Compare the restaurant-published rules that change a group booking: compulsory menus, online booking thresholds, deposits and advance notice.
Plan my group dinner55 restaurants with reviewed group policies. Seated capacity is not established by this list.
South Yarra 3141
Set menus are available
The menu FAQ says set menus are available for larger groups of ten or more or private events. It does not say that a set menu is compulsory for every group booking; ask which choices apply to South Yarra.
Melbourne CBD 3000
Groups of 10+
For group bookings of 10 guests or more, call the preferred branch directly to discuss requirements. The Flinders Lane page specifically welcomes advance group arrangements.
Carlton 3053
Banquet menus
The dine-in menu lists a standard banquet menu at $75 per person and a Monday–Thursday banquet menu at $62 per person. Confirm which option applies to the group.
Fitzroy 3065
Friday and Saturday evening bookings
For Friday and Saturday evening group bookings, Aysel requires all guests to order from a set menu and says it has live music. Contact the restaurant to arrange those evening bookings and confirm the current menu.
Melbourne CBD 3000
Banquet Reunion
The linked Banquet Reunion menu lists $155 per person with a minimum charge of 10 patrons. Confirm the current inclusions and quote.
Brunswick East 3057
Group menu threshold
Groups of 10 or more are required to dine on the festa menu. The retained menu page is headed Winter menu and warns that it is seasonal and may change without notice; confirm the current menu and price with the venue.
Brunswick 3056
Group booking route
For group bookings of 7 guests or more, Bar Spontana directs organisers to its booking email. Use the official booking page for this route; the threshold does not establish seated capacity, room privacy, menu terms or live availability.
Brunswick 3056
Group enquiry route
The bookings page asks groups over 12 people and function enquiries to email. This is an enquiry route, not a capacity or space claim.
Toorak 3142
Reservations for 9+
For group reservations of 9 people or more, call the restaurant directly on 98240888.
Melbourne 3000
Large bookings
Group bookings of 7 people or more must be made directly with the restaurant team. Contact the team to arrange the booking and confirm seating and any event conditions.
Melbourne CBD 3000
Larger tables
For group reservations, Bottega offers online bookings for up to 10 guests. For 11 or more it offers a curated set-menu experience and asks organisers to enquire.
Melbourne 3000
Weekend function bookings
Saturday and Sunday opening is for private functions only. Contact the restaurant to arrange a function booking and confirm its guest limit, seating and terms.
South Yarra 3141
Group reservation method
The official reservation page directs parties of 10 or more to enquire by phone at (03) 9973 5162. This is a booking-contact threshold, not a physical-space minimum or capacity.
South Yarra 3141
Menu rule for ten or more
For sit-down lunch and dinner groups of ten or more, Chez Olivier says there is no ordering on the night: choose a set menu or two entrées, two mains and two desserts served alternately. Confirm the menu before booking.
Brunswick 3056
Set-menu threshold
Groups of 10 or more guests aged 12+ are required to choose a set menu. Tell the restaurant about the group’s ages and requirements.
Prahran 3181
Group booking threshold
For group bookings of 10 people or more, the restaurant asks guests to complete its group booking contact form. Confirm the seating arrangement, privacy and booking terms for your group.
Docklands 3008
Banquet threshold
For group bookings of 10 or more guests, Corniche provides banquet-only service; notify the restaurant of dietary restrictions when booking.
Carlton 3053
Published group menu thresholds
The published brand group-booking policy requires a set menu for ten or more guests and a beverage package for twenty or more guests.
Southbank 3006
Set menu for 10+
For group bookings of ten or more guests, the official booking policy requires a set menu. Confirm the current group menu, prices and commercial conditions with the reservations team.
Melbourne CBD 3000
Groups and private functions
For group bookings of 12 guests or more, or private function rooms, contact the reservations team on 03 9639 2633. Confirm the arrangement for your party.
South Yarra 3141
Private functions
Private functions offer five-course dinners for up to 70 guests and separate cocktail receptions for up to 110 guests. These are event-menu formats, not a named room’s seated capacity or a minimum group size.
Carlton 3053
Functions for 12+
Donnini’s invites private-dining and function enquiries for groups of 12 or more, with set menus.
Port Melbourne 3207
Minimum spend
For functions and private events, Frontside says its minimum spend depends on the day and time. The events team supplies the amount for a particular enquiry.
Richmond 3121
Group booking route
Online bookings are accepted for up to 12 guests. Group bookings of 13 or more, including private events described for up to 50 guests, are directed to the private dining page. Confirm seated capacity and table layout for your event.
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