Love is in the air, they say and what’s the best way to lock that stuff down?

Food, of course.

So here’s a list of some of Sydney’s finest establishments to woo them this Valentine’s Day…

Anason, Barangaroo

Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner along the waterfront at Anason. Graze on modern Turkish starters including sesame simit with whipped kopanisti cheese; and Circassian chicken pate with crisp paprika pita. Then, move on the main event including duck borek with tkemali plum sauce; and lamb fillet with Jerusalem artichoke tarator. End on a sweet note with a special Valentine’s Turkish mess dessert.

Price: $98pp for a seven-course set menu

Available: 4-10pm

Bookings: 02 9188 1581 (bookings not essential)

Address: 5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Website: anason.com.au

Efendy, Balmain

Efendy serves a four-course Turkish menu this Valentine’s Day. Indulge in dishes including mustard marinated kingfish; scallops with borlotti beans; and lamb shank with beetroot kisir. The restaurant also prepares a special dessert of chocolate, cardamom, Turkish coffee pralines and cherry clotted cream for the occasion.

Price: $88pp for a four-course set menu

Available: 4pm-late

Bookings: 02 9810 5466 (bookings not essential)

Address: 79 Elliott Street, Balmain

Website: efendy.com.au

Devon North Sydney

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a quirky seven-course set menu from the new Devon North Sydney. Think oysters with coconut mignonette; eggplant and burrata with Sichuan pepper; and linguini topped with lobster and tomato. Celebrate with your favourite bottle of wine with a BYO corkage of $2.50. 

Price: $70pp for a seven-course set menu

Available: 5-10pm

Bookings: 02 8971 0377 (bookings essential)

Address: 36 Blue Street, North Sydney

Website: devoncafe.com.au

The Royal, Leichhardt

Spoil your Valentine with lunch or dinner on the balcony overlooking Norton Street at The Royal in Leichhardt. For those dining upstairs, begin the night with a complimentary glass of G.H Mumm sparkling or tap beer on arrival. Don’t be tied down with a set menu, choose from the pub’s a la carte offerings such as crispy fish tacos with purple cabbage, miso ginger mayo and pineapple; and spanner crab pasta, medley tomato, chilli, garlic and parsley. Treat yourself to the Moulin Rouge cocktail ($14): Malibu, gin, strawberry liqueur and cranberry juice for a sweet end to the night.

Price: a la carte menu available

Available: 12pm-10pm

Bookings: 02 9569 2638 (bookings not essential)
Address: 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Website: theroyalleichhardt.com.au