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Canberra Restaurants

Canberra has it all - innovative cuisine, unmatched hospitality and one-of-a-kind dining experiences - Canberra's finest restaurants consistently deliver all this and more. With so many options, deciding where to begin and what to eat can be overwhelming; beyond that, you cannot possibly exceed the culinary feast these restaurants have to offer. Prepare for a treat! We've got a list of the best restaurants in Canberra with reviews and ratings.
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
For authentic Italian run by Canberra stalwart Carlo Tosolini, look no further than Molto Italian at the Kingston Foreshore. This seaside trattoria boasts modern interiors of high ceilings, dark wo...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Raku Dining Express LunchMonday-FridayWork days are tough enough. Take a load off with our express lunch. Quick, easy and delicious! $60 per person (min 2 people). Available Monday to Friday. Book your table via the link below!
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...
Waters Edge

Waters Edge

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Take in scenic views of Lake Burley Griffin while dining at Waters Edge restaurant on Parkes Place in Canberra. Located in the middle of the international flag presentation on the lakeshore, this t...
Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:45 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience contemporary Australian cuisine with hints of heritage at Pomegranate on Giles Street in Kingston. This elegant Canberra dining destination exudes charm with dark wood, rustic tables and...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - French"
Les Bistronomes

Les Bistronomes

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Campbell

14 Chef Hat Award
For a culinary journey with a distinctly French theme in Canberra, treat yourself and loved ones to a dining experience at Les Bistronomes located on Blamey Place in Campbell. Inside, this warm and...
Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Blending the rich culinary traditions of Istanbul with the vibrant culture of Australia, head to Rakkas Restaurant on Eastlake Parade in Kingston for an unforgettable dining experience. This Canber...
Mezzalira

Mezzalira

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Introducing a new Kitchen member from ItalyChef StefanoWe are excited to introduce Stefano, with over 20 years of culinary experience, working across Italy, Germany, Russia and the Middle East. His journey includes leading restaurant teams and servin...
Parlour Wine Room

Parlour Wine Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:00 PM

Acton

Happy Hour Tuesday to Friday 3-6 pmThe perfect prelude to your evening awaits. Specially priced selections include $10 beer pints, $12 wines and $14 cocktails.
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Kingston

Take in the sounds of sizzling hot pots and tantalising aromas wafting from the kitchen at Portia’s Place on Kennedy Street in Kingston. This restaurant comes alive with the consistent hum of livel...
Little Theo's

Little Theo's

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:00 PM

Canberra CBD

What sets Little Theo’s apart?Come and TryWe make as much as possible from scratch in-house: our fish is battered and crumbed every Tuesday, with the skin on (it's juicier that way). Our dough is freshly made each week and fermented for 72...
Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Good FridaySeafood FeastJoin us at Bar Beirut on Good Friday for our 7-course seafood feast. Think freshly shucked oysters, zippy kingfish tartare and spiced calamari with chili mayo.
Museum Cafe

Museum Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Canberra CBD

Italian Feast with Silvia Colloca14th MarchBe swept away to the south of Italy for an exclusive evening of food, wine and music featuring Italian-born opera singer, actress and celebrity chef Silvia Colloca. Silvia’s menu will be prepared b...
Olive at Hawker

Olive at Hawker

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Hawker

Opa! Lunch Special$20 Pizza & Pasta Available Tue - Thur
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience the taste of fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere at Otis Dining Hall, an establishment popular among a crowd of suave Kingston locals. Set on Jardine Street, Otis offers an ambient escap...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Lyneham

The vision of homesick students from Hong Kong, the China Tea Club on Montford Crescent in Lyneham is the place to head for Asian fare with flair. This hidden Canberra gem is locally loved for its ...
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Braddon

Golden HourHappy HourJoin us for Golden Hour at Midnight Bar from 4 pm-6 pm, Monday to Sunday. Enjoy a $10 glass of bubbles, white or red, an $8 schooner of Midnight Bar x Bentspoke Brewing Co. 'Braddon Ale', or a bart...
Bringing the delicious multicultural delights of Sri Lankan heritage to the heart of Canberra, head to Banana Leaf Restaurant on Akuna Street for an explosion of flavours, spices and colours. Take ...
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Griffith

Discover an award-winning restaurant where the dining style is uncomplicated and the service informed yet informal at Rubicon on Barker Street in Griffith. A hidden gem nestled in this secluded and...
Kivotos

Kivotos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Braddon

Discover the vibrant world of Greek gastronomy where every dish tells a story steeped in history, tradition and passion at Kivotos on Mort Street in Braddon. This Canberra restaurant takes you on a...