Kaikey's Lane
30 Block Place, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Kaikey's Lane - take your out of town friends, to blow their minds with Melbourne’s laneway culture, and to impress them with your knowledge of “all the good laneway spots”. Kaikey's Lane is found along Block Place, one of the city’s premiere “hidden” laneways. It’s historic, and filled with amazing food - basically as Melbourne as you can get.Kaikey's Lane is beloved by a host of regulars. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - or for a morning coffee acquired on the run for the tram. There’s a friendly ambience to the Italian restaurant, with the staff being firmly of the opinion that it takes more than just good food to make a good meal. Of course, that’s not to downplay the quality of the menu at Kaikey's Lane. The focus here is on bringing a little bit of Italy to Melbourne, by way of “eating and drinking simple”.Kaikey's Lane is found tucked away along the historic food-and-drink wonderland that is the Block Place. For those lacking in knowledge of Melbourne’s “hidden laneway” culture, Block Place runs from Block Arcarde (Haighs) through to Little Collins Street
Kaikey's Lane Function Rooms

Side Room
The "Side Room" at Olio Cucina refers to a space to the side of the main dining space. It's semi-private, giving an event a sense of exclusivity and privacy, without feeling in any way isolated or removed from any fun-loving atmosphere.&nbs...

Upstairs Room
Olio Cucina's Upstairs Room is the restaurant's private dining space, for up to 20 guests. It's versatile and unobtrusive in its design, but it's certainly in possession of its own personality. Consider the Upstairs Room at Olio Cucina...

Entire Venue
Block Arcade's Olio Cucina is a delightful function venue used in its entirety, with enough room within its casually stylish walls for up to 100 guests standing. There's the main dining space, as well as the semi-private side room, and...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Kaikey's Lane?
Events at Kaikey's Lane start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Kaikey's Lane?
The following types of events can be held at Kaikey's Lane:
- Trivia Night
- Workshop
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Kaikey's Lane is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Kaikey's Lane is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Kaikey's Lane is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Kaikey's Lane?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Kaikey's Lane:
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Kaikey's Lane?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Kaikey's Lane and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Kaikey's Lane to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Kaikey's Lane to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Kaikey's Lane if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.