From candlelit fine dining to vibrant neighbourhood favourites, Melbourne offers no shortage of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Explore a considered selection of dining experiences perfect for sharing, connecting and turning the occasion into something truly special.
Cutler
An additional Saturday lunch service will be offered this Valentine’s Day — an invitation to slow down and share the table with someone special. As sunlight filters through the dining room, the day unfolds over thoughtful dishes, well-chosen bottles and easy conversation.
For lunch, a special rock lobster spaghetti will be available alongside the à la carte menu. Port Phillip Bay rock lobster forms the base of a rich stock, seasoned with tomatoes, fennel and the aromatic notes of tarragon and parsley. Finished as a generous sauce with pieces of lobster and topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, the dish is designed for two to share.
For dinner, guests are invited to enjoy a curated Chef’s Selection Menu.
Dinner Menu | $180 pp
Housemade FOCACCIA
Yarra Valley CAVIAR, crème épaisse & gougère
WAGYU BRESAOLA, pickled kohlrabi & horseradish
SEAFOOD ESCABECHE, prawn, mussel, calamari, aioli & wild fennel
MOZZARELLA di bufala, heritage tomatoes & Espelette
Maple-glazed & spiced DUCK, Tropea onion, sour cherries
KING GEORGE WHITING, kombu butter & sorrel
RICOTTA GNUDI, summer squash & saltbush
Leaf salad, house dressing
Dutch Cream potatoes, confit garlic & peppers
Chocolate GÂTEAU, raspberry & cultured cream
Society
Offering a spectacular setting for any romantic rendezvous, with exceptional Euro-accented fare to match, Society is the perfect choice for a truly memorable Valentine’s Day.
At lunch, guests are invited to The Dining Room for a special edition of Society Social, featuring an exclusive dessert trolley takeover by Miss Trixie Drinks Tea. A complimentary glass of Chandon will be offered on arrival.
In the evening, The Dining Room will present an exclusive three-course Valentine’s Day offering for $220 per person, while Lillian showcases its Valentine’s Day menu for $165 per person throughout the night.
As always, Society’s multi-award-winning sommelier team and celebrated cellar collection will be on hand to help complete the experience, in true Society style.
Stoke House
Escape Melbourne this Valentine’s Day and indulge with the one you love at your favourite beach house. Join for lunch by the sea and enjoy the award winning à la carte menu, or make a night of it and indulge in the 4-course Valentine’s Day Dinner.
For $165 per person, enjoy a glass of sparkling upon arrival, snacks, starter, main served with sides and of course a celebratory dessert. Group Pastry Chef Lauren Eldridge is bringing back her equally famous and stunning ‘Bleeding Heart’ dessert to finish your Valentine’s Day dining experience – chocolate mousse heart with liquid raspberry & lilly pilly center.
Matilda 159 Domain
Let the flames of Matilda ignite your evening this Valentine’s Day.
Open fire fuels everything here and the warmth from the grill gives the room an easy glow. Local produce hits the coals and brings that steady smoky scent the space is known for. Settle in with someone special and let the night move at its own pace.
Saturday 14th February | $140 per person
First sitting: 6.00pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm | Second sitting: 8.30pm, 8.45pm, 9.00pm
BlackBird
Make Valentine’s Day truly memorable at Blackbird with an elegant three-course choice menu, perfect for romantic dining. Indulge in premium steaks, Champagne, and refined flavours. Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at Blackbird, perfect for a romantic evening or a fun gathering with friends.
Valentines Day Menu | $139 per person
Snack
Yarra Valley caviar choux with crème fraîche
Entree
Jamón with prawn & compressed melon salad, native pepper berry mayonnaise
Main | Choice of
Humpty Doo Barramundi with native verde, preserved lime & garlic chips
Or
Peppered Wanderer scotch fillet served medium rare with red shallot & red wine jus
Sides
House salad
Shoestring fries with saltbush salt, lemon myrtle aioli
Dessert
Champagne & yogurt parfait with rosella poached pears & sabayon
Entrecôte
Roses are red, violets are blue, a Valentine’s Day table is waiting for you.
This Valentine’s Day, Entrecôte sets the scene for a French affair made for two. Candlelight, crisp linen, and a five course menu designed for lingering glances and unhurried conversation.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Entrecôte Menu | $220 per person
Huîtres
Huîtres -Freshly shucked Barilla Bay oyster, cucumber, finger lime mignonette
Amuse Bouche
Crabe – Spanner crab, corn custard, smoked salmon caviar, young sorrel
Entrée
Canard – Petit duck pithivier, sugar loaf cabbage, peach
Plat Principal
Bœuf – Local beef tenderloin, buttered silverbeet, peppercorn sauce
or
Poisson – Poached ocean trout, fennel purée, charred petit leeks, beurre blanc
Le Dessert to share
Cœur à la Crème – Vanilla cream, caramelised strawberries, strawberry sorbet, candied rose
Grill Americano
For a Valentine’s Day dining experience steeped in Italian elegance, look no further than a table for two at Grill Americano.
Grill Americano will be serving an exclusive $195pp Chef’s Selection menu curated especially for the occasion, perfect alongside an expert selection from their lauded cellar offering.
Indulge the one you love with an exquisite wining and dining experience, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the opulent dining room. Reservations essential.
Valentine’s Day Menu | $195 per person
To Start
Prawn Panzerotto, Oscietra Caviar
Steak Tartare Cannolo, Chives
Chargrilled Calamari, Olive Tapenade, Limone
Second
Cavatelli, Duck & Mushroom Ragu, Reggiano
Third
Wagyu Scotch 500G, Tasmanian Pure Black, MB6+
Served with
Broccolini, Red Pesto
Patate Al Forno, Oven-Roasted Potatoes, Rosemary, Garlic
To Finish
Tiramisu Americano, Served Tableside
Reine & La Rue
What could be more fitting for date night than a romantic dinner beneath the Cathedral Room’s soaring ceilings? But while the grandeur of the space sets the scene, the true focus remains on what’s on your plate—and, most importantly, the person you’re sharing it with.
For one night only, indulge in an exclusive $325 per person set menu, including a glass of Champagne on arrival, because nothing says romance quite like a touch of sparkle.
Valentine’s Day Exclusive Set Menu | $325 per person
To Start
Oysters, Smoked Olive Oil & Seaweed Mignonette
Spanner crab crumpet, roasted macadamia, elderflower
Beetroot tartlet, creme épaisse, native pepper berry, cherry vinegar
Entrées (To Share)
Wholegrain & rye sourdough, burnt honey butter
Wood fired king prawns, fennel, café de Paris butter
Melon, jambon de canard, creme épaisse, native pepperberry
Wood roasted leeks a la grecque, chèvre, hazelnut
Main (To Share)
Mayura Station 9+ Wagyu fillet, horseradish, sauce charcuterie
Pommes boulangères, burnt chive aioli
Salade de maison, Champagne vinaigrette
Desserts
Ispahan entremet, rose, lychee & rose crème