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01/06/2026
Puglia is the heel of Italy. Olive groves a thousand years old, a coastline that doesn’t end, and food born of farmers, shepherds and fishermen who never had much and made the best of everything.
All June, our kitchen is cooking through it.
Panzerottini fried until pillowy, stuffed with melting mozzarella. Orecchiette with cime di rapa, anchovy, and sausage braised in Primitivo. Bombette di Martina Franca, pork rolled around pecorino, Capocollo and caciocavallo. Mustazzoli al cioccolato finished with vincotto.
Four dishes. One sun soaked region. All June at 304 King St, Newtown.
Don’t miss it!
22/05/2026
Monday 25 May is the last night you'll be able to sit at Alba's table and tell us "bring everything out."
The final All You Can Eat. Then it's over.
A few last spots remain for the 5pm seating, if you want to be there, book now
14/05/2026
Culurgiones. 🌾
Sardinian dumplings, hand-pleated like little ears of wheat, filled with potato, pecorino, and fresh mint. Served on tomato sugo with a snow of grated cheese.
Every pleat is closed by hand the way Sardinian grandmothers have been doing it for generations.
It's slow work. It's the only way.
A pasta special on our May menu. Until it's gone.
📍 Alba, 304 King Street Newtown
🔗 Book — link in bio
12/05/2026
For a long time, All You Can Eat has been a fixture at Alba.
Many of you discovered us through it, and we'll always be grateful for that.
But Alba is growing, and we feel it's time to tell our story in a different way. So this May will be the final month of All You Can Eat — your last chance to enjoy it the way you've always loved it.
From June, we're launching a new format. One that's closer to who we really are: a Southern Italian table, made of generous dishes, family recipes, and the warmth of Salento. We'll keep what matters most to us making Alba accessible but we'll finally be able to show you Alba for what it truly is.
We think you're going to love it even more.
Before we say goodbye, you still have two more chances to enjoy All You Can Eat with us — Monday 18 and Monday 25 May.
10/05/2026
Fregola con le vongole. 🌊
Toasted Sardinian semolina pearls, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, a whisper of chilli, and the sea.
This is a dish that doesn't need to shout. It just needs to be eaten slowly, with someone you love, and a glass of wine.
Our pasta special for May.
Available all month, until it's gone.
📍 Alba, 304-308 King Street Newtown
05/05/2026
If it's your first time at Alba, here's exactly what to order.
No guessing. No menu anxiety. Just the dishes we'd put in front of anyone walking through our door for the first time.
Start with the Pittule — fried dough pillows from Lecce, the kind you don't find anywhere else in Sydney. Crispy outside, cloud-soft inside. They disappear fast.
Then the Parmigiana di Melanzane. Not a side dish. Not an afterthought. A full, slow-cooked expression of Southern Italian cooking — layered, rich, and made the way it's done at home in Salento.
For your main: Lamb Ragù. Deep flavour, long-cooked, the kind of dish that makes you forget everything else on the table.
To finish: Tiramisù. Classic. No twists. Just done properly.
Four dishes. One table. One evening you'll want to repeat.
📍 304–308 King Street, Newtown
🔗 Book in bio
01/05/2026
Sardinia comes to Newtown. For May only.
Culurgiones. Fregola con le Vongole.
Spezzatino di Maiale. Ricotta di Pecora.
A dedicated Sardinian menu, available all month
at Alba Restaurant — King Street, Newtown.
Book your table now → link in bio 🇮🇹
14/04/2026
Mother’s Day at Alba 🤍
Join us this Mother’s Day and try Giorgia’s mum ravioli di ricotta with tomato sauce.
Book via the link in bio.
03/04/2026
Some close, we don’t!
Alba is open all long weekend.
Sunday we’ve got something special for bookings only, and Monday it’s all you can eat, $45pp 🇮🇹😋
Join us this Easter. Book your table via the link in bio ⬆️
01/04/2026
🍋 April tastes like Sicily.
This month at Alba Restaurant we're taking you straight to the heart of the Mediterranean, with four specials that speak of sun, sea and tradition:
🍆 Caponata di Melanzane — sweet, tangy and utterly irresistible
🐟 Pasta con le Sarde — a timeless Sicilian classic
🐠 Tunnina — Sicilian tuna, just like it used to be made
🍮 Deconstructed Cannolo — all the magic of a cannolo, reimagined
April only. Only at Alba.
👉 Book your table and let us take you to Sicily, one dish at a time.
🔗 Reserve now → link in bio
29/03/2026
You’ll never know unless you ask 🤌
Trust us, it’s worth it.
28/03/2026
When you order antipasti in Italy, this is what it looks like 🤤😍
26/03/2026
Sorry, we don’t make pasta alla vodka here.
Only the food we grew up with.
Fresh pasta every morning, lamb ragù slow-cooked for 12 hours.
Buon Appetito!
25/03/2026
There’s always that one friend who says
“I’m chill tonight.”
That’s the ricotta, fig & almond. 🤍
And then there’s the one who orders shots for the whole table.
’Nduja & stracciatella. 🔥
Bruschetta Queta or Bruschetta Paccia?
Which one are you tonight? 🤌
21/03/2026
At Alba, we don’t joke about authenticity.
Vodka pasta? Not in this kitchen.
Real Southern Italian food only 🇮🇹
19/03/2026
This is how we eat in Puglia: big plates in the middle, slow-cooked meats, seafood that tastes like the coast, eggplant done properly.
If you’ve never had Italian food like this, this is your start.
If you have… you already know. 🤌🍷
17/03/2026
So we brought the whole thing.
We call it Spallona 3 Salse, a whole lamb shoulder, slow-roasted, served with three house sauces and potatoes.
It’s technically made to share…
but we come from the South. We don’t count portions. 🤌
Bring friends. 🍷
12/03/2026
In Italy, Easter means one thing:
the whole family around the same table.
Lasagna in the oven.
Lamb roasting with garlic and rosemary.
Wine already being poured.
That’s the feeling we’re bringing to Alba.
A 4-course Easter long lunch —
Lasagna della Domenica, slow-roasted lamb, and Pastiera to finish.
We’d love to have you at the table. 🤌
10/03/2026
This is our love language. ❤️
Eggplant Parmigiana, made the same way we do it in the South.
If you still haven’t tried it… we need to talk.
09/03/2026
Every morning, fresh pasta.🍝
This rigatoni meets our 12-hour lamb ragù: slow, rich, cooked in red wine the way it’s meant to be.
If lamb is your thing, you already know.
06/03/2026
Swipe left to see how we finish dinner at Alba 🤤
Quick note: I bet you’ve never had a pavlova like this.
Sicilian sheep’s ricotta, fig purée, toasted almonds.
First reaction: “Ricotta?”
Second reaction: “Wait… this is my favourite.”
03/03/2026
This month we’re cooking Calabria.
Every month we bring you around one region from the South of Italy — so you don’t have to travel all the way there to taste it.
Antipasto
P**i e patani cu l’ovu — sweet friggitelli peppers and potatoes, finished with fried egg.
Primo
Sagne e mulinciani — homemade pasta with silky eggplant purée and Calabrian ’nduja.
Secondo
Baccalà alla Calabrisa — slow-cooked salt cod with olive oil, capers and chilli.
Dolce
Frittuli duci di nonna — golden fried dough with orange honey.
March specials are on. 🤌
02/03/2026
In Italy, the only rule at the table was this:
If you’re still hungry, we’re not done.
The only Italian all you can eat you need.
Every Monday. $45 per person.
Come hungry. We’ll take care of the rest. 🤌
👉 Book Online, link in BIO.
28/02/2026
Down South we have one rule: if it tastes good, make it a polpetta.
So here they are, eggplant, fried, swimming in tomato sauce, ready to disappear in seconds.
And yes, they’re so good you’ll forget the meat version ever happened.
26/02/2026
Warning: our food may cause temporary confusion.
One minute you’re in Newtown…
Next minute you’re convinced you’re at a family table somewhere in Puglia. 😅
Address
304-308 King Street Newtown NSW 2043
Sydney, NSW
2042
To reach your destination at King Street, Newtown, NSW in Sydney, you have a couple of options for transportation:
**Public Transport:**
1. **Train:**
- Take a train to Newtown Station on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line or T3 Bankstown Line.
- Upon exiting the station, head south on King Street. The restaurant will be a short walk away.
2. **Bus:**
- Several bus routes service King Street. Check local schedules for buses that stop at Newtown.
- Alight at one of the stops along King Street and walk to your destination.
**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, head towards Newtown via major roads such as Parramatta Road or City Road.
2. Look for street parking along King Street or nearby side streets; however, be mindful of parking restrictions and time limits.
3. There are also paid parking lots available in the vicinity if street parking is unavailable.
Make sure to check traffic conditions and public transport schedules before you set out!
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Alba Salentinian Restaurant is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Newtown, Sydney, offering an authentic taste of Salento's rich culinary heritage. Since its inception in August 2019, Alba has been dedicated to bringing the flavors of this beautiful province in Southern Puglia to the local community.
The restaurant prides itself on its deep-rooted family traditions and expertise in Salentinian cuisine. With recipes passed down through generations, including those from the founder’s grandmother’s handwritten cookbooks, diners can indulge in unique dishes that are hard to find elsewhere. Highlights include the delectable deep-fried dough balls known as "Pittule," the beloved street food "Rustico Leccese," and the heavenly "Eggplant Parmigiana." The menu also boasts a fantastic selection of fresh, homemade pasta and mouthwatering desserts that will leave you craving more.
Alba's inviting atmosphere is complemented by its friendly staff who are committed to providing exceptional hospitality. Whether you're planning a romantic date or a lively gathering with friends and family, Alba is the perfect setting for any occasion. The restaurant's charm lies not only in its delicious food but also in its ability to create memorable experiences filled with love and passion for cooking.
Visit Alba Salentinian Restaurant on King Street to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates tradition and flavor like no other!
