Up the ante for date night and splurge on these takeaway packs from Sydney restaurants.
Ragazzi, CBD
Nothing is more romantic than pasta kisses at the table. Ragazzi is offering a selection of their most popular dishes for you to finish cooking at home with your lover. The menu is different each week but you’ll see favourites like Ravioli of Burrata, Sage and Brown Butter, Agnolotti Dal Plin of house-made Mortadella and Pistachio Butter, as well as Cavatelli with Crime Di Rappa and Anchovy Ragu. They even suggest wine pairings with each dish which you can also order from their website. Order online here
NOMAD, Surry Hills
Visiting NOMAD with your lover always leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy. Good news, so does their takeaway experience. In true NOMAD-style, the menu features Mediterranean share plates that will get you leaning in across the table. The menu changes weekly and features dishes like Focaccia with Persian Lime & Wattle Seed Za’atar, Vannella Burrata with Fennel Jam, Bannockburn Chicken, Wood Roasted Kipfler Potatoes and more. Order online here
Dear Saint Eloise, Potts Point
If you’re looking to impress and not break the bank, we’d go for a Dear Saint Eloise Date Night Pack. The Pack feeds two people for just $65 and you won’t go to bed hungry. The menu changes weekly featuring dishes like Braised Beef Short Ribs, Jerusalem Artichoke Cassoulet, Paris Mash and more. These packs are available Thursday – Sunday in limited quantities so you have to get in quick. Stay tuned on their IG to see when these become available.
Alberto’s Lounge, CBD
It would be rude not to add Alberto’s Lounge to the list since everyone knows it’s a date night home run. They are currently offering a very luxe Carne Banquet option on Providoor. It features an array of dishes you know and love including Fresh Focaccia, Cured Meats, Burrata, Vitello Tonnato, Machheroni of Ragu Bianca, Cannoli and more. It’s delivered almost ready to eat with a few cooking instructions. Order online here
SOKYO, Pyrmont
Feeding your lover sushi is the pinnacle of romance. If you need some extra help getting sparks to fly in lockdown, we’d order the SOKYO Sushi Box. You’ll both be impressed by the culinary work of the chefs and the luxe toppings like caviar and truffle (optional). The boxes include a mix of their signature menu selection including Una Snapper, Ocean Trout, Scallop, Aburi Kingfish, Salmon, and more. Order online here
Hubert, CBD
There’s nothing like French cuisine to say “I love you”. Hubert has a range of their signature dishes available on Providoor as a la carte including Escargot, Pate en Croute and Chicken Fricassée. If you really want to treat that special someone, order the Le Grande Banquet and show them just how much they mean to you. Bonus points for playing a French movie in the background with subtitles. Order online here
Continental Deli, Newtown
If you and your partner like to graze the night away, Continental Deli has everything you need. The shelves are stacked high with deli products as well as canned cocktails for your convenience. Visit the restaurant and pick up everything you need to create a pro-level antipasto board and ready-made beverages to sip the night away. You can order online here
Arthur, Surry Hills
Another favourite Surry Hill’s date night spot is offering takeaway. The menu changes weekly but you can expect to see all your modern Australian menu favourites like Freshly Shucked Oysters, Burrata with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Sourdough and Zucchini Flowers stuffed with Ricotta. Order online here
The Apollo, Potts Point
If you are both big eaters, The Apollo has you covered with a contemporary Greek feast. You will feel the love over Mediterranean hospitality with all dishes designed to share from the middle of the table. The Full Greek Feast For Two features Marinated Olives, Taramasalata Mullet Roe Dip, Pita Bread, Oven Baked Lamb Shoulder, Roast Chat Potatoes and more. Order online here
Icebergs Dining Room, Bondi Beach
If you’re really looking to impress, we’d order a spread of seafood from Icebergs. Providoor allows you to go a la carte and options include the Local Lobster with Spaghetti Vin Jaune & Lemon Verbena Butter ($170), Oscietra Caviar with Yarra Valley Smoked Salmon Roe, Chives & Lemon-Thyme Butter ($90) or Icebergs Butterflied Murray Cod with Seaweed Butter & Lemon ($100). Shout this dinner and you’re sure to be in the good books for a long time. Order online here
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