Restaurants near Newtown Oxford Street

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

314 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown restaurant

1. Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

4.5

Awesome(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Newtown

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Kaiza, where the vibrant flavors of Japan meet the bold, fresh tastes of Vietnam. Our contemporary fusion concept brings together the best of both worlds, offering a unique dining experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional cuisine.At Kaiza, we take pride in crafting innovative dishes using the finest local and seasonal ingredients, blending Japanese precision with Vietnamese vibrancy. Our menu features signature creations like delicate sashimi paired with fresh herbs, fragrant broths infused with umami, and artful plates that reflect both cultures’ culinary traditions.Kaiza is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where culture and creativity meet, inviting you to explore bold new tastes in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special celebration, we look forward to making every visit an unforgettable culinary journey.

2. MAIZ Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 9 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.

A photo of Osteria di Russo & Russo restaurant

3. Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

Exceptional(1206)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Enmore

Booked 16 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.

A photo of The Midnight Special restaurant

4. The Midnight Special

new

(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Newtown

The Midnight Special: title of the traditional blues song Lead Belly made famous, and the name we bestowed on the bar - a space to gather and listen to music, chat, drink and eat. Shining an ever loving light over good food, good music, good vibes and good times...

A photo of The Grounds Coffee Factory restaurant

5. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4

Awesome(159)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 87 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.

A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant

6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2830)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 246 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.

7. La Favola

4.6

Exceptional(567)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newtown

Booked 16 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!

8. Shinmachi Newtown

4.7

Exceptional(79)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Newtown

Booked 18 times today

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

9. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1066)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 58 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

10. The Potting Shed

4.4

Awesome(3872)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 170 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

Dining near Newtown Oxford Street at a glance

Updated on 3/14/2025

Burgers & Grills

View restaurant

Discover local gems

Exceptional reviews

Search top-rated restaurants

Asian

Search Asian restaurants

Average check amount

$30 and under

Search in this price range

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

L
Louise
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Never disappoints. Beautiful, generous food with great hospitality
More info
Osteria di Russo & RussoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Enmore
•
4.8
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brighton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Such a lovely exsperience here, great vibe, great food, great place 10/10
More info
The Grounds Coffee FactoryPrice: Moderate• Australian• Eveleigh
•
4.4
C
Claire
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Best Mexican food I think I’ve ever had in Sydney, and fabulous cocktails. Waitstaff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, without making you feel like you had to rush.
More info
MAIZ MexicanPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newtown
•
4.8
J
jacob
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Good was outstanding the levels of flavour and texture are incredible one of the best meals I’ve eaten out in years
More info
Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant NewtownPrice: Expensive• Creative Japanese• Newtown
•
4.5

Explore OpenTable

Landmark
Neighborhood
City/Region

Qudos Bank Arena
Pitt Street Mall
Woolloomooloo Wharf
Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney Harbour Marriott
Dawes Point Battery
Central Station Hotel
Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Milsons Point Wharf
White Bay Cruise Terminal
Sydney Olympic Park
Shakespeare Hotel
QT Sydney
Sydney Town Hall
Sydney University Village
Concord Hotel
Hyde Park
Macquarie Park Railway Station
Astra Rhodes

Newtown

Sydney