9 Private Dining Rooms In The Sutherland Shire That We Love
A round up of chic, personal spaces to wine and dine with your favourites
Pino’s Al Mare, Cronulla
While there’s a lot to love about the inherent chatter and at times chaotic din of a restaurant floor, there’s also a lot to be said for private dining rooms. Secluded away from the ruckus of other wine-rs and diners, they’re quieter, chic and, yes, private, creating a personalised experience that’s a cut above the rest.
From birthday celebrations to corporate dinners and even intimate micro-weddings, these are our favourite 9 private dining rooms to book in the Sutherland Shire.
9 Private Dining Rooms In The Sutherland Shire We Love
CALL ME MAMMA
For an event that’s all about the vibes, Call Me Mamma’s private dining room at Parc Pavilion has you covered. Perfect for everything from client lunches and corporate meetings to hens parties and special celebrations, the space can comfortably host up to 18 guests. With a tailored Italian-style set menu that brings people together, the room’s private yet inviting vibe sets the stage for anything from business to pleasure.
Jensens
Kirrawee favourite Jensens falls into the top tier for many Shire foodies, loved for its casual but refined contemporary Australian fare and cosy atmosphere. The team’s take on private dining, dubbed The Cellar, is completely separate from the rest of the restaurant floor, secreted away behind a set of fluted glass doors. Fitted with comfy, velvet armchairs, a separate bar and AV capabilities, guests of The Cellar will be treated to their own private waiter and bar. The room can seat up to 20 guests, and menu packages range from two to three courses of canapes, house-made bread and signature dishes.
Pino’s Al Mare
How does an intimate, candlelit Italian meal with wine pairings sound? Perfect for birthdays, gathering your nearest and dearest, and work events, newcomer Pino’s Al Mare has the ultimate private dining experience waiting in their Wine Cellar. Picture 1,700 bottles lining the walls, setting the scene for an unforgettable dinner party for 16 to 20 guests. As for the menu? Think handmade pasta, Moreton Bay Bug, and premium Wagyu Steak. Italian classics, done right.
Hurricanes
Where Hurricanes Cronulla’s main dining area is light, bright and breezy, the private counterpart is moody, intimate and sophisticated. With stunning interiors, space for up to 22 guests and AV capabilities, you will easily achieve the host(ess) with the most(est) status here. There are a range of shared menu packages on offer, all of which capture the restaurant’s Mediterranean coastal-grill approach to dining. Expect to find sustainably-sourced meat, seafood and vegetables served in a share-style banquet paired with the finest wines.
Summersalt
Sitting above the sands and rolling waves of Elouera Beach, Summersalt exposes Shire locals to some of the best seafood on offer. Although tucked away, the team’s private dining room treats guests to the same signature beachfront views but with added the benefit of feeling cosy and close. The space seats up to 14 guests, who will have access to the venue’s scope of dishes and drinks.
Hazel
Sitting within the beautiful Hazelhurst Arts Centre in Gymea, Hazel is intimate, effortlessly chic, and the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth. Paying homage to the building’s Art Deco roots, the space is a visual feast, featuring checkerboard tiles and a rich, earthy palette with a touch of drama. The private dining area carries the same flair, separated from the main restaurant by a glass screen, while maintaining full access to the outdoors. It’s an ideal setting for larger sit-down affairs, with seating for up to 48 guests.
Rocksalt
Tucked away in the quiet suburb of Menai, Rocksalt is a welcoming and stylish dining spot where fresh ingredients shine on a contemporary Australian menu. The private dining space, located on the second level, offers an elevated yet relaxed setting, perfect for up to 50 guests gathered around long banquet tables. With an extensive menu that spans Sydney rock oysters to house-made pasta and Thai-inspired yellow curry, there’s something to suit every taste.
1942, Cronulla RSL
Perched above the South Cronulla coastline, 1942 at Cronulla RSL is the kind of private dining room that makes you want to stretch a lunch booking into sunset. Framed by sweeping ocean views, the intimate space seats 20 to 38 guests and pairs a dedicated menu with boutique wines selected by the sommelier and full table service. Whether it’s a milestone celebration, long lunch or dinner with a view, 1942 offers a setting that turns any gathering into an occasion.
Osso
Osso is a steak restaurant bringing its famous cuts and extensive wine list right here to the Shire. Situated conveniently within Westfield Miranda, larger groups can book into the swanky and stylish private dining room, which is swathed in terracotta tones and mood lighting. The set menu, for groups of 14 or more, begins with tapas-style share platters, before progressing to the likes of Scotch or Eye Fillet and Chargrilled Lemon and Herb Chicken, and finally ending on sweet treats such as Chocolate Fondant Cake and Honey Brulee.
Posted: September 2026