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La Favola, Newtown, AU-NSW

La Favola

4.6 (581)
$40 and under
Italian
170 King Street, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 8021 0002
  • Website
    http://www.favola.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Stefanelli
  • Catering
    When a craving calls for what only authentic Italian can deliver, make your way along the bustling and vibrant King Street of Sydney’s prominent suburb Newtown, to discover La Favola. Wide, bi-fold front windows greet diners with drifting aromas escaping the kitchen, as they enter to find a modern dining space of high ceilings. Italian Chef, Fabio Stefanelli has crafted a unique menu offering dishes which are entirely made in house, with a fusion of native Australian ingredients and Italian traditions.
  • Location
    170 King Street, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • LOBSTER PASTA

    A$128.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    To pre-order the LOBSTER we require 48 hours notice. Half Lobster with amalfitana sauce, cherry tomato, white wine, chilli with one of your favourite shape of pasta to choose

  • OYSTERS

    A$28.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    To pre-order the oysters we require 48 hours notice. Half dozen Oysters to add to your special dinner, pre order only

  • Tomahawk

    A$128.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    To pre-order the Tomahawk we require 48 hours notice. Our special Tomahawk must be pre ordered 48 hours before the booking time. The tomahawk will be 1.5 kg and is 6 weeks Dry - aged served with roast potatoes and a summer salad. Please specify on the notes if you would like more than one Tomahawk.

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Menu

La Favola's menu was last updated on 9/18/2024.

Updated 2023

STARTERS

  • ARTISAN FOCACCIAA$12.00

    • MortadellaA$14.00

      • Marinated olivesA$6.00

        • Truffle butterA$7.00

          • NdujaA$4.00

            • Prosciutto 24 moA$18.00

              • SalamiA$15.00

                • FIORI DI ZUCCHINAA$25.00

                  • CARPACCIOA$26.00

                    • ANTIPASTO TOSCANOA$38.00

                      • CALAMARIA$26.00

                        • BURRATAA$25.00

                          SIDES

                          • CAPRESEA$22.00

                            • VERDUREA$15.00

                              • INSALATA MISTAA$12.00

                                • PATATE ARROSTOA$12.00

                                  • RUCOLA E PARMIGIANOA$12.00

                                    • VERDURE GRIGLIATEA$15.00

                                      • FRIESA$12.00

                                        STEP 1 SELECT YOUR PASTA

                                        • GNOCCHETTI SARDI

                                          • FETTUCCINE

                                            • SPAGHETTI

                                              • PACCHERI

                                                • FILOMENA’S POTATO GNOCCHI

                                                  • +$6A$6.00

                                                • RIGATONI

                                                  • CASERECCE

                                                    • GNOCCHI

                                                      STEP 2 SELECT YOUR SAUCE

                                                      • CARBONARAA$29.00

                                                        • RAGU’ NAPOLETANOA$38.00

                                                          • DAL MAREA$40.00

                                                            • BROCCOLI E SALSICCIAA$36.00

                                                              • NORMAA$30.00

                                                                • 4 FORMAGGIA$29.00

                                                                  MAIN

                                                                  • ZUPPA DI PESCE

                                                                    DESSERTS

                                                                    • TIRAMISU’A$18.00

                                                                      • CANNOLI SICILIANIA$15.00

                                                                        • BOMBOLONI ALLA NUTELLAA$12.00

                                                                          • PANNA COTTA OF THE DAYA$16.00

                                                                            • GELATI & SORBETTIA$5.00

                                                                              • AFFOGATOA$12.00

                                                                                • Espresso drowned in vanilla ice-creamA$9.00

                                                                                  Last updated: September 18, 2024

                                                                                  What 581 people are saying

                                                                                  La Favola 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

                                                                                  4.6
                                                                                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                  • 4.6Food
                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                  • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                  • Inner West

                                                                                    Innovative

                                                                                  • Inner West

                                                                                    Hot spot

                                                                                  • Inner West

                                                                                    Neighborhood gem

                                                                                  • Inner West

                                                                                    Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                  • Inner West

                                                                                    Lively

                                                                                  • Inner West

                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                  La Favola offers an "excellent food" experience with "great service" and a "super nice" atmosphere. Renowned for its homemade pasta and unique dishes like focaccia with truffle butter, it's described as a "gem in the heart of Newtown." The venue is small, creating a "casual dining" vibe.
                                                                                  581 Reviews

                                                                                  1. Josie

                                                                                    Sydney2 reviews

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    Food was good, menu options good, service good, however if you want a relaxing dining experience this is not the place. The set up/ambiance is more energetic cafe style and tables are small/close together with stool seating.

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                                                                                  2. Michael

                                                                                    Sydney1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    This is a simple elegant open room space with minimal decorations, it’s about the excellent food and a casual dining experience, will definitely be back.

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                                                                                  3. Juliette

                                                                                    Sydney1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined on June 14, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Super Nice restaurant on King street! Food and service are both great!

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                                                                                  4. ISOBEL

                                                                                    New South Wales4 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    Dined on June 5, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                    The pasta was very good but the venue which looks and feels like a fast food diner and service let this restaurant down. It’s also quite pricey for the setting, ambience and service.

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                                                                                  5. Jake

                                                                                    Sydney1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined on June 1, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Great food, Great atmosphere, amazing service. Super well priced. Will be back

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                                                                                  6. Christopher

                                                                                    Las Vegas3 reviews

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    Dined on May 31, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    Great food, just a very tiny venue, but nice vibe overall.

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                                                                                  7. Kate

                                                                                    Sydney1 review

                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                    Dined on May 31, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                    Not worth it on a weekend - too chaotic and overpriced.

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                                                                                  8. Penny

                                                                                    Sydney1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined on May 8, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Very good dining experience for 1derful night 😍

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                                                                                  9. Daisy

                                                                                    Sydney1 review

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    Dined on May 3, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Delicious food but a long waiting time. Can go if you are not in a rush

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                                                                                  10. Gianpaolo

                                                                                    Sydney2 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    A gem in the heart of Newtown, in a complete class of its own. The homemade pasta is excellent, and the focaccia with truffle butter and nduja was excellent. Definitely recommend !

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                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                  La Favola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 8021 0002.

                                                                                  La Favola is rated 4.6 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                  1. Home
                                                                                  2. Australia
                                                                                  3. Sydney
                                                                                  4. Inner West
                                                                                  5. Newtown

                                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                  7:00 PM
                                                                                  Booked 12 times today
                                                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                                                  Google Map for La Favola

                                                                                  170 King Street, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                    Newtown
                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                    $40 and under
                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                    Italian
                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                    AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                    Fabio Stefanelli
                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                    http://www.favola.com.au/
                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                    (02) 8021 0002
                                                                                  • Catering
                                                                                    When a craving calls for what only authentic Italian can deliver, make your way along the bustling and vibrant King Street of Sydney’s prominent suburb Newtown, to discover La Favola. Wide, bi-fold front windows greet diners with drifting aromas escaping the kitchen, as they enter to find a modern dining space of high ceilings. Italian Chef, Fabio Stefanelli has crafted a unique menu offering dishes which are entirely made in house, with a fusion of native Australian ingredients and Italian traditions.
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