Best Romantic Restaurants in Lower Plenty

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Toorak

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 11 times today

A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.

2. Julia's

4.4

Awesome(76)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Ringwood North

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to our family-friendly neighbourhood pizzeria, the perfect spot for delicious food and good times.Our menu features a wide variety of mouth-watering pizzas crafted with the freshest ingredients and baked to perfection. In addition to our pizzas, we offer homemade pasta, juicy burgers, and much more!We have a selection of ice-cold beers on tap and expertly crafted cocktails. We also have a small private dining room in the old bank safe, providing a unique and intimate setting.Bookings are open now!

3. Di Stasio Carlton

4.5

Awesome(365)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlton

The third venue for the high-profile restaurateur couple Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall, sits behind the King and Godfree complex on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets and has glamorous echoes of their Di Stasio Citta pleasure palace in the city.Designed by architect Di Ritter of Hassell, also responsible for Citta, the pizzeria has three separate spaces inside, adorned with Reko Rennie artwork and Shaun Gladwell sculptures, and a courtyard bar centred around a fountain imported from the Roman countryside.Chef Federico Congiu, who has worked with Di Stasio for five years, is making his own jersey milk mozzarella fiore di latte for the pizzas. Congiu has sourced five growers around the Yarra Valley to grow and preserve San Marzano tomatoes for pizza toppings and is having special durum wheat flour milled in Tamworth.

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4. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(807)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 24 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. Love Letter

4.8

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 7 times today

Dear Richmond,This little restaurant is pour love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season. For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us. Matty & Tee From Love Letter, with love. xx

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6. L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

4.5

Awesome(576)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ivanhoe

Booked 15 times today

Our name encompasses our philosophy on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.We take great care in preparing authentic regional Italian cuisine using only quality, fresh and seasonal produce. Our mission is to produce high quality artisan style food that has been carefully crafted and perfected, using time honoured methods.

7. Clover

4.8

Exceptional(133)

Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 5 times today

Clover is a romantic spot, with multiple reviews mentioning the 'relaxing atmosphere', 'cosy ambiance', and 'lovely date night'. The 'dimly lit and quite romantic' setting, along with 'excellent service' and 'first-class service and excellent wines' add to the romantic vibe. The 'extensive wine list', 'divine food and wine menu' and 'spectacular service' are also praised, contributing to a perfect date night.

8. Saluti

4.8

Exceptional(92)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Epping

Saluti in Epping prides itself on providing authentic Neapolitan style pizza and pasta at an affordable price. Located on the High Street in Melbourne, Saluti offers top quality dishes made from recipes which have been passed down from generation to generation. Each dish is then made from the freshest and finest Italian products available to ensure that every mouthful bursts with flavour. If you’re after somewhere to bring the family for a treat, to catch up with mates or even for a romantic dinner for two, then you’re after a table at Saluti. In order to avoid disappointment, book your table in advance.Partly Proud of the Spuntino Food Group

9. Rosebank North

4.5

Awesome(402)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Ringwood

Booked 3 times today

SITUATED IN THE HEART OF RINGWOOD NORTH LIES OUR LOVINGLY RESTORED HOMESTEAD ROSEBANK NORTH. HERE WE WELCOME YOU TO A MODERN INTERNATIONAL STYLE RESTAURANT AND BAR - SET AGAINST STUNNING PERIOD FEATURES AND IDYLLIC ROSE GARDENS. THE PERFECT PLACE TO UNWIND AND ENJOY THE LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE AND WINES THAT MAKE UP OUR SEASONAL MENU.

10. Freda's Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(201)

Price: Expensive

• European • Fitzroy

Booked 5 times today

Freda's Bistro is a romantic spot that offers a dynamic and welcoming space, transforming into a perfect setting for date-night in the evening. As per the reviews, it's loved for its delicious food, great service, and beautiful ambiance. As one reviewer said, 'Great food and wine selections… marvellously the menu is not too long and always something new...' Another review mentioned the 'elegant ambience' and 'great service'. The restaurant also has a range of vegetarian and meat dishes, making it suitable for different tastes.

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Polly
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love the pasta and the straciatella and potato focacia. Wagyu rump cap was also cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the olive cake which was light and delicious.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Frank
Melbourne •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This restaurant just gets it right. The service is great, food is exceptional and the venue outstanding.
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Cecconi's ToorakPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Toorak
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4.6
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Donna
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a wonderful evening with the family celebrating dad’s 81st birthday. couldn’t wipe the smile from his face The food was exceptional. staff were lovely. we look forward to returning x
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Julia'sPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Ringwood North
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4.4
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Kirsty
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Had the best time at Love Letter restaurant and bar! The super friendly and attentive team made me feel so welcome right from the start. The Splice cocktail is AHHH-mazing – legit tasted like the ice cream! I also had the 250g eye fillet and wedge salad with thick-cut bacon, and wow, it was absolutely delicious. Such a fantastic spot – can’t wait to go back!
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Love LetterPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Richmond
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4.8
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LitsaB
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 18, 2024
Another exceptional dining experience. Unlike many other restaurants in Melbourne, Di Stasio continues to deliver an impressive dining experience. The food is produced to the highest standards, the service is attentive without being overbearing. The wine list offers a journey of exploration if you so desire. As for the artwork, it’s distinctive. I’m waiting for the day that Melbourne turns on a gorgeous day and I can enjoy dining in the garden.
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Di Stasio CarltonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlton
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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Toorak

2. Julia's

3. Di Stasio Carlton

4. The Carlton Wine Room

5. Love Letter

6. L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

7. Clover

8. Saluti

9. Rosebank North

10. Freda's Bistro

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