Canberra Restaurant Guide


Our nation’s capital is a true dining destination for dedicated foodies. Restaurants in Canberra’s downtown area of Civic are bustling eateries offer modern Australian cuisine, including steakhouses, seafood diners and modern European fine diners. Trendy al fresco brasseries are found in Manuka, while restaurants in Acton and Kingston span the cuisines of France, Italy and Asia. Further outside of the CBD, regional wineries match locally produced gourmet goods such as smoked trout, truffles in winter, and wild game to full bodied reds and cold climate whites. For visiting delegates and parliamentary partners, the city also offers a wide range of corporate function venues to host boardroom meetings and conferences.

Canberra's Popular Dining Destinations



Recommended Restaurants


Legends Spanish Restaurant

Restaurant - Legends Spanish RestaurantBig, noisy, colourful, cheerful – Legends Spanish Restaurant can only please, delivering a spectacular time in the most fantastic surrounds south of Cadiz. Just like the bright toreadors painted on th [more...]

Taste of Himalaya

Restaurant - Taste of HimalayaIn the heart of Canberra’s buzzing restaurant district of Manuka, A Taste of Himalaya provides a unique insight into the flavours of the Himalaya region, specializing in Nepalese cuisine. This eatery  [more...]

Mecca Bah

Restaurant - Mecca BahLocated in the heart of Canberra’s culinary epicentre on Mauka Terrace is Mecca Bah restaurant. With flamboyant fabrics, rich colours and hand-crafted ceramic dishes, Mecca Bah exudes an effervescent  [more...]

Column Restaurant at The National Press Club

Restaurant - Column Restaurant at The National Press ClubSince its opening in the early 1960s, The National Press Club in Barton has been a cornerstone of the Canberra political scene. After receiving renovations in 2008, Column Restaurant is going stronger [more...]

Pork Barrel Cafe

Restaurant - Pork Barrel CafeNestled opposite the rose gardens of Parkes’ Old Parliament House, the newly refurbished Pork Barrel restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy the Canberra seasons. There couldn’t be a more beautiful spot [more...]

Canberra Restaurants

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Restaurant - Aubergine

Aubergine
AWARDED TWO CHEF'S HATS SMH GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2012

Situated in the heart of Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, Aubergine’s menu reflects [more...]

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Latest Restaurant Reviews


Louis Danau about  The Artisan:

Food – Outstanding, Staff - Outstanding, Wine List - Outstanding, Overall evening “ Outstanding” I suggest you try this little oasis while its passion can support its diners, as I would suggest tha [more...]


Hobart visitor about  Mezzalira Restaurant:

Over priced for the experience !!! Food was acceptable but doesn't match the high price considering that the restaurant doesn't offer five star service or atmosphere. The staff wasn't knowlegeable ab [more...]


Joyce Stanton about  Belluci’s, Manuka:

I too had a billing issue with these jokers: I upgraded my oyster order to a dozen, and got charged for two halves; my rum n coke order was seemingly forgotten, so I reminded a nearby waiter -- only t [more...]


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