Best Romantic Restaurants in Preston

227 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Bodega Underground restaurant

1. Bodega Underground

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.

2. Kiss & Tell

4.6

Exceptional(472)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 41 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.

3. TAVOLATA

4.8

Exceptional(328)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Preston

Booked 16 times today

Italian Pizzeria and pasta restaurant. Take a seat at the table and enjoy some homemade dishes, the best pizzas and Italian food, with some of the best wines from Italy and cocktails too! Showcasing our love for good food and good wine! A friendly environment for all to enjoy in Preston!

A photo of Leonardo's Pizza Palace restaurant

4. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(71)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 31 times today

We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.

A photo of Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy restaurant

5. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1680)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 22 times today

Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

A photo of The Carlton Wine Room restaurant

6. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(809)

Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 32 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.

7. The European

4.6

Exceptional(1277)

Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 33 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

8. Malin

4.8

Exceptional(19)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Carlton North

Booked 5 times today

Opening in Spring 2024, Malin is a small European restaurant located in Rathdowne Village, Carlton North. The food is French inspired and is served alongside a concise and considered drinks list. Currently, we only take reservations for our inside dining room with plans to offer street side tables as the weather warms up.Pop in for a snack and a glass of wine, or join us for a full meal.

9. Marquis of Lorne

4.8

Exceptional(321)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 16 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

10. Bistra

4.9

Exceptional(97)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Carlton

Booked 12 times today

Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

K
Kathleen
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
love it here! this is my third time coming and it always is a pleasure
More info
Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
•
4.6
P
Paul
Melbourne •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a birthday special occasion and wanted to have a great food great atmosphere experience. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. We’ve been here a number of times and it’s always a great experience.
More info
TAVOLATAPrice: Expensive• Italian• Preston
•
4.8
C
Cherise
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesomely consistent food. Our third time dining here after an event in Carlton. Great service, awesome quirky vibe and love the old school prints. Food is great and perfect serving sizes!
More info
Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
•
4.8
A
Angelica
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Amazing food, delicious cocktails and nice service. Great value the bottomless brunch. Get prepared for the chicken if you like spicy food 🥵
More info
Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
•
4.4
H
Hannah
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
The $75 set menu is insane! Such good value for money and everything is delicious. Staff are friendly and attentive, we had Kurtis who was a dream!! Will definitely be coming back !
More info
Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - FitzroyPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Fitzroy
•
4.3

Explore OpenTable

Preston

Best Romantic Restaurants in Preston

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighbourhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Accessibility

227 restaurants available nearby

1. Bodega Underground

2. Kiss & Tell

3. TAVOLATA

4. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

5. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

6. The Carlton Wine Room

7. The European

8. Malin

9. Marquis of Lorne

10. Bistra

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable