Dev Patel can't stop kissing his stunning new girlfriend Tilda Cobham-Hervey as they enjoy a pedalo ride during idyllic romantic day out in LA

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Dev Patel couldn't stop kissing and hugging his new girlfriend, Australian actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey during a pedalo boat ride in LA on Sunday.

The two lovebirds looked deeply in love while pictured in the centre of Echo Park Lake.

The Oscar nominee and his new love strolled hand in hands under blue skies and even explored indie bookstores during their very own Notting Hill moment.

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Could it be love? Dev Patel and his beautiful new girlfriend, Australian actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey couldn't stop kissing as they enjoyed a pedalo ride in LA on Sunday

Suave: The BAFTA winning actor had clearly made an effort with his appearance for the date

An onlooker told The Mirror: 'They looked so in love, it was really sweet to see. They couldn’t stop smiling and Dev kept kissing Tilda’s head. It was lovely.

The British man of the moment, 26, looked handsome and carefree as he wandered arm in arm with his new love. 

The BAFTA winning actor had clearly made an effort with his appearance for the date. He wore a sleek sheepskin-lined black jacket over a light blue shirt, left unbuttoned at the collar. 

Man of the moment: The Londoner wore a sleek sheepskin-lined black jacket over a light blue shirt, left unbuttoned at the collar

Beams of joy: Tilda looked incredible and relaxed in an oversize collared camel-coloured coat and carrying a large black satchel bag over one shoulder

Hand in hand: The budding Australian actress - who is about to appear in new film Hotel Mumbai with the British star - teamed her statement coat with a red and white striped shirt

Adding further tones to the ensemble, Dev wore faded aquamarine-tinged jeans and light desert shoes for the special day. 

Tilda, 22, looked incredible and relaxed in an oversize collared camel-coloured coat and carrying a large black satchel bag over one shoulder. 

The budding actress - who is about to appear in new film Hotel Mumbai with the British star - teamed her statement coat with a red and white striped shirt.

She also showed off her long slim pins in dark denim jeans and, sharing a giggle, the two looked adoringly at one another as their hands intertwined while they walked. 

Real-life romcom: Creating a perfect moment Tilda and Dev then leaned in for yet another romantic kiss

Adoring: As they waited for the pedal boat, the 26-year-old gazed contentedly and thoughtfully into the distance as he rested his chin lightly on Tilda's shoulder

Attraction: It became evident over the course of the afternoon that the couple were unable to keep their hands off each other

Cute: The couple looked to be deep in conversation for much of their romantic day out

After hitting up a gastropub in East Hollywood for lunch, the lovers strolled down the road and checking out some local book stores. 

They then chose to stretch their legs and blow off any postprandial sleepiness with the most romantic trip to local Echo Park Lake. 

Taking a pedal boat, the London-born actor and his antipodean girlfriend moved their legs in tandem as they laughed and joked, floating slowly around the pond.

And, creating a perfect moment, the two then leaned in for yet another romantic kiss. 

Romantic: Taking a pedal boat, the London-born actor and his antipodean girlfriend moved their legs in tandem as they laughed and joked, floating slowly around the pond

Perfection: Dev was caught on camera tenderly stroking the hair of his new love

Moments of joy: The chose to stretch their legs and blow off any postprandial sleepiness with the most romantic trip to local Echo Park Lake

Budding romance: Tilda and Dev got tongues wagging about the status of their relationship over Oscars weekend when Adelaide native Tilda accompanied Dev and his mother

Total relaxation: The couple enjoyed a coffee while pedalling their way across the lake in what looked to be the most incredible afternoon out 

Laughing: The pair of lovebirds appeared to laugh a lot and seemed not to have a care in the world 

Lazing on a sunny afternoon: The pair are set to appear later this year in American-Australian thriller Hotel Mumbai

Mooring: As they headed back to shore, the British heartthrob made sure they didn't drift away

Dev, has garnered lots of attention this awards season following his Oscar nominated role in Lion, was then caught on camera tenderly stroking the hair of his new love.

It became evident over the course of the afternoon that the couple were unable to keep their hands off each other.

They walked so close to each other while perambulating around the park that their shoulders brushed, and they held hands almost the entire time. 

As they waited for the pedal boat, the 26-year-old gazed contentedly and thoughtfully into the distance as he rested his chin lightly on Tilda's shoulder, while she looked lovingly at her British star.

Moments later the couple created a real-life romcom moment as they leaned in for a tender kiss.

Food time: After hitting up a gastropub in East Hollywood for lunch, the lovers strolled down the road and checking out some local book stores

Shopping with her man: He put a tender arm around  her they appeared very at ease in one another's company

Intellectual: The pair browsed bookstores together happily before heading to the park

New on the scene: This is the first high-profile relationship for Tilda, 22, who has been dubbed the 'Aussie actress you need to know' by Marie Claire magazine

Movers and shakers: Making waves as Hollywood's new leading man, the former Skins actor plays Arjun in the flick opposite Tilda's character Sally

Hitting the road: Dev was spotted leaving A.O.C restaurant in the 90210 area on Monday

Flying solo: Dev cut a causal figure in a pair of khaki slacks and a grey T-shirt

Catchin up: The Lion star looked happy as he chatted with what appears to be a business associate

Tilda and Dev got tongues wagging about the status of their relationship over Oscars weekend when Adelaide native Tilda accompanied Dev and his mother to the Weinstein Company's pre-Academy Awards bash at Montage Beverly Hills.

The pair are set to appear later this year in American-Australian thriller Hotel Mumbai.   

Making waves as Hollywood's new leading man, the former Skins actor plays Arjun in the flick opposite Tilda's character Sally. 

The movie tells the true story of the victims and survivors of the devastating attacks on Mumbai in 2008.  

Talented: She worked with her parents in a children's circus and co-founded award-winning creative acrobatic troupe, Gravity and Other Myths, at 14

This is the first high-profile relationship for Tilda, 22, who has been dubbed the 'Aussie actress you need to know' by Marie Claire magazine. 

The Adelaide-born rising star first became recognisable in Australia after she starred in Myer's Find Wonderful commercial in 2014. 

The brunette beauty is the daughter of lighting designer Geoff Cobham and dance and performance artist Roz Hervey.

She worked with her parents in a children's circus and according to Adelaide Now, co-founded award-winning creative acrobatic troupe, Gravity and Other Myths, at 14.

'We were like, theatre’s not that easy, they had no director,' her father told the publication of his advice to the then teenager.

Previously Dev dated his Slumdog millionaire co-star Frieda Pinto for six years, before they split in 2014.

Speaking about the break-up at the time, he told the Guardian: 'We are incredibly close. She's just a really generous, patient human being who has been one of the most impactful people on my life. 

'A lot of my motivation has come from her, from being with her and knowing her.'

That girl! The Adelaide-born rising star first became recognisable in Australia after she starred in Myer's Find Wonderful commercial in 2014