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Arabella Lebanese Restaurant Newtown

Unit 12/489-491 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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Find Arabella Lebanese Restaurant Newtown

Unit 12/489-491 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 9550 1119
HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Arabella Lebanese Restaurant Newtown

Generous Lebanese banquets and punchy charcoal grills anchor this vibrant King Street crowd-pleaser. Locals flock here for energetic group dinners fueled by platters of smoky lamb skewers, warm flatbread, and untamed, garlic-heavy toum that refuses to hold back. Tables pile high with creamy baba ganoush and crisp falafel before groups migrate toward the connected lounge for after-dinner shisha and late-night tea.

  • Celebration-Ready Hospitality: Group celebrations benefit from customizable touches like BYO cake handling and festive balloon setups.
  • Uncompromised Charcoal & Mezze: Banquet platters feature tender charcoal-grilled skewers paired with pungent, traditional garlic toum.
  • Seamless Lounge Transition: Evenings easily shift from shared mezze to after-dinner shisha in the adjoining lounge space.
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Why Guests Choose Arabella

Why diners choose Arabella for celebratory group gatherings and authentic Lebanese mezze.

  • Banquet Spreads Built for Group Dining

    Group banquet menus feature generous spreads of creamy dips, fresh salads, and skewers that eliminate group ordering friction.

    We've tried the banquet twice and I recommend it for the big groups.

    Jimmy Alsaad

  • Attentive Milestone Celebration Support

    Staff handle party coordination with ease, setting up decorations and facilitating outside cakes for celebratory gatherings.

    They had set up our balloons and had us in a good position of the restaurant.

    Mrs Kai

  • Seamless Dinner to Shisha Lounge Flow

    Guests can smoothly transition from table banquet dining directly to an on-site lounge for shisha and music.

    After that we switched to the shisha lounge and we had a good time with the best flavours and shisha service.

    Jimmy Alsaad

  • Festive Evening Atmosphere

    Lively background Arabic music, weekend entertainment, and comfortable seating set an authentic celebratory mood.

    The atmosphere, music, and food were all fantastic.

    Ro Sa

  • Bold, Uncompromised House-Made Toum

    Traditional garlic toum is served with an uncompromising, authentic bite rather than diluted or mellowed down.

    None of this creamy, toned down rubbish, just straight up tongue tingling toum.

    Matty P

  • Authentic Charcoal-Charred Skewers

    Meat skewers are grilled over charcoal for tender texture and smoky char, accompanied by scratch-made mezze and dips.

    The meat was super tender, perfectly seasoned, and had that nice smoky char from the grill.

    Daniel Holloway

Customer favorites and signature Middle Eastern dishes for shared feasts

  • Arabella Banquet

    I visited recently with a large group of friends for the Arabella banquet menu. We were incredibly impressed with the delicious and generous spread of food the chefs at Arabella so kindly provided us with and found the price to be exceptional for value.

    Christine Knight

  • Mixed Grilled Skewers

    I especially loved the platter of mixed grilled skewers, which were cooked to perfection and had a great charred flavour.

    Lina Meier

  • Toum

    And the toum, my god, as good as it gets. None of this creamy, toned down rubbish, just straight up tongue tingling toum.

    Matty P

  • Falafel

    The falafel were the fluffiest I’ve ever had — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly seasoned.

    keira wynne

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable gestures and celebration touches that elevate group dining at Arabella

  • Pre-Arrival Balloon Styling

    Staff coordinate with celebration groups to set up brought-in balloons in prime dining positions prior to arrival.

  • BYO Birthday Cake Hospitality

    Celebration parties are welcomed to bring their own birthday cakes with hands-on service and care from the team.

  • Festive Pistachio Birthday Presentation

    Diners receive personalized celebratory touches, including festive pistachio powder dusting over birthday dishes.

  • Integrated Post-Dinner Shisha Lounge

    Guests can seamlessly transition directly from banquet dining into an adjoining lounge featuring dedicated shisha service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the banquet recommended for groups?

Yes. Guests consistently recommend ordering the banquet for group dining, noting that it comes with generous spreads of dips, grilled skewers, and traditional dishes that offer exceptional value.

Is shisha available at the venue?

Yes. The restaurant offers on-site shisha service alongside dining, with patrons regularly enjoying flavors in the shisha lounge or after their meal.

Can you bring your own cake for a birthday celebration?

The venue is very accommodating for celebrations, with staff helping set up balloons, providing festive touches, and allowing guests to bring their own birthday cake.

Should you book a table in advance?

Yes, reservations are accepted. Booking ahead is advised, as the restaurant frequently gets packed, particularly on weekend evenings.

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