Functions & Group Dining

Host your next celebration at La Rustica by the lake, a vibrant waterfront Italian venue ideal for larger group dining, corporate events, birthdays, engagements, family celebrations, and exclusive venue hire.

Located on the Kingston Foreshore, our venue offers relaxed lakeside dining paired with generous Italian banquet menus designed for sharing and enjoying together.

Group Bookings & Capacity

We specialise in accommodating larger groups and functions for up to 100 guests.

Perfect for:

• Corporate events
• Birthday celebrations
• Engagement parties
• EOFY & Christmas functions
• Family gatherings
• Sporting & social groups
• Community events
• Long lunches & dinners

Banquet Dining

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for larger groups, all function bookings are required to dine on a shared banquet menu.

Our banquet menus include a selection of:

• Entrées
• Pizza
• Pasta
• Mains
• Sides
• Desserts

We can cater for a range of dietary restrictions including but not limited to; vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. Dietary restrictions should be advised prior to your event.

Beverage Options

We offer flexible beverage arrangements including:

• Bar tabs
• Drinks on consumption
• Guests purchasing individually at the table

Our drinks selection includes wines, cocktails, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options suitable for all styles of events.

Venue Hire

We offer:

• Large group reservations within the restaurant
• Exclusive private venue hire for larger events

Exclusive venue hire is available on selected dates, subject to availability and minimum spend requirements.

Please Note

While we are well suited to social and dining-focused events, we do not currently offer:

• Microphone facilities
• Projectors or AV equipment

Function Enquiries

To enquire about your upcoming event, please contact our team with:

• Preferred date & time
• Estimated guest numbers
• Type of function
• Preferred time
• Any other relevant details/ questions

We look forward to helping you create a memorable lakeside event at La Rustica by the lake.