Celebrate the Roman way
Private Functions & Events
in Pyrmont, Sydney
Host your birthday, wedding, christening or corporate event at Norcino, a Roman trattoria and deli in Pyrmont. Long tables, house-made salumi, handmade pasta and natural wine, inside or out in the courtyard.
Occasions
A function venue for every occasion
Norcino is an Italian restaurant and function venue at 1 Saunders St, Pyrmont, close to Sydney Fish Market and minutes from the Sydney CBD. For your event we put together a bespoke menu and look after the rest.
Birthday parties
Milestone birthdays and long lunches around one big table.
Weddings
Intimate wedding receptions, engagements and rehearsal dinners.
Christenings
Relaxed family gatherings for every generation.
Corporate events
Team dinners, client lunches and Christmas parties.
Planning something else? Tell us about it and we'll make it work.
The spaces
Function spaces in Pyrmont
Choose the setting that suits your guest list, from a small seated dinner to a standing party for 150.
The Trattoria
Up to 25 seated
Our dining room, beside the deli counter. Warm, close and made for a proper sit-down meal.
The Courtyard
Up to 60 seated
Open-air tables for bigger groups, with music welcome outdoors and the bar close by.
Standing party
Up to 150 standing
A cocktail-style event with drinks flowing and food coming around all night.
- Bar service
- Outdoor music allowed
- Drinks packages
- Special menus on enquiry
- Street parking
- 4-hour events
Food & drink
Italian function menus & drinks packages
Every function menu is put together for the occasion. Expect the dishes Norcino is known for: handmade pasta, guanciale, porchetta and cold cuts made in-house, alongside natural wine from the bar.
Tell us how you'd like to eat, whether that's a shared feast, a seated dinner or food passed around a standing crowd, and we'll build the menu with you. Special menus are available on enquiry.
Drinks packages are available for your group, and BYO is welcome at Sunday dinner functions only.
Magna che ti passa.
Minimum spend
Venue hire & minimum spend
Each booking is for a 4-hour lunch or dinner. The minimum spend depends on the day.
A deposit is required to confirm your date. Minimum spend covers food and drinks for a 4-hour event. BYO is available for Sunday dinner only. Street parking is available nearby.
How it works
Three steps to your event
Enquire
Email us your occasion, preferred date, lunch or dinner, and guest numbers.
Plan the menu
We'll confirm availability and put together a bespoke food and drinks menu for your group.
Confirm & celebrate
Secure the date with a deposit, then leave the rest to us.
Good to know
Function venue FAQs
How many guests can Norcino host for a function?
We seat up to 25 guests inside the trattoria and up to 60 outside in the courtyard. For a standing, cocktail-style event we can host up to 150 guests.
What is the minimum spend for a private function?
Minimum spends start at $3,000 for Monday to Wednesday, Thursday lunch and Sunday dinner, and go up to $10,000 for Saturday dinner. Each booking is for 4 hours.
Do you offer drinks packages?
Yes. Drinks packages are available for functions, and bar service is available for your event.
Can we BYO?
BYO is available for Sunday dinner functions only.
Can you create a special menu for our event?
Yes. Special menus are available on enquiry. Let us know what you have in mind when you email us.
Can we have music at our event?
Yes, music is allowed outdoors in the courtyard.
Is there parking near the venue?
Street parking is available around 1 Saunders St, Pyrmont.
How do I book a function at Norcino?
Email hello@norcino.com.au with your occasion, preferred date and guest numbers. A deposit is required to confirm your date.
Book your function in Pyrmont
Tell us the date, the occasion and how many guests, and we'll come back to you with options.