Highlights
Iconic Sydney inner city restaurant, famous worldwide for its delicious international vegetarian buffet, warm friendly ambivalence and comfortable boutique cinema
Recent Positive Groupon Reviews
About This Deal
Experience an unforgettable evening with all-you-can-eat vegetarian dining and a movie session for two, nestled in our boutique cinema with specially designed floor cushioning. Embrace comfort and immersion in a bohemian-inspired atmosphere at Govindas, where relaxation meets gourmet delights and captivating entertainment.
What We Offer
Indulge in an unlimited vegetarian dinner and movie session for two! Enjoy a delicious spread of vegetarian dishes while watching a captivating film together. It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your loved one, savoring tasty food and enjoying great entertainment all in one place.
After dinner, guests can go upstairs to the movie room and cuddle up on the soft cushions while watching the latest cinema releases in optimal reclining comfort.
We recommend you allow at least half an hour to dine before going upstairs to the cinema i.e. dinner booking between 5:45-6:30 pm for a 7:00 movie or 7:30-8:30 for a 9:00 - 9:30 movie.
For late afternoon or early evening screenings you have the option of dining after the movie.
The restaurant opens at 5:45 pm Wednesday through Sunday (we are closed Monday & Tuesday) and seats 120 people.
The menu changes nightly but always includes a delicious Indian dahl soup, vegetable curry, baked penne pasta, lentil pie or potato au gratin, cauliflower pakoras, poppadums, and cucumber yogurt dip
Why You Should Grab This Offer:
Dive into a bohemian-inspired cinematic journey at Govinda's, where the atmosphere transcends the ordinary, inviting guests to immerse themselves fully in the movie-going experience. The Movie Room at Govinda's offers a boutique cinema experience, complete with specially designed floor cushioning for maximum reclining comfort, allowing guests to kick off their shoes and truly unwind.
As one of the city's pioneering plant-based restaurants, Govindas offers a guilt-free dining experience, prioritizing ethical and sustainable food choices. Govindas caters to various dietary requirements, offering a buffet that is approximately 80% vegan and 50% gluten-free, with options available for those with nut allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Balcony seating is also available.
Iconic Sydney inner city restaurant, famous worldwide for its delicious international vegetarian buffet, warm friendly ambivalence, and comfortable boutique cinema
Winner of AMG's Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Sydney Award 2011
Featured in SMH as one of Sydney's best cinema experiences, Urbanlist, TimeOut Sydney, Concrete Playground
Govindas is a Sydney dating institution. For the past 28 years, couples have been canoodling on the couches in the boutique cinema after gorging on vegetarian food filled with good karma in the restaurant below. – Sydney Morning Herald
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About Govinda's Cinema & Restaurant
For over forty years, Govindas has been a beloved fixture in Sydney's dining landscape, revered by locals as an iconic institution. As pioneers in plant-based cuisine, we take pride in offering an ethical dining experience that reflects our commitment to sustainability and unique flavors. Under the guidance of renowned chef Karana Krishna Das for over two decades, our kitchen crafts an impressive array of vegan and vegetarian dishes, featuring highlights such as coriander channa dahl and crispy deep-fried cauliflower pakoras with chili chutney.
Located in the heart of Darlinghurst, Govindas offers a contemporary yet informal dining setting where guests can indulge in an extensive international buffet. With approximately 80% vegan and 50% gluten-free offerings, Govindas caters to various dietary needs, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all. Immerse yourself in a bohemian-inspired cinematic journey at Govindas, where relaxation meets gourmet delights in a unique movie experience. With a motto of "Keep your clothes on but take your shoes off," guests are encouraged to unwind and enjoy. Whether in upright seats or cozy couches, it's the lie-down cushions that steal the show for regulars, creating a night to remember. Indulge in a culinary treat before the movie for an unforgettable evening of comfort and entertainment.