A pyramid of dessert glasses filled with layered tiramisu, topped with cocoa powder, in an outdoor setting.
Assorted dishes including sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, a salad with mixed greens, a platter with sliced meats, cheese, grapes, breadsticks in a basket, bowls of pasta, olives, cherry tomatoes, and various bottles of wine on a table at a so
Sous chef Brikel cooking cacio e pepe in a flaming cheese wheel at a function at Pino's al Mare, Cronulla.
A group of women laughing and celebrating at a table with a chocolate cake topped with berries and figs, surrounded by flowers and desserts, inside a restaurant kitchen.
Sous chef Brikel, owner Matteo Margiotta and restaurant manager Fabio behind a large birthday tiramisu at a function at Pino's al Mare, Cronulla.
A group of women dining at a restaurant with a waitress serving a drink. The environment features a brick wall, string lights, and a yellow and white striped canopy outside the window.
Restaurant manager Fabio carrying plates of food through the dining room at Pino's al Mare, Cronulla.
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A table with various Italian foods including fried calamari, sliced cheeses, cold cuts, bread, lemon wedges, and a bowl of tomato sauce, set in a rustic restaurant setting.
Owner Matteo Margiotta holding a wine glass and a bottle in the dining room at Pino's al Mare, Cronulla.
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A buffet table with an assortment of fresh salads, bread, grapes, cheese, and charcuterie, decorated with a vase of flowers and bottles of sparkling wine. In the background, a restaurant kitchen and a wall decorated with signed plates are visible.
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A pyramid of cocktail glasses filled with red drinks, garnished with slices of orange and mint leaves, arranged on a table in a well-lit room with large windows.
A large wooden tray of fresh oysters on crushed ice at the oyster station of a function at Pino's in Cronulla.
Sous chef Brikel carving a whole roast pork at a function at Pino's al Mare, Cronulla.
A large white dish of caprese salad with sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil. Behind it, a plate of mozzarella balls topped with sundried tomatoes and greens.
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Christenings, Baptisms and Communions in Cronulla

After the church, bring the family to the table. Pino’s is a local, family-owned Italian restaurant by the sea in Cronulla, and we host christening, baptism, communion and confirmation lunches for families of every size.

At a glance

  • Bespoke menus from $70 per person, no lock-in packages

  • Wine Room: fully private, up to 25 guests, your own waiter

  • Glass Room: up to 55 seated or 65 standing

  • Bar Lounge: up to 40 seated or 60 to 70 standing

  • Whole venue: up to 140 seated or 190 cocktail style

  • Exclusive use of a space: minimum spend from $3,500

  • Book by 31 December 2026: no venue hire fee and a complimentary prosecco tower

Enquire now · Call 0402 381 592

Families with little ones are always welcome. High chairs are available and our team can make smaller portions where possible. The Wine Room suits up to 25 guests, the Glass Room up to 55 seated, and for big families the whole venue holds up to 140 seated.

Share a long Italian lunch: antipasto, handmade pasta, seafood and something good from the wine wall, with your cake to finish. Every celebration is bespoke, with no lock-in packages. Available any day of the week by arrangement.

The best way to plan it is in person. Come in for a coffee or a glass of wine with Matteo, tell us what you have in mind, and we will show you the venue.

Current Offer

Book your function with us by 31 December 2026 and pay no venue hire fee, plus a complimentary prosecco tower.
Your function can be for any future date.

Submit Enquiry Form

Whether you’ve got the date and concept locked in and just need the place, or you’d like to explore a few ideas with our team, fill out the enquiry form and we’ll get back to you. Prefer to talk it through? Call us on 0402 381 592.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Up to 140 seated or 190 cocktail style when you take the whole venue. Smaller groups can book the Wine Room (up to 25 seated), the Glass Room (55 seated or 65 standing) or the Bar Lounge (40 seated or 60 to 70 standing).

  • Yes. A 20% deposit secures your date. Everything else is set out clearly in our event contract, so there are no surprises.

  • Of course. Everyone is our guest. Tell us what your guests need and we will look after them.

  • Absolutely. For exclusive events you are welcome to bring live music or a DJ.

  • Whichever you prefer. We can organise a walk in, walk out event for you, or you can bring your own vendors.

  • Yes. Every function comes with an event coordinator at no extra cost.

  • There is street parking around the venue.

  • Every celebration is bespoke, with no lock-in packages. Menus start from $70 per person and we build them around your family and budget. If you would like a space to yourselves, a minimum spend applies, from $3,500 depending on the room and the day. Book by 31 December 2026 and there is no venue hire fee.