Mezzo
35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Mezzo is a casual Italian restaurant and bar. Sure, “casual Italian restaurant and bar” is a phrase bandied around constantly, and that particular category of dining spot must be a dime a dozen in this town. Mezzo though, do it really, really well. There’s a definite Sicilian bent to the goings-on within Mezzo menu, with some traditional sharing menus, alongside individual mains. Think modern dishes with hearty, traditional flavours.The spacious dining room is sophisticated and stylish, befitting the restaurant’s address on the top end of Little Bourke Street. A gorgeous, hulking marble bar divides the space, with images of Sicily along the walls. Splashes of red come via the lampshades hanging from the high ceilings above pre-theatre, and date night diners.Mezzo is well suited to group dinners, larger celebrations, and business luncheons. As a function venue used in its entirety, Mezzo is also a great setting for cocktail parties.Mezzo is found on the very top end of Little Bourke Street, in one of the top end’s many pockets of superb dining. On the edge of Spring Street, Mezzo is then also near Parliament train station, the city’s theatre precinct, as well as ‘Paris End’ shopping.
Mezzo Function Rooms

Entire Venue
Mezzo is a large expanse of a restaurant, elegant in its simple approach. The space comfortably fits up to 140 guests standing in a cocktail style function, or 100 seated. Images of Italian rooftops adorn the walls, and from the high c...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Mezzo?
Events at Mezzo 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 Mezzo?
The following types of events can be held at Mezzo:
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Gala Dinner
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- Wedding
- Workshop
- School Formal
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Christening
- Bucks Night
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- 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 Mezzo is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Mezzo is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Mezzo 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 Mezzo?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Mezzo:
- 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 Mezzo?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Mezzo 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 Mezzo 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 Mezzo 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 Mezzo 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.