Best Lunch Restaurants in Newtown

Lovely food, we really enjoyed every dish. The staff were attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere both inside and outside in the courtyard. Dishes were well priced along with the wine list, despite us bringing our own wine. The downside was paying a whopping $15 per bottle for corkage, which is outrageous.

Exceptional greeting on entering the restaurant with a very warm and welcoming reception. Delighted with the location on level 1 on the window overlooking the streetscape. Excellent array of dishes.Only criticism was the coral trout sauce(ginger and shallot)was too salty. We dined on the following.Special thanks to the kitchen/chef for permitting the dry noodles special order!!! Buns Salt and pepper calamari Peking duck Coral trout Special order(dry/crispy noodles with ginger and shallot sauce All in all delighted to dine and will return for my fourth visit very very soon. Best

We moved away from Sydney, so we were keen to try one of our favourite restaurants on this holiday. It did not disappoint and is still the high quality food, excellent service and fantastic location! Sashimi tacos, as always, were the standout dish!

I absolutely loved the atmosphere at The Grounds. The decor is stunning, and the ambience makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. They’ve put a lot of thought into creating a welcoming environment. The service stood out for me. It was the perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness, which made the whole experience even better. Everything about The Grounds—from the decor to the overall vibe—felt thoughtful and inviting. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a place to unwind and enjoy excellent service.

Absolutely delicious, fully vegan menu with inventive cocktails, fabulously friendly staff and set in a lively part of Newtown.