Best Polenta in Canberra

8 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Rubicon
Rubicon
93/100 (1774 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Polenta
Duck Confit
Beef
Confit
Beef Cheeks
Lobster
Lamb
Eggplant
Fish
Salad
Sashimi
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Parfait
Oyster
Salmon
Sit down
Contemporary
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"went to Rubicon for Valentines dinner and had a wonderful time! great food nice..."
xchloeklinx 406
"It's a culinary experience. Every dish is carefully crafted with utmost attention to detail. I don't think I have ever had food this good before...."
Rocky P
"Simply put, Rubicon is outstanding. The wait staff and sommelier are great and the food is sensational. We had the "design your own" 6 course..."
Simi Parker
"A classic fine dining experience. A warm restaurant with very attentive service. We had the 5 course degustation. My favourite courses were the..."
Kim Ye
"Another wonderful night at Rubicon, Jeff looked after us and had lot's of laughs as always. Beautiful food and congratulations to the lovely family..."
sandy Willis
Temporada
Temporada
86/100 (1057 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Swordfish
Burger
Parfait
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Toasts
Salad
Octopus
Crab
Chocolate mousse
Duck
Croquettes
Oyster
Quail
Mussels
Tuna
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Our meal on Saturday evening was absolutely superb (set menu) and the drinks recommended by our brilliant waiter, Clancy, were spot on. Oysters to..."
Peter Hilton
"Whilst visiting Canberra w my husband and two boys (15 & 8) we dined at Temporada. It was certainly one of the best experiences we've had. My..."
Jacinta Oska
"What an awesome night we had there. The kingfish on the tapas style menu was the best fish I've eaten bar none. We sat up at the bar and the..."
Damo Noodles Needs
"Without a doubt the best restaurant in Canberra. Great food and the most attentive and knowledgable staff. If you ask, they have off list 'fun' wine...."
John Hourigan
"A wonderful dinner - great ambiance, interesting tastes with our food and beautifully matched accompaniments. My friend and I had an assortment of..."
Ilona Cipe Purcell
"The drinks selection and boutique beers on tap were just the tip of the iceberg and the beginning of a fantastic evening of amazing food! In..."
Raith Pearson
"My first visit to Temporada. I was pleasantly impressed. The greeting I received from the front of house staff was warm and inviting. The service..."
Gemma Zeitlhofer
"Brilliant service, excellent food. Overall exceptional service highly recommend restaurant and defiantly one of the better in Canberra. Definitely..."
Brodie Shields
"Excellent food and service, Oscar looked after us for the night and recommend Chef's Menu a mix of 1 hat, quality..."
Rob Scarbro
"Delicious food, great atmosphere, wonderful service. A definite must if you're visiting..."
Slam Bert
"Divine food and spectacular service.... blue fin tuna is amazing definitely be..."
Lauren Marie
"Great food, wine, company and friendly staff and atmosphere. Really relaxed dining. I will be..."
Michelle McDonald
"Very friendly staff, excellent food and good..."
Camilo Gonzalez
"Consistently the best oysters in canberra by..."
Nila Dao
"Great restaurant-pleasant,helpful staff and extremely tasty food-the kingfish and prawns were..."
Claire Matthews-Wilkins
"Thanks guys for a fantastic meal last night. The food was creative and superbly done. The wine list was well thought out and complemented the great..."
Farley Hayward
"I went here with my boyfriend and we ordered the set menu. Not only was the food absolutely amazing, the servers were friendly and attentive. The..."
Alicia Lynch
"four cheese fritter and the anchovy toast was a highlight. The whole spatchock was also a great dish to share. Would..."
Norm Lee
"We recently had Temporada provide a chef and cater a dinner party at home for 8 people. The experience of fine dining at home was fantastic!! We had..."
Hamish Stephens
"I have dietary requirements but still found plenty of tasty items on the menu. Temporada offers a la carte or a set menu. The tomato anchovy toast..."
Michelle Braddock
"One of the most consistently excellent restaurants in Canberra. Our recent lunch was a delight as always. The anchovy toast was a surprise and..."
Leigh Raddon (Radds)
"What a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner for two. Every dish on the set menu was excellent and easily comparable to what you would find at the top..."
Lisa Lynch
"One of the best dining experience in a long time. Very attentive staff and super tasty food. My favourite dishes were definitely the octopus and the..."
niki kim
"Wonderful from start to finish. All the staff were amazing and instantly we felt like we were with new friends. Great wine list and some of our..."
Mario Paez
Joe's At East Hotel
Joe's At East Hotel
84/100 (301 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Bar
Italian
Dinner
Drinks
After-hours
Antipasti
Pasta
Calamari
Calamares
Tapas
Polenta
Lasagne
Arancini
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Validated Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic! Food was delicious, wine selection excellent, coffee perfect. Staff friendly and attentive, could not do enough for us. Really felt..."
Isabel Firkins-Fox
"Delicious drink options topped with incredible service and a great atmosphere. Would recommend Joe's Bar to anyone looking for a beverage after work..."
Dink Newman
"We had an exceptional night with amazing food wonderful service and an inspired wine list .. The menu was so exciting it was hard to choose. Our kids..."
Deborah Sorensen
"11 out of 10! Thank you Kathryn for organising my birthday party. It was everything I asked for. You delivered to the highest of standards. My guests..."
Janette Wojtaszak
"Excellent choice in drinks, excellent service, excellent atmosphere.... A must place to drink when staying at..."
Kristie Field
"Great bar, great wine and drinks menu. The food menu looks..."
Brett Mills
"Complimentary popcorn, great food and drinks. Service was outstanding and good looking..."
Kathryn Kinang
"Questo posto nn puo non essere il N.1 d'Australia. Il valore aggiunto viene dato dagli chef Francesco Balestrieri ed Andrea..."
Donato Perrone
"Good cocktails and friendly place for colleagues to enjoy a drink - or..."
Seoyeon Csy
"Great place, service and awesome vibe! Very good..."
Jason Duarte
"Great place Great service Great food Great drinks Great night..."
Allison Turner
"Loved the food, drinks and service. Quite a surprise especially for Canberra and during the holiday season! Will definitely be back..."
Samantha Clark
"Great atmosphere, cool decor, excellent drinks (especially the Elephant G&T with green..."
Jo Duflou
"Loved it didn't feel like being in Canberra at all !!.The food was great and the decor really..."
Soph Cazabon
"Funky decor, super friendly and attentive staff, amazing food, and a mean..."
Ben Blackshaw
Locale Pizzeria
Locale Pizzeria
83/100 (854 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Tiramisu
Ice Cream
Pasta
Gelato
Salad
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Antipasti
Mussels
Calamares
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"I cannot rave about their Gluten Free pizza bases enough! The food is fresh and vibrant- even the simple classic Caprese salad is a flavor..."
Sharon Young
"This traditional Pizzeria is definitely one of the Finest Italian I've had. The pizza melts in your mouth and so does their Calamari Fritti and by..."
Milica Carina Stjepanovic
"A weekly superstar for us. Adam is the best and can pick a great wine to go with your..."
Sandra Sweeney
"Amazing food and outstanding service. Such a great atmosphere! I would recommend to all that enjoy great food and top..."
Kylie Aljancic
"Always love Locale. Our waitress was fantastic and the food:..."
Fi Bracks
"Hands down one of the best pizzas i've had in Canberra. Great service to top it off. Thank you for making my birthday that much more..."
Stephanie Traycevska
"They have a great menu here with superb gluten free pizzas. The wait staff are great and add fun to the dining..."
Tobias Crush
"Favorite place to dine in Canberra always great food and friendly service. Thanks..."
Ben Broadhurst
"Thank you for making my birthday evening so special. Your ability to service our needs was greatly appreciated. The children were happy and sitting..."
Rebecca McHarg
"My Husband and I (this is huge to write as we only got married last Saturday) had lunch at Locale Pizzeria today it was incredible. Amazing service..."
Adrienne Brown
"Great food, great wine! The desert was a..."
Martin Little
"Love getting lunch here. Great food and excellent service every..."
Makenzie Tibbetts
"Really nice setting, good range of options for starters and specials, pizzas are fantastic and service is really good. Nice place for a Saturday..."
Lesley Dalby
"Good pizzas, including a nice vegetarian option. Got kicked out after 90 minutes on a Wednesday evening because we didn't have a reservation - they..."
Kate Walton
"Absolutely delicious food, wine, and desserts. Must try their affogato. It was a stand out. Tasted like ferrero rocher chocolates. Pizzas are great...."
Bec Evans
"Canberra is arranged in distinct suburbs, each serviced by their set of own restaurants and stores. For Deakin, which sits inside the Parliamentary..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"A Saturday night in Canberra with a hungry 9-year-old and my ever patient wife, Locale did not disappoint (Thanks to previous reviewers). Great..."
Its All About The Food
"Not been here for a while. Forgotten how good the pizzas are. Very traditional Italian pizzas. Thin crust with varied and tasty toppings. Nice..."
MickyD
"The family enjoyed the location and ambience. Staff were friendly and helpful. The kids loved their pizzas but mine was disappointing. The capricocia..."
Gregmunro63
"Good menu and nice decor. Food was nice and fresh but lacked seasoning. It was also pretty overpriced for what it was. The gnocchi was drowning in..."
Ausbeagle
"Mid week casual business lunch. First time visit on a recommendation and not at all disappointed. If you appreciate value for money and very..."
Magpie
"There's a great feel about this place. Warm and inviting. In terms of food, the folletto pizza is amazing - a thin and crispy base is layered with a..."
EdibleCities CBR
"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. First of all, let the COCKER just say that the Food is..."
Judge Betty Cocker
"A friend and I managed to get an outdoors table at Locale for a weeknight dinner ā€“ the waitress inside wasnā€™t particularly attentive and seemed a..."
Adventures In Winterland
"This is the best pizza I've had in Canberra. The place was absolutely packed on the Thursday night I went, which made it a little difficult to be..."
Kym
"Very excited to attend on second night opened. Arrived at 6.20 and they could only sit us at the bar but that was kind of fun seeing all the actions..."
Jen
"In the suburb of Deakin, a new Italian pizzeria has made huge waves in the community. Locale Pizzeria is a small sophisticated bar and pizzeria..."
Foodpornjournal
"Really nice ingredients and nicely balanced. A little bit floury and the base was slightly undercooked. But you probably won't have an issue with..."
Lorenzo Nevin
"I went here by chance and was really glad I did. You know you are in a great wood fired pizza place when they list the type of tomato that is used on..."
Tom Courtney
"The place is a bit small, but has some good ambience. Staff were attentive. The pizzas were good and the ingredients are very fresh. However, could..."
Erick T
"One of the best Italian restaurants. Thank you for the incredible experience. One of the finest talented chefā€™s I have ever seen in action, the..."
angelo angelopoulos
"This place was a happy surprise. I knew nothing before walking in other than it was a pizzeria. The staff were super welcoming and friendly, the..."
Christian West
"Absolutely beautiful food. Loved it. The pizza bases were next level amazing. Lovely staff..."
Gabriel V
Sage
Sage
83/100 (2230 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Lamb Rump
Confit Duck Leg
Trout
Duck Confit
Tatar Vom Thunfisch
Honcycomb Parfait
Polenta
Seared Barramundi
Beef
Aged Cheddar
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Parfait
Duck
Agnolotti
Calamari
Cocktail
Tuna
Cheese Plate
Tuna Tartare
Scallop
Salmon
Carrot Soup
Sit down
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Capitol Bar & Grill
Capitol Bar & Grill
82/100 (1214 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Steakhouse
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Grill
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Oyster
Lamb
Profiteroles
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Burger
Pork
Antipasti
Crab Cake
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Tiramisu
Omelette
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Quail
Crab
Cakes
Duck
Sit down
Grill
Steakhouse
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Fine Dining
"The antipasti platter was delicious and plentiful - as it doesnā€™t come with any bread or crackers we ordered a bread basket. Due to the fact that..."
Michelle Cairns
"We were just spoiled at the Capitol Bar and Grill. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious - Robbins Island steak with sauce..."
David Turner
"Superb steak and really pleasant and efficient staff. Great dinner and will certainly..."
Mark Hurwitz
"Every time I've been the food has been amazing, the atmosphere is so nice, and very friendly..."
Chantelle Bennett
"Great service, superb and well cooked steak and the kids loved the dry ice effect with the prawn dish, and the injectable donuts! Well worth a look..."
Kerry Peachey
Belluci's Manuka
Belluci's Manuka
82/100 (1380 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Gelato
Creme Brulee
Fish
Pork
Arancini
Antipasti
Focaccia
Ragu
Beef Cheeks
Prawns
Beef
Lamb Shoulder
CrĆØme BrulĆ©e
Lamb
Polenta
Bruschette
Tiramisu
Pasta
Pesto
Carbonara
Salad
Chili
Tortellini
Scallops
Tortelloni
Duck
Cannelloni
Calamari
Saltimbocca
Risotto
Ice Cream
Prosciutto
Calamares
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and i came to camberra and decided to dine at Belluci's Manuka. I commend the chef, i had pasta marinara, it was delicious as expected and..."
Carinna Valero
"The staff was amazing. The girl that served was great. Drinks were refilled quickly. The staff was very attentive. The food was amazing. Everythkng..."
Pramisha Kritika Chand
"When in Canberra, Manuka is a must and Bellucis is one of my favourite restaurants. Food is on the money. Wonderful staff and service. Highly..."
Roger Adam
"The best gnocchi I've had in a long time, the gnocchi was light and fluffy and the beef in the sauce was well seasoned and just delicious. The..."
Katie Kirkwood
"We had an excellent experience at Belluciā€™s. Service was great, staff friendly and switched on, knew their menu. We had the Squid ļæ½ and calamari..."
Alan Roberts
"The whole family had a lovely lunch (an early Mother's Day), great food, and excellent service from Phil, Cameron and Alex. Thank you to the chef as..."
Delia Pembrey MacNamara
"Food was excellent but was very impressed by the staff especially by our main server named Hutton. He was informative and very..."
Rebecca Wells
"Lovely ambience, magnificent food and attentive, personable staff who really made the whole family feel welcome. Two thumbs up Bellucci's..."
Nigel Robert
"The best service and amazing food.. thank you for giving us a fantastic experience on our anniversary. We will be back very..."
Shaz McEvoy
"Fantastic service and very tasty food. Thanks for being so flexible to cater for our large group. Everyone commented how good it was..."
Ranita Jones
"Food was excellent, lovely pepper and Persian Feta Bruschetta, Veal was cooked to perfection and the Risotto was the best I have eaten. Highly..."
Paul Claringbold
"Pork belly was great but the Creme BrĆ»lĆ©e was divine and my partnerā€™s seafood marinara was excellent..."
Sue Cross
"Went here for our weekly date night with the Entertainment Book - great service, great food, and great atmosphere. The biggest letdown was that we..."
Raina Foster
"Great service. ..great food...we loved every bit of..."
Mick Deaton
Molto Italian
Molto Italian
78/100 (1579 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fried Calamari and Prawns
Prawns
Potatoes Raclette
Aperol Spritz and Peroni on Tap
Squid Ink Tagliatelle
Polenta
Beef
Special Spaghetti
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
Tiramisu
Kingfish with Potatoes and Mussles
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Lamb
Woodfire Gamberi
Garlic Bread and Butter
Quattro Formaggi
Pesto
Pasta
Snapper
Fish
Salad
Seafood Pizza
Pork
Crab
Duck
Lemon Cocktail
Ragu
Calamari
TiramisĆŗ
Cacio e pepe
Risotto
Pork
Steak special
Trio of Gelato
Lamb Pappardelle
Wood Fired Rosemary Bread
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best woodfired Pizza I've had in a really long time, these guys are passionate about what they do and do an excellent job at it. Thin in the middle..."
Yeti Spaghetti
"An authentic Italian menu and atmosphere. Great service with a good sense of humour. Definitely worth the drive from..."
Claudia99
"An excellent place for cheese lover for sure. I had been looking for a place to enjoy raclette and cacio e pepe, and Molto Italian is the only place..."
Ruilin Gao
"Took my Mum here for dinner this Mother's Day & shared a Spanner Crab Linguine & Margherita Pizza, both delicious and paired perfectly with their..."
Georgia Wilson
"great service and pretty good food. we had a wednesday pork belly special, garlic flatbread and crab linguine special. we enjoyed the food and was a..."
Just Island
"Came to the area on the recommendation of a Canberra local and had a bit of a wander before the wife settled on Italian food for dinner. The menu had..."
BrisvEGustation
"Spaghetti cacio e pepe has become my vice. If there is one thing I can eat for the rest of my life, it is this cheese wheel pasta. Buffalo bar and..."
Wannabe Foodie
"The food here is delicious but it's so overpriced and the service is, well, weird. This serving of cheese pasta costs 30 bucks. Yes it's delicious..."
Ausbeagle
"Been there multiple times always greeted at the door by whoever is there (usually the manager I believe). The staff are enthusiastic which makes the..."
Luca Tosolini
"The service was fantastic and I'm generally very picky. The food was excellent, really enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I really..."
KJM
"Even with the expansion of the Foreshore, I must admit there aren't that many exciting places to eat for dinner. Morks is great, the traditional Thai..."
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