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Subscribe The Venues Dishing Up Romance This Valentine’s Day
For a Valentine's Day with a difference in Sydney, these are the top restaurants, bars and venues hosting romantic experiences.
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
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 $44.50 book here
Friday 13th & 14th February
Sydney Masonic Centre
Valentine’s Day in Sydney: Dinner
Gildas
Firedoor’s little sister, known for serving up a taste of the Basque Country in Surry Hills, is one of those places that oozes romance. This Valentine’s Day, Gildas is hosting a special lunch and dinner service, priced at $125pp and $165pp respectively. Think fresh, charry flavours, a cracking wine list and a moodily lit ambience that’s perfect for lovers.
Bookings made here.
46-48 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
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
The Apollo
The Apollo is turning up the romance on February 14th with lunch and dinner services featuring its much-loved à la carte menu, signature banquets and a special Valentine’s menu designed for sharing. Expect Greek-inspired favourites — from oysters and scallops to saganaki, slow-roasted lamb or baked snapper — finished with a rose geranium ice cream that’s basically made for two.
Bookings made here.
44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
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 $109, you’re set to chow down on Wagyu beef tartare, Garlic butter sambal slipper lobster chowmien and a Mango lychee float with elderflower cream, amongst other bites. Yummo!
$109 per person, bookings can be made here
Wunderlich Lane, Redfern
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
Cho Cho San
From February 13-15th, Cho Cho San is celebrating love in all its many forms, whether it be your date or the whole girl crew. Guests can expect Valentine’s specials, cheeky cocktails and all the usual izakaya favourites on offer, or go for something a little different with a specially curated Valentine’s menu, available just for the 14th. Menu highlights include the soft shell crab ‘Temaki’ handroll , prawns with kombu butter and chocolate petit four.
Lunch and dinner bookings now open here.
73 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Fullerton Hotels
A specially curated 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 sparkling wine, followed by a romantic 4-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 32 Layers of Love dessert 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 2026 from 6pm to 9pm. Bookings required in advance.
The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney
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
$230 per person, book here
Level 5 Customs House, 31 Alfred 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.
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