Locanda Restaurant is famous not only for its fantastic location and decor, but a menu created using the best of Victorian and Australian produce.

The team at Locanda is led by Excecutive Chef Paul Griffiths who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from over 15 years in the industry. From the Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast, Australia to The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, USA, Paul continues to impress with his culinary skills and creative flair.

Locanda Restaurant features a spacious dining room surrounded by floor to ceiling glass wine cellars, two private dining areas and the relaxed Locanda Bar. Its dramatic design - the ceilings soar, the surfaces are Italian marble & stone, the furniture's contemporary design elements instantly sets a luxurious, exciting tone.

If you are planning a large group dinner or cocktail party, our Melbourne Private Dining Room is ideal. This Private Dining Room is partially sectioned off from the main restaurant by our outstanding floor to ceiling glass wine cellars. The space holds up to 60 people for sit down dinners and up to 80 for a stand up cocktail event. There are a range of menu options available and our friendly team is more than happy to assist in creating a customized menu for your special event. Why not combine both our private dining room and Locanda Deli for an alternative style function. Combined, the space comfortably seats 74 guests or up to 110 guests for a cocktail style function.

The Locanda Deli and Wine Cellar tucked away in Little Bourke Street is instantly recognizable by its large Italian marble share table and overhanging glass chandelier. This Melbourne private event space comfortably seats 14 guests but is also suitable for a group of up to 25 guests, cocktail style. There are alternative stool options available including backed stools for seated events.