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Northcote, Victoria

Date night restaurants in Northcote

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 Northcote. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Haru Dining

Northcote10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosyQuiet
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 221 reviews

Va Penne

Northcote9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian wine bar, with pasta on the menu and wine and natural wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.

Wine barRomantic

2024 Montanello ‘Langhe’ Chardonnay Piedmont, Italy$82

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 597 reviews

The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar, with bbq and burgers on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

Cocktail Specials$30

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 318 reviews

Estelle

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with small plates, oysters and pasta on the menu and most dishes $8 to $49.

RestaurantRomantic

Beef tendon, faux bacon$15

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 247 reviews

Ophelia Westgarth

Northcote13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with salad, sandwiches and chips on the menu and most dishes $4 to $26.

CafeRomantic

Grilled Focaccia [GFO] /$26

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 194 reviews

Narai Thai Restaurant

Northcote12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant, with noodles, salad and burgers on the menu.

RestaurantCosy

Larp Gai$24

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 191 reviews

Tahina bar

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention date nights.

RestaurantRomantic
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 980 reviews

Ferdinand

Northcote12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

RestaurantCosyGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 219 reviews

Bloom n Ember

Northcote13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 79 reviews

Juline's Noodle House

Northcote10 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 66 reviews

Kitty Somerset

Northcote12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

Cocktail barCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 300 reviews

The Merri Creek Tavern

Northcote11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Monday nights. Reviewers mention date nights.

BarRomantic
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 189 reviews

Wesley Anne

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

BarRomantic

Wesley Anne$70

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,706 reviews

May & Mac Cafe

Northcote13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeQuiet
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 122 reviews

Oh Loretta

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Wednesdays.

BarRomanticGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 252 reviews

South Crescent Cafe

Northcote11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeQuietCasual
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 218 reviews

Joe's Shoe Store

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Wine bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Sunday nights.

Wine barGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 333 reviews

Sash Bar

Northcote11 min walk

BarCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Mesob

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with eggs, pastries and salad on the menu.

Restaurant

Sambosa$13.50

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 683 reviews

Cuppa Turca Dondurma & Kunefe

Northcote1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Dessert bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.

Dessert bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,388 reviews

Fork & Path

Northcote9 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 218 reviews

Primo

Northcote12 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with seafood, pizza and roast on the menu and most dishes $25 to $31.

Restaurant

White Boy$27

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 760 reviews

Buck Mulligan's

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar, with toasties on the menu.

Bar

BUCKS TOASTIE capocollo, brie, tomato, relish$15

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 284 reviews

Yokoso Izakaya Northcote

Northcote5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with seafood, dumplings and bbq on the menu and most dishes $13.50 to $20.

Restaurant

Aburi Hotate$15

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 415 reviews

Zircon Restaurant & Bar

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with small plates, curry and seafood on the menu.

Bar

Fish Croquettes$10.50

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 116 reviews

The Dojo Ramen Bar

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with fried chicken, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $7 to $22.

Restaurant

Starters / Share Plates$8

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 943 reviews

Tempo • Pizza • Pasta • Bar • Gelato

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian wine bar, with chips, pizza and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $10 to $27.

Wine bar

Arancini$15

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,041 reviews

Tinker Northcote

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with pastries, cake and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $7 to $24.50.

Cafe

Mixed Berry & White-Choc Muffin$7

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 824 reviews

Senkuban charcoal kitchen

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

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

Restaurant

Saikyo Miso Salmon Set$30.50

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 37 reviews

The Herbert Cafe

Northcote5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with toasties on the menu and smoothies, tea and matcha behind the counter.

Cafe

Peebs$13

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 381 reviews

Lambs Northcote

Northcote1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek restaurant, with souvlaki, sandwiches and chips on the menu and most dishes $16.50 to $19.

Restaurant

Lamb$19

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 528 reviews

Scarface Pizzeria

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza on the menu and cocktails behind the counter.

Restaurant

Gluten Free$22.90

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 180 reviews

Poke the Bear Cafe

Northcote1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery. Open five days a week. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Bakery
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 530 reviews

Shamiat Authentic Syrian Restaurant

Northcote17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 611 reviews

Hanami Izakaya

Northcote11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 396 reviews

Cheeky By Nature

Northcote12 min walk

Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 149 reviews

Butter Mafia Gluten Free Desserts

Northcote15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bakery. Open five days a week.

Bakery
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 144 reviews

Wild Yak

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 342 reviews

Bombay Bento

Northcote7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 4am on Friday nights.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 329 reviews

Woking Amazing

Northcote11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open four days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 163 reviews

Mexican Street Food by Little Flock

Northcote13 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Mexican restaurant. Open four days a week, until 10:30pm on Fridays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 219 reviews

Pizza Meine Liebe

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with wine and natural wine behind the counter.

Restaurant

24 Little Goat Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough, NZ$65

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 344 reviews

JD'S Place Northcote

Northcote9 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Yuni's Kitchen

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 307 reviews

Northcote Fish & Chips

Northcote2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Seafood restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 576 reviews

Bicycle Thieves Cafe

Northcote7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 748 reviews

Lam Lam

Northcote4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 517 reviews

Espresso Room

Northcote6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 500 reviews

Laiko

Northcote1 min walk

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 341 reviews

Daily Fix Northcote

Northcote17 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 76 reviews

Base Camp

Northcote12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 266 reviews

Phil's Bakehouse & Cafe

Northcote13 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery. Open six days a week.

Bakery
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 172 reviews

Ash and Rye

Northcote17 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 96 reviews

Downunder Curry North Cote

Northcote6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 161 reviews

Oh ! Banh Mi Pho

Northcote9 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 119 reviews

Viet Pearl

Northcote3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 441 reviews

Albion Charles Hotel

Northcote12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 4am on Sunday nights.

Pub
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 388 reviews