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Nestled in the heart of Dubbo at 215B Macquarie St, Down The Lane offers a refreshing experience for anyone seeking a welcoming spot to enjoy a meal in a relaxed environment. From the moment you arrive, the restaurant’s charm is evident, with ample free parking, including both a convenient lot and accessible street parking, making it easy for visitors to stop by without any hassle. The interior balances comfort and functionality, featuring high chairs for families, clean restrooms, and cozy spaces that cater to solo diners who want a peaceful spot to enjoy their meal.
The menu at Down The Lane is crafted to satisfy a variety of tastes, ensuring that whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, there’s something that hits the spot. While the restaurant type is straightforwardly welcoming, the variety of offerings and thoughtful layout of seating areas make it more than just a typical restaurant experience. The space encourages both casual visits and more focused dining sessions, reflecting the venue’s attention to creating a versatile environment for its patrons.
Reviews frequently highlight the ease of visiting Down The Lane, praising the accessible parking, friendly staff, and accommodations for different dining needs. Solo visitors appreciate having a comfortable space to enjoy their meals without feeling out of place, while families find the high chairs and thoughtfully designed seating convenient. Each visit feels intuitive, with the practical amenities seamlessly complementing the welcoming atmosphere. This combination of convenience, attentiveness, and an inviting menu helps make Down The Lane a standout among local dining locations, blending everyday comfort with a sense of thoughtful hospitality that keeps people coming back.
The restaurant’s focus on accessibility and practical features, paired with its approachable menu, ensures that both new visitors and regulars enjoy a consistent and satisfying experience, making it a noteworthy stop on any Dubbo dining itinerary.
• "Decent Italian restaurant in town... good food and service????????????"
• "Variety of pizzas, calamari, buttered chicken, arinchini, pasta all amazing."
• "Beautiful and cozy place, fresh yummy foods, friendly staff."
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Hidden gem with a cozy atmosphere – loved the surprise of fairy lights and rustic design. Staff were very friendly. We tried several dishes: • Hawaiian Holiday Pizza – thin base, pineapple and fresh basil gave it a nice twist. • Seasonal Risotto – creamy with mushrooms, peas, and truffle, comforting and rich. • Chargrilled Scotch Fillet – juicy and tender, perfectly cooked with caramelised onions. • Slow-Cooked Pork Belly – soft, flavorful, balanced by crispy potatoes. Dessert: When I entered, I saw three versions of tiramisu in the display – one looked appetizing, one looked collapsed and unappetizing, and there was also a big glass container holding what seemed to be fresh tiramisu. I didn’t plan to order it, but my friend did, and unexpectedly we were served the unappetizing one. Eating it gave the impression that it wasn’t fresh, especially since newer and fresher-looking ones were clearly on display. I’d suggest more care with presentation, or simply not serving a portion if it doesn’t look right. It would be much better if only the fresh and appealing portions were served, as presentation really affects the dining experience. Overall, food was delicious, staff lovely, and atmosphere unique – just a little more care on dessert would make it 5 stars.
Shift into a relaxed vibe at DTL with delightful live music. The menu caters to all tastes with amazing pizza, pasta, and salads. Tempt yourself with their cocktail menu and save room for dessert! Friendly and engaging service.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Food was well presented and tasty. Also had gluten-free options. The mulled wine was deliciously warming. They have an amazing selection of Gins with a lot of Australian Gins available. Staff were friendly and well versed in what they had to offer. I love the hidden location and layout of the restaurant.
Had such a yummy dinner! We weren't sure where to go for dinner and we met Clarissa at Jimmy's when we ordered coffee (good coffee btw). She was able to point us to Down the Lane. Really impressed with the GF options. Great team and Clarissa is really friendly and helpful. The two teenagers where impressed with their meals. I thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty and very satisfying. Thanks team. Would definitely come back if we came to Dubbo again.
Great spot in Dubbo. We came here for a midweek dinner, the staff were friendly, fast and very keen to ensure we had a good time. The arancini balls were a highlight!
Absolutely amazing service . The risotto 10/10 great flavours. Pizza was just as good . Baked Brie to die for .. overall wonderful meal
my partner and i were travelling through and saw down the lane with a quick google search and i’m so glad we gave it a go! waitstaff were welcoming (thanks to rissa!) and made sure we were looked after which we really appreciate and the food came out in good time. we shared an entree and a main each and we left feeling very satisfied. plate sizes were good, food was fantastic. it has a good atmosphere too, the restaurant had lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well which was nice to have the option for a warm or cold night.
We’ve enjoyed our dinner at this place, the food was really nice and the restaurant has a nice vibe to it. We were looking for a nice place for dinner in Dubbo and this place was recommended by a local. We’ve ordered the buttermilk chicken, salt and pepper cauliflower, the Sarita and the pasta special for the week. Would definitely recommend the Sarita (pizza) and the salt and pepper cauliflower - we’ve really like how tasty they were. Would definitely visit again - the ambience was nice, with a lot of space both indoors and outdoors for seating. We made a reservation for dinner on a Thursday night and it was not that busy but would still recommend making a reservation than missing out on having a meal at this place.