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?
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.
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