Canberra Restaurants by de Groots

Belluci’s Trattoria

Fast becoming an iconic name amoung the Canberra dining scene, Bulluci’s Trattoria harks back to its Italian roots serving rustic, simple Italian fare with some Modern Australian flair. The Woden venue provides a picturesque setting with vintage bay windows, wrought iron gates, and a candle-lit dining room that will woo your sweetheart.

Santa Lucia Trattoria

Classic red-and-white checked table cloths, a menu inspired by recipes that have been passed down through the generations and sharp, warm service is what you can expect at Santa Lucia Trattoria in Mawson. Caterina and Francesco Catanzariti came to Canberra from Calabria in 1956, bringing their Italian passion for fine food.

Soi 8

Those familiar with Thailand will appreciate the name Soi Eight as a reference to the address of this Griffith restaurant. And you can be assured that the authentic touches do not stop there.

Morks

A credit to the delectable modern Thai delights on offer, at Morks in Florey you will see a continuous stream of patrons coming and going on week nights - an impressive sign with strong competition around.

Redsalt Canberra

Grandeur, skill, freshness and opulence are a hard combination to come by in a restaurant, yet in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the heart of Canberra, Redsalt more than rises to the occasion.

We Graze at Griffith (formerly E.U. Cafe)

Whether it is brunch or a romantic evening meal on the cards, E.U. Café in Griffith is sufficiently intimate to ensure high quality service and attention, and, above all, delicious and imaginative food.

Binara One

In keeping with the Crowne Plaza’s professional aesthetic, Binara One lounge and restaurant in Civic will immediately impress you with its clean lines and colours, as well as its beautiful courtyard.

Lonsdale Street Roasters

With the unmistakable scent of roasting coffee wafting out the door and quirky décor that sees bikes riding across the walls, the newly opened Lonsdale Street Roasters in Braddon is a world removed from soulless chain cafés.

Pelagic Bar and Dining

Spearheaded by a team whose resumes read feature the most renowned and acclaimed venues that Canberra has to offer, Pelagic Bar and Dining in Civic is a seafood restaurant to watch.

The Republic

The Republic in Civic is a popular restaurant that provides friendly and personal service and delicious food. It brings a welcome injection of life and energy into a corner of Canberra full of government buildings and businesses.

The Wig and Pen

Oozing charm, individuality and a most enviable reputation, the Wig and Pen Brewery and Tavern in Civic boasts the best beer in town, the news articles and accolades on the wall being testament to this.

Wild Porcini

Situated in Nicholls, Wild Porcini is a successful and ever-popular restaurant for many reasons, perhaps the most important of these being the delicious Italian cuisine that keeps patrons coming back again and again.

The Deck at Regatta Point

With beautiful gardens on one side, the lake on the other and polished menus to be enjoyed in between, the Deck at Regatta Point is an excellent choice of restaurant for both café dining and private functions.<br>

Da Nunzio Caffè Bar and Ristorante

With cuisine representative of what good Italian food should be, friendly staff and a welcoming ambience, Da Nunzio restaurant in Gungahlin is set for a bright future as more and more Canberrans discover it.

ACT Ruby Union Club

Part of the Canberra sport and social scene since 1964, The ACT Rugby Union Club in Barton offers the best of all worlds: restaurant quality meals, club-priced drinks and an unbeatable location and premises.

Dieci e Mezzo

The hype surrounding the launch of the restaurant Dieci e Mezzo in Civic is something that Canberra does not see every day, but it has turned out to be well-founded and justified. Chef James Kidman of Sydney’s Otto fame brings modern Italian to the table, taking inspiration form his fine-dining experience to create casual yet refined dishes from the produce of Canberra’s surrounds.

La Cantina

Those after a high quality, authentic Italian dining experience in Canberra choose La Cantina restaurant in Narrabundah. The restaurant may be located just south west of the capital, but the surroundings and food will have you believe you are a world away in Italy.

Thai Chiang Rai

The success of Thai Chiang Rai is due to its following that has grown through word of mouth inspired by its fantastic food and welcoming ambience. The Kingston restaurant is a favourite of local eaters.

The Wine and Cheese Providore

A treasure trove for Canberra gourmet food lovers, The Wine and Cheese Providore in Manuka is a combined restaurant and food store that sells hard-to-find delicatessen products while serving gourmet meals and wines.

Kingston Grind

For over seven years the café Kingston Grind has been renowned for the quality of its coffee, food and prime location which satisfies caffine connoisseurs and midday grazers.