Feel the love at Brisbane’s most romantic restaurants

For a romantic culinary experience, Deer Duck Bistro is a match made in heaven. With intimately dimmed lighting, an antique-styled interior, and degustation experiences, Deer Duck Bistro is sure to win you some brownie points.

Those who prefer to choose their own dishes can still enjoy the a la carte. You can start your date night with a shared chef’s plate entrée or jump straight into the mains. However, if you want the best that Deer Duck Bistro has to offer, we recommend considering a degustation menu for the ultimate tasting experience.

Why not combine romance with sustainable fine dining? Patina pioneers ‘paddock to plate’ dining, relying on local produce and even growing their own mushrooms.

We suggest an evening visit to sit al fresco with Storey Bridge views under stringed fairy lights. Choose from a selection of seasonal dishes on the a la carte menu, including Mooloolaba king prawns and Brisbane Valley Quail. Alternatively, show sharing is caring and split a fresh shellfish platter for $58.

Italian cuisine and organic wine are sure to set any date night off to a good start. Luckily, 1889 Enoteca specialises in both.

Wine is an evident theme from the get-go, and you’ll dine by floor-to-ceiling shelves that showcase the different wines on offer. The food menu is an elegant display of traditional dishes, with all the Italian favourites you could crave. Perhaps sample the gnocchi, tagliatelle, or even the cacio e pepe.

What can be more romantic than their $30 carbonara and $16 tiramisu to finish as a way to finish.

Tapas is always a good date option for conversation starters. And, to appreciate the flair of Spanish cuisine and social dining, Moda is one of the most romantic restaurants in Brisbane.

Choose from over twenty tapas dishes or be adventurous and opt for the $55pp Moda’s Tapas Banquet where chefs choose for you. You can bond with your date or partner over delicious dishes like piquillo peppers and te mana lamb ribs.

Dish Cult recommends the $22 baked figs, $15 cauliflower panna cotta, $22 duck breast, and $25 crab & avocado rillettes.

Think sleek interior, upscale services, and artful food presentation. One Fifty Ascot Bar & Eatery definitely justifies dressing up for date night.

While the menu is set, couples can choose their preferred course options from the $59 two-course and $69 three-course menus. Oysters are the perfect start to a dining experience and are optionally accompanied by a champagne mignonette. You’ll then choose from the entrée, main, and dessert selections.

If you’ve got appetite, splurge on our recommendation of the $69 three-course meal, with the honey roasted fig entrée, spinach and ricotta gnocchi main, and affogato dessert.