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What makes a restaurant romantic? White tablecloths, flickering candlelight, Frank Sinatra and, hopefully, a cracking date? Well, the team at OpenTable has dropped its annual Top 50 Romantic Restaurants in Australia list – and they all have one thing in common: they’re perfect for your next date night.
Nine restaurants in New South Wales – including three in Sydney – have been named among Australia’s most romantic, according to data from the online booking platform. Based on real guest reviews and booking data collected from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025, the team looked at a range of things, including ratings, five-star reviews, advance bookings and search interest, to narrow it down. The final 50 list was determined by the percentage of reviews tagged “romantic”.
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Neptune’s Grotto, winner of Time Out Sydney’s Restaurant of the Year 2025, has been named one of the restaurants best for dates, thanks to its vibey dining room, delicious Italian dishes and, yes, soft candlelight. Following the Italian theme is Enmore Road’s Osteria di Russo & Russo, also named among the country’s most romantic restaurants. And Bathers’ Pavilion, which overlooks Balmoral’s idyllic cove, is also perfect for romantic long lunches and Cupid-approved dinners.
Keen to go on a road trip with your lover? These are the most romantic restaurants in New South Wales, according to OpenTable:
- 99 On Park – Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Bathers’ Pavilion – Mosman, NSW
- Blaq – Blackheath, NSW
- Glasshouse at Goonoo Goonoo Station – Timbumburi, NSW
- Lucetta Dining – Orange, NSW
- Neptune’s Grotto – Sydney, NSW
- Osteria di Russo & Russo – Enmore, NSW
- The Union Bank – Orange, NSW
- Whalebone Wharf – Port Macquarie, NSW
Check out the full list here.
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