Best Romantic Restaurants in Ripponlea

67 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.8

Exceptional(121)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Ripponlea

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Ripponlea Food & Wine, a local modern European restaurant in the heart of Ripponlea village. Creating signature flavours & personalised service is our passion and we’re all about comfort, style & a little bit fancy without the fuss.

2. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(473)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 25 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

3. Aromi

4.6

Exceptional(302)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brighton

Booked 5 times today

Aromi, a name resonating with a profound connection to Italy’s culinary tale, entrenched in the aromatic essence of rosemary and an array of herbs. Across each region, a distinctive symphony of herbs gracefully dances to enhance local dishes, forming a celebration of flavours that transcends the ordinary.Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Italy’s rustic Renaissance, every detail of our space is thoughtfully curated to greet you with an ambiance that exudes warmth and style. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant located on New Street in Brighton, promises an incredible dining experience. At Aromi, you are more than a guest; you are embraced with the heart of Italian-style comradeship.

4. Kiss & Tell

4.6

Exceptional(471)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 58 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.

5. Bottarga Brighton

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5.0

Exceptional(7)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Brighton

Booked 5 times today

Step into a space where each dish is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, showcasing the best in culinary excellence. Our menu is a unique fusion of the finest global ingredients, reimagining traditional flavors with a modern Italian twist and a hint of Asian influence. Delight in this unforgettable culinary journey with either a 2- or 3-course menu or our full tasting experience at $160 per person.With just 18 seats in front of our fully open kitchen, Bottarga offers a rare, intimate dining experience where you can witness the magic unfold. We are proud to be Brighton’s only one-hatted restaurant, recognized by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.

6. Cecconi's Toorak

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 14 times today

A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.

7. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1244)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 35 times today

Trattoria Emilia, located in Melbourne's CBD, is an Italian restaurant known for its authentic and seasonal dishes. The restaurant's ambiance, as described in reviews, is warm, cozy, and reminiscent of Italy. Couples have celebrated their anniversaries here and the restaurant is often referred to as a perfect spot for romantic dinners. The attentive and professional service, combined with the high-quality food and cosy atmosphere, make Trattoria Emilia an ideal place for a romantic evening out.

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8. DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

4.5

Awesome(89)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • St Kilda

Booked 13 times today

DOC is moving to Port Phillip Bay! Join us to enjoy a modern take on classic Italian hospitality, with a glimpse into dining in Italy’s present day. Our menu features the best of pizza, pasta and secondi, with an ode to seafood to honour our seaside move. A preview of our menu is available on our website directly. A presto!

9. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1336)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 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

10. Lulu Dining

4.4

Awesome(35)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Malvern

Booked 5 times today

Lulu is a neighbourhood restaurant.We offer daily hand made pasta and pizza with simplicity and quality at the core. We have a considered wine offering that is focused on Italian varieties. We want to be a venue which can be visited multiple times a week a snack and wine, birthday lunch or dinner. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, featuring pizza, pasta and snacks all designed to share. Our opening hours are:Wednesday: 5pm - 10pmThursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmFriday Dinner: 5pm - 10pmSaturday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmSaturday Lunch: 5pm - 10pmSunday Lunch: 12pm - 5pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we will always have some tables put aside for walk ins

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Michelle
Victoria •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great little find near The Princess Theatre which we had an early dinner before seeing Tina - great value $49pp menu - food was delicious and plenty of it! Staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend to try this restaurant!
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Belindavip
Las Vegas •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Awesome little wine bar with delicious food and good vibes! Steaks were delicious and desserts were 100/10. Great spot, will definitely be back :)
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Ripponlea Food and WinePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Ripponlea
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4.8
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Kayleigh
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere, food was delicious and service was fantastic, will definitely be coming back again :)
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.6
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Sam
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Bottarga never disappoints. Somi and Federico are both so knowledgeable and always deliver amazing service, backed with amazing food. My partner and I love coming here to celebrate milestones together as the atmosphere is romantic. Their menu is always different, always new touches to the restaurant itself. Their business. is growing quickly, time to jump on board! If you're ever looking for a beautiful night out, Bottarga is the way to go. Such a hidden gem!! Thank you for looking after us all the time, see you next time! - Sam and Harry.
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Bottarga BrightonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Brighton
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5
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Andrea
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Absolutely beautiful food staff were amazing drinks on point Couldn’t fault them
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AromiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brighton
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4.6

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Ripponlea Food and Wine

2. Yugen Dining

3. Aromi

4. Kiss & Tell

5. Bottarga Brighton

6. Cecconi's Toorak

7. Trattoria Emilia

8. DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

9. Meatmaiden

10. Lulu Dining

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