15+ Swoon-Worthy Restaurants To Book For Valentine’s Day In Sydney
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
Sydney's most romantic restaurants are pulling out all the stops to help you celebrate with that special someone this Valentine's Day on Saturday 14 February, 2026. From candle-lit dinners and spectacular waterfront tables to aphrodisiac menus and champagne, there are heaps of unforgettable Valentine's Day dining experiences in Sydney.
Urban List has found Sydney's best Valentine's Day restaurants, spanning all cuisines and ranging from fancy to low-key—and all bound to make sparks fly.
Here are the best spots to book for Valentine’s Day in Sydney in 2026. And for guaranteed romance, why not top things off with a delivered bouquet from Sydney's best florists?
Homer Rogue Taverna
3/3 Surf Road, Cronulla
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If Greek cuisine gets you going, Homer Rogue Taverna is where to head. It’s a slick, concrete-laden space in The Shire with major Valentine’s Day energy.
The Med menu is perfect for sharing—grab a few dips, some of that spanakopita flatbread, sizzling hot honey Manouri cheese, and seal the deal with souvla hot off the rotisserie. For dessert, the cinnamon doughnuts with housemade honey walnut ice cream are calling your name.
South End
644 King Street, Erskineville
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For a night out that’s all about quality—quality time and quality food—King Street’s seasonal bistro, South End, is a go-to for Valentine’s Day in Sydney.
The Inner West restaurant changes its menu according to what’s fresh and best, whether it be cherries and beetroot that end up in a chilled soup, blood orange in a pain perdu or a hearty pork chop for two with grilled cabbage and pickled walnut ketchup. Paired with the easy-drinking wine list, it's a match made in heaven.
Vineria Luisa
135 Enmore Road, Enmore
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Vineria Luisa is a Valentine’s Day-worthy Sydney restaurant, wine bar and ginoteria run by the Pavonis (behind a’Mare, Cibaria, Postino Osteria, Ormeggio at The Spit). Sitting sweetly on Enmore Road, its retro fit-out, gin cocktails and romantic Italian menu make for the perfect date night.
Start with fried cacio e pepe suppli, then tuck into Head Chef Gianmarco’s “best ever lasagna alla Bolognese” with slow-cooked pork, beef and veal ragù, before finishing with Luisa’s tiramisu.
Flaminia
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD
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Along sparkly Sydney Harbour lies Flaminia, an Italian gem by Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini, a.k.a. the power couple behind Pilu at Freshwater.
Named after the ship that brought Marilyn’s family from Italy to Sydney in 1959, the restaurant honours Italy’s portside spirit with dishes from Venezia, Palermo, Cagliari and beyond. But the major selling point is the fresh seafood bar, stacked with the best catches of the day.
Aambra
518A Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
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Dining inside a church is as heavenly as it gets for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Sydney. The heritage-listed Rose Bay Uniting Church was left empty for over a decade before owner Cristian Gorgees transformed it into Aambra, a swish 140-seater restaurant celebrating Levantine culture and cuisine with recipes passed down through generations.
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Joe’s Tavern
206 Australia Street, Newtown
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A snug 30-seater in Newtown, Joe’s Tavern feels made for date night. The neighbourhood bistro keeps things intimate with an easy one-page menu and classic drinks done right. Expect brasserie staples like prawn cocktails, devilled eggs, charcuterie and a 50/50 burger split between beef and lamb—simple on paper, but insanely impressive in execution.
Bistro Bondi
Shop 4/17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach
Rather be on a Euro holiday this Valentine’s Day? You can get pretty close to the real deal at Bistro Bondi, the first full-service restaurant from the crew behind Lox In A Box.
“We wanted guests to feel transported to their favourite spots from travels abroad,” founder Candy Berger tells Urban List.
That’s why there’s a mix of European influences in the menu—from crudités and steak frites to latkes and schnitzel. And whatever you do, don’t leave without visiting the bathroom.
The Palomar
1 Oxford Street, Paddington
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The Palomar is the kind of place that handles the romance for you. Set inside the 25hours Hotel The Olympia, the London-born restaurant from Zoë and Layo Paskin is as gorgeous as can be with a mix of new and old-world charm. The menu roams the Mediterranean, crossing into Southern Spain, North Africa and the Levant.
The Claireville
27 Delecta Avenue, Clareville
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If you’re after a spot that will truly impress your date, take them to The Claireville. A cornerstone of the Northern Beaches, this charming kiosk-turned-cottage-eatery serves cucumber and jalapeno rock oysters and MBS7+ Wagyu scotch fillet with café de paris butter—need we say more?
Ripples Chowder Bay
Building 7 C, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman
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Overlooking the stunning harbour, Ripples Chowder Bay is one of the best spots to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Sydney. Its bayside setting, gorgi views and exceptional coastal menu are the stuff of romance movies.
Visit at lunch for the à la carte offering, or splurge on the $169 per person for dinner—you’ll be run through a special series of entrees, a main and a dessert.
Sails Lavender Bay
2 Henry Lawson Ave, McMahons Point
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Boasting one of the prettiest dining rooms in Sydney, Sails Lavender Bay is offering a top-notch Valentine’s Day menu.
The $205pp four-course menu features creative dishes like raw Hokkaido scallop dressed in strawberry and shiso, smoked confit ocean trout paired with zucchini and citrus and MB9 Wagyu rump cap served with celeriac and black garlic.
It all comes with seasonal sides to share and a cherry tart with berry frangipane and basil for dessert.
The Fenwick
2–8 Weston Street, Balmain East
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A waterfront beauty in Balmain East, The Fenwick is a blend of old and new—contemporary dining inside a beautifully restored heritage building.
Head in for an à la carte Valentine’s Day lunch or slip in at dinner for a seafood-centric $169 four-course menu starring scallop crudo, and New Zealand hāpuku with rainbow chard, fennel cream and ratatouille, with rose panna cotta as a sweet finish.
There are also classic and premium wine pairings available to up the ante.
Delta Rue
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61, 101 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
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Sitting pretty in the Sofitel, Delta Rue blends Vietnamese and French flavours with its $119pp Valentine’s Day offering. The mega lineup includes rock lobster betel leaf, lemongrass wagyu beef skewers, raw kingfish, prawn and squid wontons, spicy pork noodles, Hoi An-style barbecued chicken, green mango salad, Delta’s fried rice and a Vietnamese coffee flan, with optional add-ons like banh mi sliders and spring rolls laced with duck and foie gras.
Neptune’s Grotto
Lower Ground Floor/44 Bridge Street, Sydney CBD
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This underground Italian grotto is the perfect spot for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Sydney CBD. Neptune’s Grotto has it all—moody lighting, flickering candles, great wine and sauce-slicked tagliatelle ready for a Lady And The Tramp-style shared noodle moment. All that’s missing is you and your lucky date.
Etheus
Bondi Pavilion, Shop 4 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
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Located in Bondi Pavilion, Etheus is a must for special occasions, offering a Greek feast by the sea. Flame-kissed plates are the name of the game here, with an $149 Valentine’s Day set menu starring charcoal-roasted snapper or beef sirloin brizola as the main after the perfect amount of picky dips and bits.
Island Radio
Corner of Cleveland & Baptist Street, Redfern
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Wunderlich Lane’s Pan-Asian restaurant Island Radio is hosting a special $109pp shared menu this Valentine’s Day. We’re talking wagyu beef tartare, grilled octopus skewers, garlic butter lobster chowmein, sticky tamarind-glazed eggplant, a mango lychee float and more. Plus, you can’t go past their slick-as-hell dining room.
Folio
22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
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Feel like treating ‘em to a dinner and a show this Valentine’s Day? Folio is a standout. Located inside Roslyn Packer Theatre, the Walsh Bay bar is a velvet-lined, NYC-inspired speakeasy designed for pre- and post-theatre dining. Catch a Sydney Theatre Company play before sparks fly with a flaming tableside-made martini and luscious choccy mousse service.
Mobys
227 Whale Beach Road, Whale Beach
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A waterfront Italian restaurant is never a bad idea for a special occasion dinner in Sydney. Mobys is a Whale Beach icon that’s recently had a full makeover. There’s Nonna-inspired handmade pasta, seafood (seeing as it is right near the sea) and a top-notch grilled steak to round out the offering, all paired with a flash-as drinks list.
Baba’s Place
20 Sloane Street, Marrickville
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Behind an unassuming warehouse door in Marrickville lies one of Sydney’s coolest restaurants. Baba’s Place is a hidden beauty serving snacks inspired by the migrant experience in a living-room-esque space scattered with knick-knacky heirlooms.
We reckon the best seat in the house is up at the kitchen counter: you’ll get to watch over the chefs plating and perfecting dishes.
Aria
1 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD
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Aria has always been known to host a special occasion, and Valentine’s Day is no different. Executive Chef Tom Gorringe leads the charge here, serving the season’s best produce in a multi-course menu alongside unbeatable views of Sydney Opera House. Done deal.
Felons Seafood
West Esplanade, Manly Wharf
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They say oysters are the ultimate aphrodisiac, so why not take your date to a place packed full of ‘em? Felons Seafood sparkles on Manly’s Wharf, offering beach and harbour views, oceanic plates and plenty of seaside snacks. If you’re coming from the CBD, catch the ferry over from Circular Quay to make a magical night of it.
Bennelong
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney CBD
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Dine inside the sails of Sydney Opera House at multi-award-winning restaurant Bennelong. At the helm of Peter Gilmore, the deluxe fine diner presents quality Australian produce in opulent, unique dishes. We must say, this is probably the most iconic way to spend Valentine’s Day in Sydney.
Rick Stein At Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
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On the shores of Coogee Beach is world-renowned UK chef Rick Stein’s restaurant. It’s a seafood-leaning affair overlooking the waves with a dedicated champagne bar to top it off. Think freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters, sashimi platters, lobster thermidor, and unmistakably good fish ‘n’ chips in a gorgeous dining room.
Hot tip: Really spoil your date by booking a room upstairs at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach.
Letra House
Rear/344 Kent Street, Sydney CBD
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Spanish-inspired underground restaurant and wine bar Letra House is dialling up the romance for Valentine’s Day. The crew has a $125pp special set menu planned, curated by Head Chef Brandon Jones, plus a glass of vermouth on arrival.
The tapas-style menu includes a twist on a doughnut with caviar and queso fresca, raw scampi tostadas, and prawn a la plancha with sobrasada, finishing with tarta de galletas. Add a dimly-lit backdrop and vibey playlist to the night, and your Valentine’s Day plans are sorted.
Palazzo Salato
201/203 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD
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A feast fit for a king and queen awaits at Palazzo Salato. The moody Roman trattoria is offering a $138pp set menu this Valentine’s Day, starting with Sydney Rock oysters and vermouth jelly, and straciatella with grilled artichoke, followed by two pastas: black truffle ricotta gnocchi and rotolo of duck leg with foie gras, plus coral trout for the main and a plum and frangipane tart with rose ice cream for dessert.
Up the ante by pre-ordering a glass of Domaine Champalou Vouvray Brut on arrival or add the wine pairing for a special flex.
Dear Sainte Éloise
5/29 Orwell Street, Potts Point
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A wine bar is always a good idea for date night, and Valentine’s Day is no different. Dear Sainte Éloise is one of our favourite wine bars in Sydney. Located in Potts Point, the cosy sunken dining room and outdoor tables are perfect for sipping and snacking at.
This year, Head Chef Tom Cleland’s set menu is $130pp and filled with swish share plates like oysters with a Manuka smoked seaweed mignonette and confit Ocean Jacket cheek with smoked salmon atop a potato crisp aka ‘Fish and Chip’.
You’ll also tuck into fish crudo, prawn raviolo and Maremma duck, finishing with a Valentine’s Day-themed ruby chocolate mousse.
Hot tip: Make it an extra special night out by pre-ordering a glass of Brisson-Lahaye ‘L’Immuable’ Premier Cru Champagne on arrival.
Ragazzi
Shop 3/2–12 Angel Place, Sydney CBD
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Sydney CBD Italian gem Ragazzi is putting on a special evening with a dedicated Valentine’s Day set menu designed by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Rajesh Bhandari.
For $135pp, dig into wagyu bresaola, tuna crudo, apple and salmon roe, hand-pinched fagottini of scallop, butter sauce and caviar, mezzaluna filled with short rib in a burnt onion brodo and a top-tier cherry ripe tiramisu.
Fabbrica
348 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst and 101 King Street, Newtown
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The pasta-pumping legends at Fabbrica are cooking up Valentine’s Day set menus at their Darlinghurst and Newtown outposts.
On the cards in Darlinghurst is a $80pp set menu with fun food combos crafted by Head Chef Jai Shetty, including blue swimmer crab filled with zucchini flowers, bone marrow with strawberries, mafaldine with Maremma duck ragu and a choc-lychee mousse with candied pistachio and raspberry.
Meanwhile, in Newtown, Fabbrica’s head Chef Keir Ballantyne is hosting a $95pp set menu with favourites like buffalo stracciatella with black fig; sweetcorn ravioli with ‘nduja, crispy sage and hot honey, John Dory with peppercorn sauce, and a dreamy dark chocolate torte with cherries and mascarpone.
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