{"id":3168,"date":"2018-08-16T10:11:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T09:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=3168"},"modified":"2021-10-06T12:53:42","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T11:53:42","slug":"7-best-restaurants-first-date-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/7-best-restaurants-first-date-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best First Date Restaurants in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u00a0is it about\u00a0the\u00a0best first date restaurants in Sydney? Is it the food? The wine? The decor? The general vibe and ambience? Quiet enough to talk, but not too quiet that the awkward silences become deafening? <\/span><\/p>\n

Yes. All of that, and more. And the good news is,\u00a0the city is positively bursting at the seams with romantic, stylish, fun and affordable restaurants, all ready to play host to your nervous jokes and furtive glances. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here we take a look at 7 of the very best restaurants to take your first date on. With your first date venue sorted, all you need now is your date! If you’re not having much luck meeting singles at work, through friends or at the beach, then head over to Australian dating site<\/a> UrbanSocial, and get mingling virtually! With so many singles in Sydney dating online<\/a> these days, you’re missing a trick if you’re not involved. So get online and line up a first day pronto! <\/span><\/p>\n

Magnificent 7: Top First Date Restaurants in Sydney<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Casoni\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Casoni<\/p>\n

Book Casoni<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Romance. Passion. Food. Wine. The Italians have it sussed. And if you can\u2019t spring for a flight to Rome for a first date, <\/span>Casoni<\/b> in Darlinghurst might be the next best thing. With fresh, handmade pasta to die for, warm and friendly waiters, and a simply stunning wine list, you\u2019ll be hard pushed to find a better first date destination. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fairly-priced and with Negroni on tap, Casoni comes highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Sokyo\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"sokyo\"<\/p>\n

More Info on Sokyo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

From the pasta and wine of Casoni, we now move to the sushi and sake of <\/span>Sokyo<\/b>. A taste of Tokyo without the air miles, it\u2019s set within The Star Sydney and fronted by renowned Japanese chef Chase Kojima.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here you\u2019ll find some of the prettiest food around. Seriously, you won\u2019t know where to look; at your date or your plate. And with a trendy, grown-up vibe and a fabulous cocktail list, it ticks all the first date boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Love, Tilly Devine\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

Find Out More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Pro tip: If you\u2019re ever worried that conversation will dry up on a first date, pick somewhere a little bit different to keep the chat ticking over. Named for a prolific brothel madam, <\/span>Love, Tilly Devine<\/b> on Crown Lane certainly fits the bill!<\/span><\/p>\n

This former bottle shop cellar is something of a hidden-gem, but for those who know and love it, it boasts a comprehensive wine selection and a mouthwatering menu of tasty small dishes. Cosy, trendy, and with no hint of pretension,\u00a0this is the ideal place for a relaxed first date in Sydney.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Dear St \u00c9loise\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"dear-sainte-eloise\"<\/p>\n

Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Another favourite wine-haunt, <\/span>Dear St \u00c9loise<\/b> – a reference to George Orwell’s memoir, Down and Out in Paris & London<\/em> – is a fun little bar and restaurant, ideal for a cosy night out. With over 300 bottles of wine to choose from, and a menu designed for sharing, it\u2019s just the place for toasting the beginning of a beautiful new relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, the kitchen stays open until 11.30pm every night (9pm on a Sunday). If things progress nicely between you two, you can keep ordering!<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Ester\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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More about Ester<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Meagher Street in Chippendale, <\/span>Ester<\/b> has been drawing the crowds for the better part of 5 years. If you want to wow your date with a novel take on fine dining, you better first get yourself a reservation!<\/span><\/p>\n

When you do, you\u2019ll be met with a menu chock full of innovation. From sumptuous starters to delectable desserts, and magnificent mains sandwiched in between, it\u2019ll be a meal you both won\u2019t soon forget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. 10 William St\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"10-william-street\"<\/p>\n

10 William St<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Take a wander down to <\/span>10 William St<\/b> in Paddington and you\u2019ll find a candle-lit, no-frills Italian bar and restaurant that\u2019s perfect for a first date in Sydney. Set within a renovated terrace house, it boasts beautiful wines, tasty pasta, and a romantic, intimate atmosphere. <\/span><\/p>\n

They say good things come in some packages, and this teeny, tiny bar is just the place to get up close and personal over some cannelloni and a bottle of Tuscan red.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Nomad\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Nomad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Book Nomad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Describing itself as a \u201ccellar door in the city\u201d, <\/span>Nomad<\/b> in Surry Hills brings the best produce and wine together on a lip-smacking menu made for sharing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dictated by the seasons and drawing on Mediterranean flavours using local Australian ingredients, Nomad will leave you and your date spoilt for choice. So just order as much as you can fit on your table!<\/span><\/p>\n

The best bit? The cellar door. Every wine on the menu is available by the glass. Sample a few, and take a bottle of your favourite home for later (winky-face emoji).<\/span><\/p>\n

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