This Melbourne Cup Day, settle in for an Italian garden party by the river at CIAO.
Expect a long Italian lunch with a three-course shared feast, beautiful wines, prosecco and spritzes, all with a front-row seat to the race that stops the nation.
Watch the race on large screens and join in the fun with charity sweepstakes. Gather your amici for an elevated Italian riverfront race day.
Dress up, settle in and make a day of it by the Brisbane River.
DATE/ Tuesday 3rd November, 2026
TIME/ 12pm – 3pm
EAT/ Seated, Italian shared three course feast
DRINK/ A glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne on arrival, plus a 3-hour beverage package including Italian spritzes, premium wines, beer and spirits.
* add Champagne for $49pp - Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
ENTERTAINMENT/ Large screens to view the race and charity race day sweeps by Youngcare
TICKETS/ All inclusive - $250 per person
Click the ‘book me in’ button to secure your spot or contact us at cupday@hswco.com.au.
To view other Melbourne Cup events at HSW click HERE.
This is a seated event. Tables will be set based on individual group bookings.
The menu is designed to share and is subject to change.
Full pre-payment required at time of booking.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will proceed unless a state of Natural Disaster is issued.
Tickets are non-refundable within 10 days of this event. All ticket cancellation requests must be received in writing to contact@ciaopapi.com.au.
CIAO supports the responsible service of alcohol.