Looking for a fun date night idea or just want to unwind after a long day? Enjoying a delicious meal followed by a comfy movie screening might be just what you need. Govinda’s offers an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet that changes nightly, so there’s always something new to try. After dinner, settle into their cozy cinema with lie-down cushions or balcony seats to catch the latest films.

What We Offer

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

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 Govindas and dine to your 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 p.m. 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 can dine after the movie. The restaurant opens at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (we are closed Monday and 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 make themselves at home. Upright seating is also available in the form of couches and tub chairs.

• 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 yoghurt dip

• After dinner, guests can go upstairs to the movie room and cuddle up on the soft cushions while watching the latest cinema releases (Timetable) in optimal reclining comfort

• Balcony seating also available

• Featured in SMH as one of Sydney's best cinema experiences

• Featured in Urbanlist:

• Featured in TimeOut Sydney

• Featured in Concrete Playground

• Winner of AMG's Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Sydney Award 2011

Why You Should Grab The Offer

This offer stands out because it combines gourmet dining with top-notch entertainment in one place. The unique bohemian-inspired cinema setup allows patrons to relax fully while enjoying their favorite films on soft lie-down cushions—far from the ordinary cinema seat experience. Adding more value is the opportunity to savor exquisite vegetarian dishes beforehand or even afterward if you prefer late screenings. Families can enjoy select film screenings as Govinda's provides child-friendly showings as well. For those seeking exclusivity, private hire options make it perfect for special occasions or group gatherings. This holistic package ensures memorable evenings full of comfort, great food, and captivating movies.