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La Favola - Authentic Italian Newtown

170 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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Find La Favola - Authentic Italian Newtown

170 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 8021 0002
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Favola - Authentic Italian Newtown

Fresh pasta rolled daily on King Street—no cream, no culinary shortcuts, just honest Roman technique. Guests head here for custom pasta pairings or the tableside cacio e pepe tossed straight out of a hollowed cheese wheel. The kitchen takes its craft seriously, searing guanciale for traditional egg-bound carbonara and simmering rich lamb ragu for wide ribbons of paccheri. Tables sit close in the lively trattoria room, with Italian tunes bouncing off the walls and servers pouring regional reds alongside fluffy focaccia and plates of crispy fiori di zucchini. Long meals wrap up slowly over espresso and warm Nutella-filled bomboloni.

  • Fresh Handmade Pasta: House-made dough shaped on site daily, paired with flexible sauce selections and zero-cream Roman carbonara.
  • Tableside Cheese Wheel: Twirling cacio e pepe tossed directly inside a hollowed cheese wheel at the table.
  • Trattoria Atmosphere: Energetic King Street dining room humming with Italian music, regional wines, and warm family-style hospitality.
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Why Choose La Favola

From fresh handmade pasta and tableside theatrics to genuine trattoria hospitality, here is why diners choose La Favola.

  • Fresh Handcrafted Pasta Made on Site

    Fresh pasta is crafted directly on site with no commercial shortcuts, delivering true traditional textures and sauces.

    All the pasta is made fresh on site, the carbonara is absolutely elite

    Anna Simon

  • Traditional Egg and Guanciale Carbonara

    Authentic Roman-style carbonara is prepared traditionally with eggs and guanciale rather than cream.

    the carbonara was the real deal- creamy WITH NO CREAM!

    Karl Kinsella

  • Tableside Cheese Wheel Experience

    Tableside preparation inside a whole cheese wheel delivers an engaging spectacle directly to your table.

    the cheese wheel experience brought to your table is a show of its own

    Chris Kim

  • Cozy Trattoria Ambiance and Desserts

    Guests enjoy an authentic Italian trattoria setting enhanced by sweet traditional finishes like house-made tiramisu and warm bomboloni.

    The service was warm and attentive, the atmosphere was cozy, and every dish exceeded our expectations.

    Ethan

  • Treated Like Family in an Italian Home

    Guests feel warmly welcomed and looked after with genuine care reminiscent of a traditional Italian family home.

    creating the impression of dining in a traditional Italian home rather than a commercial restaurant

    Carl C

  • Falling in Love with Italian Cuisine Again

    First-time visitors and longtime regulars consistently experience the joy of rediscovering authentic, uncompromising cooking.

    This spot is the kind of hidden gem that makes you fall in love with Italian food all over again.

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Handmade fresh pasta and authentic regional classics

  • Spaghetti Carbonara

    for example the carbonara was the real deal- creamy WITH NO CREAM!

    Karl Kinsella

  • Cacio e Pepe

    Cacio e Pepe – made in the cheese wheel with pecorino & black pepper

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  • Paccheri Ragu

    I had the paccheri pasta with the ragu sauce. It was extremely delicious and satisfying.

    The Mog Champ

  • Fregola

    the fregola is one of the dishes that made me fall in love with this place from the beginning.

    Anna Simon

Other favorites

Starters and desserts to complete the traditional Italian experience

  • Tiramisu

    The Tiramisu was top notch as well.

    Jyoti Aneja

  • Bomboloni alla Nutella

    Warm, soft, and fluffy with a generous Nutella filling, it was absolutely delicious.

    Ethan

  • Burrata

    The Burrata was rich, creamy, and incredibly fresh.

    Ethan

  • Fiori di Zucchini

    The Fiori di Zucchini was light, crispy, and filled with creamy mozzarella.

    Ethan

Beyond the menu

Memorable tableside theatrics and uncompromising Italian culinary traditions in Newtown

  • Tableside Cheese Wheel Pasta Presentation

    The dining experience features cacio e pepe prepared directly inside an authentic cheese wheel wheeled table-side before being served.

  • Custom Fresh Pasta and Sauce Pairings

    Rather than fixed dry combinations, pasta is freshly prepared on site with guests able to match their preferred shapes with made-from-scratch traditional sauces.

  • Traditional Zero-Cream Roman Carbonara

    Honoring genuine Roman culinary tradition, carbonara is prepared exclusively with eggs and guanciale, strictly omitting cream or shortcuts.

  • Unhurried Late-Evening Italian Hospitality

    Guests staying late into the evening receive warm, unhurried hospitality, with staff offering complimentary post-dinner coffee rather than turning tables.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, signature preparations, and pasta choices

  • Book Ahead for Busy Hours

    The dining room can get busy quickly with reservations and walk-ins, so book ahead to guarantee a table.

  • Catch the Tableside Cheese Wheel

    Order the Cacio e Pepe for an interactive tableside dish prepared directly in a cheese wheel.

  • Explore Custom and Gluten-Free Pastas

    If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, choose your pasta shape and sauce pairing, including gluten-free pasta options.

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