Looking for a laid-back evening out? Govinda’s Cinema & Restaurant is just the ticket! Imagine kicking off your shoes, lounging on fluffy cushions, and enjoying the latest flicks after savoring a delicious veg meal. Known for its friendly vibe and often changing menu featuring yummy dishes like Indian dahl soup and cauliflower pakoras, there’s something new every night here. What better way to unwind?

What We Offer

• All-You-Can-Eat Vegetarian Dinner and Movie Session for Two

Why You Should Grab the Offer

Settling down at Govinda’s means enjoying more than just great food—it’s about getting comfy on lie-down cushions in an intimate cinema setting. The all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet makes sure you’re filled up before heading upstairs to catch the latest movies. Plus, it's child-friendly during certain screenings so everyone can join in the fun. Their private hire option is perfect if you're planning something special for friends or family. It’s not just a meal or movie; it's an experience tailored to provide maximum relaxation and enjoyment.

About the deal

"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

Start your evening at Govinda's and dine to your full satisfaction from our opulent buffet.

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 movie room is a boutique cinema offering specially designed floor cushioning for optimum reclining comfort. Guests are encouraged to kick off their shoes, stretch out, and really make themselves at home. Upright seating is also available in the form of couches and tub chairs.

Highlights

Iconic Sydney inner city restaurant, famous worldwide for its delicious international vegetarian buffet, warm friendly ambivalence, and comfortable boutique cinema. Check cinema details here.

• Winner of AMG's Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Sydney Award 2011.
• 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
• 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
• Balcony seating is also available
• Featured in SMH as one of Sydney's best cinema experiences
• Featured in Urbanlist
• Featured in TimeOut Sydney
• Featured in Concrete Playground