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Europe Grill

Restaurant European restaurant

Macedonian mains and grilled meat platters in a warm space with red walls and hanging plants. People often mention service, meat, good, great, mixed, generous, seafood, delicious, friendly, grilled,


Address

506 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Website

www.originaleuropegrill.com

Contact

+61 2 9557 4217

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (495 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (21) meat (20) good (15) great (13) mixed (11) generous (10) seafood (10) delicious (10) friendly (10) grilled (9)
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  • 3/5 Hemal W. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here on a Saturday for dinner. It's a nice cosy place and the staff are welcoming. It does get busy, so I suggest you make a reservation. We ordered the Lepinja (grilled homemade bread) and the mixed meat for 2 (served with salad). The bread was nice and soft! And the mixed meat portion was quite generous! One thing that put me off about the mixed meat plate was the chicken, as it gave a butane taste to it. But all the other meats were nice. So, I would say if you avoid the chicken, the rest of it is quite nice. FYI, your clothes will smell of smoke, as the grill opens out to the dining area. Hit a like, if this review was helpful 👍
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mickey 1 year ago on Google
    We got a wide array of meat and kajmak (traditional Balkan cream) and man this was all phenomenal. The meat was some of the most tender i’ve had in ages & the salad was refreshing. Will definitely be coming back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt O. 6 months ago on Google
    Traditional European food and service. Love coming here for the bbq meats and seafood. It's an institution!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food! Fabulous service! I’ve been looking a restaurant like this for ages... old school European brasserie type... great quality home cooked food! Love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sam T. 1 year ago on Google
    Was hoping to try some nice traditional Croatian/Serbian/Macedonian food. Must admit it was better than most of the food I had in Croatia and Montenegro recently whilst on holiday there. Went for lunch, place was very quiet so maybe that detracted from the atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven D. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this place. it is the best. The food is great. Goran is a man who knows how to grill anything exactly how you want it perfectly. The star though are the staff, especially Eleni. Such a big character with a huge personality. Absolutely gorgeous with the biggest smile & an incredible laugh that fills the room. You won’t necessarily get the full Eleni experience when the place is busy, but she is always the professional. You'll get great, efficient service no matter what. Do yourself a favour & check this place out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lucita The P. 10 months ago on Google
    The mixed grill was delicious, super juicy and tasty. The service could have been better but the restaurant was pretty busy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter L. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is pretty overpriced. Plus the menu is way too big, there are too many options. I wasn't very satisfied with the quality of the food for what I paid. However the staff are very friendly and gave us lots of complimentary food and drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lyn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was great. Food was very tasty. Nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Cameron L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Balkan food in Sydney. Love the service, vibe and of course the food!

  • 3/5 Hano H. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok but expensive

  • 3/5 Milos R. 4 years ago on Google
    Just sausages are something special, other things from the "scara", or barbeque, nothing special.

  • 5/5 Ivan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 4/5 Geoff C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great locally owned and run restaurant. The meat platters to share are awesome. Authentic food. The little old lady who runs it was an absolute delight!!

  • 5/5 George J. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious, just like being in Macedonia!

  • 5/5 Mary B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Serbian food in Sydney!

  • 5/5 Bob V. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been there many times. Awesome tasting Balkan food. Very tasty food, big portions and owners plus staff are very hospitable. Owned by former Yugoslavs and dispite the tensiin from that region they cater to all the nationalities from the region without prejudice. Kudos. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Gavin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff friendly and helpful, mixed grill for 2 with seafood was great the Vienna Schnitzel with Chicken was really nice , highly recommend and will go back again.

  • 5/5 Samantha D. 1 year ago on Google
    This place makes the juiciest cevapi known in Sydney!!! We had the pork and tried the beef cevapi. Wow they were amazing. Bread was soft and grilled. Garlic prawns were yummy in red sauce. Was super cosy with my partner. Didn't have space for dessert but will definitely come again to try some. 10/10

  • 5/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and very generous portions. The owners and staff are friendly & welcoming. We will definitely be coming back.

  • 5/5 Hassan A. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty and fulfilling meat platters! We got a mixed platter for two, which was quite generous and with amazing toasted bread. Highly recommend for anyone looking for good quality meat.

  • 5/5 nat b. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for delicious, generous Balkan food this is the place to visit. If you never been in that part of the world than be prepared to have the biggest meal of your life. There are many delicious dishes at this restaurant but our favourite is mixed grilled meat because it’s too hard to pick just one from a long menu. Definitely try “kajmak” (something like ricotta but better) with warm pita bread for starters as well as “sopska” salad. Another favourite dish from our childhood is “sarma” cabbage leaves with minced meat. If you can handle alcohol try some “rakija” and pick from few different flavours: pear, peach, plum . My favourite is honey one. If you still can manage desert after all the food go for “tulumba” similar to Greek dolmades but better 😉

  • 5/5 Leni K. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful food, generous meat portions, delicious warm bread ‘lepinja’, smooth and rich ’kajmak’ with roasted garlic peppers and fresh salads. Always end up being so full 😊

  • 5/5 Carlos J T. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Balkan food. Delicious. Great music. Service was good, but not too friendly.

  • 5/5 Jason D. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit. Was not disappointed. Authentic family business. Welcoming and friendly. If you love your meat, then the Europe Grill is the place for you. So many choices. Great meals. Lots of tasty cold beers, and you can BYO wine. Highly recommended..

  • 5/5 Wilfred L. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there on the weekend for lunch. It was a great experience, we tried the seafood platter and grilled pork and chicken on skewer. They gave us some sausage to try too. It was wonderful, the sausage was just juicy, unlike sausage I had tried before. the octopus was really good. pork was tender I can never grill pork like that at home, it either goes really hard uneatable or not cooked, but it was juicy and tender pork fillet on a skewer. Would try again.

  • 5/5 JeN E. 1 year ago on Google
    Seafood platter for two, real grilled and delicious ! Both foods are great. Friendly staff. Price reasonable for a seafood. Parking is a nightmare though.

  • 4/5 P X. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Eastern European food. Very hearty and tasty, full of flavour. Service was good, meat cooked well. Reasonably priced. Very loud though, with seating so tight.

  • 5/5 Alex K. 10 months ago on Google
    This is the place to experience Wast European cuisine. Mixed meats dish is an must try as well as the mixed seafood. They have the traditional sausages that are so hard to find in Australia. Simply delicious. Highly recommended

  • 3/5 Thomas S. 7 months ago on Google
    Half the items on the seafood platter where not very fresh, namely the barra and the crab. Would not recommend their seafood. However, the meat dishes were perfect -especially the juicy cevapi sausages, the cheese bread & the accompanying cabbage and potato salad.

  • 5/5 Lisa R. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing food! We got the seafood meat platter and the lovaska which was amazing! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the food! The quince rakija tops it off!

  • 5/5 Iulia T. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent food!! I felt like home again. No disrespect for other cuisines, but nothing beats the Balkan food.

  • 5/5 Julie W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Really tasty food with generous portion sizes, the potato salad was the best I've ever tasted. Had a mixed meat platter for two, the food was seasoned just right & was so delicious. We went as a family with young children- child friendly menu available. Loved the atmosphere here.

  • 5/5 Mark W. 3 months ago on Google New
    The food here is really tasty, seasoned well, fresh, and cooked to order really well. Chef Goran is amazing and cooks superbly. Food portions are really good sizes. We are a family of 5 (kids 13,9, and 7) and had a mixed grill for 2, octopus, chicken schnitzel, and a children's spaghetti bolognaise We all enjoyed the food, no negatives at all from any of us. Thank you, Europe grill. We will be back and recommend that people come here 😀

  • 5/5 wayd m. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good service and awsome food

  • 5/5 Milica D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Customer service.. very tasty food!

  • 4/5 Norman B. 3 years ago on Google
    Solid Food Loud and Friendly - Go hungry return very very contented.

  • 5/5 Mikey G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, fast and helpful. We'll definitely be back!!!

  • 5/5 Sid J. 5 years ago on Google
    Be hungry when you go here the quantities aren't for fussy eaters. Amazing salads and meats. Variety of drinks and desserts this is a great place for a group celebration or just couple of mates catching up over a hearty meal.

  • 5/5 John N. 4 years ago on Google
    Date night with my husband. Wanted comfort food as it was a cold night out. King St Newtown institution a must visit eatery for all locals. Warm and feiendly table service from the hostess, extensive European hand made old school dishes, made to original and authentic recipies. Reasonably priced. Geeat night out.

  • 5/5 Matthew J. 5 years ago on Google
    A mama and papa restaurant which specialises in grilled seafood and meats. The cevapi is home made and done very well. A must try is their grilled hot chillis where they soak it in olive oil, vinegar and garlic. A very good complement to the grilled food you will have. I always have the grilled combo platter for two as it is more than enough for two people. Definitely good value for money!

  • 5/5 Marko C. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food and service. Outgoing owners. Amazing experience!

  • 5/5 Sotir S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place for Balkan style grill. Friendly staff and good ambient.

  • 5/5 Princess J. 3 years ago on Google
    Best authentic Macedonian feast. Come hungry!!

  • 5/5 David V. 3 years ago on Google
    Walked in after lunch and was blown away by the slow cooked goat and the Cevapi - absolutely perfect.

  • 5/5 Mohamad B. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're a meat lover you will be pleased for sure.

  • 5/5 Declan 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service and great food.

  • 5/5 Martine L. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite places to eat in Newtown. Have been coming here for years, food is consistently delicious, generous portions, super friendly service from the owners. Love the complimentary pear liqueur. Last night though, had their home made trilece cake for the first time and I've been dreaming about it ever since!

  • 4/5 Colin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food

  • 5/5 scott f. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant, the food is delicious. It's my "go to" when I need a food fix. My favourite restaurant in Newtown.

  • 4/5 Mark H. 4 years ago on Google
    Too much food, the meals were good and very generous, had the mixed grill all amazing but the pork chop tasted a bit off. But good hosts and decent prices, will go back.

  • 5/5 Tommy S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the finest restaurants in Newtown. Every time we come here we are charmed by the old-fashioned service, the welcoming atmosphere and of course the unbelievably good food. The homemade Ajvar is excellent, and for mains you have to try the meat and seafood banquets and also the slow cooked goat. I cannot underestimate just how much I love that goat.

  • 5/5 Stefan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food, good atmosphere...

  • 5/5 Romolo F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and people. Not expensive and great atmosphere

  • 1/5 Sylvia L. 4 years ago on Google
    Horrible service, rude hostess. We walked in at 3:40pm today as the restaurant was still open and asked if they were still serving food as we missed lunch and were hungry. The woman working that day basically glared at us and begrudgingly said, “well, I don’t know. I’ll ask the chef,” as if we were inconveniencing her. She then told us to take a seat and didn’t even bother to speak to the chef. Instead, she stood in front of the TV to continue watching her show. We walked out with no apology. Not coming back again.

  • 4/5 Lavinia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and really good service

  • 5/5 nick s. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in Newtown

  • 5/5 askvien 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad

  • 5/5 Jaime 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat, would 100% go back. Lovely staff and great variety of foods

  • 5/5 Robert M. 4 years ago on Google
    Day out with the Boyz....... We always come back for a great feed & service.

  • 5/5 Davor K. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food very good service will definitely go again and will be back soon thanks to Goran the chef and Jelena u guys always go over and beyond with food and service

  • 5/5 Elvis R. 4 years ago on Google
    Just ate lunch here with the boys food was 10 out of 10 very big and generous portion service was very friendly and fast i will definitely go back again

  • 5/5 Alen K. 4 years ago on Google
    Just ate at Europe Grill and wow what an experience food was so yum, it felt like being back home very generous portions also ,service was great fast and friendly I will recommend to all and i will be back there again shortly :)

  • 2/5 DJ 4 years ago on Google
    First, poor service: other reviews have mentioned the gruff, rude older lady that runs the place - my group’s experience was the same. Second, very average food: the meat was rubbery and extremely salty, and the sides were bland. There were 8 of us at dinner and all bar one was extremely disappointed. I really don’t get the 5-star reviews here. Either they had a really off night, or we ordered wrong, or this place is grossly overrated. Think twice before you book.

  • 5/5 Peter H. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful family run restaurant that serve top quality meat. Jako dobro!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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