Best Date Night Restaurants in Carlton North

266 restaurants available nearby

1. Royal Oak Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(256)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 15 times today

The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality

2. Marama Wine

4.6

Exceptional(59)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Carlton North

Booked 7 times today

Modern Wine Bar with a strong focus on small Australian producers. Serving up delicious wines, classic cocktails made with the good stuff, great beer and food to snack or feast.

3. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(109)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 14 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.

4. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3193)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 96 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.

5. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(501)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 33 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.

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6. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(91)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 21 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

7. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1267)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 29 times today

Trattoria Emilia is a charming Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD, renowned for its authentic flavors and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic ambience, excellent food, and attentive service, describing it as a perfect spot for a romantic date or an intimate dinner. One reviewer even celebrated their wedding anniversary here, suggesting it's a place for special occasions. The restaurant's overall ratings are consistently high, with a focus on its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and service.

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8. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(816)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 30 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.

9. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1357)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 33 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

10. Marquis of Lorne

4.8

Exceptional(324)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 15 times today

Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions. Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a specialevent, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that willkeep you coming back time and time again.All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au

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London •12 reviews
5.0
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Incredible food with exceptional service! Staff were super attentive to us and the portion sizes were super generous and really tasty!
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Maven by MorganPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzroy
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Herbert
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Again we had a great dining experience. Very delicious food and drinks.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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TedMcDonnell
Canberra •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really first class foo, an incredible selection of wines (as you'd expect) and the best service.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8
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Suzy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food and feed me menu was good value. Very friendly and attentive service. Very noisy, so not the place for quiet conversation. Can't wait to go again!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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LizVIP
Victoria •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 23, 2024
Such a cute little place and the food and wine was so good!
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Marama WinePrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Carlton North
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4.6

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266 restaurants available nearby

1. Royal Oak Hotel

2. Marama Wine

3. Maven by Morgan

4. Hochi Mama CBD

5. Kiss & Tell

6. Johnny's Green Room

7. Trattoria Emilia

8. The Carlton Wine Room

9. Meatmaiden

10. Marquis of Lorne

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