Our Favourite Date Places in Melbourne

Let’s be real. Melbourne dating can be bleak. Ghosting, soft-launching, and that person who says “I’m not looking for anything serious” but still wants to share a tiramisu. The bar is low, but your next date doesn’t have to be.

Whether you’re lining up a first meet, trying to actually impress someone for once, or just want a setting that won’t sabotage you, Melbourne has plenty of places that make leaning in a little easier.

From low-lit wine rooms ideal for whispering over a glass to buzzy diners where the vibe can save even the driest small talk, these are the date places we keep going back to for all the right reasons.