Gourmet degustation dinners, a quirky movie night, or an overnight stay in a super-luxe hotel – there’s no shortage of ways to amp up the romance this Valentine’s Day.

Sydney 

Stanton & Co
Rosebery’s Stanton & Co will be brining the romance with a Valentine’s tasting menu for $120 per person. Executive Chef Regan Porteous and Head Chef Marcelino Papio have designed a selection of 9 dishes to enjoy over the evening, accompanied by a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.

61/71 Mentmore Ave, Rosebery, parlourgroup.com.au/stantonandco

North Bondi Fish
Matt Moran’s beachside icon will play host to a special set menu on Valentine’s. Three courses will be served, accompanied by a glass of Veuve (of course) on arrival. The suave feast will no doubt include plenty of seafood and will cost $105 per person.

120 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi, northbondifish.com.au

NOMAD
Sleek Surry Hills space NOMAD will be treating lovers to both a special lunch and dinner on February 14. There will be set menu and a la carte options for lunch, with a shared dinner menu set at $120 per person, including a glass of sparkling on arrival. Expect all the NOMAD favourites – including a particularly decadent dessert of Valrhona chocolate crème, salted pine nut brittle, and crème fraiche.

16 Foster Street, Surry Hills, nomadwine.com.au

Manta Restaurant
If waterfront dining is your vibe look no further than Manta. For Valentine’s the venue will be serving up a special four-course set menu (including Champagne) featuring a selection of premium seafood and meat. Of course there is also a sweet treat to finish – including an Amedei dark chocolate pave with Chambord, salted chocolate shortbread, and raspberry. Tickets are available for $145 per person.

6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, mantarestaurant.com.au

Anason
Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day 7-course dinner along the waterfront at Anason. Graze on modern Turkish starters including sesame simit with whipped kopanisti cheese; and Circassian chicken pate with crisp paprika pita. Then, move on the main event including duck borek with tkemali plum sauce; and lamb fillet with Jerusalem artichoke tarator. Make a sweet night even sweeter with a special Valentine’s Turkish mess dessert to finish. $98pp.

5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, anason.com.au

The Nine
Partnering with Native Drops Artisan Cellar for Valentine’s Day, the Bondi Beach local will be treating every couple at lunchtime to a special welcome glass of biodynamic sparkling. They will also be gifted for the occasion a white chocolate, raspberry and rose dessert to share.

163 Glenayr Avenue, Bondi Beach, thenine.com

Devon North Sydney
Enjoy something a little different this Valentine’s Day with a quirky seven-course set menu from the new Devon North Sydney. Think oysters with coconut mignonette; eggplant and burrata with Sichuan pepper; and linguini topped with lobster and tomato. Celebrate with your own favourite bottle of wine with a BYO corkage of $2.50. $70pp.

36 Blue Street, North Sydney, devoncafe.com.au

Tudor Hotel
If you’re looking for a slightly more low-key valentine’s plan, The Tudor Hotel is offering a special menu including a shared entrée and dessert. Start with a grazing plate of charred corn, pork belly bites and rosemary beef skewers before indulging in a trio of house made strawberry, peach and mango sorbets. Pair this with the Gin Basil Smash cocktail and you’ll have a night to remember.

90 Pitt Street, Redfern, tudorhotel.com.au

117 dining
For a gastronomic love letter, look no further than the five-course tasting menu from the award winning 117 dining team. Enjoy delicacies such as Sydney Rock oysters soaked in Hendricks gin, Hiramasa Kingfish sashimi with wasabi and charcoal grilled Tajima Wagyu Striploin before marveling at Head of Pastry chef Simon Veauvy’s debut dessert ‘Delicate Emotion’, an ode to love that blends plump lychees with fresh summer berries. Plus, diners will take away a petite treat from our sweets connoisseur. $99 per person for five courses, or $159 per person with matched wines.

117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, icsydney.com.au

Olio
If you’ve left organising that romantic trip to Italy a little too late, the 6-course set dinner at Olio is the next best thing. Delivering you straight to the heart of Sicily, the curated dinner in the restaurant’s luxe private dining space includes two special Valentine’s cocktails, angel hair pasta and a Modica chocolate Valentine Sphere. $388 per couple.

2-10 Kensington Street, Chippendale, www.olio.kensingtonstreet.com.au

Della Hyde
Take the classic movie date to new heights with Della Hyde’s pop-up basement cinema with bottomless popcorn and a screening of cult classic rom-com Notting Hill. What could be more romantic than a big screen set up, bean bags, $1 chicken wings, $12 Espresso Martinis and a Hugh Grant & Julia Roberts movie?! Tickets range from $10 – $35.

34 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, dellahyde.com.au

Melbourne

QT Melbourne – Pascale Bar & Grill
In a restaurant that perfectly sets the scene for spontaneity, adventure and romance, be inspired to present your special someone with the ultimate declaration of love at QT Melbourne. Between 12-18 February, all diners will be given the option to order ‘Room for Desert’, where guests are presented with a beautiful sweet treat with a twist, a room key, and are automatically checked in for the night, complete with a half bottle of Mumm NV Champagne waiting on ice. $400.

Level 1/133 Russell Street Melbourne, qthotelsandresorts.com

Grosvenor Hotel
After something different to impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Grosvenor Hotel is taking bookings for its free Valentine’s Day-themed trivia night. Kicking off at 8pm on February 14, think romantic movies, love songs and all-things Tinder. The team will also be mixing up the special ‘Friends with Benefits’ cocktail or the ‘Friends without Benefits’ mocktail. The favourite St Kilda local is also taking dinner bookings for couples in the bistro.

10 Brighton Rd Street Kilda East, grosvenorhotel.com.au

Ricky & Pinky
Those with a preference for a casual eat will find a friend in new addition to the Melbourne dining scene, Ricky & Pinky. The venue will be baulking from the set menu trend and offering a la carte, with an updated Valentine’s themed cocktail list and a special of Duck Breast with Hoisin Sauce and Pancakes.

211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, buildersarmshotel.com.au

Bacash
Treat your loved one to a special four-course set menu at Bacash designed especially for Valentine’s Day. Indulge in Melbourne’s finest seafood, spectacular wine and unrivalled service where the best of the sea meets the lush green of Melbourne’s botanical gardens. Bacash offers guests warmth and intimacy, an impeccable wine selection and expertly cooked fresh produce. $120 per person including four-courses and a complimentary glass of Kreglinger Sparkling Rosé

175 Domain Road South Yarra, bacash.com.au

Yagiz
Really impress your loved one at Yagiz in South Yarra, who are offering a six-course Turkish degustation crafted by head chef Murat Ovaz. With a complementary ‘love cocktail’ on arrival and the full degustation matched with a tightly curated wine list highlighting boutique Turkish varietals, the evening offers a unique sensory experience. $85 per person for a six-course degustation, $250 per couple for additional paired wines.

22 Toorak Road South Yarra, yagiz.com.au

Mr Ottorino
Escape to Southern Italy with your love this Valentine’s Day at Mr Ottorino. The three-course Valentine’s dinner kicks off with a White Peach Bellini, followed by decadent entrees including the house favourite baked figs with gorgonzola and generous and considered mains such as the signature mud crab ravioli. End your night by lingering over dessert (a must for any romantic occasion) with a shared platter of decadent chocolate fondue and sticky fig pudding or a sweet and delicate berry gelati. Combine all of this with the chic Italian ambience and plenty of tables tucked away in cosy nooks and Valentine’s Day will be complete. $90pp.

122 Johnston St, Fitzroy, mrottorino.com

Doot Doot Doot
The hatted restaurant at the award-winning Jackalope Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula will be toasting to Valentine’s with a special six-course tasting, accompanied by Champagne on arrival. Settled under the 10,000-globe chandelier, guests will be able to tuck into innovative dishes matched with wines  or cocktails (depending on preference) with the opportunity to enjoy a stay at the luxe hotel afterwards.

Brisbane

Gerard’s Bistro
Head to James Street and find the way to your loved ones heart… with food, at Gerard’s Bistro’s romantic four-course shared bouquet for Valentine’s Day. A hidden treasure in Fortitude Valley, Gerard’s Bistro offers an  indulgent experience for food enthusiasts in a sensory-rich environment. $85pp with optional wine matching available for $140pp.

14/15 James St, Fortitude Valley, facebook.com

Gerard’s Bar
If you want to keep things a little more low key this Valentine’s Day, Gerard’s Bar to enjoy tapas for two. Pair a selection of Gerard’s signature tapas dishes with a drink or two from the bar for a relaxing date night option. $35 for two, drinks are separate.

13a/23 James Street, Brisbane, facebook.com

Hatch + Co.
A glass of Mumm Champagne on arrival, a drool-worthy array of delicious dishes and wonderful wines are all the ingredients you’ll need for a night of food-fuelled romance at Hatch + Co. Curated by head chef Craig Wright, Hatch + Co.’s three-course Valentine’s Day dinner includes delectable options like beetroot cured Tasmanian salmon for entree and a Harissa marinated roast chicken, tahini yoghurt & herb yoghurt share plate for main.

1/76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, facebook.com

The APO
Enter Lovers Lane at The APO for Valentine’s Day and enjoy a three course set menu and a glass of sparkling on arrival. Savour a kingfish ceviche taco with your loved one for entree and smoked brisket, chipotle pulled pork, BBQ lamb ribs, buttermilk coleslaw, pickles and cornbread for main, before indulging in a warm chocolate fudge brownie for 2, served with berries and rose whipped cream. $55pp.

690 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, facebook.com/events

Adelaide

Bistro Blackwood
If a lively bistro located in the east end of Adelaide’s CBD with a seasonally evolving menu sounds like the perfect location for your romantic Valentine’s Day plans, then head to Bistro Blackwood for a four-course menu to share with that special someone. $95pp.

285 Rundle Street, bistroblackwood.com.au

The Feathers Hotel
Set in the sophisticated surrounds of the Greenhouse Dining Room, The Feathers Hotel’s four-course Valentine’s Day dinner is the perfect indulgence. Crafted by head chef Chris Esson, the sumptuous menu offers options like confit pork belly for entree and a seafood platter to share, featuring locally sourced produce, with the premium drinks menu having been carefully selected by sommelier Clinton Lucas. $125pp.

516 Glynburn Road, Burnside, facebook.com

George’s on Waymouth
For a romantic night with a Mediterranean twist, the three-course dinner served up by George’s on Waymouth. Celebrating fresh, seasonal produce, enjoy local figs to start, and fresh Cone Bay Barramundi (flown in specially for the restaurant) as a main. $115pp.

20 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, georgesonwaymouth.com.au

The Lane Vineyard
Overlooking the vineyard in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, The Lane Vineyard’s special twilight Valentine’s dinner is set to serve up exquisite food and wine with a generous helping of romance, too. Soak in the sunset across the estate over the indulgent five-course dinner, plus a glass of Cuvee Helen Blanc de Blanc on arrival. $100pp.

5 Ravenswood Lane, Hahndorf, thelane.com.au

Hill of Grace Restaurant
Appease the curiosity of your sport-loving partner with a six-course degustation dinner overlooking Adelaide Oval at the Hill of Grace restaurant. Offering an exceptional dining experience overlooking the hallowed turf, the degustation menu with paired wines plus a complimentary bottle of rose Champagne is on offer between 13-17 February. $250pp.

Audi Stadium Club, Level 3 Eastern Stand, Adelaide Oval, hillofgracerestaurant.com.au

Perth

Wildflower
Set above the city on the rooftop of COMO The Treasury, a Valentine’s Day dinner at Wildflower is sure to be infinitely elegant. The special tasting menu includes raw Shark Bay scallops from South Australia, wood Grilled Wagyu Beef from Margaret River and a decadent chocolate dessert sourced straight from Bordeaux. $155pp ($250pp with paired wines).

1 Cathedral Ave, Perth, wildflowerperth.com.au

Nobu
A world-wide favourite, Nobu’s innovative new style Japanese cuisine will be the perfect accompaniment to an evening of romance. This Valentine’s Day, enjoy the opulence of Nobu Perth, choose from a breathtaking set menu, and enjoy a glass of Veuve Clicquot. $190pp.

Crown Metropol Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, crownperth.com.au

Epicurean
A sophisticated open-kitchen experience, a feast at Epicurean in Crown Towers will take your Valentine on a journey of gastronomic delight. Watch your meal be prepared from the finest ingredients in front of you at the live cooking stations, and indulge in a dessert of course-made confectionery, ice cream, and a visit to the spectacular chocolate fountain. $95pp.

Crown Towers Perth, crownperth.com.au