Best Date Night Restaurants in Donnybrook

268 restaurants available nearby

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1. Yakamoz Mediterranean

4.6

Exceptional(85)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Brunswick

Broadsheet Melbourne’s Best New Restaurants of 2023The Age Good Food Guide 2023A neighbourhood corner spot in Brunswick East serving wood fired pide, sharing style dishes and wines.Our head chef Cagri Ergin, born and raised Istanbul native with a passion for cooking and a love for the flavours of the Mediterranean and Anatolian regions. A degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Cagri has honed his skills in the kitchen and gained a deep understanding of the diverse cuisines that define their home region.Our small and ever changing wine list is influenced by the season. Reds take the spotlight when it's chilly, while whites shine in the summertime. Sourced from all different parts of the world.If you like wood fired food, great wine and candle lit spaces, book a table with us.

2. Mama Manoush

4.7

Exceptional(325)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Brunswick

Booked 19 times today

A TASTE OF LEBANON Fresh n' Tasty! Our mezza selection is authentic and traditional to the finest detail. If you were in Lebanon right now, this is what would be on the menu and made the same way with the same ingredients. Mama has invited you round for dinner! She's cooked a massive feast so be sure to tell all your friends! Once you are done, stop by her garden for a drink.

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3186)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 99 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

4. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 25 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

5. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(499)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 50 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

6. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1267)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 45 times today

Trattoria Emilia is a charming Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD, renowned for its authentic flavors and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic ambience, excellent food, and attentive service, describing it as a perfect spot for a romantic date or an intimate dinner. One reviewer even celebrated their wedding anniversary here, suggesting it's a place for special occasions. The restaurant's overall ratings are consistently high, with a focus on its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and service.

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7. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(90)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 30 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

8. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1354)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 48 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

9. Salted Egg

4.5

Awesome(556)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

With a menu dominated by the flavours of Thailand, Executive Chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and his team present dishes full of the richness of their origins such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Kao Soi Chicken Curry, Two Rice Fried Rice and Coconut Braised Beef.Salted Egg is a cosy yet lively space in the New York end of the Melbourne CBD, perfect for date nights, celebrations of all types or even just a place to hide away with some soul-nourishing food. We always recommend a visit to our sister 27 stories above too, The Q Rooftop Bar for pre (and after) dinner cocktails...

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10. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(815)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 33 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

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David
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The restaurant was heavily recommended by a couple of people and it didn't disappoint. We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked in and the service was prompt and friendly. The food was outstanding. The steaks were the best that we have had - cooked to perfection, and excellent quality cuts of meat. Absolutely delicious.
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MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Suzy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food and feed me menu was good value. Very friendly and attentive service. Very noisy, so not the place for quiet conversation. Can't wait to go again!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Dexter
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As usual, the food was fantastic and the service excellent!
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Yakamoz MediterraneanPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Brunswick
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4.6
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Tyneale
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
From the moment we sat down we felt like we’d made the right choice for a rare date night. The service was warm, helpful and welcoming and the food was amazing!!!! The best squid and pork belly we have ever had.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Nel
Perth •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Morgan was part of the team on the night. He was excellent, very welcoming and definitely added to the excitement of dining at Maven. Happy to have a chat and answer our questions about his food journey. He is a wonderful young man. We loved our visit.
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Maven by MorganPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzroy
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4.7

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268 restaurants available nearby

1. Yakamoz Mediterranean

2. Mama Manoush

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4. Maven by Morgan

5. Kiss & Tell

6. Trattoria Emilia

7. Johnny's Green Room

8. Meatmaiden

9. Salted Egg

10. The Carlton Wine Room

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