Best Pasta in CBD
Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 11 venues
The best pasta in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).
#1 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 87-89 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.8 (558 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 2/1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pork belly and wagyu steak; finish with chocolate fondant.
★ 4.6 (1,889 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 16 Watt St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Cacio E Pepe; it's the clear standout.
★ 4.8 (388 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the barramundi and ask for the recommended wine.
★ 4.6 (1,410 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 8/10 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken liver parfait; the scallops and Murray cod are essential.
★ 4.8 (273 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 23 Watt St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the set menu; try the focaccia and pasta in a sage butter sauce.
★ 4.8 (227 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 179 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the homemade calzone; the pasta Genovese is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (159 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
MIINE
46📍 13 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.7 (291 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 2/5 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the garlic butter prawns and Afghani pasta with lamb.
★ 4.8 (131 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 11 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 20/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,289 reviews) on Google Maps