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HÔNTÔ Alden Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Qld; honto.com.au Verdict: Moody and sophisticated, the perfect date night material.

Score: We rated: When a knowledgeable waiter removes ordering angst and presents what you never knew you felt like – and remembers your dining companion at a later date – you know service is a step up from the norm. We’d change: The walk-in policy after 6.30pm. It would be nice to dine on a Saturday night without having to wait two hours for a table. Notes: We paid $170 for two, including wine.