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Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and to help you get inspired, OpenTable has put together a list of the Top 50 Romantic Restaurants in Australia. The list was created from over 175,000 verified reviews and dining metrics, looking at key factors like percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of five star reviews, and percentage of reviews with the tag “romantic”. And to our delight, a whopping 18 restaurants from Victoria made it onto the list. We were tied for first as the most romantic state in the country, along with Queensland, which also had 18 restaurants.
Supplied/Credit: Ashley Ludkin Top 50 Romantic Restaurants in Australia, according to OpenTable
It seems like more and more Australians are going out to eat on both Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day (February 13). OpenTable looked at the number of seated diners from online reservations, and found that in 2025, dining on Valentine’s Day increased by 65% from the previous year, and there was also a 9% increase in average spend. Meanwhile, dining on Galentine’s Day increased by 71%.
As for the most romantic spots around the country, OpenTable looked at data from December 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, to determine the results. The final list is in alphabetical order, and is not ranked.
Here are the results for Victoria: Bar Yarra – South Yarra – a subterranean space in the hotel Ovolo, open for breakfast and dinner. Bistra – Carlton – an Australian bistro with quality dishes and an extensive wine list. Bistro La Provence – Brighton – indulge in rustic French cuisine. 
Source: Supplied Blacksmith Bar and Grill – Melbourne – located on the 7th floor of voco Melbourne Central, this venue features skyline views and flame-cooked food. Cecconi’s Toorak – Toorak – feast on high-end Italian cuisine at this elegant spot. Cognoscenti Food & Wine – Belgrave – this cosy spot in the Dandenong Ranges uses seasonal and sustainable produce, and has a curated wine list. 
Supplied/Credit: Tim Grey Photography Fleet Rooftop Bar – Melbourne – soar up to this rooftop bar for snacks, share plates and fun cocktails. Funghi E Tartufo – Melbourne – head to this city restaurant for their plant-based take on Italian cuisine. Kiss & Tell – Melbourne – graze on Asian-inspired share plates and sip on cocktails in this moody space. Love Letter – Richmond – check out a rotating menu of Australian cuisine with a French influence. 
Supplied/Credit: Jason Loucas Lui Bar – Melbourne – take in the view from the 55th floor with a cocktail or two. Maven by Morgan – Fitzroy – indulge in Mediterranean-inspired share plates at this buzzing venue. Rococo Point Cook – Point Cook – pop into this neighbourhood spot for excellent Italian food. Rosebank North – Ringwood North – find contemporary Australian cuisine in this restored homestead. Sir Loins – Bright – sink your teeth into hearty dishes at this bar and grill. The Woodhouse Bar & Grill – Bendigo – find wagyu, charcuterie and more at this regional steakhouse. 
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To see the full list, click here.