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nostalgia meets semi-fine diner. - Love Letter, Richmond, AU-VIC

Love Letter

4.8
4.8
58 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Dear Richmond,
This little restaurant is pour love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season.

For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us.

Matty & Tee

From Love Letter, with love. xx

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0492 123 625
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Perry
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    we are a few shop fronts down from the Lennox St & Bridge Road intersec
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    48 and 75 tram stops nearby.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Melbourne

    Romantic

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • Inner City East

    Best Overall

  • Inner City East

    Best Service

  • Inner City East

    Best Ambience

  • Inner City East

    Best Value

  • Inner City East

    Innovative

  • Inner City East

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City East

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner City East

    Hot spot

  • Inner City East

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner City East

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City East

    Romantic

  • Inner City East

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner City East

    Lively

  • Inner City East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Love Letter offers an "amazing hidden gem" experience with "fantastic food," delightful cocktails, and "wonderful attentive staff." Guests comment on its cozy, chic atmosphere and stellar service. Popular for steak and pasta nights, it features a diverse menu with standout dishes like crab cakes and scotch fillet steak. Perfect for a memorable dining experience!

58 Reviews
  1. Kirsty

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best time at Love Letter restaurant and bar! The super friendly and attentive team made me feel so welcome right from the start. The Splice cocktail is AHHH-mazing – legit tasted like the ice cream! I also had the 250g eye fillet and wedge salad with thick-cut bacon, and wow, it was absolutely delicious. Such a fantastic spot – can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Maddison

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service! Amazing food! Lovely ambience! Yummy cocktails! The perfect date night! Thank you!

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  3. Faris

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great value. Crab cakes were a highlight and the steak was near perfect except for the generous amount of sauce for our steaks which got cloying towards the end but nevertheless was still delicious. The dessert could be improved as the texture on the semifredo has room for improvement however would definitely make a separate trip for the feed me menu. Overall a great find with great food and attentive service.

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  4. Tahlia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    genuinely the best food service i’ve ever had at a restaurant the service person was outstanding definitely will come back

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  5. Will

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love eating and drinking at Love Letter! Friendly service, amazing food and excellent drinks. My favourites are the “toast” which is such a tasty dish and the steaks are always incredible. Great vibes in general, such a fun place that’s full of personality and charm. Highly recommend!

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  6. Penelope

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted a special place for a pre-wedding dinner with my son and his nearly-wife. The service was outstanding, with knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff, but not too overbearing. When i asked for the bill it was provided promptly with a smile. The food ... was delicious. Tuna tartare, rigatoni with prawn, steak and pomme frites with a beautiful jus and a bright cos lettuce salad, followed by a delicious orange cake and trifle for dessert. It was the perfect venue for our evening out, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The ambience was perfect, not too bright, with just the right level of noise from other diners. We will DEFINITELY be going there again .. and likely become regulars.

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  7. Sarah

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly inclusive, warm and welcoming space with delicious food and kind service. The “feed me” chef’s menu is great value. Bring your friends and loved ones.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Niven

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I visited Love Letter late last year when they’d just opened, and although the restaurant was quiet (as it was new), we were blown away by the incredible dishes. We went again last night and were so happy to find the restaurant packed with happy faces. We decided on the “let us feed you” option, and it was an absolutely incredible culinary experience, yet again. So many fantastic and creative dishes came out, one after the other - an absolute abundance of food. Highly highly recommend Love Letter 💌

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  9. Mitchell

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish cooked perfectly, highly recommend anything off the menu

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  10. Brian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Letter is a standout local restaurant, absolutely worth a visit. We enjoyed a sumptuous Sunday lunch, with warm and friendly service. From the crab cakes, to melt-in-your-mouth steak and sides cooked to perfection, and orange syrup cake, our meal was hands down one of the best we have enjoyed in a long while. You'll not regret a visit here!

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Love Letter is rated 4.8 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Love Letter

144 Bridge Rd, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    we are a few shop fronts down from the Lennox St & Bridge Road intersec
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    48 and 75 tram stops nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Perry
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
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