Continental Deli Bar Bistro

A one of a kind restaurant. Apart from the normal menu, their concept of canning food and cocktails is a delight. Martinis, Cosmopolitans and Margaritas in a can! Sounds weird but it’s a must try. Amazing. Love their steak tartare. Service was friendly and excellent both by Shaun and Mitch.

This visit was a happy accident. After walking past the Continental Deli Bar Bistro countless times, we finally decided to stop in late on a Saturday night—no reservation, just curiosity. The staff were friendly and accommodating, even without a booking, and took the time to help us navigate the menu, which was packed with tempting options. We weren’t in the mood for a full meal, so we ordered a few small plates to nibble on, and it was the perfect way to experience the variety on offer. Everything felt thoughtfully made, and the relaxed pace was ideal for a spontaneous late-night bite. The real standout was dessert—a cherry granita that was absolutely exquisite. Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavour. If there’s one downside, it’s the lighting. The restaurant is quite dark—we needed a phone light to read the menu and could barely see what we were eating. A few table candles would go a long way in softening the mood without sacrificing visibility. Overall, a lovely, low-key experience with fantastic food. We’re already planning to return—this time, maybe with a booking and a bigger appetite.

I Finally tried and LOVED! Lovely Newtown renovated terrace done out beautifully , staff that were happy to see us! A menu that was different enough to make it stand out from the norm . Delicious food, great cocktails and never felt rushed ... will be back.

Cheese plate for one was absolutely divine. Also loved steak tartare. Flan in a can was interesting to try. Pork belly was okay. Would come back here and get cheese plate and steak tartare again. Staff were the loveliest

What a great find & way to spend a cheeky lazy Sunday propped up at the bar watching food & beverages being executed to a fine standard. It was quiet when I arrived so didn’t expect t to wait (& ask again) for my glass of champagne. I think the takeaways were a priority. That said I order the ceviche which was fresh & delicious served under a cucumber/onion vinaigrette 👌. I followed this up with some local Stilton & another glass of champagne again a hit. The powder room was exceptionally clean & staff are welcoming & appear genuinely happy to be there. Cost $120 inclusive of tip. Highly recommend & yes, I will return. Also to note : this parade of restaurants are owned by Paisano & Daughters Group - all busy so worth a dine.

First time at Continental Deli and it certainly won’t be my last! The cheese plate was one of the best selections of cheese I’ve ever had. And the space itself was so nice sitting by the front window. The wines are on the more pricey side but they are also very good. Staff and service were amazing!

I recently visited Continental Deli Bar Bistro in Newtown with a group of six, and we had a fantastic time sampling their offerings. While I love anchovies and had high hopes for the Nardin White Anchovies based on a recommendation, I found them lacking in flavor compared to regular anchovies. For a group, I recommend getting a few cheese and deli meats to share, along with sharing mains to try a bit of everything. The raw scallops were excellent, and the sardine on toasted brioche is a must-try. I also quite enjoyed the roasted octopus. Don't skip dessert—Flan in a Can is a standout. Additionally, the Espresso Martini in a can was delicious. Overall, Continental Deli Bar Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with a variety of tasty dishes to enjoy.

Great spot to grab a sandwich! Lots a great cocktails on the menu too. The staff was very helpful and friendly

This is an awesome little bar in Sydney, to pop in for a quick cocktail (in a can!) The style is a delicatessen with a bar back full of liquor bottles and letter signs (like a deli would have). They have some food but from what we saw it was more charcuterie platters (cheese and meats) and finger foods, with a few sandwich options. We were there for a quick drink and rest while we escaped the rain, so we didn't try any of the snacks, but they looked amazing. What we did try were the previously mentioned CANNED cocktails! Now these aren't just bought at the store canned cocktails, they are created and canned by The Continental Deli themselves! Now they are stored in a can, but don't worry, they do transport them to a glass for you, so no cutting your lips on a jagged can here. We had the Can-Hattan and the Mar-tinny. The martini was delicious and had the perfect amount of olive flavor. My husband had the Can-Hattan and he loved the sweet vermouth they used. I had a sip of his and YUM! If you're looking for a neat little spot to grab some interesting drinks, definitely give The Continental a try.

Still coming back here and we do enjoy sitting at the counter and having the meatball sandwich (delicious).

Delicious, attentive and warm, feels like home. Definitely my favorite place for a special night! xx

100% obsessed with this place. While wandering Darlinghurst I stumbled on a great ceramist shop and was told Newtown was the cool neighborhood to check out and explore. While wandering the neighborhood A local bottle seller told me the best place to grab a snack and a great glass of wine in the area was Continental Deli. Boy, was she right! The bar is gorgeous. Aesthetically this place is incredibly cute as hell with cute bartenders to boot. Incredibly helpful, they helped me choose a great glass of native natural wine. I loved my glass and the bar was the perfect spot to read my book and rest after walking the city all day. I will definitely be back and next time I'll partake in some tinned fish and charcuterie while enjoying their awesome wine selection.

As a high-class hipster establishment in Newtown, this place is fantastic. It's a bit off the hustle and bustle part of Newtown, on a quieter street. There are two levels of the restaurant; both levels are tight squeezes and the entire has very limited tables. On the bottom floor is the bar, with a few high top tables for people who are okay with a bit of a louder area. Upstairs area has around 6 tables or so plus the bathroom. Make sure you make reservations ahead of time since this place is super popular and like I mentioned, there aren't many tables here. Now, onto the food. This place is a cannery. What the heck is that, you may ask. Don't worry, I thought similarly. Basically, they can everything they possibly can. Food, cocktails, t-shirts, everything. If you're waiting for a table, like my crew was even though we had a table reserved, you'll see near the entrance that they have their merchandise on sale, meaning all their branded t-shirts in cans. Their Newtown sour and their cosmopoli-tin were both delicious, but the Newtown sour definitely was a bit more of my vibe. The cosmopoli-tin was a bit... sour? I know what you're thinking... maybe the Newtown sour was on my tongue or I had them confused because I tried two. Nope, the cosmopoli-tin was not as sweet as I expected, but a bit more sour. We tried a variety of cheeses and meats, and all were great. No complaints except that they have small portions, but that's expected at a high-class hipster joint, so not a valid complaint. Definitely would come again if I wanted to treat myself a bit!

The Continental Deli Bar and Bistro is the most recent project by the guys who opened up Porteno and Bodega. It harkens back to the 50s (like their other venues) and is simply a great place to hang out if you want to kill some time, as you have meat, cheese, wine, liquor, canned fish, sandwiches and everything else you can think of to imbibe in the afternoon while snacking on delicious food. They opened their doors today and I swung by for a sandwich. This place acts as a proper deli too so you can order cold cuts and canned goods for takeaway if you please, as well as their sandwiches. Service is great as everyone is super friendly, and the food presentation of their tasting boards for their meats and fish look awesome. Will have to try that next time. Had the Wurst Sandwich filled with all their Wurst meats. Hah, wurst. It's a meatier sandwich, and one of the servers also recommended the tuna as it was his favourite. The sandwich doesn't look like much but it's pretty delicious and the ciabatta goes great. Comes with some crisps on the side as well. Only complaint is it's a little expensive for what it is at $17, but it's well done.

Well I've impressed my lady friend enormously. What more needs to be said?! Delicious and interesting food, same for the wine. We'll be back..

We came here because my partner saw a picture on Instagram of their amazing '3 cheese toastie' (what is it with Sydney and their obsession with toasties?? I'm not complaining :P). This toastie includes Taleggio, Cheddar & Truffle cheese ... I did not need any convincing!! It's just off the main drag in Newtown, and is a hipster's delight. We sat at the bar, and watched the very very serious preparation of our toasties. Very. Serious. Business. ! Accompanying our toastie was a very nice (South Australian) pinot noir. The poshest cheese toastie meal I've ever had ... and the best - WOW!!! There were so many other meals we could have tried ... but if we come back here, it will be hard to go past having another toastie, haaha!

Just had a fantastic meal at the Continental Deli on Australia St, Newtown. The venue is a standout! We loved every dish we ordered, the mackerel dish was devine, the cheeses, cured meats and the tinned Martini's were outstanding, the Side Car cocktail was my fav drink. Thanks for the great service Joe.

Visited Australia from the U.S. on spring break, and this place is a must for anyone visiting from out of town! The atmosphere alone is worth every star of this rating. Food is fantastic, and drinks are great! Very friendly wait staff and bartenders. I have no complaints.

Authentic European bistro style! My new favourite place to go every time I'm home sick and miss my mom's Spanish food :)

This was our first visit and we were quite excited about the concept. However, all four of us left disappointed with the overall experience. The young waitress was very helpful - perhaps a little over zealous. We were upstairs and the noise level was very uncomfortable. The tapas approach was suggested rather than the $65 set menu. We found the tomato salad relatively tasteless. The "fish and chips platter" was an assortment of cold bottled or canned seafood served with a small side serve of crisps that looked like they had also been emptied from a packet. "Cat food" was my wife's description and not far off the mark. All the servings were cold, relatively bland and uninspiring. For variety and to try something actually cooked, we ordered the beef brisket which was tasty and tender but very modest in size. None of us had dessert as there was only ice cream available. Coffee was also not an option as the machine was out of action. The wine and bill overall were relatively expensive and I can't imagine any of us will return other than perhaps to enjoy some red wine and cheese at the downstairs bar which seemed to have a very attractive ambience as we made our way out to find a cafe.