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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Vegetarian Options

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Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked into Globe Lane in Wollongong, Restaurant Santino brings a bold yet refined take on modern Italian dining to the heart of the city. This intimate neighbourhood bistro blends old-world inspir...
Red Nectar

Red Nectar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 PM

Helensburgh

Father's DaySunday September 6Book in now for dinner
Pickled Poet

Pickled Poet

Deli   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Thirroul

Wednesday Pasta Special at Pickled PoetEvery Wednesday!Every Wednesday at Pickled Poet, enjoy a masterful pasta special for just $16 — available for dine in or takeaway! Head to our Instagram each week to find out what's on the menu. Trust us, you won'...
Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Wollongong

$20 PIZZA NIGHTS Every THURSDAYHeaps good pizza and tiramisu nights. Bookings are a good idea or get takeaway.
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Nestled in the heart of Wollongong and part of the town’s cheery seaside dining scene is Kneading Ruby on Crown Lane. Imposing from the outside with high brick walls, inside is unassumingly elegant...
Opus Coffee Brewers

Opus Coffee Brewers

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Wollongong

Nestled on Keira Street in Wollongong, Opus Coffee Brewers radiates a modern yet soulful charm that instantly draws you in. The space hums with the comforting aroma of freshly ground beans, invitin...
Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Wollongong

Perched right on the edge of the water at Wollongong Harbour, Levendi café on Cliff Road is the kind of spot that feels like a mini holiday every time you visit. Sea breezes drift through as you se...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Wollongong

The Twilight Catch at Bombora SeafoodFrom $39pp!Unwind as the day turns to night at Bombora Seafood with The Twilight Catch! Enjoy a relaxed early evening set menu with 2 courses for $39 or 3 courses for $49, featuring fresh plates, great drinks...
Boveda

Boveda

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Thirroul

Bold Mexican flavours, exceptional tequila and a whole lot of fun — Boveda on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Thirroul is a vibrant and sophisticated Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar that has arrived on t...
Jin’s Place on Princes Highway in Fairy Meadow is a cheerful reinterpretation of casual Korean and Japanese dining. A moody vibe awaits indoors with slick black tiles, neon signage and blond wood t...
Roppongi

Roppongi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Nick's on Bourke

Nick's on Bourke

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Elevated Greek flavours, effortless coastal dining and the warm, generous spirit of genuine Mediterranean hospitality — Nick's on Bourke on Bourke Street in North Wollongong is a vibrant and welcom...
Earth Walker & Co

Earth Walker & Co

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Coledale

Earth Walker & Co on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Coledale is a seaside restaurant and provisions store set between the ocean and the escarpment, offering a grounded escape shaped by fire, season and...
South Sailor

South Sailor

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Thirroul

South Sailor Feed Me5 course feastSit back, relax and let our chefs take care of the rest. Our 5-course Feed Me Menu showcases a selection of South Sailor's favourite dishes, celebrating the freshest local seafood, seasonal produce...
Kitchen 42

Kitchen 42

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Dapto

Great Italian food has a way of bringing people together — and at Kitchen 42 on Princes Highway in Dapto, that is precisely the point. This warm and welcoming neighbourhood Italian restaurant is bu...
Woolshed Kitchen by Fine Spun

Woolshed Kitchen by Fine Spun

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Yallah

Set along Princes Highway in Yallah, Woolshed Kitchen by Fine Spun is a beautifully rustic venue where country charm meets thoughtful hospitality. Surrounded by exposed hardwood beams, timber floor...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Restaurant & Catering Association
Perched along Endeavour Drive in Wollongong, Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant offers a refined coastal dining experience overlooking the sparkling waters of Belmore Basin. For more than 30 years, th...
Living Room

Living Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Located on Keira Street in Wollongong, The Living Room is a vibrant gathering place known for warm hospitality, relaxed atmosphere and bold Greek-inspired flavours. Located beside the historic Rege...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Minnamurra

Located in the heart of picturesque Minnamurra, charming establishment Minnamurra General Store draws a crowd of friendly locals to Rangoon Road. This casual venue radiates a warm and inviting vibe...
Lunch Special2-course Lunch SpecialEnjoy a 2-course lunch special for just $45 Wednesday to Friday and $48 weekends. Choose from an entree & main or main & dessert. Menu changes regularly. Bookings recommended.