Diners' Choice: Vegetarian-friendly restaurants in New South Wales

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Updated September 05, 2024

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No Bones Byron Bay

4.8

4.8 (1224)

$41 to $100

Vegan

Byron Bay

About the restaurant

No Bones is the brainchild of Tahlia, Yasmina and Laurie. In an attempt to change the way we think about what we put in our mouths, we opened our doors in April 2018 with a vision of bringing meat eaters and vegans together over good plant-based food. With each passing year, No Bones has evolved, driven by the determination to do better for both our community and the environment.

We are part of a plant-based movement and invite you to join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time.

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Dellene

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

we really enjoyed our experience. The food was fresh and healthy. The atmosphere was relaxing.

Ain't Nonna's

4.8

4.8 (285)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Wollongong

About the restaurant

WE AIN'T NONNA'S! It's a simple as that. We love and appreciate all the Nonna's out there and the beautiful food they create. We don't want to compete with your Nonna's cooking, so we won't.

This is our take on home style Italian cooking.

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Amanda

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Our server Tully was exceptional. The food was amazing. We had the best time.

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Bonito Peruvian Eatery

4.8

4.8 (136)

$41 to $100

Peruvian

Wollongbar

About the restaurant

Bonito brings together the many flavours of Peruvian cuisine and combines them with fresh, local ingredients. Never tried Peruvian food? Keep reading.
Peruvian cuisine harmoniously weaves together flavours from various corners of the globe. Influenced by its rich history and cultural diversity, the culinary tapestry of Peru reflects flavours from Spain, Italy, Japan, China and beyond. Peru’s unique landscape consists of an expansive Pacific coastline, the Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest – providing access to vibrant and diverse ingredients – varieties of potato, corn, seafood, chilli, fruits and grains are used extensively in Peruvian cooking. Fish ceviche and lomo saltado are two of our classic dishes, come give it a try!

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Tim

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

What a find! Awesome selection of food and prepared to perfection. The ceviché and Pisco Sours are a must here. Well done Bonito, we will be back!

Ulmarra Hotel

4.7

4.7 (295)

$40 and under

Australian

Coffs Harbour

About the restaurant

We are a country hotel on located on the banks of the Clarence River in Ulmarra, NSW. We have a Bar, Dining room and extensive Bear Garden overlooking the Clarence river, ideal for casual dining or just refreshments.

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Carolyn

Dined 6 days ago

Always a fabulous ambience and great food . A family favourite of ours and the staff are consistently cheerful and efficient .

Il Toscano - Terrigal

4.7

4.7 (163)

$40 and under

Italian

Terrigal

About the restaurant

Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy. My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 6 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger. Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and value for money. My wife Laura and I became so tired of being disappointed every time we ordered food out, that we decided to take matters into our own hands.

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Anthony

Dined 2 days ago

Best pasta I’ve had outside Italy. Great service. Charming hosts.

Il Toscano Long Jetty

4.7

4.7 (381)

$40 and under

Italian

Shelly Beach

About the restaurant

Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy.

My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 9 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger.

Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and traditional local Tuscan food.

Our mission is to bring people together for an amazing Italian experience with good food, wine and good times and share with you my strong passion and our local traditional cuisine as if you were in Tuscany.

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Adam

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Excellent food ! Excellent service ! We will be back again .

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Popular dish

Rigatoni Amatriciana

Maew Maew

4.5

4.5 (125)

$40 and under

Thai

Terrigal

About the restaurant

MAEW MAEW! Terrigal's coolest Thai restaurant! 90 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260

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Leah

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious dishes, sophisticated staff and on point cocktails. Not many venues on the coast know how to do it like these guys. We’ll be back

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4.4

4.4 (1027)

$40 and under

Australian

Albury

About the restaurant

Located at one of Albury’s most idyllic and picturesque locations, our award-winning restaurant hopes to offer you an unparalleled location on the banks of the famous Murray River whilst indulging your senses in modern Australian cuisine. Our menus are driven by the natural, native, and local ingredients that we source from incredible regional farmers and producers across Albury, Wodonga, and our surroundings.

After dining with us, we hope you can see the vibrant and creative food scene that our region has to offer.

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Denise

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Beautiful location on the banks of the Murray River, great food, & service.

The Pig & Tinder Box

4.4

4.4 (383)

$41 to $100

Australian

Tamworth

About the restaurant

While Tamworth is widely known as the capital of Australian country music, it’s not often celebrated for its restaurant scene. However, this venue has changed all that.

Housed within one of the town's most iconic heritage buildings is The Pig and Tinderbox.

Proudly part of The Central Hospitality Group, this innovative modern restaurant tends to be packed out most nights with tropical decor and a menu that focuses on sharing. There is also an impressive drinks list with plenty of craft beers and cocktail jugs on offer.

The unusual name harks back to the old-school pubs of the past, but "The Pig" (better known to the locals) is something that will be sticking around well into the future.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 23, 2024

My colleagues and I attended for an EOFY get together and cannot fault the staff or the food. We had an exceptional time and the service was terrific. Thank you for a delicious meal and your attention to details. It did not go unnoticed.

Hao Chi Newcastle

4.4

4.4 (96)

$41 to $100

Chinese

Newcastle CBD

About the restaurant

Embark on an enchanting culinary voyage at Hao Chi, the crown jewel of LEE’s Yum Cha. In this haven of gastronomic luxury, we weave together the opulence of high-end dining with the rich, intricate heritage of traditional Chinese Yum Cha and celebrated dishes from across China’s diverse regions.

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Anissa

Dined 6 days ago

The Duck is divine. Really enjoyed everything we ate and the service was second to none.

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