Sydney is chock-a-block with lovely locales for a special meal this February 14th. Whether you’re a loved-up couple looking for a romantic table with garden views or you’re besties celebrating a beautiful friendship in a buzzy CBD haunt, the best restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Sydney have something for everyone.
Experience the surprise of a Japanese omakase menu, dine on French bistro classics in the unique surrounds of a craft brewery, or leave the city for a Central Coast escape with locally-caught seafood and produce from the charming kitchen gardens.
This February 14th, your hardest job will be choosing between Sydney’s stellar Valentine’s Day options. After that, just make your booking and focus on your loved one. Read on for the best date night restaurants in Sydney for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day dinner, and book on OpenTable today.
The best restaurants in Sydney to book for Valentine’s Day 2025
For award-winning pasta at one of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney – don’t miss Civico 47 in Paddington
Tucked away among Paddington’s grand terrace houses, Civico 47 offers a refined take on regional Italian food, a smashing European-focussed wine list, and stellar service for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience. Order à la carte to sample the breadth of dishes that earned Civico 47 a Good Food Guide hat, or try the five-course Valentine’s menu for $165 per person. The romantic meal begins with oysters and house-made focaccina. Scallop crudo follows with tart tomato vinegar, basil and buttery taleggio. The main event is next: a black Angus beef with black garlic emulsion and the signature Eastern Rock lobster pasta in capsicum and brandy bisque. The in-house sommelier team can match wines through the meal or pop a bottle of bubbles: champagne for the traditionalists or an outstanding prosecco.
For a hot date night at one of the best bars in Sydney – turn up the heat at Brooksy Bar in Sydney CBD
For an unforgettable omakase dining experience at one of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney – visit Tsuzumi in Barangaroo
There’s intimate dining, and then there’s Japanese omakase at Tsuzumi in Barangaroo. Every evening, five couples gather for a multi-course, chef’s table meal with each exquisite dish crafted on display. Chilli-marinated mentaiko cod roe is spooned onto bowls of wobbly egg custard, delicate slices of imperador belly sashimi are presented next to freshly-grated wasabi, 30-hour slow-cooked pork belly is served alongside sweet baby leek and sea urchin. Omakase translates to “I’ll leave it to you” and guests at Tsuzumi are welcomed to submit to the chef’s expertise, each masterfully crafted dish a delight and a surprise.
For one of the best budget-friendly restaurants to book for Valentine’s Day in Sydney – dine at Frenchies Bistro & Brewery in Rosebery
Impeccable French cooking and a cracking selection of craft beers on tap make Frenchie’s Bistro & Brewery a favourite for a budget-friendly Valentine’s Day experience. Sit by the bar for a bistro feel or dine among the shining brewing tanks, sharing the four-course $85 Valentine’s Day banquet. Executive chef Thomas Cauquil’s MICHELIN pedigree shows in his considered dishes of prawn carpaccio, hand-rolled lobster and fennel ravioli, plus veal and foie gras. Award-winning beers take the spotlight at Frenchie’s but the wine list is also extensive, featuring a curated mix of Old World and New World drops.
For a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway to the coast – don’t miss The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells in Killcare Heights
Whisk your loved one away for a glorious Central Coast escape at Wild Flower Bar & Dining, located in the Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel. Choose from the $160 Valentine’s Day four-course share menu with a drink on arrival or dine à la carte, sampling locally-caught seafood, substantial mains and fresh produce harvested from the kitchen gardens. There are share plates of crisp fried school prawns or charcuterie, plus salt crust fish for two, or a one-kilo, beautifully dry-aged T-bone. Whether you’re there for an overnight getaway staying in one of the luxurious private eco-lodges or you’re there on a day trip, a romantic meal at the elegant casual diner is an unforgettable experience.
For transportative dining at one of the best restaurants in Sydney to book for Valentine’s Day – try Lankan Filling Station in Darlinghurst
The bustling inner-city streets of Darlinghurst is where you’ll find chef O Tama Carey’s modern Sri Lankan diner, a hotspot for good reason. Every dish at Lankan Filling Station is a labour of love, from the pounded spices that form the aromatic base to kangaroo curry, to the delicate, laced string hoppers, to the array of delicious handmade sambols – some spicy, some pungent, some tangy-sweet with tamarind and jaggery. The $100 per person Valentine’s Day banquet is full of celebratory sharing dishes or for a bit of fun, roll up your sleeves for the decadent crab curry. Two varieties are on offer – blue swimmer crab for $95 or mud crab at market price, both cooked in black curry and served as the main event. Acharu pickles, jackfruit cutlets, lentil curry plus plenty of organic heirloom rice and papadums will keep you and your dinner date full and happy.
Treat you and your Valentine to an unforgettable dining experience this year with one of the best restaurants in Sydney for Valentine’s Day. Whether you love sharing cocktails and nibbles or top-notch seafood by the coast, there’s something for every couple in Sydney. With set Valentine’s Day menus, let some of Sydney’s best chefs take charge and create a Valentine’s Day meal you’ll never forget.
