If you’re planning to ring in 2026 with good food, great company and a little sparkle, Melbourne has you covered. From Sicilian feasts to pasta-packed parties and plant-based celebrations, this year’s New Year’s Eve line-up is looking deliciously strong.
Here are our top picks across the city for a memorable night out.
Marameo, Melbourne CBD – $95pp
If carb-loading your way into the new year sounds like a dream, Marameo is your spot. This pasta palace in the CBD is turning NYE into a full Italian dinner party with a sharing-style menu featuring all the Marameo favourites: house-made focaccia, salumi, a pasta procession, hearty proteins, sides and a tiramisu finale.
Choose the early sitting from 5.30pm if you’re heading to fireworks afterwards, or settle in for the later 8pm sitting and stay right through to the countdown.
Mister Bianco, Kew – $155pp (kids $59pp)
Kew’s beloved Sicilian institution, Mister Bianco, is signing off the year with a four-course feast steeped in tradition and big, joyful flavours. Think stuzzichini to share, chef Joe Vargetto’s pasta plates, your choice of mains and a show-stopping Black Forest Bombe Alaska to close out 2025 on a high.
Early sittings from 5.30pm–6.15pm are perfect for families and the pre-midnight crowd. From 8pm–9pm, the energy shifts into party mode, with guests invited to welcome 2026 with a spritz in hand.
Lona Misa, South Yarra – $120pp (optional $50pp wine pairing)
Lona Misa’s plant-based NYE experience is shaping up to be one of the city’s most vibrant celebrations. Expect a five-course set menu packed with colour, bold flavours and creativity, all served in their signature art-filled dining room. Guests will be welcomed with a Passionfruit Spritz before diving into a chef’s selection tasting menu.
Live entertainment will keep the mood high from first course to countdown.
Whether you’re after indulgent Italian, elevated Sicilian dining or a plant-powered party, Melbourne’s NYE dining scene has a little something for every taste and budget. Book early — these ones won’t stay available for long.
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