At this romantic little wine bar, two of the country’s best chefs are sharing a lovely set menu for two. Plus, "unicorns" from their own personal cellars. Hot stuff.

Freda’s is up there with Sydney’s best date spots. Make an impression with $10 Negronis and spritzes, and $6 schooners. If things are going really well, jump on a 10 per cent discount on selected bottles of wine. Wed to Fri from 4pm.

Hubert is already in the league of Sydney’s most romantic restaurants, so it doesn’t have to do much heavy lifting on Valentine’s Day. Bring your date, this candle-lit favourite will supply the romance.

Cronulla’s new European stunner has a set menu to go with its cracking ocean views. Better yet – this one includes a cocktail on arrival. $115 per person

Darlo’s beautiful new double-decker bar and diner is serving a four-course menu highlighting native Australian produce. If this heart-shaped vanilla flan doesn’t score you points, we don’t know what will. $119 per person.

Kyiv Social is serving a six-course menu of home-style Ukrainian dishes and a glass of fizz. Plus, it’ll donate four meals to Australian and Ukrainian people in need for every seat booked.

The cafe with Sydney’s most Instagrammed takeaway window goes into full wine-bar mode Wednesday to Saturday. If you live on the northern beaches you’ve probably already been on a date here. Time to revisit?

Rozelle’s new-ish bistro has Valentine’s Day covered with a complimentary glass of champers with every booking for two.

The Juliet balcony upstairs will be hot property on Valentine’s Day. Book ahead to snag the spot, and do the set menu with bubbles on arrival. $100 per person

Set over two storeys in an iconic Paddington terrace, Sydney’s most experimental wine bar has Italian swagger in spades. Come for pastas that are anything but traditional, and a pretzel with whipped bottarga that’s so spectacular it’s never left the menu. The wine list changes so frequently, you could visit three times in a week and never get bored.

Two set menus (including a vegetarian option) at this handsome cocktail bar and diner. Optional wine pairings and add-ons make this a versatile V-Day option. Starting at $90 per person

Newtown’s biggest wine bar is putting its outstanding koji-roasted chook on the Valentine’s Day menu. Plus, a glass of champagne on arrival. $120 per person

For a vegetarian Valentine’s Day, look no further than this feast by one of the city’s best Turkish chefs. $125 per person

A three-course brasserie dinner designed by executive chef Billy Hannigan to really impress. Plus, a free glass of Moet & Chandon on arrival. $165 per person

Ask for a table in Russo & Russo’s downstairs dining room on Valentine’s Day. Styled after a ’70s trattoria and lit by candles, it doesn’t get much more romantic than this.

Get a complimentary glass of Moet & Chandon with your three-course dinner at this north shore bistro. $125 per person.

Jane’s happy hour is one of our favourites. Spritzes for $8, Martinis for $12 and so much more. For snacks, it’s oysters ($2 each), duck croquettes ($6 each) and a signature ’roo tartare ($15). Daily 5pm–6pm.

Elvina’s aperitivo time is a winner no matter when you visit. On Valentine’s Day, it’s a slam dunk.

Double date at one of Sydney’s finest brasseries on Valentine’s Day and you’ll receive a bottle of Moet & Chandon, on the house.

This sultry backstreet bar in Manly is elegant enough to impress, but laid-back enough to stroll in for happy hour drinks from 4pm. Fire-driven plates and cocktails-on-tap await.

An oldie, but a goodie. The tapas and abundance of sherry at this cosy nook speak to classic Spanish pintxos bars. If you need a date spot in the city, this one’s for you.

Whether you dine here or The Collaroy next door, Merivale is shouting a free bottle of Moet & Chandon for V-Day bookings of four people. Simply stunning.