The big day of romance is almost here, and if you haven’t made plans yet, don’t worry! There’s still plenty of wonderful places to eat and drink this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking for a fancy banquet at a dreamy castle, or a tipple or two at your neighbourhood wine bar, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a couple of blissful love birds or you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, there’s some great spots for you to visit for you to visit around Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs on Valentine’s Day.
Here’s some charming places to eat and drink around Melbourne on Valentine’s Day:
Reine & La Rue
Find plenty to eat and drink this Valentine’s Day among the decadent surrounds of Reine & La Rue. Receive a glass of champagne on arrival, and surprise your date by pre-ordering a bouquet of roses or a macaron box. Then, indulge in oysters, smoked fromage tartlet, wood fired wagyu and more. Finish your meal with poached blood plums with dark chocolate and bayleaf. This feast costs $295 per person. See more here.
380 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
W Melbourne
There’s a lot of stuff to eat and drink around W Melbourne this Valentine’s Day. For a luxurious time out, head to Warabi for a 14-course omakase experience, complete with champagne on arrival and a curated wine and sake pairing. The omakase is $395 per person.
For a more relaxed affair, wander over to Lollo for a four-course sharing menu. Enjoy dishes like Scotch MB+5 with bone marrow and jus, torched scallops and the ‘Hearts A Mess’ dessert, which involves breaking an edible rose.
If you’ve already had something to eat, why don’t you pop into Curious and unwind with cocktails and the ‘Hearts A Mess’ dessert. During the night, there will also be DJs and vocalists to keep you entertained. Bookings are $130 for two people.
📍408 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
NOMAD Melbourne
Treat yourself to a set menu for Valentine’s Day at NOMAD Melbourne. Pre-order a bouquet of roses to surprise your loved one. Then, enjoy a set menu filled with oysters, Skull Island tiger prawns, zucchini flowers, grass-fed scotch fillet and more. For dessert, enjoy a white chocolate and yoghurt parfait with pomegranate and rhubarb. This meal is $150 per person. See more here.
187 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Henry and the Fox
Head over to Henry and the Fox and celebrate with their Very Vegan Valentine’s menu. Feast on a six-course vegan menu, filled with delectable dishes like abalone mushroom carpaccio, corn & potato croquettes and pan-seared potato gnocchi. This meal costs $80 per person, and there’s additional cocktails and drinks available at the bar. Bookings are available from 5:30pm. Find out more.
525 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Bistrot Bisou
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a French three-course dinner at Bistrot Bisou. Start with a glass of bubbles and some house-baked bread, and enjoy oysters, scallops, beef bourguignon and snapper. End with a strawberry, rosella and white chocolate heart dessert and petit four. This meal is $95 per person, and you can surprise your date with roses for an extra cost.
📍575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Maison Bâtard
There’s a few things happening at Maison Bâtard this Valentine’s Day. Head to the restaurant or dine under the stars at La Terrasse and enjoy an exclusive, modern French menu for $245 per person. Or, go for a romantic evening in Le Club, with a $330pp menu and live entertainment. See more here.
📍23 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Dolly Melbourne
Get dolled up for Valentine’s Day at Dolly Melbourne. Enjoy a signature Kir Royale cocktail per person, as well as a bottle of wine to share. Then, enjoy oysters doused with raspberry and champagne, followed by burrata, a choice of two mains and a chocolate mousse to end the night. This meal is $175 per person. See more here.
📍20 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Luci
Treat your loved one to a romantic four-course degustation menu at Luci. There will be live music throughout the night to set the mood. This meal costs $150 per person. Learn more here.
472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Yakimono
Say yes to a flame-driven Setto menu at Yakimono. Find a mix of classics from the kitchen, as well as some new additions to share, for $88 per person. The downstairs foyer will also transform into a pop-up florist on February 13 and 14. Pick up some seasonal blooms from The Beautiful Bunch during this time, or pre-order your flowers. See more here.
📍80 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Society
Society has a couple of options for you to try this Valentine’s Day. Go for a three-course menu in The Dining Room for $245 per person. Or, head to Lillian Brasserie and enjoy a four-course menu for $165 per person. Add champagne and oysters in The Lounge for an extra bit of elegance before your meal. See more here.
📍80 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Le Yeahllow
Got a sweet tooth? Celebrate Valentine’s Day by trying the Scarlet Cake at Le Yeahllow. This romantic treat is topped with delicate rose petals, and filled with blueberries and mascarpone. It’s available in a smaller size for $15, or a 5-inch cake for $85. Pre-orders for the larger cake will be available from February 7, and the petit gateau will be available in-store from February 10. See more here.
📍 Shop 4, 8 Driver Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, 366 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 and 14 Claremont Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant
Head up to the Rooftop Restaurant of Amatrice and choose between either a two-course menu for $79 or a three-course menu for $95 per person. Take in city views, feast on a scrumptious bowl of pasta, and look out for any Valentine’s Day specials. See more here.
📍Level 10/16 Stephenson St, Cremorne VIC 3121
Neighbourhood Wine
Neighbourhood Wine is serving up a four-course sharing menu for Valentine’s Day. Starting at $95 per person, this meal is filled with treats like naturally leavened sourdough, house made ricotta, Cape Grim sirloin and more. You can also add snacks and sides if you’re craving a little more. Check out the 800-bottle wine list for the ultimate pairing. See more here.
1 Reid St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Poodle Bar & Bistro
Poodle Bar & Bistro is offering a romantic night out with a shared menu of prawn cocktail vol-au-vent, roasted scotch fillet with pepper jus and dark chocolate and spiced rum cake. This set menu is $100 per person.
📍81-83 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
Go for bold flavours at Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca this Valentine’s Day. Think marinated white anchovies, rigatoni a la vodka, Rocco’s famous meatball sub and more. For dessert, there’s a dreamy dark chocolate torte for you to try. This shared feast is $75 per person.
📍15 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Omnia Bistro
Omnia Bistro is serving up their à la carte menu, but there are some extra touches you can add to make Valentine’s Day that little bit special. Surprise your date with a rose and personalised cart for $35. Then, sip on champagne, bespoke wine pairings or a frozen cocktail trolley special. End with a darling selection of petits fours for $15.50, with strawberry chocolate bonbon, raspberry & rose macaron and cherry & juniper petite fruit.
📍625 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Yugen Dining
Head below the surface and have a special night out at Yugen. Surprise your partner with a rose and card for $35, then experience their tasting menu for $165 per person. Dishes you can look forward to include five spiced beetroot tartlet, ocean trout sashimi, strawberry jasmine tart and more. See more here.
📍605 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Hawker Hall
There’s lots of fun to be had at Hawker Hall on Valentine’s Day. Opt for something off the à la carte menu, or dive into one of their signature banquets. There will be tunes from DJs throughout the night, and you can visit astrologer Gloria Skye to work out your compatibility on a couple’s astrological chart reading. See more here.
📍98 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181
Firebird
Fire up a bit of romance this Valentine’s Day with plenty of delicious things to eat and drink at Firebird. Receive a cocktail on arrival and graze through their aphrodisiac-inspired set menu. Items on the menu include fresh oysters, grilled squid, market steak and banana parfait for dessert. The set menu is $80 per person, and their à la carte is also available on the night. Learn more here.
223 High St, Prahran VIC 3181
Estelle
Catch up with your beloved over an enchanting feast at Estelle. Start with a duo of snacks featuring a Comte cheese tartlet along with a South Australian oyster, followed by a multi-course meal. Enjoy signature Loddon Estate duck, sea bream, dark chocolate and raspberry layered cake and more. You can also add Southern rock lobster fettucine for an extra $25. This meal starts at $140 per person. Learn more here.
243-245 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
Sebastian
Whisk your loved one away to Sebastian in Williamstown for Basque-inspired dining by the sea. Indulge in a four-course set menu, starting with a selection of pintxos, followed by small plates like snapper ceviche, a delicious main of Wimmera duck with sides, and an indulgent dark chocolate mousse for dessert. This set menu is $110 per person.
📍26 Esplanade, Williamstown VIC 3016
Overnewton Castle
Ever thought about dining in a castle? Enjoy a fairy tale dinner in Overnewton Castle. This location, which is literally a wedding venue, has created a special Valentine’s Day menu. Enjoy a glass of beer or sparkling on arrival, then journey through a delicious three-course meal. There will also be live music to serenade you while you dine. This event costs $100 per person. Find more info here.
51 Overnewton Rd, Keilor VIC 3036
Moonhouse
Make time for each other with a set menu at Moonhouse. At $80 per person, this menu includes king fish crudo, roast duck pancakes, prawn fried rice and more. For dessert, enjoy a chocolate fudge cake with raspberry cream and strawberries. The à la carte menu is also available. See more here.
📍282 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183
400 Gradi
Looking for comfort and romance? Look no further than 400 Gradi. Select venues will be serving up a three-course menu of the most romantic Italian dishes. Start with an antipasti board, followed by pizza or pasta as an entree and a main to share. Top it all off with cheesecake for dessert.
Share tasty starters like burrata paired with proscuitto, followed by a choice of pasta and pizzas. Top if all off with strawberries & cream or a tiramisu tart. This costs $85 per person, or $95 at Crown. More info here.
Find it in Brunswick, Crown, Essendon, Eastland and Mornington.