Restaurants near Sydney University Village

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1. La Favola

4.6

Exceptional(567)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newtown

Booked 15 times today

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!

2. Belly Bao

4.7

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Newtown

Booked 20 times today

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.

3. Salma Restaurant

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Newtown

Booked 2 times today

Salma Restaurant invites you to experience the vibrant flavours of the Middle East in Newtown. As you enter, the warm aroma of spices and the lively atmosphere create an unforgettable dining experience. Our menu celebrates authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring dishes like lamb kofta, creamy hummus, and crispy falafel, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're enjoying a casual lunch or celebrating a special occasion, Salma Restaurant has something for everyone. Our customizable venue accommodates up to 100 guests, perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Come and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of Salma Restaurant, where the flavours of the Middle East will tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories.

4. Newtown Hotel

4.4

Awesome(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Newtown

Booked 6 times today

Located on Newtown’s vibrant King Street, The Newtown Hotel is one of the area’s most iconic venues and has hosted parties, served up quality food and poured ice-cold drinks since 1887. The Newtown Hotel is a snapshot into the rich and vibrant history and culture that is Newtown.

5. Calle Rey

4.0

Excellent(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Calle Rey, where we celebrate the vibrant flavours of Mexican, Peruvian & Japanese fusion cuisine with an entirely plant-based twist. Experience the art of sustainable, gluten-free dining in Newtown, as we push the boundaries of plant-based cuisine, creating innovative and delicious delights that redefine Australian food culture.Please reserve your table above for a guaranteed dining experience. While walk-ins are welcome, booking ahead ensures we can accommodate you. We can't wait to welcome you to Calle Rey!

6. Wingboy Newtown

4.7

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newtown

Booked 12 times today

Wingboy is the creation of two mates, Mike and George, who teamed up through their love of hot wings, cold bevs and good times. The boys have worked in multiple bars and kitchens over the last 12 years to bring you the ultimate wing experience, Wingboy! Wingboy is big on flavour, an electric atmosphere and casual service. They have created 13 kick-ass sauces which are made daily, coating crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders or cauliflower bites. Come on down and join the boys at your local Wingboy.

7. Brewtown

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Newtown

Booked 1 time today

Brewtown came to be through a group of Sydney coffee professionals coming together to deliver a stunning café in a beautiful industrial space in Newtown Australia. We won awards, made plenty coffee, influenced the Sydney brunch scene and had a great time doing it, but our roots remain planted in roasting coffeeOur coffee combines the best of tradition with the best of modern roasting and brewing science. Every coffee bean that passes through our doors undertakes an incredible journey to get here. From the farmers to the graders, the merchants to the cuppers, each cup of coffee tells the story of hundreds of people working together across the globe with a common goal: great coffee.

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8. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4

Awesome(159)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 85 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

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9. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2830)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 245 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

10. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1066)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 59 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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Isabel
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely loved this place! The vegan “seafood” tacos were incredible, the churritos were perfectly crispy, and the sangria—wow, the biggest and best glass I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to come back!
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Calle ReyPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Newtown
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Laura
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding experience. The vibes were immaculate, the Bao buns hit the spot and the drinks were straight fire. Also the service was perfection, felt really looked after. Will be back soon!
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Belly BaoPrice: Moderate• Asian• Newtown
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4.7
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Marty
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 21, 2025
Ls Favola is my favourite Italian eatery. Fabio and the team do an amazing job throughout the restaurant. The service, the ambiance and the food are second to none. Amazing experience, every time
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La FavolaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newtown
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4.6
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Daniel
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 6, 2025
Good trivia, good food, good beers. Nice that we got there at happy hour as well.
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Newtown HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Newtown
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4.4

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