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Melbourne, Victoria

Date night restaurants in Melbourne

Rooms that are quiet enough to talk, dark enough to linger, and set up for two.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe the room as romantic, cosy or quiet, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Melbourne. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Nori Maki

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantGood for groupsQuiet

T (61) 46662$920

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 497 reviews

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Saturdays. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining and date nights.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 937 reviews

Tori’s

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

BakeryCosyQuiet
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,475 reviews

8 Ounce

Melbourne5 min walk

Cafe. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

CafeQuietCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews

Cafe 45

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

CafeQuietCosy
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 138 reviews

Bar Lourinhã

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with small plates and bbq on the menu.

BarCosyRomantic

Local organic green olives$10

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 716 reviews

Apollo Inn

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood bar, with ice cream, oysters and sandwiches on the menu. Reviewers mention date nights and how cosy the room is.

BarRomanticCosy

Today’s oysters$6

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 237 reviews

RuYi Modern Chinese

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with coffee, beer and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining and date nights.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic

Capuccino$5

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 711 reviews

Izakaya Domo

Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with oysters on the menu and smoothies behind the counter.

RestaurantCosy

Two pieces of Deep Fried Oysters$12

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 2,960 reviews

Yakinau Izakaya Japanese Restaurant

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantRomanticCosy
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 277 reviews

Saxe

Melbourne5 min walk

Restaurant. Reviewers mention date nights.

RestaurantRomanticCasual
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 162 reviews

DoDee Paidang Swanston

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights.

RestaurantCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,748 reviews

Ishizuka

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with seafood, steak and sushi on the menu. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic

Wine matches$250

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 420 reviews

Collins Kitchen

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

CafeGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 493 reviews

New Gold Mountain

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open three days a week, until 5am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention date nights.

Cocktail barRomanticLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 192 reviews

Mr Ramen San

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with ramen on the menu and beer and cocktails behind the counter.

RestaurantCasualCosy

+ Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne 2$22

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,258 reviews

Il Solito Posto

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pasta, seafood and oysters on the menu. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosyCasual

Pasta spirals, pancetta, chilli, onion and napoliNot listed

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,756 reviews

Denmark House

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bakery restaurant, with seafood, salad and roast on the menu and most dishes $14 to $21.

RestaurantGood for groupsCosy

Fried Herring$21

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 326 reviews

Il Bacaro

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with dessert on the menu and wine and whisky behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.

BarRomantic

All premium wines are preserved with Coravin$3

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 737 reviews

Reine & La Rue

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse restaurant, with seafood, steak and oysters on the menu and most dishes $35 to $180. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale

Loddon Estate duck, sugarloaf cabbage, pickled beetroot GFNot listed

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,838 reviews

Matto Napoletano Pizzeria

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with sandwiches, pasta and pizza on the menu and most dishes $5 to $36.

RestaurantCosy

Focaccia (V & VG)$18

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,400 reviews

Brother Baba Budan

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with roast on the menu and tea behind the counter.

CafeCosy

Serving You Since '$7

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,406 reviews

Bomba Tapas Bar & Rooftop

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with small plates, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $5.50 to $24.

BarCosy

Beher Iberico jamon (36 month), 30gm$32

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,263 reviews

Bincho Boss

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with rice bowls, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $18.90 to $65.

RestaurantCosy

Assorted Skewers Donburi$25.90

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 575 reviews

Meatmaiden

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse cocktail bar, with steak, small plates and oysters on the menu.

Cocktail barRomantic

Chopped Wagyu TartareNot listed

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,570 reviews

Dessous

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with seafood, pastries and salad on the menu and most dishes $6 to $42.

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

Octopus Gilda, Green Olive$9

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 361 reviews

Bar Kaeru

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with curry, seafood and dessert on the menu and most dishes $9 to $38.

BarRomantic

Spanner Crab, Crispy Rice, Curry Mayo$26

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews

Ngon Banh Cuon

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with noodles, cake and eggs on the menu.

RestaurantCosyCasual

Steamed Rice Roll with Pork$15.50

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 224 reviews

Kedai Satay in King St

Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with tacos and brunch on the menu.

RestaurantCasualCosy

UsdNot listed

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,376 reviews

Strozzi Ristorante

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery restaurant, with eggs, breakfast and seafood on the menu and most dishes $7 to $26.

RestaurantCosyUpscale

Pancetta, tomato, swiss cheddar cheese$15

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 409 reviews

The Meatball & Wine Bar - Flinders Lane

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian wine bar, with pasta, salad and small plates on the menu and most dishes $6 to $30.

Wine barCosy

Marinated Italian Olives$14

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,375 reviews

Tradeblock Cafe

Melbourne4.3 kmPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with dessert and cake on the menu.

CafeCosy

• Yoyos Chocolate balls$1

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Blackbird Melbourne

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with small plates, seafood and bbq on the menu and most dishes $9 to $44. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsRomantic

Marinated Mt Zero Olives$10

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 140 reviews

Krimper Cafe

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek cafe, with eggs, bbq and breakfast on the menu.

CafeCosy

Scrambled eggs$6

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,204 reviews

Grain Store

Melbourne12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian cafe, with eggs, breakfast and brunch on the menu and most dishes $6 to $33.

CafeCosy

Hot Chocolate$7

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,851 reviews

Tazio

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza, parma and pasta on the menu and most dishes $18 to $34.

RestaurantRomantic

Mini Garlic Pizza (V)$16

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,236 reviews

The Pancake Parlour Melbourne Central

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Dessert bar, with pancakes, ice cream and pasta on the menu and most dishes $1.90 to $8.90.

Dessert barOpen lateCosy

Lovely RewardsNot listed

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 4,223 reviews

Squires Loft Albert Park

Melbourne2.5 kmPrice level 4 of 4

Pub, with bbq and seafood on the menu.

PubCosy

Grilled Beef Sausage (Boerewors)$21

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 646 reviews

Drums- Sri Lankan Streetfood

Melbourne14 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with curry, salad and breakfast on the menu and most dishes $14 to $18.90.

CafeCosy

AUD$18

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 310 reviews

Allegro Restaurant

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with breakfast, chips and eggs on the menu.

RestaurantCosyCasual

Sunset Menu$60

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 105 reviews

Hotel Nacional

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with dessert, tacos and chips on the menu. Reviewers mention the view.

BarCosy

Pulled jackfruit enchilada, cheese gratin, enchilada sauce (V)$40

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 655 reviews

Spaghetti Tree

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pasta on the menu and wine behind the counter.

RestaurantCosy

Squealing Pig Pinot Noir Rosé$56

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,401 reviews

Superhiro

Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with small plates, dessert and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $6.80 to $15.80.

RestaurantCosyGood for groups

Takoyaki$6.80

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,721 reviews

Curry Vault Indian Restaurant and Bar Melbourne

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with dessert, rice bowls and salad on the menu.

RestaurantUpscaleCosy

Biryani$6

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 748 reviews

Aki Sushi

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with seafood, rice bowls and sushi on the menu.

RestaurantCosy

Grilled Salmon Nigiri Pack (8 pcs)$16.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 187 reviews

Akaiito Restaurant

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with seafood and salad on the menu.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic

Scallops$26

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 525 reviews

The Elephant & Wheelbarrow

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with chips, salad and curry on the menu and most dishes $2 to $33.

PubCosy

Melted cheese, sour cream and spring onion (V/VO)$18.40

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 3,166 reviews

Little Collins St Kitchen Restaurant & Bar

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with salad, chips and seafood on the menu and most dishes $15 to $57.

RestaurantUpscaleCosy

Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon$46

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 193 reviews

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open four days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and date nights.

RestaurantGood for groupsRomantic

Skip to main content$7

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 302 reviews

Yakimono

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with dumplings, oysters and seafood on the menu and most dishes $7.50 to $33.50.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic

Dashi, Cucumber, Yuzu Gel$7.50

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 1,615 reviews

Mister Munro

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with share plates on the menu and cocktails behind the counter.

CafeLivelyRomantic

Seated 24$40

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 199 reviews

Hwadam BBQ

Melbourne12 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant, with wine, beer and craft beer behind the counter.

RestaurantCosy

국순당 막걸리$19

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 445 reviews

HongDae Korean Restaurant & Bar

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Korean restaurant. Open seven days, until 1:30am on Sunday nights.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 1,156 reviews

Jungle Juice Bar

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 521 reviews

Marrakech Cocktail & Shisha Lounge

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian bar, with burgers on the menu and beer, cocktails and wine behind the counter.

BarRomanticLively

Beer & Cider$7

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 945 reviews

Bistrot Bisou

Melbourne14 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse restaurant, with oysters, seafood and roast on the menu and most dishes $8 to $72.

RestaurantCosy

Half a Dozen$38

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 146 reviews

Foglia di Fico

Melbourne15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantRomantic

Seme di Fico$8

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 878 reviews

Golmokgil

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosyLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,466 reviews

Korea Town

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 2am on Monday nights.

RestaurantOpen lateCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 708 reviews

Metro Burgers

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,096 reviews