Il Caminetto
Private Dining in Moonee Ponds
A private space for birthdays, work dinners and family get-togethers, right across from Queens Park.
A Room of Your Own, in the Heart of Moonee Ponds
At Il Caminetto, we don't just host your event; we make you feel at home. Whether it's a birthday party, an award ceremony, a family reunion or a corporate event, your group gets a space of its own and a menu built for the table.
We sit on Pascoe Vale Road, right across from Queens Park. Our floor plan is flexible: small groups settle into a cosy area inside the restaurant, while larger groups take the spacious backyard, where we can host up to 60–70 guests.
What makes us different is the food and the welcome: award-winning wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, and a kitchen that caters for every dietary requirement. Real Italian hospitality, not a function factory.
- Cosy indoor area for small groups
- Backyard space for up to 60–70 guests
- Easy parking, with plenty of street parking around us
- Top 3 in Melbourne, 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific
Six Reasons Groups Choose Our Private Dining in Moonee Ponds
Whatever you're celebrating, we've got the room for it. Birthdays, engagements, work dinners, Christmas parties, family reunions, anniversaries, baby showers, farewells, our private dining fits them all. Here's why groups keep coming back to Il Caminetto's private dining in Moonee Ponds.
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Award-Winning Kitchen
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta, listed on 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific every year since 2023.
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A Space That Fits Your Group
A flexible floor plan means a cosy area inside for smaller gatherings, or the spacious backyard for up to 60–70 guests.
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Set Menus Made Simple
Choose from Italian set menus built for your gathering, so ordering is sorted before you arrive and the cost per head is clear from the start.
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Every Diet Catered For
Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan handled as standard, not as an afterthought. Tell us when you book and the kitchen plans ahead.
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Family-Run Since 2018
Il Caminetto has been family-owned from day one, and it shows in the service, 4.5 stars across more than 1,100 Google reviews.
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Easy to Reach, Easy to Park
Right across from Queens Park on Pascoe Vale Road, with plenty of street parking all around us.
Menus Built for Groups
Choose from our Italian set menus, built for functions and designed to feed the whole table. Tell us your group size and occasion, and we'll help you pick the menu that suits.
We cater for every dietary requirement. Let us know when you book, and the kitchen takes care of the rest.
Our Private Dining Spaces
Loved by Moonee Ponds
Carol Boulad
★★★★★
We dined here for the first time on Saturday night for a surprise birthday dinner. I can't believe we had never been here before. It's an absolute amazing local gem. Roberto and Juliana were amazing to deal with. They were so friendly and professional and gave us the best night ever. The planning of this dinner was so seamless. The food was delicious. Award winning pizza and home and pasta. We got the banquet and everything we had was so yum. Thank you for a wonderful dinner can't wait to visit again soon.
Lakisha Valentino
★★★★★
I recently had my 30th birthday here and it was amazing! The whole team were so lovely and accommodating, and the food was absolutely incredible.
They cater to all dietary requirements, and all of the guests went home so full, people are still raving about the food, so authentic and absolutely delicious.
The atmosphere was beautiful, and honestly looks great for the insta for all my millennials out there (fairy lights and all)!
Georgia Robbins
★★★★★
Had my 30th birthday dinner here and the shared menu was fantastic, so much food and great quality! Service was also amazing!! Thank you so much!
Nella Morrow
★★★★★
We were a group of 10 celebrating a birthday. We were seated at the back of the restaurant in the Garden room. It was perfect. The food was amazing and the wine list was great. Nothing was too much trouble and we were able to take a birthday cake to have for dessert 🎂. Il Caminetto does not charge cakeage which is a bonus. Thank you for a great night ♥️
Private Dining in Moonee Ponds FAQs
How many guests can you seat?
Small groups fit in a cosy area inside the restaurant. Larger groups fit in the backyard, which holds up to 60–70 guests.
Is there a room hire fee?
No. You only pay for food and drinks.
Do we have to order a set menu?
Not always. Small groups can order à la carte. For larger groups we recommend the set menu, as it keeps service quick and the cost clear.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. We do gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and halal-friendly. Tell us at the time of booking.
Can we bring a cake or decorations?
Yes. Bring your cake and decorations. Let us know ahead so we can set the room up for you.
Ready to Book Your Private Dining in Moonee Ponds?
Tell us your date, your numbers and your dietary needs. We'll do the rest.
