Best Romantic Restaurants in Kensington

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Kiss & Tell

4.6

Exceptional(470)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 23 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.

2. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1243)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Trattoria Emilia, located in Melbourne's CBD, is an Italian restaurant known for its authentic and seasonal dishes. The restaurant's ambiance, as described in reviews, is warm, cozy, and reminiscent of Italy. Couples have celebrated their anniversaries here and the restaurant is often referred to as a perfect spot for romantic dinners. The attentive and professional service, combined with the high-quality food and cosy atmosphere, make Trattoria Emilia an ideal place for a romantic evening out.

3. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(473)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 26 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

4. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1334)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 29 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

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5. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(807)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 31 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.

6. 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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7. Allegro Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Allegro Restaurant. Nestled on Collins Street with picturesque city views, Allegro invites you to indulge your senses and savour a symphony of flavours as our world-class culinary team take you on a journey.Step into the realm of innovative Modern Australian cuisine, expertly crafted by our talented team. Allegro Restaurant offers the finest local produce infused with global flavours to create a standout dining experience in Melbourne. Whether you’re looking for a quick pre-theatre dinner, a romantic evening, or night out with friends or colleagues, Allegro is the perfect place to enjoy creative cuisine, refined service, and a relaxed ambience. Featuring an open kitchen, sophisticated décor and an expansive outdoor terrace among the treetops, Allegro Restaurant Melbourne delivers a memorable dining experience each visit.Open for breakfast daily, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.

8. Luci

4.3

Awesome(201)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

9. Ototo

3.7

Very Good(370)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 17 times today

Discover a hidden gem beneath the city streets at our contemporary Asian restaurant. Located underground, our venue boasts a full bar and an exquisite menu that promises a fusion of flavors. Delight in the Chef's Tasting Menu, a curated selection of favorites. Savor dishes like Kingfish Sashimi with truffle ponzu, or popular wagyu tataki. Dumpling enthusiasts can relish our diverse range, while main courses feature delights such as 48-Hour Black Angus Short Ribs and Signature 14-Day Dry Aged Duck. Don't forget to pair your meal with creative cocktails from our bar. Complete your journey with decadent desserts like Chocolate Fondant and Pandan Creme Brulee.

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10. No.100 Flinders Lane

4.7

Exceptional(103)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Located on the iconic Flinders Lane, No.100 is a wine bar offering a modern Lebanese dining experience.

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Alicja
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing service and food. The restaurant was full and yet our food came out quickly and the waitress was always nearby to clear the finished plates, replace water or refill wine. Excellent service!
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Kayleigh
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere, food was delicious and service was fantastic, will definitely be coming back again :)
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.6
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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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Josh
South Australia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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ChrisA
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Hidden down a cute laneway in an old motor garage is one of the very best Italian restaurants in the city ... actually, one of the best places to eat! Their Gnocco (atteptiser) is a fluffy savoury starter that never fails to get my guests to say "oh ... wow". Great sharing food (or don't share) and excellent wines (mostly Italian). Pastas are unique, the mains amazing. I visit regularly. Not cheap but certainly not over the top.
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Trattoria EmiliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Kiss & Tell

2. Trattoria Emilia

3. Yugen Dining

4. Meatmaiden

5. The Carlton Wine Room

6. Di Stasio Carlton

7. Allegro Restaurant

8. Luci

9. Ototo

10. No.100 Flinders Lane

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