Best Date Night Restaurants in Doncaster

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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AbbotsfordArmadaleAshburtonBrunswickCamberwellCarlton

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Secret Kitchen - Doncaster restaurant

1. Secret Kitchen - Doncaster

4.3

Awesome(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Doncaster

Booked 22 times today

Founded in 2007, Secret Kitchen brings to the city of Melbourne chinese dining experience the like of which you won’t find anywhere else in the state. Combining traditional flavours with innovative techniques, an extensive variety of menu items and an incomparable atmosphere, Secret Kitchen offers its guests an inimitable feasting experience. We are awarded one of the top Yum Cha restaurant on Time Out Melbourne and rated 4 stars out of 5 by The Age Good Food Guide. Expect new dim sum dishes every season and proudly 100% handmade.

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2. Ms Jackson Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Doncaster East

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Ms. Jacson Restaurant and Wine Bar, where culinary excellence meets timeless elegance. Nestled in the heart of Doncaster, our inviting ambiance and exceptional menu promise a dining experience that will delight all the senses. From carefully curated wines to exquisitely crafted dishes, every element is designed to elevate your meal. We also offer a variety of function options, perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, ensuring your event is as memorable as the occasion. To complement your experience, our extensive cocktail offerings add a sophisticated touch to every visit.Whether you're here for a special occasion or a casual evening out, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service. Reserve your table today and indulge in a truly unforgettable experience at Ms. Jacson.

3. Enoteca Boccaccio

4.7

Exceptional(321)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kew East

Booked 16 times today

Enoteca Boccaccio is a romantic Italian restaurant in Melbourne known for its exquisite food and wine. Reviewers describe it as a place for an 'intimate night out', with one mentioning the 'lovely service' and 'warm and elegant place'. The restaurant has received numerous accolades, including the 'Best Wine List in Victoria' and the 'Best Hospitality Interior' award. Its cosy setting and knowledgeable staff make it a perfect spot for a date night.

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4. Sir Henry Barkly Hotel

4.5

Awesome(413)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Heidelberg

Booked 9 times today

Barklys Hotel is a newly renovated pub in the heart of Heidelberg. The interior is modern industrial with a fun ambiance that works equally well for a night out with friends or a dinner with the family, with a newly renovated beer garden for the perfect social experience.We are located on the corner of Burgundy St and Cape St, five minutes drive from Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia.We offer modern Australian bistro meals, pub favourites, tapas in our bar, cocktails and drink specials! With a heated terrace, foxtel, wifi and live music on Sundays, there is always something for everyone.Our kitchen stays open from Friday to Sunday 12pm- late

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5. The Hills Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(175)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Surrey Hills

Booked 7 times today

We are a Pizza and Wine Bar located just a few strides from Surrey Hills Train station, on Union Road. We think that wine should first and foremost be fun, and therefore we look to showcase avant-garde producers who make wine in a fresh and approachable manner - wines that sit perfectly alongside a delicious slice of pizza.

6. Franco & Co

4.4

Awesome(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Eltham

Booked 6 times today

Tucked away in the beautiful, leafy gateway of Eltham, Franco & Co is a classic Melbourne dining experience built on quality, comfort and community. A Mediterranean life revolves around the family dinner table, where you will find great conversation with delicious food and wine. We at Franco, have, have recrated the perfect atmosphere for you and your family to enjoy. The menu, courtesy of celebrity chef Jimmy H.Wong the flavours are simple and big, the portions generous, and our menu is extensive with a mixture of wood-fired pizzas and pasta options.Managed by three brothers and a lifelong friend, our company holds notable credibility within the hospitality industry. Having founded many highly rated venues in Melbourne with each of our venues having their own unique personality, we have created another experience for you to enjoy.

A photo of Paradiso Bar and Grill restaurant

7. Paradiso Bar and Grill

4.5

Awesome(99)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 4 times today

Cafe Paradiso is a predominantly Italian restaurant/ cafe with Mediterranean options. With artisan pizzas, pasta and wide variety of sharing meals, a BEER GARDEN and CAFE settings; and the new addition: our CAR PARK BAR; Cafe Paradiso combines good atmosphere with any style of dining experiences and drinks served by our warm staff.Located opposite the beautiful Rivoli Cinemas, Cafe Paradiso provides quick and warm service to cater movie goers. Cocktails and drinks with selection of sharing dishes, makes it a perfect stop off before a movie.We look forward to serving you!

8. Lennox Wine

4.8

Exceptional(37)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Camberwell

Booked 1 time today

Lennox Wine is about community where old and new friends will come to connect and discover the delights of smaller and unique Australian food and wine producers. Our mission is to make wine more approachable and make every guest comfortable. We serve simple and delicious fare in a casual but cool setting that’s far from ordinary.This bar will, we hope, be your new favourite spot to unwind with vino in-hand or the first place you think of when you need to pick up a few great bottles for home.For us it’s about sharing, not showing off. We can't wait for you to come in for a nibble and a glass, or to grab a bottle and stay a while!

A photo of Naught Cocktail Bar and Distillery restaurant

9. Naught Cocktail Bar and Distillery

4.8

Exceptional(89)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Eltham

Booked 2 times today

If you've not yet heard, there's something wicked at play in Eltham. It's delicious and delectable, distinctive and divine. Create your own moment of playful elegance with your first taste of Naught, and return again for something even more enchanting. Discover what you don’t yet know at Naught.

10. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3247)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 83 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.

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Kathy
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very pleasant experience at Franco & Co, we had a group of 10, we all loved our food and the service was good
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Franco & CoPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Eltham
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4.4
K
Kaye
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
An amazing ambience when you walk in the door. Fabulous and friendly service and great array of cocktails.
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Naught Cocktail Bar and DistilleryPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Eltham
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4.8
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Peter
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Top quality wine bar in a magical Melbourne village. One of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. The Lennox team were very busy as it was Valentine’s Day but was very impressed with this wine bar.
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Lennox WinePrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Camberwell
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4.8
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Gary
Melbourne •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We took advantage of their BYO policy and brought along some top Italian wines. Many other diners had brought excellent wines in, too. The menu had many tempting items so the 5 of us shared many dishes, both small and large. We must have tried 10 different menu items, and each one was delicious. Great food to match our great wines. Service was very, very good. We had a wonderful dining experience. We will return.
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Enoteca BoccaccioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kew East
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4.7
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John and Jude
Tucson •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Really, really delicious grilled steak and potatoes!
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Ms Jackson Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Doncaster East
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4.3

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