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NSW Restaurants With Romantic

Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Chinese New Year at Oribu ParramattaLunar New Year DiningWelcome the Lunar New Year at Oribu with a celebratory dining experience in the heart of Parramatta. Featuring premium seafood, Wagyu, and vibrant seasonal dishes symbolising prosperity and abundan...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Bar Heather: Guest Chef SeriesCollab with Lennox HastieThe first guest star of our dinner series is Ollie Wong from Byron Bay favourite, Bar Heather. Head Chef Ollie Wong takes over the Gildas kitchen for a one-off collaboration with Lennox Hastie (...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea...
Mardi Gras Party at CatalinaFriday 20 February, 6.30 Join us for a rare, exclusive Sydney experience – a fabulous party on Sydney Harbour; the Catalina dining room transformed into a nightclub for one night; amazing signature cocktails, free flowing ...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Try our Summer menu Available Until March 2Come and try our new Summer menu with French-inspired cuisine at its finest at Atelier Sofitel. Click on more info to book:
Arrana

Arrana

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Seafood Platters at Arrana!Great value fresh seafoodSeafood in the Mountains?? Oh yes please!! You won't find better value than these platters loaded with fresh seafood prepared daily by our team of chefs. At just $85.00 per person, it's hard to ...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Ennui Chef SeriesWith Chris BenedetFor one night only on February 26, Ennui hosts an unforgettable Chef Series takeover. Chris Benedet of Etheus takes over the pans, drawing on memories of food cooked by his nonna and nonno to creat...
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Negroni HourTuesday to Friday Bar Lettera’s Negroni Hour brings an afternoon unwind from 3–6pm with $15 Negronis that blend classic balance with a playful twist. Prefer something else? Enjoy $8 beers or $12 wines in a warm, eas...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
One Vision - Two Hemispheres - Five Course Dinner Burgundy & Otago WinesJoin us for a rare and intimate wine dinner celebrating Domaine Thomson, an extraordinary family estate spanning Central Otago, New Zealand and Burgundy, France. Hosted by owner PM (Pui Mun) Chan,...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Local Ingredients, Bold FlavoursFood, wine, hospitalityExperience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm...
Magpies Nest

Magpies Nest

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Wagga Wagga

12 Chef Hat Award
Tuesday Night Special$58 per pesonTurn your Tuesday into something special at Magpie’s Nest. Enjoy a beautifully curated three-course midweek dining experience featuring house-made breads with our own extra virgin olive oil, garden...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate 2026 with 25% off your food billFebruary OnlyDine with us for dinner every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in February and receive 25% off your food bill! T&C's apply. Online bookings only.
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Gather, Share, and Dine TogetherPerfect group exerciseWhether you're getting together with family celebrating the end of a season, or having a fun night out with friends, our restaurant offers the perfect group dining experience at just $89 per person...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
International Margarita DayThis weekend onlyInternational Mararita Day? We're making it a weekend! Join us for $18 Margaritas this Saturday and Sunday (21 & 22 Feb 2026) and while your here, indulge in some of the finest Greek flavours you e...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunar New Year Banquet17th Feb - 3rd MarchWe’re thrilled to announce our limited-time 4-course Lunar New Year Reunion Banquet – a feast designed for friends and family to welcome the new year in style. Available 17th February - 3rd Marc...