Two romantic options for a boujee Melbourne Valentine’s
Make memories melding old-school romance with modern touches with one of these two Melbourne-based experiences this Valentine’s Day, from French-Italian casual fine dining to a five-course dinner and an arty stay in the heart of the city.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders
For those who like their romance cosy with a late checkout, Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders artfully draws inspiration from its surrounding arts and dining precinct, and is rolling out a Valentine’s stay package built around an intimate five-course dinner at Bistrot Bisou.
Starting from $619* per night, and available for stays on 13 and 14, February, 2026, the package includes an overnight stay with a complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability), a la carte breakfast for two with a glass of sparkling and shared pastries, and a five-course dinner for two at Bistrot Bisou with paired wines. Add to the package romantic in-room amenities and a relaxed 1pm checkout, and suddenly there’s no rush to leave your romantic bubble.
The warm and cosy Bistrot Bisou is built for deep conversations, and the menu reads like its own romance novel, featuring showstoppers like tender Loddon Valley lamb with charred shallot and river min, and lemon‑and‑myrtle Mt Baw Baw trout with bright yuzu and crisp textures.
For everything you need to create the perfect Valentine’s Day stay, visit here for more information.
Bistrot Bisou’s Valentine’s Day menu is available for $95pp. To find out more, visit here.
La Madonna
What’s more romantic than a dimly lit eight-course dinner inspired by the City of Love? At La Madonna, Executive Chef Jacopo Degli Esposti blends his French Michelin-star training with his Italian heritage, offering a $95 menu for its 14 February dinner service that drifts course by course like a twilight stroll along the Seine.
Highlights include bluefin tuna tartare, silky seared scallop, melt-in-the-mouth wagyu bresaola and pillowy prawn ravioli. The Le Chocolat is a velvety crescendo to the evening’s proceedings.
For those fond of the indulgent, there’s the added option of 10 grams of Anna Dutch Baeri caviar or a freshly shucked Harvest Road oyster with lemon.
Set at the Paris end of Melbourne’s CBD, La Madonna strikes the balance between elegant and inviting. Dramatic stone walls and moody lighting are softened by warm timber curves, cosy circular banquettes and a service style that means your glasses stay full as you stare into each other’s eyes.
If you’d like to continue the night with a stay at Next Hotel Melbourne, you can add it from $341 per night*.
To find out more about La Madonna’s Valentine’s Day menu, visit here.
*Room rates are dynamic and may fluctuate based on booking dates and room type selected.
