Sydney's Most Romantic Restaurants
Looking for a table for two that will impress your loved one? Here’s a short list of Sydney’s best destinations, worthy of anniversaries, birthday celebrations or, even to drop the knee.
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It's perfect for special occasions and pre-theatre diningLook out for events and special dining experiencesARIA's curvaceous dining room overlooks Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House with sweeping views of the harbour, setting the scene for an unforgettable night. Knowledgeable staff and a spacious dining room ensure an intimate experience.Read more -
It's perfect for a French-ish feast in one of Sydney’s most stylish ’burbs.You need to try the steak tartare or crab omelette with bisque butter.Look out for marble counters, golden light and a slick all-day wine list.Read moreThere is something alluring and charming about French bistro-style restaurants, and Bistro Rex in Sydney's Elite suburb of Potts Point is no exception. It is a journey through Paris and the former French colonies utilising Australia's best produce and native ingredients. Designed with copper trimmings inside and out, the space is chic and inviting and also a place where even the four-legged friends are invited. The menu focuses on a concise but definitive menu of classic French dishes created with high-end quality produce. Wine lovers will enjoy the wine list, which is a bespoke collection of Australian, French and other world-leading varieties.
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It's perfect for impressing out-of-towners and first dates you hope to keep.You need to try the kingfish sashimi, light, zesty and pretty as a picture.Look out for the 360-degree skyline view that slowly spins while you sip.Read moreForty-seven floors above Sydney is one of Sydney's best restaurant, lounge bar and private event venue, offering sweeping views of the city, harbour and beyond. O Bar is Sydney's loftiest landmark, but with neighbourhood warmth. While the world's best panoramas roll by, friends and colleagues gather at the fabulous bar to enjoy shared plates and creative cocktails. Dazzling and intimate; buzzing but private; hedonistic yet healthy.
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It's perfect for once-in-a-lifetime meals under the sails, with style as dramatic as the view.You need to try the degustation—this place is about theatre, flavours, and serious finesse.Look out for Opera House curves, golden lighting and a vibe that feels unapologetically grand.One of Sydney's most iconic structures is also home to its most iconic restaurant, Bennelong by celebrated Chef Peter Gilmore. This restaurant remains one of Australia’s greatest dining experiences, perfect to share with your loved one.Read more -
It's perfect for fine Italian seafood with sparkling Middle Harbour views.You need to try the market-fresh fish or handmade pasta with olive oil.Look out for elegant wharfside dining and impeccable service.Read moreOrmeggio at The Spit, one of Australia's most progressive Italian restaurants his a buzzy Italian seafood restaurant with a beautiful cocktail and gelato bar centre stage. Chef Alessandro, Victor and team have completely reinvented themselves. Expect high quality sustainable seafood, great cocktails, some very fun desserts and those same knockout water views. Choose from the a la carte menu, or the Ormeggio Signature set menu. Their more casual restaurant Chiosco adjoins Ormeggio.
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It's perfect for elegant seafood dining by the harbour with understated glamour.You need to try fresh oysters or market fish—simple, pristine and right for the view.Look out for floor-to-ceiling glass, sweeping water views, and a legacy three‑decade family hospitalityPerched on the edge of the water in Sydney's Rose Bay, the Catalina dining room offers unobstructed harbour views coupled with exceptional seafood-inspired Modern Australian cuisine. Join the well-heeled crowd watching sea planes take off and land on the water and let the magic happen.Read more -
It's perfect for fine French dining in a Parisian-style bistro upstairs on Kensington Street.You need to try the onglet steak, sole meunière or classic crepes Suzette.Look out for elegant plating, soft French music and intimate bistro seating.Read moreEstablished in the popular Kensington St dining precinct in Chippendale and adjacent to the Sydney CBD, Gavroche Chippendale is a little piece of Paris just waiting to be discovered. Paying homage to the chef's French heritage and family, the restaurant celebrates classic dishes in a fashion that is perfect for the modern Australian table. The spirit of Paris is glorified not only through the burgundy escargots baked in their shell with parsley and garlic butter but through the vintage artworks adorning the walls and the chicly dressed waitstaff.
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Read moreHamish Watts and Ben Carroll, the double act from Bondi Hardware and The Botanist in Kirribilli, are behind one of Sydney's most popular restaurants, The Butler in Potts Point. Tropical wallpaper and jungle murals together with cane and rattan furniture seal the colonial-inspired fantasy. The setting amongst verdant greenery on the broad terrace to enable spectacular city views from every table. From a Sunday long lunch with the girls , a romantic date night or just a group get together, The Butler is the perfect choice. A banquet menu includes Butler favourites from Head Chef, Amber Doig's Ibero-American influenced menu
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Head downstairs and a stunning art deco dining room, private theatrette, a wall of wine and a baby grand piano will set the scene for an intimate evening at Hubert. The huge space has been carved into seven distinct areas, with Beatrix Dining Room offering bistro classics and a French vibe. Just peckish? Hang out at the wine and charcuterie bar for a bite and a cocktail.Read more -
In one of the most coveted locations in Sydney, hovering above the ocean pool, with a view out over south Bondi's crashing waves, Icebergs is made for marriage proposals and dates to woo your loved one. Unsurprisingly, seafood is the star of the menu that showcases seasonal produce, cooked with a regional Italian bent.Read more -
Read moreBursting with character and charm is the fusion of old and new world dining at Ursula's in Sydney's leafy inner suburb of Paddington. The two-story terrace house is home to downstairs and upstairs dining sections, where the interior is minimalist yet welcoming. Led by head chef Phil Wood, the menu is inventive and fresh, with influences from all corners of the globe. Some of the iconic standout dishes include the mussel schnitzel and LP's smoked mortadella. Don't forget to leave room for the clever take on the peach melba for dessert.