Valentine’s Day 2025 is only a fortnight away but don’t fret if you haven’t made plans yet, we’ve got plenty of French experiences for you to choose from to treat votre amour.
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ADELAIDE
BALLARAT
BRISBANE
BYRON BAY
CANBERRA
GOLD COAST
HOBART
HUNTER VALLEY
MELBOURNE
NOOSA
PERTH
SUNSHINE COAST
SYDNEY
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VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN ADELAIDE
Alliance Française French Film Festival is holding a preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend.
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here.
A Prayer for the Wild at Heart is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special dinner menu for $99 per person with optional wine paring for $66 per person.
Reservations can be made via this link
Bistro Français proposes a sharing menu for $95 per person
Reserve your table via this link
Hey Jupiter will be open all day and night for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving its regular à la carte menu.
Reservations are essential and can be made by calling 0416050721.
La Louisiane has some late tables left and for Valentine’s Day proposes a 4 course dinner for $130 per person with optional wine matching for $90 per person.
They will also have 1kg Mayura Station T-Bone M+4 Steak, béarnaise sauce, veal jus & confit garlic for $220. They only have 10 of these available and they must be pre-purchased when you reserve. Enjoy a $25 discount on the set menu per person upon purchase of the Mayura Station T-Bone between two.
You can even pre-purchase your Valentine’s Day flowers when you book. Reserve your table via this link
Le Pas Sage has created an exclusive menu for Valentine’s Day with the theme of the goddess of love. Entitled ‘La Table d’Aphrodite’. This menu will include 6 carefully prepared dishes, accompanied by an aperitif and digestif.
This year, they have imagined a universe combining fantasy and seduction, where bistronomie meets top-of-the-range service.
Indoor tables must be reserved, which you can do via this link.
Outside tables will be available without reservation, to accommodate latecomers or last-minute decision makers.
Maison Clément is offering its usual à la carte menu and its $55 for 3 courses degustation menu because they understand times a tough for everyone, including lovers
Bookings can be made via the website.
Parc Brasserie & Bar proposes a 5 course set menu for dinner for Valentine’s Day 2025 for $98 per person, or $163 per person with paired wines.
Reserve your table for dinner here and for the dinner with paired wines here.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN BALLARAT
Alliance Française French Film Festival preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace Regent Cinema Ballarat.
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN BRISBANE
Alliance Française French Film Festival preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace James Street, Palace Barracks.
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here
Bisou Bisou proposes an exclusive $99 per person choice L’amour menu, featuring a selection of signature French dishes designed for sharing, all carefully crafted to make your evening unforgettable.
To elevate the experience, they are also offering a curated selection of Champagne and fine French wines, perfect for toasting to love. Sip on their specially crafted Valentine’s-themed cocktails, designed to add a touch of French flair and romance to your celebration.
Make your booking here.
Bistro Suzette at Sofitel Brisbane Central will be offering its usual à la carte menu for Valentine’s Day 2025
Bookings are essential and can be made via this link
C’est Bon has a special Valentine’s Day dinner with a shared menu, glass of bubbles and rose for the receiver of gifts for $115 per person.
There are two sittings 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Bookings are required and can be made via this link
La Belle Vie Bistro & Bar will have different menus for lunch and dinner, and a jazz/blues musician for dinner for Valentine’s Day 2025.
For lunch, you have the options of a 3 course menu with choices or a 5-course degustation menu. Impress your loved one with their delectable French menu, breath-taking views and romantic vibe floating in the air.
For dinner, there is a 4 course menu and live musical entertainment; $139 per person.
There will be 2 sittings available for dinner: 5:15/5:30 PM and 8:15/8:30 PM arrival. Book your lunch table here and your dinner one here.
Le Bon Choix Bakery will have its traditional Valentine’s Day cake. The flavour yet to be confirmed.
Reservations not required, but recommended. Please directly call the store directly to reserve your table/and or your cake order.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN BYRON BAY
Alliance Française French Film Festival preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace Byron Bay.
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here
Azure Bar and Grill at Elements of Byron proposes the choice of a 2 or 3 course menu for Valentine’s Day 2025 for $110 or $130 per person. Paired wines can be added for $30 (2 courses) or $45 (3 courses).
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN CANBERRA
Alliance Française French Film Festival preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace Electric Cinema
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here.
Les Bistronomes will be open for lunch as usual as well as for dinner with two sittings (6pm and 8.30pm) where they will have a 5 course set menu for $180 per person with options for matched wines for an additional $80 per person.
Make your reservations via this link.
Mercure Canberra proposes a special Valentine’s Day dinner event comprising a 3 course dinner, welcome drink and live entertainment for $99 per person.
Bookings are essential. Please contact the hotel on (02) 6243 0000 or [email protected]
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 ON THE GOLD COAST
Le Bon Choix Bakery will have its traditional Valentine’s Day cake. The flavour yet to be confirmed.
Reservations not required, but recommended. Please directly call the store directly to reserve your table/and or your cake order.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN HOBART
Jean Pascal Patisserie will be open and will offer a take-away menu special for Valentine’s Day 2025.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Bistro Molines is open for lunch (12pm-3pm serving their usual à la carte menu with 2 courses $100 per person or 3 courses for $130 per person. They are not open for dinner.
Bookings can be made here
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN MELBOURNE
Alliance Française French Film Festival preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, The Kino, Palace Penny Lane, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Westgarth
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here
Entrecôte proposes an enchanting evening filled with romance, indulgence, and the soulful melodies of French love ballads performed live by their resident pianist. Feel free to dedicate a song to serenade your beloved—c’est l’amour!
Say “je t’aime” with their decadent 4 course Valentine’s Day menu for $199.90 per person. Begin with a canapé, followed by your choice of entrée and main, then share a sweet ending with dessert made for deux. Enhance the evening with their sommelier’s curated selection of wines to perfectly complement each course for $84.90 per person.
Reserve your table via this link.
Frédéric will have its à la carte menu available on the day as well as the chef’s degustation menu for dinner. The degustation menu costs $90 per person.
Bookings can be made online can be made online or over the phone on 9089 7224
Gigi proposes a Valentine’s Day Shared Menu for $169.90 per person to sweep you off your feet.
Reserve your table for Valentine’s Day dinner here.
Laurent is creating a special cake for Valentine’s Day 2025. We don’t have further information about it at this stage but keep an eye on their website and social media for updates.
Saint Felix Distillery is offering a French 75 and oyster special for Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day 2025. 2 French 75 cocktails and a dozen oysters for $50 + booking fee.
Reserve your table here.
Tartine will be open and serving its à la carte menu
Reservations are required and can be made online via this link
The French Brasserie proposes a 3 Course set menu with a Champagne cocktail on arrival for dinner for $110 per person on Valentine’s Day 2025.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN NOOSA
Noosa Beachhouse Restaurant and Bar is holding a “Lovers Degustation” for $139 per person on Valentine’s Day 2025 from 5.30pm – 9pm.
Reservations are required. Guests can order a bottle of champagne or bubbles at time of booking and they will have it ready on arrival.
Book your table (and your champagne or bubbles) via this link.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN PERTH
Alliance Française French Film Festival is holding a preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Palace Raine Square.
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Purchase your tickets here
Angel’s House will have its à la carte menu as well as some specials for Valentine’s Day 2025.
Book your table here
C Restaurant proposes a 3-course menu priced at $190 per person. The menu is not finalised at the time of publication but you can get an idea of what it may be like from the image below.
Their Valentine’s Day service begins at 5pm and their latest booking time is at 9pm. Please note all bookings are a strict 2 hour sitting.
For all Valentine’s Day bookings, they require full payment at the time of making the booking to secure the table and are unable to hold any tentative bookings without full payment. Their cancellation policy states that any cancellations made more than 10 days prior to your reservation, will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made within 10 days of the booking, may incur a cancellation fee.
You can make a reservation directly through their website www.crestaurant.com.au/reservations/ or by calling them on (08) 9220 8333.
Fleur is proposing a one of a kind 4 course menu for $95 per person or for $160 per person with the addition of a carefully selected premium wine pairing option.
There are two sittings to choose from. Reserve your table via this link.
Madeleine 487 has a 6 course degustation menu for $145 per person. Paired wines can be added for $120 per person.
Make your reservation via this link
Mistelle proposes a three-course meal: three different shared entrées, one main course to choose from, and one dessert option, along with a French Kiss cocktail upon arrival plus some surprises during the night. The price is $108 per person.
Reservations are required and can be made online.
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
Brasserie Cent Six may be open for Valentine’s Day but we have not been able to confirm before publication. You can contact them by telephone on either 0415 117 637 or 0448 866 659, or by email to [email protected].
Orléans has a 3 course set menu including a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne on arrival for $130 per person.
Reserve your table via this link
Periwinkle Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on Valentine’s Day and appears to be serving its usual à la carte menu. Reserve your table via this link
VALENTINE’S DAY 2025 IN SYDNEY
Alliance Française French Film Festival is holding a preview screening of Beating Hearts (Amour Ouf) at Chauvel Cinema, Palace Central, Palace Moore Park, Palace Norton St
Attendees will also receive a drink on arrival and a copy of the festival program.
Reserve your tickets here
Bistro Grenier has crafted a French-inspired banquet for $105 per person, with the option to start the evening with a glass of bubbles. To finish, share dessert — $12 for two or per person — because some things are best enjoyed together. If you don’t like sharing, treat yourself to one each.
A dreamy dinner for lovers and galentines alike, lit by a soft glow.
Bookings are encouraged as they are likely to book out and can be done via the website
Bistro Manly @ M Gallery Manly Pacific Sydney‘s Chef has prepared a 5 course dégustation dinner for $125 per person (or $112.50 with your Accor Plus card).
Reservations (for a minimum of 2) are required and can be made via this link or by telephone on (02) 8966 7442.
Bistro Papillon proposes a 5 course menu available for dinner for $150 per person for Valentine’s Day 2025.
Reserve your table via this link.
Bistro Rex is open for both lunch and dinner for Valentine’s Day 2025.
They invite guests to create their own romantic dining experience from their full à la carte menu and indulge in a delicious array of extra special dishes, a bespoke Valentine’s Day cocktail and dessert. There is no set menu but they require a $150 per person spend (which will be prepaid).
In addition, if you make it a Double Date or a Singles Soirée! and book for 4 guests, you will receive a complimentary bottle of Lallier French Champagne on arrival.
Or you can make it a party and book for 8 guests and receive 2 x complimentary bottles of Lallier French Champagne on arrival (plus seating on a coveted round leather banquette table….limited availability on the booth but the bubbles are still guaranteed!)
Reservations are essential, especially for dinner. Only online & pre-paid bookings via their website are accepted to reserve your table.
NOTE: 7 days cancellation from the time of booking for full refund.
Bitton Gourmet is offering Live Opera + 4 Course Set Menu for dinner for Valentine’s Day for $110 per person.
Reserve your table via this link.
Felix & Little Felix will both be open on Valentine’s Day, each serving their à la carte and regular set menus.
Reservations can be made on each venue’s respective website (Little Felix and Felix) or by calling them on 9240 3000
Franca will only be serving its special specially curated set menu by Executive Chef, Jose Saulog on Valentine’s Day 2025.
$165 per person including a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne on arrival.
To start:
Half shell scallop, squid ink, pickled radish
A choice of:
– Beef tartare, macadamia cream, pickled shiitake
– Tuna, heirloom tomato, caper leaf, micro cos
– Crab and saffron risotto
A choice of:
– Lamb shoulder and rib, mushroom ragout
– John dory, vin jaune, celeriac, trout roe
– Quatre epices duck breast, cherry, buckwheat
Shared sides:
Pomme Anna
Leaf salad
A choice of:
-Chocolate fondant, fig, marsala
– Custard tart, allspice ice cream
Available to pre-order or limited available on the day:
– $6.5pp Oysters
– $20 5g Signature caviar and chive waffle
– $45 Moreton Bay bug, cafe de paris butter, baguette
All bookings can be made online or by telephone on 02 9167 2921.
L’Auberge Française is already booked up for 14th but is starting the Valentine’s Day celebrations a day earlier, on Thursday 13th. They propose a special menu
They have 2 sittings, with the first starting at 5:30-6pm and the second from 8-8:30pm.
Reservations are required and can be made via their website or by phone on 0402 039 014.
La Boucherie is open for dinner only on Valentine’s Day 2025 and is serving a special Valentine’s Day menu for $130 per person.
They have 2 sittings: the first with arrivals from between 5:30 and 6:15 PM, and the second with arrival between 7:45 and 8:30 PM
Reservations are required and can be made on La Boucherie Website. They require a deposit of $50 per person to be paid at the time of booking.
Le Coq Healthy Rotisserie proposes a 4-course dinner for $115 per person for those choosing to dine in. Paired wines can be added for $95 per person.
They also have an at home take-away option.
Book your table or your take-away on their website.
Loulou Bistro is open for lunch and dinner on Friday 14th February. For dinner they propose a romantic three course dinner menu for $125 per person, which includes a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne on arrival for each guest. Add-ons are available on the night.
Reservations are highly encouraged as they book out every year. They an be made here
Loulou Boulangerie has two special Valentine’s Day pastries that are perfect for celebrating or simply treating yourself (especially if you’re a fan of their limited edition treats).
Macadamia Plum Croissant – buttery layers of pastry filled with wild plum compote, topped with macadamia praline and vanilla diplomat cream.
The Valentine’s Chouquette – light choux pastry with rose mascarpone cream and lychee curd, finished with raspberry coulis.
Available Friday 14 February only. Pre-order online to reserve yours.
Monopole is offering a five-course Valentine’s Day set menu for dinner for $150 per person on Valentine’s Day from 5pm
Tourte au bœuf Wagyu cru
Raw Wagyu Beef Tart, Horseradish, Nasturtium
Petit Truite de Mer
Ocean Trout, Fennel, Coriander, Crème Fraiche
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Coquilles Saint-Jacques
Abrolhos Island Scallops, Green Apple, Dill
Pâté de Foie de Poulet
Chicken Liver Parfait, Muscat, Red Currant
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Poisson en Croûte d’herbes
Herb Crusted Blue Eye Cod, Pippies, Beurre Blanc
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Duck à l’Orange
Half Dry Aged Duck, Dutch Carrots, Spinach, Orange Sauce
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Mousse au Chocolat
Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry, Thyme
Reservations are required and can be made by phone (02) 8080 9144 or online
The Charles is open for both lunch and dinner on Valentine’s Day 2025. They have a special Afternoon Tea menu on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th. Dinner on the 14th is a 3- course menu with a glass of Ruinart Brut on arrival for $165.
Reservations are highly encouraged as they book out every year. Book your dinner table here and afternoon tea here.
While they do not offer takeaway menus, they will have all of their usual range available in the shop as well as special Valentines Day chocolate hearts created by Head Pastry Chef, Rhiann Mead available on the website
The Old Fitzroy calls all lovers to their intimate bistro for a charming 3 course Valentine’s Day dinner banquet for $89 per person. Tapping into the playful nature of romance, the special menu looks to fresh and adventurous seasonality as we revel in the final weeks of summer.
Valentine’s Day Banquet
Organic Bread Bar Baguette, Salted Butter
Oyster, Mignonette
Pommes Anna, Tarama, Anchovy
Tomato, Peach & Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
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Rainbow Trout, Potato, Watercress, Sauce Gribiche and Steak au Poivre, Frites
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Dark Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnut, Chantilly Cream
Bookings are encouraged as they are likely to book out and can be made via the website
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How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025?
