Best Date Night Restaurants in Clifton Hill

257 restaurants available nearby

1. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(97)

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.

2. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3136)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 79 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.

3. Kiss & Tell

4.6

Exceptional(473)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 43 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.

4. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1246)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 18 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.

5. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 28 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

6. Marquis of Lorne

4.8

Exceptional(321)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 22 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

7. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1089)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 41 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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8. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(374)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 27 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

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9. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(78)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 19 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.

10. Salted Egg

4.5

Awesome(551)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

With a menu dominated by the flavours of Thailand, Executive Chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and his team present dishes full of the richness of their origins such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Kao Soi Chicken Curry, Two Rice Fried Rice and Coconut Braised Beef.Salted Egg is a cosy yet lively space in the New York end of the Melbourne CBD, perfect for date nights, celebrations of all types or even just a place to hide away with some soul-nourishing food. We always recommend a visit to our sister 27 stories above too, The Q Rooftop Bar for pre (and after) dinner cocktails...

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Jenni
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We have a fab night with superb service from our waiter Jeremy, he was so helpful, recommended some dishes to have for our ‘feed me’ menu which was such great value. Beautiful cocktails to start also - Overall a great night!
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Suzie QPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Windsor
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4.6
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Stacey
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Spent a great date night at Maven. Would have been great if Morgan interacted more with his customers. Overall food was superb, loved the burrata such a nice summer twist and the biscoff tiramisu was everything!
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Maven by MorganPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzroy
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4.7
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Clare
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Genuinely faultless food and service. Very very generous portions, accommodation made @ late notice for a vegetarian with additional meals provided for the banquet. So much food we took home quite a few take away containers (don't judge - food waste is a terrible thing!). This was a first time for me and I'll be back for sure.
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Jacqueline
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was impeccable. Gorgeous venue and delicious, well valued menu. Great place to catch up with friends. Staff were next level - attentive and knowledgeable.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Josh
South Australia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
If you're even in Melbourne for a holiday or a local, you're life won't feel as fulfilling until you've experienced Meatmaiden, I can't make this up! The food was impeccable, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere is second to none. If I could afford it, I would go every night.
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MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.6

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257 restaurants available nearby

1. Maven by Morgan

2. Hochi Mama CBD

3. Kiss & Tell

4. Trattoria Emilia

5. Meatmaiden

6. Marquis of Lorne

7. Mount Erica Hotel

8. Neighbourhood Pizza

9. Johnny's Green Room

10. Salted Egg

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