Valentine’s Day Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Bars & Date Ideas Serving up Romance

Whether you’re a die-hard romantic, an on-the-fencer, or you just want an excuse for a long overdue date night with your significant other, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to book in a boujee night with your beloved. 

But if you’re stumped for ideas (do not, we repeat! Do not opt for a corny card and wilted roses from the servo), we’ve taken it upon ourselves to help all you star-crossed lovers and rounded up the most special, unique and fun dinner dates across our sparkling harbour city. Here’s your guide to the best places to book this Valentine’s Day in Sydney to impress your partner. 

Valentine’s Day in Sydney: Activities

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Score a Poolside Cabana with Views This V-Day

February is notoriously hot in Sydney so why not grab you and your special someone a sunset experience by the pool? Your private cabana will include a welcome cocktail, a bottle of champagne and a grazing platter of seafood. Divine! 

$300 per person, bookings can be made here

Friday 14th February, 5:30pm to 8:30pm 

319 – 325 Sussex Street, Sydney

Love Songs by Candlelight 

We’re of the opinion that it’s best to lean into Valentine’s Day. If you’re in agreeance, you might want to look into booking tickets to this candlelit concert. The Ash Quartert will be playing classic long songs to serenade you and your lover. We’re talking ‘My Heart Will Go On’, ‘La Vie En Rose’ and ‘Shallow’. Like we said – lean in. 

From $51.50 book here 

Friday 14th February 

Sydney Masonic Centre 

Valentine’s Day in Sydney: Dinner

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One Night Only: Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day

Treat yourself and your significant other to a romantic dinner at Atelier by Sofitel. With an exclusive dessert aptly named ‘The Heartist’ that is only available to order on the 14th of Feb, you’ll be left all loved up. ‘The Heartist’ is a delicious white chocolate and coconut cream creation encased in a strawberry gel, served with a coconut biscuit and strawberry jelly. A flavour bomb that is worth trying out with your very own sweetheart.

Bookings at Atelier can be made here.

Available 14th February

Atelier by Sofitel

Feast at Shaffa 

Choose to treat your special someone to a Middle Eastern feast at Shaffa and you could be dining on beef tartare, crab falafel, red snapper with herbs & bulgur tabouleh and strawberry tiramisu. With soaring glass ceilings and a candle-lit bar, the romantic vibes are high. 

$119 per person 

Friday 14th February 

80 Albion Street, Surry Hills

Island Radio 

It’s no secret that Island Radio was one of our favourite openings of 2024. If you’re yet to sample their punchy flavours and fun twists, take this opportunity to treat your lover (and yourself!). With nine dishes for a bargain $99, you’re set to chow down on Malaysian king prawn roti, maranggi spiced scotch fillet and kopiko tres leches (three milks cake with brown butter milo crumbs) amongst other bites. Yummo! 

$99 per person, bookings can be made here

Wunderlich Lane, Redfern

Indulge in a Decadent Valentine’s Day Dessert Thanks to QT Hotels & Resorts x Black Star Pastry

This power couple is celebrating all month long with two limited-edition desserts you’re going to want to get in your belly. ‘The Love Bomb’ and ‘The Ghost’ will be available to order from QT Hotels & Resorts Australia-wide from Friday 14th February. Each dessert is incredibly decadent and comes with its very own love letter with one lucky diner in the running to win an overnight stay each week. Those of you who’d like to skip dinner and drinks are very welcome here!

$18 each

From Friday 14th February to Friday 14th March

QT Hotels & Resorts Australia-wide

Aphrodisiac Set-Menu at Love, Tilly Devine 

Nothing says romance like a wine bar…and an aphrodisiac menu! Dine on oysters with pomegranate mignonette, buffalo mozzarella with figs & chilli honey and chocolate mousse with strawberries and champagne sauce, plus more. What happens next is up to you! 

$75 per person, bookings can be made here

91 Crown Lane, Sydney

Fullerton Hotels

A specially curated 6-course menu? Consider us intrigued. For one night only (February 14th), The Place at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney will welcome you and your special someone to a glass of champagne, a red rose, and 4 petit chocolates on arrival, followed by a romantic 6-course Valentine’s Dinner featuring the finest Australian produce within delectable dishes. Think cured yellowfin tuna, grilled WA marron, pan-seared Murray cod, and more. Plus, if you have a sweet tooth, The Place has you covered with a decadent love-bomb dessert (the only love-bombing we like…) that you’ll be thinking about long after the best Valentine’s dinner date you’ve ever been on. 

$150 per person, bookings can be made here

The Place’s Valentine’s Dinner is available on February 14th 2025 from 6pm to 9pm. Bookings required in advance.

The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney

Casa Esquina 

If your lover is a fan of Argentinian BBQ, you’ll want to book this fun feast. Kick things off with elderflower and strawberry sangria before delving into dishes that range from smoked ricotta cannolo with tomato jam to poached crab spaghetti with beetroot, thyme and crispy crumbs.. As an extra special detail, all bookings will receive a mini bouquet to take home. 

$140 per person, bookings can be made here

Friday 14th February, 5pm to 6:30pm and 8pm to 9:30pm 

79 Elliot Street, Balmain 

Longshore 

If you haven’t yet had the chance to pop by Longshore, V-day is the perfect excuse. Longshore’s Valentine’s Day set menu will showcase the best Aussie produce from sea and land. A limited-edition twist on their gorgeous pavlova will round out your meal. 

Thursday 13th February to Saturday 15th February 

$150 per person, book here 

5 Kensington Street, Chippendale 

Cafe Sydney

What better way to say ‘I love you’ than by booking a romantic dinner for two at one of Sydney’s most dazzling restaurants? This year, Cafe Sydney is going all out in the name of love and hosting a stylish, memorable and truly delicious summer-inspired five-course dinner menu plus your choice of curated cocktail on arrival.  

Friday 14th February 

$225 per person, book here

Level 5 Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney

Lana

If great food is as important as great service and great atmosphere, then Lana has the ultimate date night all sorted for you and your plus one! Head Chef Alex Wong has curated a collection of 12 dishes including confit pork toretelli, GRWagyu flank and silken tofu budino. 

Friday 14th February 

$189 per person, book here

Level 1, Hinchcliff House, 5-9 Young Street, Sydney

Loving this edit of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Sydney a want to keep the romantic vibes going? Take a look at our edit of the most stunning getaways for two in NSW, then why not have a read of our article on the best honeymoon destinations in Australia.