Best Romantic Restaurants in Elsternwick

63 restaurants available nearby

1. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(474)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 27 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.

2. Aromi

4.6

Exceptional(302)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brighton

Booked 9 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.

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3. Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.8

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Ripponlea

Booked 26 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.

4. Bottarga Brighton

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5.0

Exceptional(7)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Brighton

Booked 4 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.

5. Cecconi's Toorak

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 19 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.

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6. Malena Cucina & Bar

5.0

Exceptional(4)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Elsternwick

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Malena, where the allure of Monica Bellucci’s elegance inspires an authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Brighton. Our restaurant is named in homage to her timeless grace, embodying the essence of Italian cuisine and hospitality.At Malena, we meticulously craft each dish to celebrate Italy’s culinary heritage. From our handcrafted pastas to our expertly prepared seafood and decadent desserts, every plate is a testament to our dedication to quality and flavor. We source the finest local ingredients and combine traditional recipes with a contemporary touch, ensuring a dining experience that delights the senses.Situated in a charming locale, Malena offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for romantic dinners, family gatherings, and memorable celebrations. Join us to indulge in the flavors of Italy, paired with exceptional wines and attentive service, as we invite you to experience the essence of Malena.

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7. DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

4.5

Awesome(89)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • St Kilda

Booked 14 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!

8. Lulu Dining

4.4

Awesome(35)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Malvern

Booked 9 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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9. Borsch Vodka & Tears

4.8

Exceptional(276)

Price: Moderate

• Polish • Windsor

Booked 10 times today

Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Melbourne institution currently celebrating 20 years at the colourful end of Chapel Street. Styled after a Kraków cellar bar, Borsch is a romantic Bohemian enclave, the home of the Green Faery, an ode to a hazy and debauched bygone world. We specialise in Polish vodka, vodka-centric interpretations of classic and modern cocktails, authentic wormwood absinthe, Eastern European beers, contemporary Polish dishes and late night fun times.

10. Toorak Cellars

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 14 times today

Toorak Cellars is equal parts bottle shop and wine bar, located just opposite Toorak station on Beatty Avenue in Armadale. Our aim is simple: to source, acquire and serve the best wines we can find at any given price point, from Australia and around the world.We believe strongly in the idea that wine should taste like fruit and minerals instead of oak and alcohol. The wines we serve should reflect with great clarity the soil from which they were grown, and the four seasons that passed through that vineyard during a specific vintage.We serve a constantly changing twenty wines by-the-glass, or you can open any bottle straight off the shelf. We don't have a kitchen, but if you're hungry we do have some creative ways of feeding you.Great wine is for everyone, and everyone is welcome. See you soon at the Cellars!

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Belindavip
Las Vegas •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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 5 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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Frank
Melbourne •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This restaurant just gets it right. The service is great, food is exceptional and the venue outstanding.
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Cecconi's ToorakPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Toorak
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4.6
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Sam
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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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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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63 restaurants available nearby

1. Yugen Dining

2. Aromi

3. Ripponlea Food and Wine

4. Bottarga Brighton

5. Cecconi's Toorak

6. Malena Cucina & Bar

7. DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

8. Lulu Dining

9. Borsch Vodka & Tears

10. Toorak Cellars

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