



111 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Restaurant
•Located in the heart of Newtown, Salma Restaurant & Bar offers a stylish, welcoming space perfect for hosting events of all kinds. Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration, engagement, corporate function, baby shower, or festive dinner, Salma provides the ideal backdrop with a warm atmosphere and vibrant energy.
The venue blends modern elegance with Middle Eastern charm, featuring flexible layouts, ambient lighting, and a comfortable setting that suits both intimate gatherings and larger parties. With a seated capacity of up to 100 guests (or 140 standing), Salma can be tailored to suit your event’s size and style.
Salma’s menus are inspired by authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist—designed for sharing and full of rich flavours. From banquet-style feasts to canapés and custom beverage packages, every detail can be adapted to fit your preferences and budget.
📍 Conveniently located in Newtown, with public transport nearby and plenty of post-event nightlife options
🎉 Perfect for birthdays, engagements, weddings, corporate events, Christmas parties, and more
🍽️ Flexible food & drink packages to suit all tastes
💃 Optional entertainment like belly dancer performances or welcome drinks available
Let our experienced team take the stress out of planning. We’ll work with you from start to finish to create an event that your guests will remember.

The venue features a versatile open-plan layout with warm lighting, natural textures, and artful décor that reflects the cultural soul of the Levant. With a capacity of up to 100 seated guests (or 140 standing), the space is ideal for birth...

“Salma offers an elegant semi-private space for up to 30 guests, perfect for celebrating special occasions in style. With warm ambience and authentic flavours, it’s the ideal setting for birthdays, intimate gatherings, or milestone events.”
We had a large group booking of 16 people last night for a friend’s birthday party. The staff were really accomodating and their service went above and beyond for us. They also sang a birthday song which lightened the mood even more. We all ordered the classic banquet and the food was amazing. The cooks made sure the food was sent out in a timely manner and appropriate time so that the food was able to be enjoyed to it’s fullest. I’d recommend Salma and will be coming again in the future. Thank you to the Salma team for an amazing dinner.
OOOOOOOOOF!!!! Now this is what I call GOOD PRAWN, Salma is doing these crustaceans so much justice with the creamy garlic prawn dish. Not only does the saffron rice it comes with stand on its own, the prawns and sauce are DELIGHTFUL. I’m not even that big a fan of prawns but thought I’d do it because it was a steal ( 21$) and boy am I pleased. Service was fast and food is flavorful and fresh, big compliments to the chef :)).
As an Arab, I can easily notice the subtle details and differences between various Arab restaurants. Among the places I’ve visited so far during my first year in Sydney, I can say I really like this restaurant — the food, the atmosphere, and the staff are all wonderful. The place has a warm, cozy feel and a beautifully authentic Arabic style.
We had the best time celebrating my friend’s birthday. We were attended by the lovely Shin who was very attentive, friendly and accommodating with our group. They helped me organise a dessert with a candle and made it a proper middle eastern show with music and a special hat. The food was succulent, fragrant and delicious - just heaven in the mouth! Thank you - we’ll be back! Maya
We dined at Salma last night for an early dinner and it was incredible. The food was like nothing I have had before and the service was unmatched. Such a beautiful restaurant and the servers were so so accomodating and lovely!!!

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