Best Romantic Restaurants in Templestowe

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ArmadaleCarltonCoburgCollingwoodEast MelbourneEltham

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Enoteca Boccaccio

4.7

Exceptional(339)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kew East

Booked 14 times today

Enoteca Boccaccio is a romantic restaurant that offers an intimate and elegant setting. One review highlights the 'lovely service' and the 'warm and elegant place' which makes it perfect for a quiet and intimate night out. The decor is described as 'intimate' and 'cosy', contributing to a romantic ambiance. The restaurant is also praised for its beautiful and authentic Italian food, excellent service, and a good choice of mostly European wines, all of which make it a great place for a romantic dinner.

A photo of Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar restaurant

2. Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar

4.5

Awesome(172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Eltham

Booked 8 times today

Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar is a romantic spot, known for its 'amazing atmosphere' and 'great food'. With its 'carefree, relaxing atmosphere', 'welcoming staff', and 'live music', it's the perfect place to enjoy a 'nice wine' or 'craft beer'. Reviewers love the 'authentic and delicious pizza', 'home-style Italian', and 'great variety of beer'. The place is also praised for its 'modern vintage' decor and 'great local vibe'.

3. Star Wars Galactic Cafe

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3.0

Good(57)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Carlton

Booked 104 times today

Star Wars™ Galactic CafeMenu PolicyWelcome to our Star Wars-themed café, where every dish is crafted with precision to honor the galaxy’s most iconic flavors.To maintain the integrity of our Star Wars-themed experience, we do not allow changes to menu items. This includes removing, substituting, or altering ingredients.If you have a genuine medical condition or allergy, please inform our crew

4. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(618)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 47 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.

5. Yugen Dining

4.7

Exceptional(542)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 21 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

A photo of Normandy Wine & Grill restaurant

6. Normandy Wine & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(120)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Windsor

Booked 3 times today

Normandy, a cosy restaurant & wine bar, serving French food both traditional and modern. Steak frites plays a big part on the menu serving Cape grim beef with Bearnaise or bordelaise sauce.- TUESDAYS 1/2 Price Steak Frites (all cuts of 'The Grill')- WEDNESDAYS $35 French Classic Dish + Glass of Wine- BYO Tuesday - Thursday ($25 corkage pb)

7. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1336)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 28 times today

Open every day for dinner, and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome walk-ins every day from 12pm at our City Wine Shop, with our full menu being offered at both venues, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside, overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses, matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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8. Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(421)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Prahran

Booked 18 times today

Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers an authentic Italian experience with its cosy courtyard and true Italian conviviality. The reviews mention a 'warm night', 'lovely atmosphere' and 'authentic Italian music softly in the background'. The ambience and food are consistently rated highly, making it a perfect setting for a romantic evening.

9. Cecconi's Toorak

4.7

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 18 times today

A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.

10. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(101)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 10 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

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PeterVIP
Melbourne •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Often going to Yugen . It’s one of the best in Melbourne. Thibault, Anna and Alessandro are amazing.
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.7
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StefanVIP
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolute joy! Second time at K&S and for the second time I really enjoyed the service, the cocktails, the food and the venue.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Erihne
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really yummy and fun just for a little outing. Loved the Wookie Cookie’s!
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Star Wars Galactic CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Carlton
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Alan
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food, wine and service. We had a fantastic night!
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Enoteca BoccaccioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kew East
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4.7
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Geoff
Victoria •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 18, 2025
Good Starters and Woodfired Pizza at a good price Music performer was ok but a bit loud and hard to talk to each other.
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Prosciutto Bros. Craft BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Eltham
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4.5

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