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50 Most Romantic Restaurants in Australia 2020

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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 photo of A Touch of Salt restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2665)
$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
Amelia
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food and amazing service. Can not fault the experience
A photo of Bar Woolloomooloo restaurant
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

A photo of Amici Restaurant - Caloundra restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2723)
$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.
Top review
Linus
Dined 2 days ago
We had a young lady serve us and she was very good. Overall our night was great and we look forward to dining with you again soon.
A photo of Bistro La Provence restaurant
4.7
4.7 (743)
$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.
Top review
Elsie
Dined 5 days ago
Authentic French Provincial food in excellent environment where the ambience makes it a special night out. The three staff who were looking after the whole restaurant of about 60 people were fantastic. Absolutely run off their feet in trying circumstances but remained pleasant and as (or more) efficient as could ever be expected. We appreciated their efforts and look forward to returning when staffing is up to scratch and front of house are able to perform professionally as they would wish. The three people who carried the burden on Saturday night should be rewarded.
A photo of Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf restaurant
4.3
4.3 (1584)
$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
Surcharges applies for weekends and Public Holidays, a service fees will apply to all credit card transaction

Top review
Justine
Dined 6 days ago
If you have to choose just one restaurant to check out in Brisbane, this is it! Quite simply, the best steaks and seafood in town with impeccable service to top it off. Took some Sydney friends on Friday night and they were super impressed. I will be back!
A photo of Cecconi's Flinders Lane restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1193)
$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

Top review
PageVIP
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend it!
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4.7
4.7 (1677)
$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.

Top review
Jo
Dined 2 days ago
A lovely dinner with outstanding food and service . We were hosting friends from the UK so it was a beautiful location to show of our marvellous Melbourne
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4.9
4.9 (1655)
$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.
Top review
Jennifer
Dined on 14 Jan 2025
We attended on Tuesday night, Magician Night - Best Blue Gnocchi & Tiramisu.
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4.8
4.8 (1372)
$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

Top review
Jennifer
Dined 6 days ago
A beautiful anniversary lunch. Food was superb and we will be back again.
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4.7
4.7 (1644)
$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.

Top review
Kylie
Dined 7 days ago
Totally enjoyed my birthday breakfast. The food was delicious and could not fault anything. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive plus the view is beautiful. Will return
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4.6
4.6 (2392)
$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.

Top review
Paul
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience! Amazing food and a good atmosphere.
A photo of Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1902)
$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.

Top review
Larry
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic location, friendly staff, reasonable prices and great service
A photo of Osteria di Russo & Russo restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1196)
$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.

Top review
Yvonne
Dined 1 day ago
great Italian food, cocktails and liquors ! And Great service !
A photo of Park Street Pasta & Wine restaurant
4.5
4.5 (820)
$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.

Top review
MalcolmVIP
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
This has to be one of the best kept secretes of Melbourne. After 6.5 years in Melbourne, 3 days before we return to London, it was one of our last stops. We will miss you Luca.
A photo of Persone Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1120)
$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.

Top review
Max
Dined 6 days ago
food was great, service was good and the atmosphere/view was 10/10
A photo of Rickys River Bar and Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3260)
$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.
Top review
Julia
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely seafood lunch by the river. Excellent service, nice cool spritzersnon a very hot day. I highly recommend lunch at Ricky’s when in Noosa.
A photo of Sails Noosa restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3356)
$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.

Top review
Cathy
Dined 3 days ago
I last came here two years ago and the food is still so good. The seafood was super fresh and delicious. The position right by the ocean is perfect. Book early for a table near the sea. Such a special place
A photo of The Courthouse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1784)
$41 to $100
Steak
Cleveland
About the restaurant
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED
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.

Top review
David
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Have never had a bad experience at the Old Court House. It has been our place of celebration for 60+ years and will be sadly missed.
A photo of The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1502)
$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?

Top review
Hayley
Dined 6 days ago
A must do when visiting Hobart for the views, service, food and ambiance. A fantastic experience to have some of our meals cooked for us at the table.
A photo of The Woodhouse Bar & Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2696)
$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.

Top review
charra
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful food as always, the lamb was exquisite, sides amazing and service attentive and friendly
A photo of Trattoria Emilia restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1275)
$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.

Top review
Gary
Dined 1 day ago
Authentic Italian restaurant and dining experience with great, warm Italian speaking staff
A photo of Waterfront Southgate restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1622)
$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.

Top review
Margaret
Dined 6 days ago
Had a wonderful dinner at Waterfront Southgate. It was a beautiful summer evening during the Australian Open - weather was perfect and we sat outside overlooking the promenade and Yarra River. We chose the only have mains and our whole group found meal delicious and good value for money. I had the Toothfish which was sensational and it was great that it came with some Asian style vegetables. Very busy restaurant but service was great.
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