We’re a small, dynamic restaurant in Newcastle, NSW, offering a laid back, yet elevated dining experience that will remind you of why you love dining out.

We look at the seasons and to our local growers and producers when designing our menus. Our approach is equally hyper-seasonal by changing the menu every six weeks, keeping it fresh, seasonal and interesting.

Our kitchen is run by chef Jake Deluca and Darren Price, two of the most promising and established chefs in the Hunter region. They both have a world of experience having worked in some of the most demanding kitchens in NSW and UK.

On the other side you have Eduardo Molina, a hospitality veteran, who comes with a wealth of experience from working in some of California’s most regarded restaurants. His charisma and love for wine, and hospitality can be felt
as soon as you walk through the door.

But Flotilla is not just about these guys. It’s about the team, local farmers and producers, that make Flotilla the warm and passionate restaurant it has become.

 In 2022 we were awarded our first Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Hat, and we backed it up again in 2023. We were also pretty chuffed to be named a finalist in the Best Regional Restaurant NSW category too. A great achievement for all those who have formed part of the Flotilla family throughout the years, and a great coup for Newcastle being the first hatted restaurant in the thriving city.

We’ve just opened a bar too, right next door. Vecina, Spanish for neighbour, is just that, your friendly local, your neighbourhood bar, a warm and welcoming place to meet with friends and colleagues, to explore the world of drinks and clever bar snacks. She’s open Wednesday to Saturday for bookings and walk ins.