Classic Restaurants to Dine with Your Significant Other

Hungry for a dining experience that's tailor-made for you? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top restaurant picks for your next outing. Bon appétit!

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Updated August 07, 2023

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.7

979 reviews

Absolutely fantastic, the food is unbelievably good.

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Donovans

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

St Kilda

4.7

1275 reviews

Very nice food, lovely setting. Only thing I would say is they the service is a little slow… we waited almost one hour for our food. But otherwise lovely place.

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Meatmaiden

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

Melbourne CBD

4.6

1056 reviews

The food there was amazing, we got the grilled bread and a crab/prawn croquet for entree and I could not recommend the grilled bread more so delicious, as a side the miso cauliflower is unbelievable and the home made chips are some of the best 100% would recommend to anyone

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J A M E S

Price: Expensive

Modern Australian

South Melbourne

4.8

291 reviews

Fantastic food and service. Will return for sure.

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Di Stasio Citta

Price: Expensive

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.5

316 reviews

Di Stasio has becpome our 'go to' for birthday celebrations for the past few years. The staff are very good. Prompt, efficient and knowledeable. The food is magnificent. Just love it. I love the person in the water on the wall, but I reckon we could get an update on the bearded guy on the other wall. Perhaps a couple walking and chatting?

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Di Stasio Carlton

Price: Moderate

Italian

Carlton

4.3

224 reviews

Great food in the traditions of all of the De Stasio group. Lovely wait staff and beautiful food.

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Kokumai - Barangaroo

Price: Expensive

Sushi

Barangaroo

4.7

5 reviews

The food was beautifully presented, fresh and tasted delicious. We were 1 of only 3 tables at the time we dined (6pm) and as this resturant is set back from the main 2 streets of Barangaroo it was very quiet however the staff were lovely and extra attentive (without being painful).

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The Atlantic Restaurant

Price: Expensive

Seafood

Southbank

4.2

1348 reviews

Loved our meals and wine at the Atlantic. We have been coming to Melbourne for over 10 years and always make sure we visit The Atlantic on our stay.

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Pretty Little

Price: Expensive

Australian

Balaclava

4.9

73 reviews

Fantastic evening- one of my favourite places. Such a special little gem of a restaurant. Can’t speak highly enough of Mike and the wonderful chefs. Thanks again!

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Osteria Renata

Price: Expensive

Italian

Prahran

4.7

245 reviews

Our favourite restaurant at the moment. Highest quality food and wine, fantastic service and lovely ambiance.

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Elwood Bathers

Price: Expensive

Bistro

Elwood

4.6

1350 reviews

The atmosphere was amazing, the food was quick and yummy! Our waitress was beyond amazing, she was so lovely and personable. Made us feel so welcome! She had short bleached hair, she was awesome! Overall such a nice place to have an event

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The Dining Room by James Viles

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

4.2

815 reviews

What a beautiful location and food to match. We were celebrating a special family occasion and the food and service made it extra memorable.

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Longshore

Price: Very Expensive

Australian

Chippendale

4.6

40 reviews

Excellent venue, a bit difficult for parking, but great ambience and attentiveness. Also helps having a 3pm ish booking and having the restaurant entirely to yourself. Highly recommend the strawberry old fashioned cocktail. Probably can get away with just the tasting menu, however the yabbies was a great unique addition, and I've never had John Dory before, even if we could only finish a third of it!

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OTTO Sydney

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Woolloomooloo

4.3

305 reviews

The food quality experienced at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Services was also good. Value for money . well it is poor far too expensive to be called value for money, pity as the food was unbelievable

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Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

Price: Very Expensive

Sicilian

Paddington

4.5

66 reviews

Very nice genuine ambiance. Lovely staff. $ 40 for a mussel entree was a bit steep but lots of food to choose from

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Zushi Surry Hills - Omakase

Price: Very Expensive

Japanese Speciality

Surry Hills

4.9

17 reviews

Food was very fresh and delicious. Omakase chef was friendly and did a great job! Highly recommend.

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Kitchens on Kent at The Langham Sydney

Price: Very Expensive

International

Sydney CBD

4.1

625 reviews

Can here for NYD with my mum as a treat to her and we very much enjoyed ourselves and the food. We are looking forward to coming back and eating once again at your lunch buffet. So much on offer and such a good variety of cuisines and drinks included within the price 10/10

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Perspective Dining

Price: Very Expensive

Farm-to-table

Fortitude Valley

4.9

12 reviews

Amazing presentation with visual appeal - little artworks on each plate! Sensational flavours of some special local produce.

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Essa Restaurant

Price: Expensive

Wine Bar

Fortitude Valley

4.6

525 reviews

Fantastic service & lovely staff, tasting menu had interesting food that I wouldn’t ever cook or order, so was perfect! Loved the experience. Keen to come back!

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Vintaged Bar and Grill

Price: Expensive

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

4.2

260 reviews

Ambiance was great, service from Wayman, Yumeka and Jennus was outstanding! Food was served to our liking. Presented and prepared nicely. Highly recommended.

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E'cco Bistro

Price: Expensive

Modern European

Newstead

4.8

908 reviews

Atmosphere was amazing and the service was excellent. Could not fault the food - overall a very lovely dining experience.

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Black Hide By Gambaro At Treasury Brisbane

Price: Expensive

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

4.5

1270 reviews

Absolutely delicious food, great service and even better cocktails!! Great for a romantic night out!!

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Palette Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

4.8

151 reviews

Excellent. Polished service and beautifully presented food. Everything was spot on and flavours just magic. Best meal for the week of eating out on holiday on the GC.

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