50 Most Romantic Restaurants in Australia 2020

by As rated by verified OpenTable diners

Updated 27 January 2020

There are many factors contributing to a romantic dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. The 50 most romantic restaurants 2020 showcase those seductive spots that enable diners to create delicious connections and memories that last a lifetime. The list is determined by analysing more than 173,000 reviews from more than 2,000 restaurants across Australia - all submitted by verified diners.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2568)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views, sparkling starry night skies, and refreshing breezes of our outdoor balcony, or opt for indoor air-conditioned seating to beat the heat (which can be a must in North Queensland!).

Our restaurant's name, A Touch of Salt, is a play on our family name, Brine. In 2005, we started as a family business, and our family-style approach of offering genuine hospitality and meals designed for conversation has always been the heart of A Touch of Salt. Over the years, we have perfected our restaurant to become one of the best casual fine-dining restaurants in the North.

We take pride in being appreciated by the locals of Townsville as well as travellers from all over Australia.

Top review

Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Celebrated a birthday here last night and the entire family is raving about the experience. The food was excellent and the staff are amazing. You cannot have a bad time here

Bar Woolloomooloo

0 (0)

$40 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Woolloomooloo

About the restaurant

Casual bar-style bites paired with cocktails and Australian wine located inside Sydney's iconic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo.

We welcome bookings for groups of 8 or more people. For groups less than 8, reservations are not required. We reserve a large portion of our tables available for walk in guests, so come on down and grab a table at your own leisure.

For larger group enquiries, please contact our team at events.sydney@ovolohotels.com

Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

4.8

4.8 (2624)

$41 to $100

Italian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

In life, we all need friends to love, laugh and eat with. Amici is the Italian translation of friends. So whether you’re after the full dine in experience with the amazing service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere or feel like staying in with our take away or home delivery, Amici wants to be a part of all your memories, like friends should be.

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Trish

Dined 2 days ago

Overall good but restaurant was very busy and we had a long wait until our main then were told the table was rebooked so if we weren’t having dessert it was inferred we would have to vacate the table.

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4.7

4.7 (725)

$41 to $100

French

Brighton

About the restaurant

Bistro La Provence is located at 234 Esplanade Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht club. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.

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john

Dined on 5 Sept 2024

Great food, friendly and professional service. Relaxing atmosphere.

Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.6

4.6 (1444)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Black Hide Steak and Seafood by Gambaro at Queens Wharf will enchant and entertain guests by offering world-class Queensland steak as the hero cuisine, and a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes.

Experience and savour exceptional personalised guest service and a divinely rich atmosphere that can only be delivered by blending intricate and cutting-edge design with worldly charm and sophistication.

Overlooking the Brisbane River and within an easy stroll of the city’s arts and cultural South Bank precinct, this stunning restaurant will be perfectly positioned on level 4, on the terrace of the new extraordinary Queens Wharf

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mike

Dined 3 days ago

My wife's 56th Birthday was well celebrated and both John and Frank Gambaro made her feel very special on our Friday Luncheon. we had a table of 8 and all food was presented timely and tasty. cant wait for our next celebration at Black Hide. Mikey and Cinderella

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.7

4.7 (1153)

$100 and over

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."
Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the Josper

One Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE
2006 - 2023

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Claude

Dined 5 days ago

As always, it is a great experience to dine at Ceccon's. The staff are excellent and the food exquisite. I never get tired of eating there.

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Experience

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley

4.7

4.7 (1130)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Hunter Valley

About the restaurant

Please note for Wednesday & Thursday or any other dates when Circa 1876 is not available, Restaurant 88 may be open for booking. Click here to check availability and reserve your table at Restaurant 88 today. A short stroll down the tree-lined driveway is Circa 1876, the Hunter Valley's most iconic restaurant, located in an historic cottage on the picturesque grounds of Roscrea Estate. Circa 1876 showcases some great Hunter Valley wines in an award-winning wine list. Circa 1876 quite literally brings the ‘farm to fork’ ethos to life as guests overlook the organic kitchen garden that their food came from just beyond their plate.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 26 Apr 2024

Great service and a very nice medal with great ambience.

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Experience

Circa 1876 Group Lunch (30%-Prepaid Deposit)

Donovans

4.6

4.6 (1589)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.

Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

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Matthew

Dined 4 days ago

As good as always - Donovan’s never fails to impress.

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Popular dish

Tiny fish and chips

Popular dish

Old-fashioned chicken pie

Popular dish

Bombe Alaska for two

Elio's Osteria

4.9

4.9 (1629)

$40 and under

Italian

Carindale

About the restaurant

Candle lit tables, chianti by the glass, crooners and generous old fashioned house made pizza, calzone, gelati, huge pastas and antipasto. Perfect for a family dinner, an intimate night for two, or a work get together. A south side institution since 1984.

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Cameron

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding warm and friendly service, paired with authentic, rustic Italian cuisine that tastes like it has just come from Mama’s kitchen. Great for a romantic dinner for two or for family gatherings. Highly recommend. Cameron

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Frogmore Creek Cellar Door & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1319)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Enjoy a collection of dishes from the land, sea and garden; a tribute to the beautiful produce of Tasmania and the diversity of kitchens around the world.

Please note : A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and Public Holidays

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Brendanvip

Dined on 7 Sept 2024

Great service Wonderful food Sublime wine choices Beautiful setting

Glasshouse

4.7

4.7 (1623)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Led by Head Chef Jarrod Smith, Glasshouse is proud to serve a variety of expertly prepared, locally sourced dishes, in a phenomenal venue.
Goonoo Goonoo Station is undoubtedly the New England regions finest destination for accommodation, dining, and events.

Please note:
At Glasshouse, we have seatings options for groups from 2 - 50 people.
If your desired time is does not show, unfortunately that time is not available.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

Classy as always. Hard to beat for high end dining. The food always makes me say wow. Perfect for a special birthday or anniversary.

Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.5

4.5 (2292)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach, overlooking Victoria Park, and opposite Gold Coast Sofitel Hotel, Star Casino & the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast is multi award winning, undoubtedly the Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant. Moo Moo breaks down the barriers of a normal steak house by losing the overtly masculine vibe that has so long been the trademark of its genre. With its stunning modern interior decor of natural stone finishes, sleek organic curves and state of the art lighting system, the steak restaurant has evolved.

Enjoy an award winning beef menu of the highest quality, with some cuts exclusive to Moo Moo Restaurant Group. These cuts include; Dry Aged, Pasture Fed, All Natural and Grain Fed which include a mix of Wagyu and Angus breeds. To ensure that our menus cater for more than just beef lovers they also include fresh seafood, poultry, game and of course vegetarian options available.

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Robeatswell

Dined 7 days ago

Great place. The A11 Wagyu was outstanding. Great wine selection. Great service. Very friendly. Great location. Will definitely recommend.

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Popular dish

F1 Wagyu Rump Cap MB 6-7+

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.3

4.3 (1846)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

Set right on the water, Northerlies is Airlie’s favourite beach bar offering a unique experience filled with island vibes, casual brasserie-style dining, spacious event areas, creative cocktails, and plenty of beach for the kids to explore. Their free courtesy bus runs 7 days a week offering private pick-ups from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale & Jubilee Pocket. Book your next event and celebrate beach-side.

The Brasserie kitchen is open 7 days. Lunch is served from 12:00pm- 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm-8:30pm, with our 'smalll bites' options available all day. The weekend Beach Kitchen is open on for dinner on Fridays, lunch & dinner on Saturdays, plus lunch on Sundays. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed as we are located on a wildlife reserve.

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Yvonne

Dined 3 days ago

A must do place to visit with great food, great service and great atmosphere!

Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

4.8 (1175)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Enmore

About the restaurant

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.

Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

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Peter

Dined 3 days ago

First time at this restaurant after recommendation from friends. What a fabulous evening we had, the staff were amazing as they made us feel that we were long time customers, the food was amazing, we just had a great night out. Thank you everyone there, we will recommend to our friends and we will definitely be back again very soon. Cheers

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Experience

Russo & Russo | Bitter Phew

Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

4.5 (810)

$41 to $100

Italian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry.

Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style.

All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match.

We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Authentic Italian food. Such an amazing spot and quality food

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3.8

3.8 (90)

$41 to $100

Italian

Gregory Hills

About the restaurant

Olivello Restaurant - Gregory Hills - Reservations now open.
Fun casual Italian dining and events with sharing at its heart.
Enjoy our freshly made pasta made daily by head chef Valentina, and our signature woodfired pizzas and antipasti

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Tanner

Dined on 16 Aug 2024

Amazing food, experience and atmosphere. This is my second time visiting and it was better than the first time. The seafood was fresh, the past was cooked perfectly and the bistecca was *chef’s kiss*

Persone Italian Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (1095)

$41 to $100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

In Italian Persone means ‘people’.
Persone is the embodiment of the sweet life.
A place to indulge in ‘the good life’.
Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience.

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Murray

Dined 2 days ago

We love Persone! Such a fantastic venue. Great staff and service and excellent food. Delicious!

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Popular dish

Cannoli

Experience

Christmas Day lunch Persone 2024

Experience

Persone Melbourne Cup 2024

Rick Shores

4.8

4.8 (4622)

$100 and over

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share.

By Head Chef James Brady

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Food was outstanding. Service excellent and atmosphere lovely would be even better at sunset or lunchtime to watch the sea. Will be back.

Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (3121)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Set on the banks of the beautiful Noosa River, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant delivers a dining experience that encapsulates the Noosa lifestyle. Rickys offers a delicious menu featuring a wonderful selection of fresh seafood and the very best local produce. With sweeping views of the Noosa River, Rickys is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch, a sunset dinner or a relaxing cocktail in their River Bar.

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Louise

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic menu and wine list. Great view and friendly staff

Sails Noosa

4.7

4.7 (3211)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Located overlooking Noosa Main Beach, Sails Restaurant offers sophisticated yet relaxed dining.

Executive Chef, Paul Leete, presents a creative fusion of modern Australian cuisine, while keeping a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

Paul combines ingredients, sourced with integrity, to create clean, thoughtful and uncomplicated menus.

Sails Restaurant also features a multi award winning wine list showcasing more than 500 wines, with a focus on great Australian, New Zealand and French winemakers.

Open from 12pm daily for lunch and dinner.

Sails Restaurant is open for all Public Holidays through the Christmas and Easter periods.

When placing your reservation, please understand that requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. We appreciated that everyone who books with us wants to sit close to the beach front, therefore we allocate these tables according to how far in advance you book.

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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic venue, great views, impeccable service - and the food was simply superb! We shared components of each course and they were all delicious. The accompanying wines were perfect too. Our best restaurant experience in Noosa. Highly recommended.

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4.8

4.8 (1696)

$41 to $100

Steak

Cleveland

About the restaurant

The Courthouse has elegant white cloth dining with stunning views of Moreton Bay, Our heritage listed property is set on manicured waterfront gardens and boasts areas for intimate dining, private functions, lavish gatherings and fairy-lit outdoor spaces for the warmer months, with three crackling open fires for the colder month. The Courthouse's Restaurant is a multi-awarded venue for both cuisine & service, the waterfront property is truly a complete dining experience.

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Phil

Dined 5 days ago

It is the best restaurant & best value for money in Brisbane & surrounding suburbs

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Popular dish

Seafood Supreme

Popular dish

Fillet Mignon Wrapped In Bacon

Experience

Candlelight Christmas Party

The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point

4.4

4.4 (1454)

$41 to $100

French

Sandy Bay

About the restaurant

Seventeen floors above the River Derwent, the Point Revolving Restaurant at Wrest Point radiates ‘special occasion.’ When the doors open and the view unfolds, you’ll understand why The Point has been a backdrop of memorable dining 40 years over.

This Hobart restaurant is committed to people, produce and place. Our French-inspired menu weaves some of Tasmania’s finest ingredients into a dining experience punctuated with theatre and flair. Like the sound of Crepe Suzettes cooked at your table with flair by our wait staff?

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Jasmine

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing service and good quality was amazing. We went for a special event and even had compliments from the chef for this unexpectedly. So well presented and a wonderful experience.

The Woodhouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2623)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Bendigo

About the restaurant

Take it slow… Have a drink to start. Enjoy a cocktail, local wine or craft beer, Share a snack or two in our dedicated Bar.
Smell the delicious smokiness of Bendigo’s only dedicated steakhouse & grill, where we use local redgum on the grill; there’s nothing quite like the flavour of meat cooked over redgum. The natural smoky flavours and aromas created by this unique timber are something truly special. In the finest tradition of steakhouses, we use locally sourced meat and the very best in fresh, regional produce.

Showcasing 350 wines, including 28 by the glass, including some seriously interesting wines curated by our inhouse Sommelier. With local wines taking pride of place, including some intriguing European offerings, plus a supporting cast of spirits, beers and other beverages, including a decent alcohol-free selection. Cocktail drinkers will be impressed with our seasonally curated list.

Our menu is updated seasonally and available on our website.

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Jia

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing venue and fabulous food. Beautiful and intimate setting. Steaks were mouthwatering and all the starters were to die for. I’d definitely go back again and again.

Trattoria Emilia

4.8

4.8 (1206)

$41 to $100

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.

At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.

Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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Sophie

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous lunch. Service was perfect, as was the gnocco fritto and tortellini in brodo. Perfect for a wintery day. Looking forward to returning...

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A la Carte. Our Chef's choice is also available

Waterfront Southgate

4.5

4.5 (1553)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Southbank

About the restaurant

Melbourne’s most iconic seafood bar and grill.

A true Melbourne experience with expansive views of the Yarra river and mesmerizing city lights.

Take in the stunning Melbourne sky line whilst enjoying our finest seafood and oysters expertly sourced directly from some of Australia’s best producers.

We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood.
Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.

With over 100 years in hospitality, the Zampelis family welcomes you to enjoy a unique dining experience.

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Alvin

Dined 4 days ago

Friendly staff Amazing place Great food Choose here~~

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Experience

Waterfront Southgate Signature Lunch Menu

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