Best Date Night Restaurants in East Melbourne

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1. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(501)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 55 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. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3187)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 101 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

3. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 22 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

4. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1267)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

Trattoria Emilia is a charming Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD, renowned for its authentic flavors and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic ambience, excellent food, and attentive service, describing it as a perfect spot for a romantic date or an intimate dinner. One reviewer even celebrated their wedding anniversary here, suggesting it's a place for special occasions. The restaurant's overall ratings are consistently high, with a focus on its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and service.

5. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1356)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 37 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

6. Salted Egg

4.5

Awesome(557)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

With a menu dominated by the flavours of Thailand, Executive Chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and his team present dishes full of the richness of their origins such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Kao Soi Chicken Curry, Two Rice Fried Rice and Coconut Braised Beef.Salted Egg is a cosy yet lively space in the New York end of the Melbourne CBD, perfect for date nights, celebrations of all types or even just a place to hide away with some soul-nourishing food. We always recommend a visit to our sister 27 stories above too, The Q Rooftop Bar for pre (and after) dinner cocktails...

7. Chocolate Buddha

4.6

Exceptional(2822)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 80 times today

Chocolate Buddha undertook an AMAZING renovation in 2019 by Maddison Architects. We have a 22 seater SUSHI TRAIN open Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm it includes an EXPRESS train which delivers hot food ordered via a tablet. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering, splitting bills and menu with pictures and descriptions. This type of ordering is optional so always let us know if you prefer to order with us. See you soon @ Chocolate Buddha

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8. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1105)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 25 times today

Straight Outta Saigon offers a cosy, intimate setting perfect for a date night. The vibe is hip-hop infused, reminiscent of the streets of Vietnam, adding a unique touch. Reviewers rave about the delicious food, creative dishes, and the efficient, friendly service. They also praise the ambiance, calling it 'lovely', 'cosy', and 'vibrant'. So, if you're in Melbourne and looking for a taste of Vietnamese street-side fare, this is the place to be.

9. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(711)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 65 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

10. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1111)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 57 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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Sanya
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible food. Will definitely be back again!
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Straight Outta SaigonPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Herbert
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Again we had a great dining experience. Very delicious food and drinks.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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john
Melbourne •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Gilson's contuinues to be an excellent Italian restaurant and is our favourite .The service ,food and ambience is first class and never disappoints
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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David
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The restaurant was heavily recommended by a couple of people and it didn't disappoint. We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked in and the service was prompt and friendly. The food was outstanding. The steaks were the best that we have had - cooked to perfection, and excellent quality cuts of meat. Absolutely delicious.
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MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Suzy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food and feed me menu was good value. Very friendly and attentive service. Very noisy, so not the place for quiet conversation. Can't wait to go again!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6

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270 restaurants available nearby

1. Kiss & Tell

2. Hochi Mama CBD

3. Maven by Morgan

4. Trattoria Emilia

5. Meatmaiden

6. Salted Egg

7. Chocolate Buddha

8. Straight Outta Saigon

9. Gilson

10. Mount Erica Hotel

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