Most booked
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Birthdays & celebrations
A long table, woodfired pizzas and handmade pasta down the middle, and tiramisu to finish.
- Share-style feasting for groups
- Bambini menu and high chairs for the little ones
Functions & groups
Hope Island · Emerald Lakes
Long tables,big nights.
Birthdays, work lunches, family gatherings and everything worth celebrating, at Hope Island or Emerald Lakes. Tell us the plan in one quick form and the restaurant team takes it from there.
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Restaurants
Tue to Sun
Lunch and dinner at both
4.7★
744 Google reviews
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Made for gathering
From a Tuesday team lunch to a Saturday night birthday, pick the occasion and we will plan the table around it.
Weekdays
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Work lunches & team dinners
Client lunches, team celebrations and end of year dinners without the fuss.
- Lunch 12pm to 3pm, dinner 4:30pm to 9pm
- One enquiry, one team looking after it
Golden hour
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Aperitivo with friends
Spritz, bruschetta, arancini and burrata. The best part of the afternoon.
- Starters made for sharing
- Easy to roll into dinner
All ages
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Family gatherings
Sunday lunch for three generations, with plenty of plates to pass around.
- Vegetarian dishes marked, vegan options
- Tell us about allergies up front
Just us
05
Date nights & milestones
Engagements, anniversaries and the dinners you will talk about for years.
- Wine, cocktails and dessert
- Tell us the occasion and we will plan around it
Emerald Lakes
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Lakeside evenings
Dinner on the Emerald Lakes terrace as the sun goes down over the water.
- Alfresco balcony seating over the water
- Only at Emerald Lakes
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How it works
Three steps, one team, no back and forth with a booking system.
1
Tell us the plan
Pick a venue, the occasion, a date, lunch or dinner and how many are coming.
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We come back with options
The restaurant team replies with availability, seating and food ideas for your group.
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Turn up and feast
Pizzas from the woodfired oven, pasta made by hand, and a table that is ready when you are.
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Two places
to celebrate
Same handmade menu, same warm welcome. Choose the setting that suits your crowd.
Hope Island, Gold Coast
Hope Island
A relaxed terrace on Broadwater Avenue, close to Sanctuary Cove, Coomera and Helensvale. Easy parking for everyone.
- Alfresco terrace
- Free car park
- Full bar
- High chairs and bambini menu
Carrara, Gold Coast
Emerald Lakes
Balcony dining over the lake at The Boulevard, Carrara. Made for evening celebrations as the lights come on.
- Balcony over the water
- Free street parking
- Happy hour drinks
- High chairs and bambini menu
04 · Function enquiry
Where are we celebrating?
Choose a restaurant and your enquiry goes straight to that team. Not sure yet? Pick Help me choose and we will suggest the best fit for your group.
Call Hope Island
To Hope Island team
Plan your table.
Grazie, !
Your function enquiry is with the Hope Island team. We will be in touch soon. Need us sooner? Call 07 4803 6365.
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Frequently asked
Quick answers about Mad Over Italian.
Still have a question?
Our team is happy to help with bookings, dietary needs and functions.
Q01Does Mad Over Italian host functions and group bookings?
Yes. Both Mad Over Italian restaurants, at Hope Island and Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast, host birthdays, work functions, family gatherings and celebrations, for lunch and dinner (Hope Island seven days a week, Emerald Lakes Tuesday to Sunday).
Q02How do I book a function at MOI?
Fill in the function enquiry form on this page with your venue, occasion, date, lunch or dinner and number of guests, and that restaurant's team will come back to you with options. You can also call Hope Island on 07 4803 6365 or Emerald Lakes on 07 4803 0338.
Q03Which MOI restaurant is best for my function?
Choose Hope Island for a relaxed terrace setting on Broadwater Avenue with a free car park, close to Sanctuary Cove, Coomera and Helensvale. Choose Emerald Lakes in Carrara for balcony dining over the water, ideal for evening celebrations. Not sure? Pick "Help me choose" on the form.
Q04What food is served at group functions?
Groups eat from our handmade menu: woodfired pizzas, fresh pasta, share plates like bruschetta, arancini and burrata, and desserts such as tiramisu. Share-style feasting works best for big tables, and the team can help you plan it.
Q05Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu and vegan options are available. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs in your enquiry so the kitchen can plan ahead.
Q06Are children welcome at functions?
Absolutely. Both restaurants have high chairs and a bambini menu with kids pizza, kids pasta and Nonna's cotoletta, so family celebrations are easy.
Q07Do you offer catering?
Yes, catering is available. Choose "Something else" as the occasion, tell us what you have in mind and the team will be in touch.
Q08When can functions be held?
Functions can be booked for lunch from 12pm to 3pm or dinner from 4:30pm to 9pm, any day of the week at either restaurant.
Q09How far ahead should I enquire?
As early as you can, especially for Friday and Saturday dinners and the festive season. For a group booking in the next few days, calling the restaurant is the fastest way.
Ci vediamo presto.
Birthday, work do or just a big table of friends. We will save you a seat at Hope Island or Emerald Lakes.