PRIVATE EVENTS VENUE

A restaurant in Port Melbourne made for celebrating.

From intimate private dinners and milestone birthdays to weddings, engagement parties and larger celebrations, Ciao Cielo offers a collection of private rooms and event spaces across our heritage-listed Old Courthouse, Pizzeria and garden.

Each space brings something different to the occasion, paired with generous Italian dining, exceptional drinks and the kind of hospitality that keeps the celebration going.

Main Dining Room

30–56 guests seated | Up to 90 standing

Arched windows, timeworn walls and original courthouse details give the Main Dining Room a presence that’s difficult to replicate.

Available exclusively for your celebration, this restaurant function room moves easily from a long-table lunch or seated dinner to a lively standing occasion, with the entire historic dining room becoming yours for the event.

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Elegant long-table dining setup at Ciao Cielo, featuring candlelit tables and a stylish bar for private functions and group celebrations.
Elegant private dining setup at Ciao Cielo, featuring a long timber table, arched windows and warm lighting for group celebrations.

Judge's Chambers

18 guests one table | 26 guests two tables

For occasions that call for a little more intimacy, the original Judge’s Chambers is our dedicated private dining room, tucked behind the Main Dining Room.

Victorian fireplaces and arched sash windows bring the history of the courthouse into the space, creating a warm, character-filled setting for private dinners and smaller celebrations.

For those searching for restaurants with private rooms in Port Melbourne, this one comes with a story of its own.

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THE PIZZERIA

15–30 guests

For smaller celebrations with a more relaxed feel, the Pizzeria offers a semi-private setting while keeping the energy of Ciao Cielo close by.

A natural choice for birthdays, lunches and informal celebrations where good food, good drinks and good company are the focus.

 
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Bright private function space at Ciao Cielo, featuring white dining tables, colourful chairs and hanging greenery for group celebrations.
Covered outdoor function space at Ciao Cielo, featuring colourful umbrellas, pastel seating and festoon lighting for group celebrations.

Garden Marquee

20–80 guests seated | Up to 100 standing

Take the celebration outside. Our Garden Marquee offers a flexible event space for everything from milestone birthdays and family celebrations to corporate functions, weddings and engagements.

Available for seated or standing events, with exclusive or shared use and the flexibility to suit Melbourne’s changing weather, it’s a relaxed setting for gathering a crowd over good food and drinks.

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EXCLUSIVE VENUE HIRE

100–130 guests seated | Up to 200 standing

For the biggest occasions, take over the entire venue.

Exclusive hire brings together the Old Courthouse, dining spaces and garden for a celebration that can move through Ciao Cielo from beginning to end, with the freedom to create an experience entirely around your guests.

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Elegant group dining setup at Ciao Cielo, featuring a long timber table, arched windows and warm lighting for private functions and celebrations.

Heritage character made for memorable occasions

Heritage character made for memorable occasions

 

 

EVENT MENUS

Whatever the setting, food remains at the centre of a Ciao Cielo celebration.

Our event menus are designed to suit the style of your occasion, with set menu options and the flexibility to customise selected menus. Enquire with our team to explore the best menu for your event.

Close-up of crispy fried fish bites drizzled with white sauce, placed on a bed of fresh greens and lemon wedges in eco-friendly takeout containers.
A person's hand is holding a fork with pasta, while the other hand is holding a white bowl filled with pasta and herbs against a textured, beige wall.
Assorted appetizer bites with a crispy base topped with dollops of white cream, red tomato-based sauce, and a green chive garnish on a white plate.
A plate of roast stuffed pork with sauce and greens, a glass of white wine with 'CIAO CIELO' written on it, placed on a wooden table with a fork and knife, a grey cloth napkin to the side.
Three white ceramic spoons on a white surface, each filled with a small serving of sashimi garnished with herbs and thinly sliced vegetables.
A man wearing glasses and a navy apron holds three trays of breaded appetizers at a restaurant or event kitchen, with two chefs in background preparing food.
A person pouring a golden-colored beverage into a row of empty glasses.
Close-up of a serving of fried calamari on a bed of greens with lemon wedge, drizzled with white sauce, in a beige paper tray.
Person holding a large white bowl of mixed pasta with herbs and grated cheese, while another person uses a fork with pasta, against a textured beige wall.
Appetizer bites with a creamy topping, red tomato-based sauce, and a small green garnish on a white plate.
A bowl of sliced pork roulade with sauce and greens, a fork and knife on a wooden table, a glass of white wine with red text that says 'CIAO CIELO,' and a gray cloth napkin.
Multiple white ceramic spoons with small servings of sashimi with thinly sliced fish, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and garnish on a white surface, casting shadows.
A man wearing glasses and a navy apron holding two trays of breaded appetizers in a kitchen or restaurant setting. Two other people are in the background, slightly out of focus, preparing food.
A person pouring a drink into a row of glasses, with more glasses and a blurry background visible.

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Start planning your celebration

Tell us a little about your occasion, preferred date and guest numbers and our events team will help you find the right space and format.

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