghurst. This is where culinary creativity, apex experience and intrigue meet by the softly-lit counter of this tiny but mighty 10-seater Sydney dining destination; meaning home ‘Ka’ represents where loved ones convene and where you set your own rules.
For an intimate private dining experience, enter through a hidden door in the backstreets to take your place at the 10-seater counter and discover the luxury of a Private Chef as you are taken on a culinary journey celebrating the flavours and inspiration of each dish. Delve into abalone with lardo and celtuce, followed by Murray cod, white asparagus and kangaroo consommé, finishing with pineapple confit, salted egg yolk and chrysanthemum.
Intimate & Sophisticated Setting
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chairs, scallop pendent lighting and glass French doors, beckoning the outdoors in with sprawling vineyard views, allowing the eye to wander as you dine.
Elevate your gathering in an intimate and sophisticated setting, book the exclusive private dining room and choose from either the three or five-course menu and enjoy offerings such as confit chicken, corn velouté, miso and crackle, followed by braised short rib, bois boudran, greens and pomme purée, paired with a glass of 2018 Mount Pleasant Estate Shiraz. Desserts of chocolate and olive mousse, orange, macadamia and sponge are sure to entice.
Experience Unparalleled Exclusivity
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning lake views, with a dining room of rich décor, an open fireplace, white table linens and ambient lighting.
Experience unparalleled exclusivity with an unforgettable dining experience ideal for corporate dinners, special celebrations or intimate family gatherings with versatile private dining spaces tailor-made to meet the unique requirements of your event; with three private rooms to choose from, expect magnificent views, crisp white linen, crystal glassware and professional staff offering exceptional service and superb cuisine.
