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50 most romantic restaurants in Australia 2019

There are many factors contributing to a romantic dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. This year's 50 most romantic restaurants showcase those seductive spots the enable couples to create delicious connections and memories that last a lifetime. The list is determined by analysing more than 126,000 reviews from more than 1,600 restaurants across Australia - all submitted by verified diners.

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As rated by verified OpenTable diners
Updated January 31, 2019
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A Touch of Salt

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Townsville CBD
4.8
2252 reviews
The food was perfect with great personal customer service.
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Alibi Bar & Dining

Price: Expensive
Vegan
Woolloomooloo
4.2
820 reviews
The place is nice, the service is good and kind but we’ve been a bit disappointed by the food, specially by the desert …
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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Melbourne CBD
4.7
979 reviews
Absolutely fantastic, the food is unbelievably good.
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Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Hunter Valley
4.6
1055 reviews
Circa was amazing! Great food and service. I will be back for sure.
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Donovans

Price: Very Expensive
Modern Australian
St Kilda
4.7
1273 reviews
Very nice food, lovely setting. Only thing I would say is they the service is a little slow… we waited almost one hour for our food. But otherwise lovely place.
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Elio's Osteria

Price: Moderate
Italian
Carindale
4.8
1459 reviews
Greeted by the head of house. It was my daughters birthday. Came around chatted to everyone . Served up the cake lovely Some in house entertainment with a magician which was something different and enjoyable for all.
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Glass Brasserie - Hilton Sydney

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Sydney CBD
4.6
1650 reviews
The food and service is number 1. We come here for our anniversary every year.
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Glasshouse

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Timbumburi
4.7
1499 reviews
Amazing, everything was amazing we would 100 recommend to our friends and family
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Malt Dining

Price: Expensive
Fusion / Eclectic
Brisbane CBD
4.5
755 reviews
It was a great experience across the board. We'll be back.
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Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Broadbeach
4.6
1992 reviews
Fantastic meal. So many amazing and complimentary flavours. Steaks cooked to perfection. Awesome roasted garlic clove with tenderloin. Every side dish was a meal in itself. Massive Thank you Moo Moo!
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Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

Price: Expensive
Grill
Airlie Beach
4.2
1576 reviews
Menu needs to state all ingredients used I had pasta but came with pepper in it that wasn’t stated if people like pepper they can add their own . I didn’t eat it was brought home for someone else to eat
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Osteria di Russo & Russo

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Italian
Enmore
4.8
1051 reviews
Stunning food and stunning service! Can’t wait to go back.
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Popolo Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Italian
South Bank
4.5
1602 reviews
The staff at Popplo were attentive and efficient. The food was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed every moment in the beautiful setting. I recommend Popolo for anyone wanting amazing Italian food in a picturesque setting!
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Rick Shores

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary Asian
Burleigh Heads
4.8
4120 reviews
Food was amazing, staff were fantastic. Such an awesome experience Thank you
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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Noosaville / Noosa Heads
4.7
2678 reviews
Really exceptional restaurant, delicious cocktails. Loved the olives! View was epic. Would go again!
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Rookie Eatery

Price: Expensive
Australian
Wollongong
4.7
630 reviews
Lovely old house, great atmosphere. Just a shame that although there was plenty of room they sat a couple right next to us.
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Sails Noosa

Price: Very Expensive
Modern Australian
Noosaville / Noosa Heads
4.7
2747 reviews
Superb, best prawn linguine I've ever eaten. Gorgeous location and excellent, friendly service.
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Shorehouse

Price: Expensive
Asian
North Ward
4.5
2817 reviews
Everything was perfect once again. Thank you for another enjoyable evening.
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The Courthouse

Price: Expensive
Steak
Cleveland
4.5
1452 reviews
The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Lara together with the other servers were very attentive to our table. An wonderful local restaurant in the Redlands.
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The Potting Shed

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Alexandria
4.3
3215 reviews
Thank you to the team everything went well. As I wanted them to sing happy birthday to my husband they did 🥹🙏 We had an amazing dinner last night and it was also our first time there at the potting shed it was recommended by someone to us and we had the best night ever. Definitely a memorable one! Thank you so so much & God bless 🙏❤️
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The Woodhouse Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Bendigo
4.7
2385 reviews
Totally as expected. Really could not fault it in any way. Both food and wine staff (Sam and Steve) member knew there product and there customer was plus plus. Looking fwd to returning. Thx guys.
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Tinamba Hotel

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Tinamba
4.8
1066 reviews
Excellent food, wonderful service, gorgeous wines. We love dinning at the Tinamba Hotel, it never disappoints.
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Waterfront Southgate

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Southbank
4.6
1300 reviews
Love their food and service is always good. Return many times
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Whalebone Wharf

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Port Macquarie
4.6
2683 reviews
Great lunch! Food was great, service was outstanding and the view topped it off.
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