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Mina Maria, Newtown, AU-NSW

Mina Maria

4.7 (25)
$40 and under
Vegan
399 King St, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Innovative
  • Great for happy hour
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless mimosa package + three course set menu

    A$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
  • Mina's Three Course Set Menu - Lunch

    A$45.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Set Menu - our three course set menu is highly customisable and compatible with the vast majority of dietary requirements and preferences. This set menu also saves you up to $21.70 per two guests! One Smaller Plate: Choose between popcorn cauliflower (GFO), salt & pepper calamari (GFO), southern fried tenders Platter for 2 (GFO): Mixed marinated proteins, Greek salad, red cabbage salad, pickled vegetables, house tzatziki, four mini pitas One Dessert Each: House made cheesecake (served with whipped cream): - Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake (GF) - Biscoff Cheesecake - Special Cheesecake of the week
  • Mina's Three Course Set Menu - Dinner

    A$45.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Set Menu - our three course set menu is highly customisable and compatible with the vast majority of dietary requirements and preferences. This set menu also saves you up to $21.70 per two guests! One Share Plate: Choose between potato & leek croquettes, koftas (GF), popcorn cauliflower (GFO), salt & pepper calamari (GFO), southern fried oyster mushrooms (GFO) Platter for two (GFO): Mixed marinated proteins, Greek salad, red cabbage salad, pickled vegetables, house tzatziki, four mini pitas One Dessert Each: Creme Brulee (GF) House made cheesecakes (served with whipped cream): - Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake (GF) - Biscoff Cheesecake - Special Cheesecake of the week

What 25 people are saying

Mina Maria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

25 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love your food! So awesome to be able to eat everything on the buffet menu xxx

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  2. Panda

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Six Course Tasting Menu and Chocolate Ombré Cheesecake Last week @adatewithsam and I chose to celebrate our birthdays having dinner at Mina Maria. So impressed was I with my previous experience of their six course plant based tasting menu that I was compelled to go and try it again. The six courses included: Wild Mushroom Patè with Turkish Bread Croutons, Potato and Leek Croquettes, Koftas with Tzatziki, Red Cabbage Salad, Salt and Pepper Calamari with Tartare and Mini Lamb Pitas. Each course was highly flavourful, packed with fresh herbs, seasoned expertly, and had thoughtfully prepared sauces and accompaniments. I loved the flow of the courses and the timings between each. Though I loved each dish, my favourites were the croquettes and the koftas (I could eat a bounty of each). The croquettes which came with a tangy aioli were perfectly crisp outside and had a soft leak and potato filling mixed with creamy bechamel. The pork style koftas were super tender and moist, they were well flavoured with fresh herbs and delicate spices. They came with a yoghurty tzatziki which married perfectly with the succulent "meat". Unbeknownst to us, booking to celebrate a birthday at Mina Maria means free dessert (which we were going to order regardless) so I chose one of their specials - Chocolate Ombré Cheesecake. I stand by what I've said before, best cheesecakes in Sydney! The cheesecake had a short buttery biscuit base which held a supremely creamy, velvet-like three gradient cheesecake which was covered in a silky, bittersweet dark chocolate ganache. I loved the progression of the layers, from creamy white to sweet, chocolatey milk and rich dark. Cannot recommend Mina Maria's cheesecakes enough! A truly wonderful birthday dinner and I cannot wait to visit Mina Maria again!

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  3. Lyn

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first dining experience at this restaurant and we were so impressed with our visit from the time we were warmly welcomed on arrival. We decided not to have the suggested banquet as there were so many choices we wanted to try and we were more than happy with every choice. We were so full so had to take our yummy cheesecake choices home for dessert. Lots of Gluten Free options. Definitely will be returning.

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  4. Veronika

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience, service, friendliness and food ❤️

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  5. Derya

    Sydney2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently visited this restaurant, having traveled quite a distance to get there, but unfortunately, I won’t be making the journey again. The food was decent but not remarkable—just okay overall. The portions were disappointingly small, especially considering the prices. We were shocked when the bill arrived. Even with a $100 voucher, we still ended up paying an additional $30 for just one entrée, two mains, a slice of cheesecake, one soft drink and a cocktail. To give you an idea of the prices: $14.90 for a slice of cheesecake and $17.90 for a plate of four tiny koftas with nothing else on the plate but a smear of tzatziki. For what we got, it really didn’t feel worth the money. We also waited a long time for our food. It took over half an hour just to get one entrée—four small koftas—and after sitting there for over an hour, our mains still hadn’t arrived. Our drinks were served almost instantly, but by the time we got our food, the ice had melted, leaving us with warm drinks that we couldn’t even enjoy with our meal. To top it off, the owner tried to steer us away from ordering a certain dish, saying it wasn’t their best and recommending we choose something else. I found this odd and unprofessional—perhaps he was pushing the new menu items, which I couldn’t justify either. For example, the $38 price tag for a beef wellington felt way too steep for what we were getting. We frequently visit other vegan restaurants and, in fact, went to one the very next night, paying half the price for bigger portions, better-tasting food, and higher-quality dishes. While the food wasn’t bad, it certainly wasn’t great either, and with the high prices, long wait, and odd experience with the owner, I can’t say it was a satisfying visit. Wouldn't go out of my way again for this one.
    Mina MariaResponded on February 13, 2025
    Hi there - We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. The night you visited, we were down a kitchen team member due to a medical emergency, which led to longer wait times—we are very sorry and this has not happened again since that evening. We also want to thank you for your feedback on the souvlaki plate, which we’ve now removed from our menu. We make everything from scratch, which reflects in our costs, but we don’t compromise on quality. Unlike venues using pre-packaged ingredients, we focus on fresh, house-made dishes. Our co-owner recommended dishes at various price points, including lower-cost options, aiming to enhance your experience. We also offer a $36 tasting menu and two-for-one cocktails from 5–7 PM so have options for everyone, including a casual menu at lunch.

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  6. Diane

    New South Wales4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious, fully vegan menu with inventive cocktails, fabulously friendly staff and set in a lively part of Newtown.
    Mina MariaResponded on February 13, 2025
    Thank you so much for your stars Diane and we are looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon! x

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  7. Danielle

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience we had, service was exceptional and knowledgeable. We had the calamari, southern fried tenders and beef wellington - some of the best vegan food I’ve had and will be returning to try more!!
    Mina MariaResponded on February 13, 2025
    Thank you for making our day with your lovely 5-star review Danielle. We so appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again sometime soon! x

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  8. Leah

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 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
    Mina MariaResponded on February 13, 2025
    Thank you so much Leah - we really appreciate your 5-star review and kind words.

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  9. Alexandra

    Sydney18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 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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  10. Annette

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 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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FAQs

Mina Maria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9517 9714.

Mina Maria is rated 4.7 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mina Maria

399 King St, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Holt Street
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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