Best Romantic Restaurants in Ascot Vale

231 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar libretto

4.8

Exceptional(14)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Ascot Vale

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to our charming suburban wine bar, nestled in the heart of Ascot Vale. Here, 'casually refined, seasonally inspired' dining awaits you in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.Our menu features bistro-style dishes, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients. Our carefully curated wine list showcases exceptional vintages from around the world alongside local Australian gems. For cocktail enthusiasts, we offer a selection of classics with a modern twist.Join us in our lovely courtyard, where you can sit back with some wine, good friends and enjoy the sunshine.

2. BAAM

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Ascot Vale

Welcome to a Modern, Korean-Fusion venue. This pop-up restaurant is one for your to-do list, but be quick as we won’t be around long. Experience a menu like no other and a refined, elegant yet super cool vibe, this place is known for its exceptional food and customer service.

3. Old Man Drew

4.5

Awesome(233)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 25 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

4. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1243)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 38 times today

Trattoria Emilia, located in Melbourne's CBD, is an Italian restaurant known for its authentic and seasonal dishes. The restaurant's ambiance, as described in reviews, is warm, cozy, and reminiscent of Italy. Couples have celebrated their anniversaries here and the restaurant is often referred to as a perfect spot for romantic dinners. The attentive and professional service, combined with the high-quality food and cosy atmosphere, make Trattoria Emilia an ideal place for a romantic evening out.

5. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1829)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

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6. Bodega Underground

4.4

Awesome(1507)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 41 times today

A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.

7. Kiss & Tell

4.6

Exceptional(471)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 56 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.

8. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1336)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 26 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

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9. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 27 times today

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

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10. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 37 times today

We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.

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Jan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service was outstanding. Staff were wonderful. We thought paying for water was a bit rude though.
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Sharon
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the eggs Benny and the iced coffee. The vibe of the cafe is great with all the old memorabilia, all very tastefully decorated.
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.5
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Bronwen
Victoria •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great local find. The menu is small but interesting and the service was excellent. Excellent wine list.
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Bar librettoPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Ascot Vale
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4.8
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ChrisA
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Hidden down a cute laneway in an old motor garage is one of the very best Italian restaurants in the city ... actually, one of the best places to eat! Their Gnocco (atteptiser) is a fluffy savoury starter that never fails to get my guests to say "oh ... wow". Great sharing food (or don't share) and excellent wines (mostly Italian). Pastas are unique, the mains amazing. I visit regularly. Not cheap but certainly not over the top.
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Trattoria EmiliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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CarolineM
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Mar 2023
Beautifully executed modern twist on Korean in a lovely setting.
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BAAMPrice: Expensive• Korean• Ascot Vale
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231 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar libretto

2. BAAM

3. Old Man Drew

4. Trattoria Emilia

5. Vue de monde

6. Bodega Underground

7. Kiss & Tell

8. Meatmaiden

9. Straight Outta Saigon

10. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

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