Newtown Restaurants

Updated on 05/06/2025

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Belly Bao

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Asian

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4.8

(349)

Belly Bao is a located ion King Street, Newtown - Sydney's cultural hub.
Sydney's first dedicated home of Bao, we specialise in hand made Bao creativity. It's important to us that you enjoy our love for food paired with great drinks and friendly service in our fun, casual restaurant that offers a hint of old Chinese restaurant nostalgia.
Taking from the traditional chinese pork bun (pork bao), we pride ourselves on our hand made bao, and introducing our asian heritage to our Australian home.
We hope you enjoy our love for Bao as much as we do.

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   MAIZ Mexican

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Mexican

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   4.7

   (136)

   Maíz is the word for corn in Spanish which is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations that most Mexican restaurants aren’t offering at the moment. Our menu draws on the bold and fresh flavours of Mexico, our traditions and culture to bring you a unique dining experience.
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   Shinmachi Newtown

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Japanese

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   4.6

   (92)

   Japanese small plates, sushi and ramen served in a modern, wood-lined space with tablets for menus.

La Favola

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Italian

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4.6

(579)

Whether you like to play it safe with spaghetti or go crazy with casarecce, you'll find all your favourite pastas, fresh and homemade, at new Italian diner La Favola. Let the carb-loading begin.
So who's the master of pasta at La Favola? That would be Italian chef Fabio Stefanelli.
Stefanelli's recipe for success is simple — six pastas and six sauces, and patrons can mix and match as they please.
So La Favola's Family is committed to producing top quality Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture and hospitality vibrant and passionate.
We look forward to serving you!

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   Kaiza Newtown - Japanese Vietnamese Restaurant

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Creative Japanese

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   4.5

   (45)

   Welcome to Kaiza, where the vibrant flavors of Japan meet the bold, fresh tastes of Vietnam. Our contemporary fusion concept brings together the best of both worlds, offering a unique dining experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional cuisine.
   At Kaiza, we take pride in crafting innovative dishes using the finest local and seasonal ingredients, blending Japanese precision with Vietnamese vibrancy. Our menu features signature creations like delicate sashimi paired with fresh herbs, fragrant broths infused with umami, and artful plates that reflect both cultures’ culinary traditions.
   Kaiza is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where culture and creativity meet, inviting you to explore bold new tastes in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special celebration, we look forward to making every visit an unforgettable culinary journey.