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I Should Be Souvlaki, Newtown, AU-NSW

I Should Be Souvlaki

4.7
4.7
18 Reviews
$40 and under
Vegan

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
We believe that 100% plant-based should equal 100% flavour and fun, which is why we set about serving up Sydney's most flavourful plant-based bites, inspired by European signatures.

We're proud to sit alongside some of Newtown's best vegan and vegetarian restaurants, changing the flavour game for Sydney's plant-based restaurant scene. Our signature souvlaki dishes feature proteins made from wheat, soy, and mushroom marinated for 60-hours, delivering that irresistible "meaty" flavour you've been craving. 100% Yia Yia approved!

This is not your typical plant-based fare. Our menu is packed with mouth-watering flavour. Expect satiating sauces, robust herbal notes and bold accents all beautifully presented by our incredible team in our cosy and comfortable venue, with a dash of pink neon for good measure!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9517 9714
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Newtown
  • Cross Street
    Holt Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    370, 422 bus stops almost outside, Newtown train station a 2 minute walk away
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Add a bottle of Lienert wine

    $55.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Choose from either: Lienert Vineyards Barossa Valley Roussane or Lienert Tierra Del Puerco Malbec
  • Add a bottle of Fierce III wine

    $61.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Choose from either: Fierce III King Valley Prosecco (Sparkling) Fierce III Barossa Valley Pinot Grigio 2021 Fierce III 2019 Sagrantino
  • Bottomless mimosa package + three course set menu

    $89.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A 2 hour bottomless mimosa package plus our 3-course set menu. Three Course Set Menu - highly customisable and compatible with the vast majority of dietary requirements and preferences. This set menu also saves you up to $15.80 per two guests! One Smaller Plate: Choose between popcorn cauliflower (GF), salt & pepper calamari (GF), southern fried tenders Souvlaki Platter: Your choice of up to two marinated proteins, Greek salad, grain salad, Greek dolmades, pickled vegetables, house tzatziki, four mini pitas GFO with Greek salad (no grain salad) One Dessert Each: Served with whipped cream, choose from: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake (GFO) Biscoff Cheesecake Special Cheesecake of the week Raspberry Almondine Tart

Offers

  • Our gift with each reservation!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 pm - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm,Wed - Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm,Fri - 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm,Sat - 12:00 pm - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    We love when you make a reservation - it helps our team give you the best experience possible! And as our thank you to you, when you book with us you'll receive a complimentary gift! Bookings for 1-4 people (either a la carte or set menu): complimentary red pepper hummus appetiser Bookings for 5+ people (set menu only): complimentary bottle of wine of your choice)

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
I Should Be Souvlaki offers a "fantastic choice" for vegan dining with "amazing food and excellent service." Guests praise the "delicious" menu, including standout items like the chick'n souvlaki and salt and pepper squid. Happy hours add a delightful touch. Perfect for both vegans and non-vegans alike.

18 Reviews
  1. Leah

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and awesome service! Highly recommend for a delicious vegan treat

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  2. Alexandra

    Sydney

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night was made by coming to the venue for dinner.

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  3. Annette

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent vegan dining experience. We had the chick'n souvlaki which was so fresh and delicious. Will get the cheesecake next time!

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  4. Van Anh

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was great! The food was delicious and they were able to cater for our dietary requirements prior to booking. The people were also so nice and friendly.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything tasted amazing!!! My meat eating husband was very Impressed. Happy hours with 2 for 1 cocktails was a pleasant bonus.

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  6. Juliana

    Sydney

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and excellent service, definitely recommend.

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  7. JacFac

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I should be souvlaki is always a fantastic choice. Their food is delicious and the staff are extremely kind and friendly. It's my go to whenever I'm in Newtown

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Heard about this vegan outlet through socials and was so glad to have made a booking there. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. The salt and pepper squid was the highlight. Pity we didn't have room for the cheesecake. Will have to come back for that next time!

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  9. LizzieB

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The actual food and cocktails were really good. Unfortunately the service was really lacking. We were there for several hours and it was because the service was slow. We had the 3 course menu and that included one starter to share between three people and weren’t given seperate plates and were expected to eat off the same plate. Which is odd. Cocktail took a long time to arrive and there was a huge gap between the starter and main course. The Sharing menu is min two people and it possibly works well for two but after what was actually provided, I don’t see how this is value for money over ordering each item on this menu separately if you are a three instead of a two

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure to dine at I Should Be Souvlaki! It’s such a great experience to be able to choose anything from the menu as a vegan and my non vegan friends and family have also requested to go there again as they loved it too!

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FAQs

I Should Be Souvlaki offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9517 9714.

I Should Be Souvlaki is rated 4.7 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for I Should Be Souvlaki

399 King St, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Holt Street
  • Area
    Newtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    370, 422 bus stops almost outside, Newtown train station a 2 minute walk away
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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