Best Date Night Restaurants in Newtown

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1. MAIZ Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(138)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 18 times today

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.

2. Shinmachi Newtown

4.6

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Newtown

Booked 30 times today

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

3. Wingboy Newtown

4.6

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newtown

Booked 6 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.

4. Belly Bao

4.8

Exceptional(349)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Newtown

Booked 19 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.

5. ALAS

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Newtown

Your friendly neighbourhood espresso and wine bar. Serving single origin coffee, natural wine, innovative snacks and brunch all to a sound track of vinyl records from a vintage Klipsch Hi-Fi system. Our accessible menu is designed to be enjoyed every day, and our service is casual fun. The dog friendly Wine Yard out the back is the perfect Summer spot to enjoy a wine with mates.

6. Erko Pantry

4.5

Awesome(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Erskineville

At Erko Pantry, we're passionate about bringing authentic Italian flavours to the heart of Sydney's Inner West. Our menu offers a delightful fusion of traditional Italian dinners and modern Australian brunches, all crafted with the freshest ingredients. Whether you're craving a classic pasta dish or a contemporary brunch favourite, we've got something to satisfy every palate.Beyond our delicious food, we take pride in our beverage selection. Partnering with Toby's Estate Coffee, we serve exceptional brews that coffee lovers adore. For those looking to unwind, we offer a curated list of local beers, Australian wines, and a full bar. Our welcoming atmosphere is perfect for catching up with friends, enjoying a family meal, or simply relaxing with a good book and a great cup of coffee. Join us at Erko Pantry, where every visit feels like coming home.

7. Neptune's Grotto

4.8

Exceptional(209)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 85 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

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8. Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

Exceptional(1229)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Enmore

Booked 15 times today

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

9. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 48 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is a perfect spot for a romantic date night. Reviewers rave about its 'intimate' and 'romantic' ambience, with one even saying it's a 'perfect venue for our date night'. The stand-out Italian food, coupled with great service and a superb wine selection, makes for a memorable evening. One review even mentioned it was their 'new favourite place'.

10. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(921)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

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Ran
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Gorgeous staff, short wait times on a rainy evening, set to authentic vibes
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Shinmachi NewtownPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Newtown
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4.6
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Susanne
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We went for an anniversary dinner sat at the bar. Fabulous Italian meal intimate setting staff very helpful would recommend.
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.8
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Katrien
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent modern Mexican cuisine, great atmosphere and wonderful staff! Highly recommended.
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MAIZ MexicanPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newtown
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4.8
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Mark
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Brilliant service and superb food as always - the reason we keep coming back...!
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MargaretPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Double Bay
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4.7
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Tom
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Best noodles in town. The baos are delicious and there’s always interesting specials to explore.
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Belly BaoPrice: Moderate• Asian• Newtown
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4.8

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