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Don Fred
Italian Focaccia, Vegan Carbonara
Worth ordering: Focaccianamed in 11 reviews
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Top tips
- Choose the banquet to sample several dishes, including the mushroom ragù and carbonara.
- Tell the team about dietary restrictions when booking so they can plan adjustments ahead of your visit.
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- Try the konjamari with seaweed tartare for a convincing calamari-style bite.
- Share the carbonara if you’re ordering several courses; portions were described as large.
- Ask about the pasta special; the pasta changes and some reviews mention a Thursday pasta day.
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Worth ordering: Konjamarinamed in 9 reviews
People also mention mushroom ragout, mushroom ragù and zucchini fritters.
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Also mousse and meatballs.
Good for
The vibe: dates The vibe: groups
Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.
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Also praised for attentive service, fast service, generous portions, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.
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About
Don Fred is a fully vegan Italian restaurant known for generous focaccia sandwiches, casarecce carbonara, and a mushroom ragù that regulars often single out. The casual, warmly lit dining room has a homely trattoria feel; the set banquet is a popular way to sample several dishes, with one recent review pricing it at $45 per person.
Visit
Open the map28 King St, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, 2042
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–21:00
- Friday
- 17:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–20:00
eating vegan
Fully vegan
Everything on the menu is vegan.
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