Orlando meets the parents

Orlando Bloom has met his new girlfriend's parents in a strong sign that things are getting serious between the pair.

The Lord of the Rings heart-throb has been dating Australian lingerie model Miranda Kerr for some months now and was therefore willing to take the big step.

Stunning Miranda took Orlando to lunch with her mother and father at Sydney's Catalina restaurant over the weekend and the event proved a resounding success, according to reports.

An onlooker said: "They all seemed to be at ease with each other and were getting on well. Things seem to be getting serious between Orlando and Miranda," ITV reports.

Miranda dressed down for the occasion in a casual grey dress and brown boots.

Although the couple have been very private about their relationship, Miranda did say that things were going well between the pair and also revealed that they share a mutual love of Buddhism.

"He's a sweetheart and that's all I'm going say. A real sweetheart," said Miranda.