Best Date Night Restaurants in Hawthorn East

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1. Paradiso Bar and Grill

4.5

Awesome(97)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 2 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!

2. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3178)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 102 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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3. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(380)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 30 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

4. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(497)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 47 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

5. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1107)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 50 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

6. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 22 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

7. Suzie Q

4.6

Exceptional(102)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Windsor

Booked 41 times today

Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance. Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.

8. Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

Exceptional(1181)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 34 times today

Rococo Hawthorn is a fantastic spot for a date night, as one reviewer put it, it's a 'luxury Italian dining experience' that is 'beautifully matched with the ambiance from lighting to music and food'. With 'delicious food, attentive waiters and a great ambiance', you're in for a lovely night out. Plus, it's not just for romantic dates, it's also a great place for special occasions or a catch-up with friends.

9. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(709)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 69 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

10. Windsor Wine Room

4.5

Awesome(62)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Windsor

Booked 24 times today

Nestled in the heart of Chapel Street, Windsor Wine Room is an intimate space to indulge in good food, exceptional wine and familiar company. Savour a curated selection of wines, carefully paired with smaller bites and larger dishes to share that showcase a modern European-accented menu.

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Gill
Melbourne •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a fabulous meal at Suzie q celebrating a family birthday. The service was excellent and we loved the place. The stand out dishes were the shiitake mushroom dumplings and the aubergines. Thank you.
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Suzie QPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Windsor
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4.6
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Emma
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing and the menu options just fantastic! We went for the ‘Feed Me Now’ option and it was good value for money but make sure you go hungry as food was plentiful! Will definitely be back ♥️
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Anton
Melbourne •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was good and the staff was friendly. The food was really nice and the coffee was good as well. Highly recommended, and only a quick stroll to the botanical gardens.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Chi
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
We love how flavourful all the dishes were and the atmosphere was amazing!
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.6
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Erik
Melbourne •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Always a treat eating here... food and service: top of the rostrum! The 2 wait staff today were amazing! Chefs seem to make consistently great food. It's why we love this place!
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Neighbourhood PizzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Armadale
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4.8

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279 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradiso Bar and Grill

2. Hochi Mama CBD

3. Neighbourhood Pizza

4. Kiss & Tell

5. Mount Erica Hotel

6. Maven by Morgan

7. Suzie Q

8. Rococo Hawthorn

9. Gilson

10. Windsor Wine Room

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