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nostalgia meets semi-fine diner. - Love Letter - Melbourne, Richmond, AU-VIC

Love Letter - Melbourne

4.8
4.8
72 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Dear Richmond,
This little restaurant is our love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season.

For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us.

Matty & Tee

From Love Letter, with love x

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0492 123 625
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Perry
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    we are a few shop fronts down from the Lennox St & Bridge Road intersec
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    48 and 75 tram stops nearby.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Romantic

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • Inner East

    Best Overall

  • Inner East

    Best Food

  • Inner East

    Best Service

  • Inner East

    Best Ambience

  • Inner East

    Best Value

  • Inner East

    Innovative

  • Inner East

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner East

    Hot spot

  • Inner East

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner East

    Romantic

  • Inner East

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner East

    Lively

  • Inner East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Love Letter is a culinary gem perfect for date nights or group gatherings. Known for its "delicious cocktails and food," the restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere with attentive service. Highlights include "fantastic small plates," "perfectly cooked steaks," and unique menu items like "steak chartare." A charming, inclusive space that invites frequent returns.

72 Reviews
  1. Bridget

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, very good service and the waiter was very attentive and kind.

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  2. Jess

    Melbourne6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant to checkout during the week. Great service, good vibes, best rigatoni in vodka sauce ever, and excellent choice of liquor.

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  3. Natalie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the place was absolutely beautiful and the perfect date for Valentine’s Day! the food was so delicious and the staff were so friendly:) we definitely will be coming back again!

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  4. Damon

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent - food, mood, service. The outstanding commitment of the whole team and the level of repeat bookings tells the story, this place just gets better and better.

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  5. Kiren VIP

    Melbourne6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, service was good. Noise level was excessive. We could hardly hear ourselves speak!

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  6. Jasmine

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always enjoyed Love Letter since they open in 2023. This was our first dinner experience and we are not surprised it was delicious. With the team checking on you and offering suggestions for cocktails, wines, beers (served in the coldest glasses in Melbourne). Experiencing their $49 feed me night was perfect. We left completely satisfied. Thanks team! 🌟

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  7. Damon

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re repeat offenders here at Love Letter, this time for an Anniversary dinner - and they never disappoint….reliably great food, service and atmosphere. These guys always make everyone feel special and welcome. Last night the Scotch Fillet was outstanding, and the Ottawa Old Fashioned is a game changer cocktail for whiskey lovers.

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  8. Jack

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely staff, lovely beer, lovely food, lovely place! very homely vibe and overall great value on steak and pasta night. very big fans and will be back on our next anniversary !

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  9. Morrigan

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love visiting Love Letter! Steak & pasta night is always wonderful. Wish the summer special cocktails were year round tho, and same for the lamb ragu spaghetti. So delicious. Sitting up front in the window was perfect to people watch and nice and cozy for a date. :)

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  10. Taylor

    Melbourne4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibes inside. The booth seats are a bit too high for the tables so it’s a little awkward to sit at. Steak was perfectly cooked, although the mushroom sauce was not really a sauce but just some mushrooms on top. The side of chips were yum but could do with more salt (none provided on the table). The chimichurri side sauce also lacked flavour. Kingfish was fresh and perfect for a hot day. Cavolo nero spaghetti was the highlight!

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Love Letter - Melbourne is rated 4.8 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Love Letter - Melbourne

144 Bridge Rd, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    we are a few shop fronts down from the Lennox St & Bridge Road intersec
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    48 and 75 tram stops nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Perry
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
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