Great Food, Zero Stress, Pure Italian Soul
The end of the year is approaching fast. If you haven’t locked in your catch-up yet, now is the time to secure your Christmas booking at Paninnis Italian Restaurant in Mt Gravatt East.
Planning a group get-together shouldn’t feel like extra work. Whether you are organising the office Christmas party, rallying friends, or looking to toast the year with a Limoncello Spritz, we make your celebration effortless and delicious.
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Group Dining Spaces: Cosy, Festive, and Tailored to Your Crew
Choose the seating layout that fits your event:
Inside Dining: Air-conditioned and vibrant, right near the aroma of our woodfired oven.
Alfresco Dining: Outdoor undercover seating ideal for balmy Brisbane summer evenings.
Semi-Private Dining (Up to 14 guests): Screened off with a decorative Devon room divider for an exclusive feel while enjoying the restaurant's warm atmosphere. Learn more on our Private Dining Brisbane page.
Italian Food & Group Menus: Authentic, Memorable, and Made to Share
Skip standard function platters. We serve authentic Italian dishes made fresh in-house:
Handcrafted Pastas: Classic italian dishes made fresh with the finest ingredients.
Woodfired Pizzas: Made using a 48-hour dough blend for the perfect rise, our pizzaiolos expertly prepare and fire your pizza in our ironbark-fuelled authentic pizza oven.
Desserts: Linger a little longer with our signiture tiramisu and other select desserts.
The Italian Experience ($69 per head): A 5-course feast featuring arrival bubbles, antipasti, woodfired pizza, fresh pasta, and dessert. Fixed per-head pricing makes splitting the bill easy for groups. View the full Italian Experience 5-Course Menu.
Fully Stocked Bar: Signature Cocktails & Curated Wines
Pair your meal with selections from our bar:
Wines: Curated Australian and Italian wine list.
Spirits: Premium spirits and top-shelf whiskeys.
Cocktails: Seasonal cocktails, classic Negronis, and crisp Spritzes.
How Booking Works for Christmas & Large Groups
Reserve your table depending on your group size and timing:
Standard Bookings (Within 1 Month): Reserve directly online up to 30 days in advance.
Advance Bookings (More Than 1 Month Ahead): Call our team directly to lock in peak November or December dates early.
Large Groups (8+ Guests): Email paninnis@paninnis.com with your date, headcount, and special requests.
Still deciding? Check out our latest dishes on Instagram @paninnis.
Ready to Celebrate?
Secure your end-of-year celebration before peak dates fill up:
Reserve Online: Book small groups directly via our website.
Group Enquiries (8+): Email paninnis@paninnis.com to plan custom event spaces or menus.
Phone Bookings: Call us directly on 0480 258 248.
