Pastizzi Cafe, Newtown
Ever had one of those days where you just feel like eating pastry???? Decided to solve this craving by making tracks to Newtown’s Pastizzi Cafe. Pastizzi Cafe is not your typical flash modern cafe. In fact I love the simplicity and the feel of this cafe which fits right into the funky Newtown. I love not having to be pampered by fancy surroundings and it makes you appreciate the casual and social dining experience.
What is Pastizzi?
It’s golden, crunchy puff pastry with various fillings such as the famous spinach and ricotta.
There are many flavours to choose from such as: cheese, chocolate and ricotta, curry vegetable or curry beef, peas, mushroom and egg, bacon and egg, spinach and ricotta, apple, and my favourite chilli-corn carne!
Pastizzi cafe doesn’t just have Pastizzi’s, they also have many pasta dishes to choose from at a very reasonable price. As I walked in I noticed customers seem to be eating huge bowls of pasta which immediately make me want a bowl of pasta to myself!
Penne Arrabiata
Aldente pasta, bacon not too overpowering which is great, very tasty dish
Prawn Spaghetti
Pasta was cooked to perfection. Prawns were generous especially considering its reasonable price. Sauce was perfect which didn’t need any seasoning or readjustments.
No point eating here if your not gonna have a pastizzi! Curry and Peat Pastizzi is one of the ones you just have to try. Its like having a curry pie 
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Knowing me, when I review a place, I have to try everything! I ended up ordering one of each flavour to share amongst the family. My favourite is the Chilli Con Carne because its sets my mouth on fire, I also love the pea, curry, and the spinach and ricotta. Mushroom was interesting, If your a huge mushroom fan you’d love this as the mushroom flavours are extremely strong .
Unfortunately not a fan of the Chocolate and ricotta maybe i’m being bias because its meant to be a savoury nibble. I had expectations of this almost being a chocolate crossiant (flakey butter pastry with dark chocolate) but unfortunately it was no where near that.
Chilli lovers this one is for you!!! I had to express the love of the chilli colour. When i see how red something is, I know its gonna be a good one!!!!!!!!!!
Pastizzi Cafe
523 King Street
Newtown NSW 2042
P: (02) 9519 1063
I love this place! You’re right the pasta portions are HUGE, especially the ravioli (when you normally get 5 or so pieces in posh restaurants).
The owners are so nice and of course the pastizzi to take home and cook fresh when you’ve got the munchies is fantastic. Great to have in the freezer for when unexpected guests drop by (all the time!).
You’ve made me home-sick!
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Ooohhh…a place that sells so many different types of pastizzi! Must try, must try =)
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Yes, I did have one of those days where I all I feel like eating is pastry! It’s scary. Recently actually where I’d ended up spending way over my limit on sweet and savory varieties.
Just thinking about the amount of butter consumed…
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Oooh look at all of those lovely layers! I am a pastry nut and pastizzis are so beautifully layered
Love the closeups!
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I like how they have the pastries sitting on a stand! Havn’t been here in a while, but it’s a winner.
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oh man look at all that flakey buttery goodness im drooling now
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Those pastries look so good! This place has been on my list for a while! And it’s so close to me, I really should get off my butt and head there. Hey, next time you go, let me know! Hehe. The chilli con carne ones sounds delicious
mmm
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Wow, how do I not know about this place? That’s so unlike me, with my obsession with Newtown n all o_O
Mmmmmm, I LOVE pastizzis!! Lee, remember the ones we used to buy at that Portugese place near TAFE? Oh mannnn they were good. These ones look incredible too, that soft AND crunchy pastry, mmmm. The pasta looks great too, what a find! I MUST visit this place!!
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Pastizzis are so good. I love it when the ends are a little burnt. Argghhhh delicious
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Ohh I passed by this place the other day, and I didn’t get to stop by!
I’m totally getting the chilli con carne pastry!
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Pastizzi are Maltese, from the island of Malta, not Italian, and very very yummy too!
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I love Pastizzi. Curried peas with a bottle of cold kinnie!!
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