A Newtown pizzeria known for doing things its own way, Bella Brutta serves up what it calls “beautiful ugly” pizza. The dough is thin, blistered and a little charred, with bold toppings and a mix of Italian tradition and personal favourites from the team behind Porteño, Bastardo and Humble Bakery. Expect a few snacks to start, seriously good pizza, and a drinks list built for it, wine, beer and a strong gin and tonic. Dine in or takeaway!

A vibrant Newtown favourite where creative European-leaning plates meet a standout natural wine list. Chef-owner Pasi Petänen brings unexpected flavour pairings—think potato dumplings with XO trout and devilled eggs with trout roe—served in a relaxed bar-bistro setting on King Street. Drop in for snacks and glasses or stay for something longer.

A Newtown favourite since 2015, Continental Deli is home of the Mar-Tinny and a menu built around tinned seafood, charcuterie and European bistro classics with an Australian edge. Sit at the bar for anchovies, gildas and a drink, or head upstairs for the full experience. Open from midday, 364 days a year. Walk in or book, everyone’s welcome.

Angel Place’s Ragazzi is one of the CBD’s most-loved dining spots, serving traditional hand-rolled, shaped and pinched Italian pasta shapes, with sauces and snacks that are uniquely ours. The menu changes regularly according to what’s in season. Much like in the kitchen, Ragazzi's 250 bottle-heavy wine list highlights both classic and contemporary Italian winemaking, while paying full respect to the growing use of native Italian varieties in Aus.