Best Romantic Restaurants in Cockle Bay

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AlexandriaBarangarooBondi BeachBotanyChatswoodChippendale

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1. The Grounds of the City

4.4

Awesome(3652)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 96 times today

The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.

2. Neptune's Grotto

4.8

Exceptional(196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 79 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

3. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 46 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is a romantic restaurant. The reviews praise its 'intimate', 'warm and vibrant' ambiance, with some even calling it 'very romantic'. The Italian cuisine and excellent service are also noted. It's the perfect place for a date night with its 'delicious food and wine' and 'great ambience'.

4. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(620)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 48 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

5. Fratelli Paradiso

4.7

Exceptional(214)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 32 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

6. Kuon Omakase

4.6

Exceptional(101)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Haymarket

Booked 7 times today

Kuon Omakase offers a truly unique dining experience, where you can entrust the chef to create a 20-course menu of the freshest sushi and sashimi. The menu changes daily depending on the season and produce available from the local fish market. You can expect dishes like osetra caviar with sea urchin and toro tartare, steamed abalone with abalone liver and sea urchin sauce, and Japanese egg custard with snow crab meat and netsuke monkfish liver. Matching wine and sakes can be added to complete the experience.

7. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(156)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 23 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.

8. Scala Lane

4.6

Exceptional(56)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 18 times today

Scala Lane is a small, tucked-away Italian restaurant where authentic, honest, Italian cooking meets the energy of modern influencers. It is a place where authentic, honest Italian cooking brings people together for simple meals that celebrate quality ingredients and offer great value.

9. The Potting Shed

4.3

Awesome(3927)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 83 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

10. Green Shiso

5.0

Exceptional(37)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 2 times today

Green Shiso Omakase Restaurant has moved to the heart of the city, now located at 6 Loftus St, Quay Quarter Lane.Our Chef Simon brings over 15 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. He trained in Tokyo at Sakae Sushi with chefs Kazato-san and Ogawa-san, mastering sushi-making techniques. Additionally, he refined his skills in Kyoto, training at the renowned Michelin 3-star Kaiseki restaurant, Kikunoi, under Chef Murata-san, specializing in traditional Kaiseki Ryori. Simon attend the world sushi cup competition 2024 in Tokyo representing Australia and win the sushi kuroobi yikyo award.Our seasonal menu changes every three months, showcasing the freshest ingredients and flavors of the season.

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Paul
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great dinner, freindly staff that made us feel special, excellent food, we were able to sit outside which was awesome.
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Fratelli ParadisoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Potts Point
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4.7
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Nutan
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always look forward to visiting this place whenever I come to Sydney
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.4
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Claire
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic restaurant! Food and atmosphere was great!
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.8
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Jackie
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had an amazing night with friends last night. Food was amazing, especially the twice cook octopus and the steak. Service was excellent and staffs were very accommodating. Would definitely come back and recommend others to join as well!
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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KarenM
Mexico City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Friendly and efficient staff, excellent ambiance, delicious and fresh food, perfect cocktails, extensive wine list covering all bases. 11/10
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7

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