Classic Restaurants to Dine with Your Significant Other

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Aktualisiert 07. August 2023

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!

Credit: Kitchens on Kent at The Langham Sydney

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

4.8 (1187)

101 AUD und daruber

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das 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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Experiences

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

Donovans

4.7

4.7 (1646)

101 AUD und daruber

Modern australisch

St Kilda

Über das 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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OpenTable Diner

Besucht am 17. Dez. 2018

Alles super... gerne wieder 👍🏼

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Beliebtes Gericht

Tiny fish and chips

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Old-fashioned chicken pie

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Bombe Alaska for two

Meatmaiden

4.7

4.7 (1351)

101 AUD und daruber

Steakhaus

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

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

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Beliebtes Gericht

LOBSTER MAC CHEESE

Beliebtes Gericht

GRILLED BREAD BONE MARROW RELISH

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GRILLED BREAD COWBOY BUTTER

Kirbie

4.9

4.9 (370)

41 bis 100 AUD

Bistro

South Melbourne

Über das Restaurant

KIRBIE Caff' & Bistro

Coming Soon _________________

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OpenTable Diner

Besucht am 2. Dez. 2022

Amazing!!!

Di Stasio Citta

4.5

4.5 (514)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

Located on Spring St, opposite the Treasury Gardens, between Collins St and Flinders Lane, there emerges a truly unique space – imagined, created, curated – that lies at the nexus of all the Di Stasio energies that have come before it. Cittá is a culmination of sorts, a vibrant dynamic next step along a continuum of a challenge and of notions Rinaldo has been grappling with all his life. This is not only a commercial venture – though of course, he has never retreated from this aspect – but is also a vehicle to express and bring together all the aspects of Italo-Australian history, culture, place and heritage. It is an opportunity too to bring a long-standing dream to further fruition, celebrating Rinaldo’s influence on the Australian hospitality, cultural and artistic landscape, through a renewed celebration of Melbourne and the CBD where it all began and of his beloved spiritual and familial home, Italy.

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OpenTable Diner

Besucht am 17. Apr. 2023

Eines der besten Restaurants mit italienischem Essen. Viel besser als Spitzenrestaurants in Italien.

Di Stasio Carlton

4.5

4.5 (365)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

Carlton

Über das Restaurant

The third venue for the high-profile restaurateur couple Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall, sits behind the King and Godfree complex on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets and has glamorous echoes of their Di Stasio Citta pleasure palace in the city.

Designed by architect Di Ritter of Hassell, also responsible for Citta, the pizzeria has three separate spaces inside, adorned with Reko Rennie artwork and Shaun Gladwell sculptures, and a courtyard bar centred around a fountain imported from the Roman countryside.

Chef Federico Congiu, who has worked with Di Stasio for five years, is making his own jersey milk mozzarella fiore di latte for the pizzas. Congiu has sourced five growers around the Yarra Valley to grow and preserve San Marzano tomatoes for pizza toppings and is having special durum wheat flour milled in Tamworth.

Kokumai - Barangaroo

4.2

4.2 (10)

41 bis 100 AUD

Sushi

Barangaroo

Über das Restaurant

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function.

Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer.

*Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai.
**Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

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Lunch Deal

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Sushi & Sashimi Course

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Kokumai Course

The Atlantic Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1530)

41 bis 100 AUD

Aus Dem Meer

Southbank

Über das Restaurant

Das Atlantic Restaurant bereitet seine Gerichte unter Verwendung sorgfältig erzeugter Produkter regionaler und spezialisierter Lieferanten zu. Der Chefkoch Donovan Cooke und sein Team lassen sich täglich von bestem Wild, nachhaltigem Fisch, einzigartigen Austernsorten und tadellosen Meeresfrüchten inspirieren. Neben einer breiten Palette an Fisch und Meeresfrüchten bieten die Restaurants auch eine kleine Auswahl an hochwertigen, exportierten Steaks (trockengereift und mit Getreide gefüttert) sowie Schweinefleisch seltener Rassen, viktorianisches Lamm sowie Geflügel aus Freilandhaltung und Bio-Geflügel vom Grill.

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JuergenTVIP

Besucht am 13. Jan. 2019

Essen war sehr gut und Service auch. Leider hatte unsere Servicekraft Feierabend, danach ging leider mit Dessert etc alles schief. Reaktion des Manager auf unsere Probleme war Top. Restaurant ist definitiv zu empfehlen.

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Experiences

À La Carte Offering

Osteria Renata

4.8

4.8 (361)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Prahran

Über das Restaurant

Osteria Renata is a neighbourhood diner inspired by Italy. Hosting friends, family and colleagues at the dinner table. Headed up by duo Chef / Owner Angus Cadden and Restaurateur / Owner Alex Ghaddab, our menu features inventive and classic pasta dishes, created in our designated pasta lab, as well as a seasonal selection of antipasti, larger plates, side dishes and desserts. Some of our classics include our gnocco fritto with 36 month aged Jamon Iberico, our spaghetti with Live Southern Rock Lobster and brodetto and our Mushroom filled Quadratti with parmagianno Reggiano. The old world bar, fashioned by hand from fine American oak, offers a full selection of artisanal spirits, amari, craft Italian beer, a dialled in cocktail program and a pan euro-Italian slanting wine list, appeasing any discerning palette. Wether it be in our main dining room, a perch at the bar, or an alfresco seat on High St, we look forward to welcoming you!

Elwood Bathers

4.6

4.6 (1623)

41 bis 100 AUD

Bistro

Elwood

Über das Restaurant

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & pastries, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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Experiences

New Years Eve - Early Bird

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New Years Eve - The Main Event

The Dining Room by James Viles

4.4

4.4 (866)

101 AUD und daruber

Modern australisch

Sydney CBD

Über das Restaurant

Located right on the edge of Sydney Harbour with the Opera House just beyond your fingertips…it doesn’t get any more Sydney than The Dining Room.

Our produce-driven menu is paired back, sustainable and unmistakably Australian, and shares center stage with unrivalled harbour views. Relaxed and elegant, enjoy the freshest of
seafood, seasonal Australian ingredients, and a selection of fine wines and locally crafted beers and spirits.

Lunch and dinner reservations are highly recommended. Our popular window tables are available at a surcharge when booking and subject to availability. Dress code is smart casual.

Longshore

4.6

4.6 (97)

101 AUD und daruber

Australisch

Chippendale

Über das Restaurant

Inspired by the dynamic Australian coastline, our menu is always on the move—fresh, seasonal, and never predictable. With Executive Chef Jarrod Walsh at the helm, Longshore serves ingredients from sea and land, creating plates that blend skill, creativity, and a steady stream of spontaneity.

It’s a place where no two days are the same. Every visit brings a new mix of energy, taste, and storytelling. Our vibe is laid- back but electric, with service that’s as thoughtful as it is unpretentious. Whether you’re here to grab a bite or stay for the night, Longshore is a space for discovery and connection.

This isn’t your usual hatted restaurant. We’re committed to keeping things real and sustainable, because the coast is more than just a destination—it’s a way of life. It’s where different flavours, ideas, and experiences find a place to belong. If you’re drawn to the unexpected, you belong at Longshore too.

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Experiences

Chef's Menu-shared style -

4.6

4.6 (316)

101 AUD und daruber

Italienisch

Woolloomooloo

Über das Restaurant

Das Otto Ristorante hat die Aromen Italiens neu erfunden, indem es stilvolle neue Formen bietet und dadurch sowohl international als auch regional Anerkennung angezog. Das Otto verpflichtet sich, außergewöhnlichen Service mittels eines wunderbaren, kulinarischen Erlebnisses zu bieten, das dank seines talentiertes Teams aus Management, Köchen, Sommeliers und Mitarbeitern möglich ist. Der Küchenchef Richard Ptacnik ist zugleich der Chefkoch, der Speisen kreiert, die Sydney so liebt. Sein Kochstil basiert auf moderner italienischer Küche mit frischen, produktorientierten und besten Zutaten aus der Region. Graham Ackling, der Restaurant-Manager, ist Profi der Gastfreundschaft mit einem umfangreichen Verständnis über Service und Speisequalität. Die Geschichte von Grahams Hospitality-Karriere beginnt in Sydney als Food and Beverage Manager für Havana Joes Tavern and Restaurant, eines der führenden Hotels in Sydney. Er hat dann seine Erfahrung im Ausland erweitert, in dem er dem Conran Groups Vorzeigerestaurant The Butlers Chop House mit Blick auf die London Tower Bridge beitrat.

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.6

4.6 (146)

41 bis 100 AUD

Sizilianisch

Paddington

Über das Restaurant

Here at Zafferano, we like to keep things a little old school, from sourcing to serving, our key values remain.
Simone, the Head Chef and co-owner of Zafferano grew up inside the kitchen of his family's restaurant in Porticello, Sicily and brings that passion and authenticity to his food.
We combine local, fresh, seasonal ingredients with passion and tradition, to create a menu that is endlessly devoted to flavour and quality. We have a love for food, for the whole experience. We believe in celebrating just how powerful food can be, from the seed to the plate. Because connection through food is our mission.
Our space is intimate with only 38 seats and the overall vibe of the restaurant really transports you to Sicily with an outdoor courtyard that feels like a traditional Italian piazza.
We have a few signature dishes however the Risotto Marinara & Spaghetti Marinara are definitely at the for front of our menu.

Perspective Dining

5.0

5 (46)

101 AUD und daruber

Vom Hof auf den Tisch

Fortitude Valley

Über das Restaurant

Perspective dining is a modern gastronomic tasting menu experience, a closed-door 12-seat chef table dining space, our chefs will take you on a unique culinary journey. Perspective Dining will offer cutting-edge tasting menus seasonally from 3 courses to 9 courses, a plant-based menu as well as a protein-based menu. Perspective Dining will be collaborating with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that our vision of uncompromised, no holds barred excellence and sustainability is showcased in our food.
Perspective | Lunch Thursday to Saturday
12:30pm
Food and wine pairing 140
Just the food 80
Perspective Dinner 9 courses
6:30 pm
Food and Wine pairing 300
Just the food 195

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Experiences

Eucalyptus Room: Sweet Symphony, a sugary soirée!

Experiences

Perspective Dining: Dinner - choose menu in Add On

Experiences

Perspective Dining: Variations share-style lunch

Essa Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (725)

41 bis 100 AUD

Weinbar

Fortitude Valley

Über das Restaurant

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.

Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.

The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience.

ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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Experiences

Five Chefs, Five Plates

Experiences

$68 Friday Lunches at ESSA

Experiences

Sunday School at Essa

Vintaged Bar and Grill

4.2

4.2 (321)

41 bis 100 AUD

Steakhaus

Brisbane CBD

Über das Restaurant

Vintaged Bar and Grill - Das Restaurant Vintaged Bar and Grill präsentiert Ihnen die moderne Küche aus den reichlich vorhandenen Produkten aus Queensland und Australien im Vintage-Stil. Auf guten Wein wird im Restaurant ein besonderes Augenmerk gelegt. Betreten Sie das individuell gestaltete Weinzimmer und wählen Sie aus 120 Weinsorten, die von Boutique-Lieferanten aus ganz Australien, Neuseeland und Queensland bezogen werden. Das Vintaged Bar + Grill bringt die beste australische Architektur, Design, Produktion und Service an einen Ort und bietet erlesene Speisen aus Zutaten aus eigenem Anbau.

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StefanB

Besucht am 23. März 2024

Fleisch sehr gut! Beilagen ebenfalls. Sauce Bearnaise etwas zu flüssig

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Beliebtes Gericht

Sirloin

Experiences

Vintaged Signature Sharing - 2kg Tomahawk Steak

Experiences

Vintaged Signature Sharing - Sharing Banquet

E'cco Bistro

4.6

4.6 (916)

41 bis 100 AUD

Moderne europäische Küche

Newstead

Über das Restaurant

Nationally acclaimed and award winning E'cco Bistro was founded in Brisbane in 1995 by one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, Philip Johnson. For the past 25 years, Philip and his team at his landmark bistro have taken a sure yet simple approach by serving unpretentious food to the delight of all diners alike, this has cemented E'cco's reputation in the culinary landscape.
Having relocated from its original location in Brisbane CBD to the fast growing inner-city residential mecca, Newstead, E'cco has been positioned to prosper for the next 25 years and beyond.
As Philip says "We do as little as possible with the best ingredients available."

Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.4

4.4 (1539)

41 bis 100 AUD

Steakhaus

Brisbane CBD

Über das 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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Beliebtes Gericht

Steak Tartare

Beliebtes Gericht

Wagyu MB 5+ Eye Fillet 200gm

Experiences

Celebrate Christmas Day at Black Hide Queens Wharf

Palette Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (278)

101 AUD und daruber

Modern australisch

Surfers Paradise

Über das Restaurant

A unique fine dining experience with a fully curated wine list and locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palette offers a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast. Dayan and his team in the kitchen will extend your art experience, taking inspiration from artworks on display and major exhibitions to show just how naturally art and food blends.

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4.9

4.9 (92)

41 bis 100 AUD

Australisch

Balaclava

Über das Restaurant

Google Review
*****
This place is an absolute gem. A very intimate experience, the owner Mike and Chefs Mikey and Laurent are gifted people who make you feel at home. Food is absolutely incredible, so much flavour with seasonal ingredients. Amazing local wine pairings. Cannot speak highly enough of this place!

features include:
Open plan kitchen with food prepared directly in front of our guests.
Warm and cozy lounge with fireplace for winter.
Secluded, rear private courtyard.
Engaging and vibrant dinner party setting.
Seasonal set menu.
Wine and beverage pairings.
Private dinners available.

Zushi Surry Hills - Omakase

4.7

4.7 (25)

101 AUD und daruber

Japanisch Spezialitätenküche

Surry Hills

Über das Restaurant

Omakase means, “leave it up to the Chef” so let Chef Han take you on a tantalising journey of 20 courses, using the finest local Australian and Japanese produce.

OMAKASE MENU FEB/MAR 2024
Sweetcorn cold soup, truffle olive oil, paprika
Potata Pave, scallop, sea urchin, kombu
Ika Somen, calamari noodle, ikura, cucumber, bonito jelly
Chawanmushi, paradise prawn, mentaiko, sweetcorn
Abalone Tempura, abalone liver sauce, asparagus, pecorino, sushi rice
JPN A5 Wagyu steak, grilled medium rare, JPN A5 Wagyu Steak, foie gras, leek, wasabi
Sorbet
Omakase Nigiri
Southern calamari (Shark Bay WA)
Konbujime snapper (NZ)
Scallop (JPN)
Akami zuke (SA)
Scampi (WA)
Blue mackerel (Wollongong)
Salmon belly (TAS)
Bluefin tuna O-toro (JPN)
Sea eel (JPN)

Chef’s Signature hand roll +$20
Miso soup
Seasonal Fruit
Genmai Cha

*This menu can change subject to availability of ingredients. Sorry, we are unable to cater for allergies or dietary restrictions.

Kitchens on Kent at The Langham Sydney

4.2

4.2 (660)

101 AUD und daruber

Frühstück

Sydney CBD

Über das Restaurant

Dear valued guests,

Kitchens on Kent will be taking some time to reimagine its future offering, and in the interim will no longer be offering buffet lunch or dinner together with afternoon tea. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause for any plans you had to dine with us.

From Monday 6th November 2023, our offering will change, serving daily breakfast for hotel guests only.
A La Carte lunch will be available on a request basis in our Harbour Room (Monday to Friday) whilst our Observatory Bar will offer A La Carte dinner seven nights per week as well as lunch on weekends.

All bookings that are affected will be fully refundable and our team are in the process of contacting all guests with more details. For any specific issues or requests, please email tlsyd.kitchensonkent@langhamhotels.com

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