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10 Best Newtown Restaurants You Need To Try
By Lucy Stones - Guide Published: , Last Updated:
Sydney’s trendy inner west suburb, Newtown, is a bustling amalgamation of flavour, colour and texture when it comes to its many cafes, bistros and diners. It’s a pretty nice conundrum to be in if you’re looking for a place to eat and happen to plant your feet on one of its restaurant-lined streets. Not only are you spoilt for choice with some of the best Newtown restaurants, but you can also sample the many flavours of the world within walking distance. So get your taste buds ready and your comfy pants on.
Here is a list of the 10 best Newtown restaurants that will have you coming back for more.
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1. Bloodwood
One of the best known, if not most creative Newtown restaurants, Bloodwood offers up some exceptional modern Aussie cuisine. Their ever-changing menu is packed with creative flair and flavour that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more. One of the best Newtown restaurants for a first date, it’s got the perfect ambience with its moody lighting, industrial brick walls and suave décor.
Known for: polenta chips, scallop special, cocktails
Address: 416 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 9557 7699
Trading Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-12am Sat 12pm-12am Sun 12pm-10pm
2.Continental Deli Bar Bistro
The perfect lunch location turns into a beautiful setting for an evening out dining at Continental Deli Bar Bistro. The bistro menu is mainly styled around Mediterranean flavours with seasonal produce and featuring ingredients from the deli. As far as the best Newtown restaurants go, Continental has all the elements of fine dining in a decidedly more relaxed space. Try the steak tartare with gaufrette potatoes or the BBQ king prawns with charcuterie xo sauce.
Known for: steak tartare, charcuterie,
Address: 210 Australia Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 8624 3131
Trading Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-12am
3. The Stinking Bishops
The Stinking Bishops is one of those Newtown Restaurants that stands out as an all-time favourite for anyone who loves cheese (which is everybody). They’ve got over 40 cheeses to try from, cured meats, light meals, cheese inspired dishes and an extensive wine list to go along with it.
Known for: cauliflower mac and cheese, beef cheek
Address: 5/63-71 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 9550 6116
Trading Hours: Wed-Fri 5pm-10am Sat 12pm-10pm Sun 12pm-3pm
4. Thai Pothong
A local favourite for over 20 years, Thai Pothong has been a cult classic among Newtown’s restaurant scene. Seating a massive 400 people, it’s still worth booking in advance on a Friday or Saturday because of its popularity. Its traditional Thai recipes along with their impeccable service are what makes it one of the best restaurants in Newtown.
Known for: betel leaf prawns, red duck curry
Address: 294 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 9550 6277
Trading Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-3pm 6-10.30pm Fri-Sat – 12-3pm 6-11pm Sun 12-3pm 5.30-10pm
5. Hartsyard
One of the best Newtown restaurants to check out next time you’re in town is Hartsyard. Its degustation menu is one of the best in town and offers sophisticated flavours with beautifully presented plates at a price that won’t make your eyes water. Zingy flavours, inventive pairings and friendly service are sure to make this one of your regulars.
Known for: pork jowl, fried cheese, beef tartare
Address: 33 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 8068 1473
Trading Hours: Wed-Thurs-Sun 6-10pm Fri-Sat 6pm-12pm
6. Atom Thai
Another appetising Thai restaurant on the list, Atom Thai offers a different king street Newtown restaurant that’s another winner. The food here is exploding with colours, texture and tantalising flavours for a price that won’t break the bank. Plus they have a nice selection of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Try the crispy pork belly or red duck with lychees and cherry tomatoes.
Known for: crispy pork belly, whole fried barramundi
Address: 130 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 9550 5965
Trading Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm 5.30pm-10.30pm Sat-Sun 11.30am-11pm
7. Rosso Antico Pizza Bar
The perfect Newtown restaurant when you’re on the hunt for a bit of grub from the old country is Rosso Antico Pizza Bar. The choice in woodfire pizzas is a thing to behold but they don’t just serve pizza, there are delicious pasta dishes like gnocchi Sorrentino, spaghetti cozze with mussels ad antipasti like fried calamari with lemon and aioli, arancini and more. If you are a fan of carbs, Rosso Antico Pizza Bar is the best Newtown restaurant for you.
Known for: gnocchi, Tartufo truffle pizza
Address: 2/52-60 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 8065 4224
Trading Hours: Mon-Sun 6-10pm
8. La Favola
When trying to find somewhere to eat in Newtown, La Favola is a well-established and much-loved part of the King Street food scene. Their signature dishes are some of the best Italian you can get, but you can also create your own concoction of pasta and sauce from rigatoni, gnocchi and Fettucine with sauces like carbonara, Dal Mare (octopus, prawns and chilli) and Ragu Napoletano.
Known for: squid ink pasta, carpaccio, gnocci ragu
Address: 170 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 02 8021 0002
Trading Hours: Mon-Fri 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 11.30-3pm 5-10pm
9. Belly Bao
For Bao heaven, look no further than Belly Bao on King Street. This Newtown restaurant has all the bao buns you could ever want with tasty fillings like the melt in your mouth slow-braised pork belly bao or the soft shell crab bao with watercress and truffle aioli. The bao’s aren’t just savoury though, for dessert try the Gaytime bao with golden fried house-made bao, classic golden Gaytime ice cream, banana and salted caramel.
Known for: soft shell crab, Gaytime bao, pork belly bao
Address: 184 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 0402 826 907
Trading Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9pm Fri 11.30-3pm 5-10pm Sat 11.30-10pm Sun 11.30-9pm
10. Alba Salentinian Restaurant
Alba Salentinian Restaurant is one of the best places to eat in Newtown if you’re after authentic southern Italian cuisine. It’s relatively new on the scene, opening up last August but has already garnered a lot of attention for its home cook style dishes from Italy’s Puglia region. The octopus “purpu a pignata” is a real stand out with overnight marinated octopus cooked in pignata, red wine and tomatoes.
Known for: octopus, gnocci, eggplant parmigiana
Address: 304-308 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: +61 0452 564 625
Trading Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-10pm Fri-Sat 12-11pm Sun 12-10pm
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General FAQ
What cuisine is Newtown known for?
Newtown is a vibrant, multicultural hub. While you'll find the staple pub restaurants, the inner-city suburb has a wealth of South-East Asian and vegetarian options, in particular, Thai and Southern Indian.
How much are meals in Newtown?
While the pub meals you can score in Newtown are standard prices, many of the smaller diners and vegetarian restaurants are among the cheapest east in the Inner West. You can expect to pay between $15-20 for a main.
What is there to do in Newtown during the day?
Check out some of the restaurants for a bite to eat, visit the Newtown Garden Market, play a game of mini-golf at Holey Moley Golf Club or visit Young Henry's Brewery for a pint.
