Newtown
- Review
- Sydney
‘You’re meant to slow down here’: The day-to-night cafe bringing country vibes to Newtown
Former Rolling Penny chef Robin Butler swapped King Street for the Central Tablelands over a year ago. Now he’s back with a new cafe by day, restaurant by night.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- Myra’s Taverna
Big flavour meets happy chaos at the legendary old Steki’s site in Newtown
Dinner feels like a rambunctious party at this friendly family-run Greek restaurant.
- Myffy Rigby
‘Bedrock of Australia Street’: Why this Newtown spot remains a firm favourite
It’s been 11 years since the arrival of this fancy delicatessen and bistro. Good Food visits to see if it still holds its own among the new neighbourhood action.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Sydney
‘Beautiful technique’: This hyper-seasonal bistro earns two hats for Newtown’s south end
With key talent from Fred’s and Ester in the kitchen, South End is the kind of place you want to order a second bottle and all the desserts.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Betto Deli and Cucina
$3 wine and traditional lasagne: This underrated Italian delivers a taste of home
At Betto Deli, the Italian-born chef makes family recipes and panini that remind him of home.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Bar Demo
Dive into cult wines and deliciously unhinged cocktails at this cute 50-seat bar in Newtown
Excellent bartending pedigree, footpath seating, chef takeovers, and a custom-built hi-fi system bring big concept energy to dog-friendly Bar Demo on Enmore Road.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Joe’s Tavern
Continental Deli crew’s new Newtown spot channels New York vibes with a cherry on top
Joe’s Tavern has opened in the former home of vegetarian venue Flora, and it’s quite the flip: out with the mushroom bolognese, in with a pig or lamb plate.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Maiz Mexican Street Food
Think you can’t get good Mexican food? You haven’t been to this Newtown one-hatter
The “best place for a meat-free meal in Sydney’s inner west” has a chef skilled at reformatting dishes from Oaxaca and Baja California.
- Callan Boys
