I’d advise against the walk and talk as it explicitly states that Padme was elected Queen at 14 which is absurd. Removing that line doesn’t necessarily remove that plot point but the less it’s discussed, the better.
The thing that’s good about the dinner scene as you mentioned is Padme is already showing signs that she has feelings for Anakin which makes their hook up later more believable. As well it provides a nice parallel with the dinner scene at the Lars residence.