Cafe Paci
131 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Open nowToday 17:30 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





An acclaimed, inventive restaurant on Newtown's King Street, rated 4.7 across more than 700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 17:30 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 23:00
- Friday
- 17:30 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 23:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Cafe Paci sits on King Street in Newtown, in Sydney's beloved and eclectic inner west. An acclaimed restaurant known for its inventive, contemporary cooking, it's earned a serious reputation — the kind of creative, accomplished dining that draws food lovers from across the city to one of Newtown's most exciting tables.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely inventive, skilfully executed cooking, a considered drinks list and a relaxed yet buzzing setting that fits the Newtown mood, ideal for a special meal or a memorable night out. It's the kind of restaurant that's earned acclaim well beyond its neighbourhood, drawing diners for its distinctive, creative approach.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners at a high level. Menus change regularly with the kitchen's inventive approach, and opening hours and pricing vary, and a sought-after, acclaimed restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly ahead — particularly for a weekend dinner, a group, or a special meal in Newtown.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 784 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 87
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 88
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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