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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: Carbonaranamed in 12 reviews

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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.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner

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.

Vegan menu

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Don Fred · dine-in · 33 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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28 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

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Outstanding service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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