Best Date Night Restaurants in Templestowe Lower Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Sol Pantry | | Best with kids | Remy’s | | Hidden spot | Northern Room | | Bad weather pick | Honest Table |
We’ve tested every best date night restaurants option in Templestowe Lower to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. New Commons is the one everyone knows. Works is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip. Templestowe Lower sits in the Middle East corridor, 14-22km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best date night restaurants scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Templestowe Lower since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Mabel’s — 358 South Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Remy — 156 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) A local institution Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Sol’s — 176 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. The Bright Standard — 48 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) A quiet achiever Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on James Parade is usually fine.
5. The Lucky House — 184 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 31 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Park Avenue is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The fish special ($22) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. Little Table — 225 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) No-frills excellence Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The pumpkin risotto ($23) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
What Makes Templestowe Lower Different
Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip. Close to Tikalara Park trails. The best date night restaurants options here reflect Templestowe Lower’s character. If you’re living in or near Templestowe Lower, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Rosa’s — 152 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) Worth the detour Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The mushroom pasta ($27) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Table — 91 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The pumpkin risotto ($26) — solid
9. The Green Kitchen — 82 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Remy Mill — 339 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) The one that surprised us Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Rex — 380 James Parade, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) A solid local spot Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on High Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. The Golden Local — 242 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: (date night restaurants) A local institution Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best date night restaurants options in Templestowe Lower?
White Quarter is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Templestowe Lower good for best date night restaurants?
Yes. Templestowe Lower has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Templestowe Lower known for?
Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip.
How far is Templestowe Lower from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe Lower is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
