Best Romantic Restaurants in Essendon

215 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

4.6

Exceptional(233)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 38 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

2. Tutti Trattoria

4.3

Awesome(10)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Essendon

Booked 4 times today

We grew up on Nonna’s classic pizzas, freshly made pasta and Italian sweets. Noisy family gatherings, a little indulgence and a lot of fun. And everyone was welcome.Now we extend the invitation to you. Tutti Trattoria is the recreation of these family moments, with a little makeover. Our gorgeous interior brings a taste of Italy to the heart of Essendon. Each of our rooms reflects a unique vibe, from our southern Italian trattoria to our decadent and intimate upstairs restaurant.And the food. We believe good food doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to be made fresh, with quality ingredients, and a little love. Come on in and see what all the fuss is about.

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3. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(71)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 44 times today

We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.

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4. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(809)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 32 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

5. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.2

Awesome(234)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 10 times today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

6. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(97)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 16 times today

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

7. Malin

4.8

Exceptional(19)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Carlton North

Booked 11 times today

Opening in Spring 2024, Malin is a small European restaurant located in Rathdowne Village, Carlton North. The food is French inspired and is served alongside a concise and considered drinks list. Currently, we only take reservations for our inside dining room with plans to offer street side tables as the weather warms up.Pop in for a snack and a glass of wine, or join us for a full meal.

8. Kumo Izakaya

4.5

Awesome(201)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Brunswick

Booked 8 times today

Kumo Izakaya provides an intimate, warm, and inviting atmosphere, as noted by reviewers. The booths and tables for two create a cozy setting, ideal for a romantic dinner. The restaurant's attention to detail in presentation, excellent service, and delicious food add to the overall romantic experience.

9. Casa Chino

4.7

Exceptional(44)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Brunswick

Booked 12 times today

In an intimate setting, splashed in shades of neon and pastel, Casa Chino celebrates the vibrant entwining of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. This 90-seat open-style bar with an alfresco space will offer a collection of Chifa-infused share plates and luminous cocktails.Our specially crafted cocktail program celebrates the quintessential Peruvian spirit, Pisco, with a selection of Pisco sours alongside a curated collection of Victorian and South American wines.Come discover the delectable fusion of Peruvian and Chinese dining in Brunswick.

10. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 26 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.

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Cherise
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Awesomely consistent food. Our third time dining here after an event in Carlton. Great service, awesome quirky vibe and love the old school prints. Food is great and perfect serving sizes!
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Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
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4.8
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Tim
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Carlton wine room is a well oiled machine. A genuine effort to make the dining experience special but still remain approachable and keeping the vibe. Took my partner there last night for her birthday and it’s one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a few years. Well done guys, we’ll be back!
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Tracey
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I can't think of anything to fault in our recent dining experience at Tote. I eat out a lot but I think this is the only restaurant I have visited 5 times. Everything about our evening was spot on, the food, the drinks, the service, the ambience, the attention to detail from the staff in ensuring glasses weren't empty and the timing between the courses was perfect. Consideration of our party with dietary restrictions was amazing too.
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TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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4.2
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Sharon
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved the eggs Benny and the iced coffee. The vibe of the cafe is great with all the old memorabilia, all very tastefully decorated.
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.6
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milly
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 30, 2024
Been to tutti so many times and have always been happy with my food love everything about it just would recommend if they did fries with their steak instead of the thick chips
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Tutti TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Essendon
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4.3

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215 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

2. Tutti Trattoria

3. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4. The Carlton Wine Room

5. TOTE Bar & Dining

6. Bistra

7. Malin

8. Kumo Izakaya

9. Casa Chino

10. Maven by Morgan

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