Function spaces at Vaporetto
Flexible spaces, Italian menus and easy hosting in Hawthorn
Looking for function and event spaces in Melbourne. Vaporetto in Hawthorn offers four flexible rooms for birthdays, engagements, corporate events and long lunches. Choose the Bar, Galleria, Mezzanine or Piazza and pair your booking with Italian set menus or shared platters. Easy access, clear capacities, friendly service and simple booking make hosting straightforward.
Menu Styles
Go classic with sit-down courses, keep it social with shared Italian platters, or run a cocktail-style event with canapés. We’ll help you match the food and pacing to speeches, cake and timing. (Ask about drinks packages or bar-tab setups; BYO for private events can be discussed.)
How To Book
- Tell us your date, time and guest count.
- Pick a space and menu style.
- Share any dietary notes and timing for speeches/cake.
- We’ll confirm availability and a clear quote.
Where & when: Rear 681 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn (enter via Grace St). Open 7 days, 12 pm – 10 pm.
Our spaces
The Bar
Best for: arrivals, stand-up mingles, canapés
Capacity: up to 30 for cocktails & canapés
A timeless Venetian cocktail bar feel — think crisp Prosecco on arrival and small bites before the main event.
The Galleria
Best for:
private sit-down dining or a lively cocktail party
Capacity:
up to 30 seated, 40 standing
Private room with striking Venice imagery on the walls — perfect for shared Italian menus and a few short speeches.
The Mezzanine
Best for: intimate groups that still want the restaurant buzz
Capacity: up to 20 seated, 30 standing
Perched above the dining room with a view to the open kitchen; intimate and a little bit theatrical.
The Piazza
Best for:
bigger groups and garden-party vibes
Capacity:
10–40 guests
Weather-protected outdoor space with retractable umbrellas — great for celebrations, daytime or evening.
