Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Canberra
399 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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"We are from interstate and believe it we asked siri where best steak was in canberra. She said kingston hotel. Thanks iphone. One of the best steak..."
Michelle Overton
"Best place for a private large family dinner! Couldn't recommend it more highly. We had a private birthday party with 20 adults and about as many..."
Hayley Morrison
"The best steak ever, great service highly..."
Fiona Frawley
"This is a big pub with a number of bars. The restaurant serves good food. The staff all seem really pleasant and helpful. I have even been there for..."
James Doogue
"Had their lunch special (Mon-Wed) $9 chicken schnitzel, chips & salad. Great value, great..."
Steven Nixon
"Great place for family-friendly environment, value for money. Perfect location for those participating in Running Festival. Definitely be..."
Martin Amy
"What a busy hotel! We waited only a short time for.our dinner in a full restaurant. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The lemon thyme chicken..."
Jasmine Parsey
"Only just discovered this place but it has been around very long time. Known to everyone as the Kingo it's a very solid pub establishment a great..."
John Kan
"Great steaks in The Grill, but make sure you book a table on the weekend. Very warm with the gas fireplaces...."
Harry Veteran
"Been to Marble and grain, Chargrill restaurant, Eaglehawk,Asambly, Civic,Old Canberra in.......,and so on. Best value for money. All other places..."
ognjen jerkovic
"Great Hotel, very busy, staff all lovely. Had the best steak for dinner that I've had for years, Great place , atmosphere and food. Totally recommend..."
Dawn Cordy
"Very enjoyable and excellent service. Our waiters Ben and Luca were very amicable and helpful..."
Nick Warren-Smith
"Pretty good spot in the heart of Canberra. I tasted the half rack of ribs, which was quite generous, and included cabbage slaw and potato wedges with..."
"Never had a bad coffee, and staff are always so lovely..."
Tia
"I have a really annoying coffee order and haven't found many places that make it well. I look forward to my fortnightly shop at the Supabarn so I can..."
Alexis Nguyen
"nice cosy place, friendly staff and great..."
Em Ay
"Great! Coffee-tick! Food-great! I had the top paddock brekky, tasty and generous..."
Zara Janssen
"Casey Coffee Guru is a great place to meet friends for a catch up over a delicious coffee, good food with attentive, polite and professional staff. I..."
Tracey Armstrong
"The staff at Coffee Guru Casey are fantastic. Always happy and helpfull. They make great coffee and tea, never get anything wrong. Try to get there..."
"Really cosy and friendly place to eat with great food and vast selection of games they encourage you to play after your food. Great service and..."
Steve Barnard
"My partner and I came in for a cozy Sunday afternoon playing board games and we were not disappointed. Lucile took the time to welcome us in, show us..."
Geraint Schmidt
"FANTASTIC!!!!
On holiday from Sydney with my wife and son.
When we arrived for our booking it was very busy but we where quickly shown our table/..."
Glenn Murphy
"Visiting Canberra for a holiday and my sister recommended this place to us as my wife and I both enjoy board games.
The service we received from the..."
Nick Jones
"My partner and I had a really lovely evening here for Valentine's Day. It's pretty much my perfect night... Pizza, beer and board games. Food was..."
"Very unique and creative menu! Their doughnuts are just amazing! It was my first time trying doughnut sandwich. Truly..."
Yue Wang
"Great little cafe offering some truly delicious doughnuts.With a variety of vegan friendly breakfast items, I decided to have the avo and..."
That Vegan Dad
"Came and had an earl grey doughnut which was nice although I wasn’t sure whether to eat the tea leaves...."
Emme Booth
"Nice little vegetarian place - obviously try the donuts! The coffee is served in trendy mugs. We went for breakfast and managed to get through a main..."
T M
"I usually walk past DD on my way to work and sometimes drop by for a coffee. On this occasion with work, I ordered scrambled eggs on sourdough toast..."
Danny Lai
"Good
-Clear taste of coffee. Like or dislike. High acidity.
-Quality of All day breakfast is good.
-Reasonable price.
-Friendly staff.
-Bright and..."
Min Shin (mini)
"Really loved this place! We sat outside on the pavement, in the shade on a hot day and it was perfect. The coffee was ok but the salmon and scrambled..."
Benedict Hugosson
"Great atmosphere and fabulous donuts!!! Coffee is not too shabby as well! Worth a look in for a nice social outing in Canberra..."
Michael McRoberts
"Best donuts, best chai tea and chai latte in town run by the best and nicest people. Where else you can get scrumptious vegan donuts. Must..."
Cut Nuke
"Stopped in for a snack while waiting for my bus — such a cute cafe! The ambiance is comforting and my flat white was fantastic. Sadly, the..."
"A fantastic Museum and war memorial. Would highly recommend attending if you are visiting Canberra. It is free to the public but you do need to go..."
Jeremy Sussex
"I have to put 5 star. The memorial is amazing with fascinating stories. They have real artefacts from Second World War and First World War. Real size..."
Stephane R
"One of the best war memorials in the world. Not to be missed if you're in Canberra. Beginning from first world war, continues through the second and..."
Mostafa Fahmy
"The War Memorial is a great way to remember the fallen and learn about the wars Australia was in. WWI, WWII, Vietnam war, Korean war and many more..."
3000bc AMOGUS
"Something every Australian should see, and take their children to see. It should be compulsary, stuff in there will make the hair on the back of your..."
Tony Jones
"Very interesting and informative, they were so young, quite emotional.
Still undergoing renovations and the Vietnam section is currently closed..."
LaDeane Richardson
"Was very moving and so much material has been collected and preserved from battles of the past and memories of those special moments of human..."
Heather Seccombe
"Amazing place full of so much history, very emotional. Highly recommend everyone to make the effort, going under major..."
"Great coffee. Very friendly staff. A must visit place in Canberra for good..."
Mehul Patel
"Wonderful food, exceptional service! Lovely and quiet atmosphere with such warm and kind staff who made our..."
Emma Cooper
"Quiet place inside the Canberra Centre near Muji for coffee and breakfast when it’s cold and windy outside.
Order and pay at the counter. Grab a..."
Pixel Le'bon
"It’s a good spot for a quiet breakfast and coffee. The menu was interesting. I went for a Cherry Breakfast not quite sure what to expect and was..."
John Paterson
"Sensational coffee great food too and a great atmosphere! Excellent service! Second to none! The staff are so friendly and considerate. Thank you for..."
Striped 5150
"Nice quiet little spot for a quick coffee and lunch.
Located in one of my favourite corners in the Canberra Centre, Cherry Beans has a nice small..."
Kim Ellis
"Lucky find. Needed a place for family breakfast on Easter Sunday. We were welcomed, everyone from all ages found something nice on the menu. Very..."
Patricia Roberts
"Quick service, delicious hot chocolate and decent enough coffee. open at 8am when everything else in the building is still closed, directly above the..."
"Excellent Brunch place, I really good find! Friendly staff and owner, food was excellent. I recommend the elk benny with bacon and chorizo. They..."
Hollie Marron
"Had a great dining experience here with some friends. They have a range of well curated dishes that scream out comfort food especially during a cold..."
Lloyd Nazareth
"We were just staying the day in Canberra and we went to this restaurant for lunch. Every staff member was very welcoming and Leeroy helped us with a..."
Louis Soltner
"Delicious, unpretentious, Awesome service! Cosy atmosphere, with quirky decor and furniture. The staff made you feel at home straight away and were..."
Lee's Lens
"delicious food and drinks, but the tofu in the salad was a little salty. All good in..."
TINGAO LIU
"Amazing food and fantastic owner. Brussel sprouts with aioli, chicken wings and tostadas made a feast for us. Coffee is top notch as well! And on the..."
Oskar Pecyna
"One of the most satisfying breakfasts I've had. A bit pricey but worth it. Ordered the B&E and the Chorizo & Stuff. Staff were friendly and service..."
Cynthia Lee
"The staff were so incredibly friendly I would go back just for them, but the food and atmosphere were also lovely. I ordered the vegetable fritters..."
"Being a mum n a business owner of two businesses have to say top service!!! After leaving my wallet boys have answered my message on facebook - they..."
Melissa Neville
"Legitimately drive out of my way to get coffee here, daily. Great coffee, best staff! A gem in the..."
Tyson Jones-Peni
"Such a passion for specialty coffee. This new age coffee shop uses excellent equipment and an intriguing bean selection process. Roasters include..."
Raymond Payne
"One of the best coffees I've had. Excellent service. Can hardly wait to go back..."
Steven Cutts
"Ridiculous! Coffee is amazing and the staff are great! We love..."
CJ Copeland
"I love going to Lava, I'll often drive out the way to grab a coffee and have a chat to the genuinely friendly staff. Both Cafes have open airy..."
Rory Rathbone
"Your coffee is amazing! The best I have had in Canberra. Toasties are fresh and full of flavour! So disappointed that I live in Forde and you guys..."
Renee Grant
"My go to coffee place in Phillip. Coffee is always good and the guys are friendly and helpful. The food isn't bad..."
Katherine Hamilton
"Amazing coffee .. Great choice of breakfasts. Friendly..."
Priya Musti
"Love it! Best coffee and smashed av!
I recommend to..."
Becky Kokoloco
"Love this place! Its beautiful and si are the guys!..."
Zaeysha Zee Bidois
"I am so lucky to have a place that serves one of the best coffees in Canberra! Don’t forget to get the cheddar chorizo toasties if you ever visit..."
Bohalxseal
"Despite the initial struggle to order lunch that they hadn't run out of an ingredient for, this was an otherwise superb coffee and food experience...."
@andrewwhiteau
"Lava is a handy spot within walking distance of the Woden CBD that offers a relaxed casual atmosphere, friendly staff, great coffee and light tasty..."
Michele Walton
"The Lava Expresso Bar, in Colbee Court Phillip and within walking distance of Woden is a cosy spot for coffee and a light lunch. The coffee is good..."
Michele Walton
"Great coffee! Glad to find such a nice cafe in an unexpected location.Great coffee! Glad to find such a nice cafe in an unexpected..."
Ell Cee Dee
"BEST coffee in Canberra, cute place!. I love Lava!! You wouldn't expect to come across such a gem in industrial Phillip, but there you go! Awesome..."
Anna.c.m.is
"Seriously good coffee. I drive across town to LAVA in Phillip just for its coffee. Seriously, it is that good.I caress each cup...."
Kurrajong
"Blink and you'll miss it, Lava is deceptively large linside with plenty of seating. Order and pay at the counter for solid coffee, pastries, toast,..."
Corridor Kitchen
"Best coffee in Australia 10/10. When you see talent it should be rewarded. I've drunk thousands of coffees around the world, but for me this is the..."
Dresdren
"Perhaps the prettiest flat whites in Canberra, in the far from prettiest suburbs (no offence, Phillip). If your business in Canberra relates to cars..."
Corridor Kitchen
"A good cafe with a limited but sufficient breakfast range. They do good coffee. Coffee service is a bit slow compared with the food as the coffee..."
Richard Brooks
"Great place to have coffee. They serve Wood & Co coffee from Melbourne. I recommend trying their pourover coffee if you like black coffee, it is one..."
Lilli Hooper
"Always amazing service and fab coffees.
Good..."
karliah williams
"Best hot chocolate I’ve had in an age! Doesn’t look as delicious as it tastes, but woooeeee!..."
Ronja O. Moss
"Coffee is excellent and clearly their specialty.
Staff are friendly and helpful, sevice prompt
Not that excited by the lunch menu which is mainly a..."
Cathy Levan
"Great coffee brews, top notch flat whites & fantastic baristas & staff! Would highly..."
Denise Demicoli
"Casual, open, minimalistic but good vibe. Staff are great, sandwich was great. Coffee is winner too very simple menu. Don't complicate it, they..."
"Quite a cozy place for a brunch very well prepared food. The only bothersome things were the live plants up top which were shedding on the food and..."
Shah Asghari
"I lived in Canberra as a student for a number of years. Gus’ was my go-to place because breakfast, coffee and cakes were/are very good. The crowd..."
sampaloc boyhood
"This is always our breakfast go to when in Canberra. Staff are friendly and helpful. Menu always has something different. The all day menu suits the..."
Mel
"Lactose-free cappuccino, cranberry juice and vegan avo for breakfast at Gus’, after checking out the Hot Air Balloons. Vive l’apostrophe..."
Ian Argent
"Had breakfast here this morning before driving home to Sydney. Excellent service, friendly staff and the food was out very soon after we ordered. ..."
"I've been here twice now and both times I was really impressed by the quality of the coffee, the food and the service. I can see why it's such a..."
Anthea Torres
"Best staff and always service with a smile! The granola is next level amazing and always taste so delicious, fresh and full flavour. The coffee is..."
Molly Ryan
"great coffee and excellent staff - always service with a smile .... and perhaps a cookie or a..."
Kylie Jenkins
"Fabulous coffee, great food and great service. Love the avo and goats..."
Suze Louise
"Best smoothies, love the freshness of everything, happy and friendly..."
Eileen Dallwitz
"Best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had. Will be back for..."
"Great experience, wonderful value for money and stunning food. Attached are 4 dishes that were amazing, and even though they told us that the..."
Drew C
"Had a really nice meal. The dishes have lots of flavour and the slow cooked lamb shoulder was super tender and juicy. The desserts were terrific and..."
Tom Courtney
"A cute place for high tea located within Hotel Realm.
Buvette offers a set menu. The food is brought out in stands and there’s a piece of each..."
Jessica D
"My girlfriends & I had a fabulous experience at high tea today. The food was decadent & delicious. Both savoury @ sweet. We did not go home hungry...."
Penny Jackson
"Had a traditional high tea at Buvette. Impeccable service, beautiful tea and food. A lovely experience! Will be coming..."
Hannah
"This restaurant was the highlight of our trip. I can't rate this high enough. The service was top notch, and everyone made us feel so welcome. There..."
"I am so thankful to a staff there who gave me a few elastic bands to help me secure my shoes' heels which was falling off. This made it possible for..."
Kitkat “Sparky” K
"Their Bacon, egg and spinach breakfast wrap and cappuccino for $9.90 is fantastic and worth every..."
Maz S
"I have used this cafe a few times for catering. Great food at a good price. Easy to deal with and very..."
"The antipasti platter was delicious and plentiful - as it doesn’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..."
"I can't recommend this place highly enough. I love it when you are in the hands of a quality chefwho takes care that your experience is a good..."
Arne
"BRILLIANT. Thanks Damien for providing an incredible surprise for my wife's surprise 60th. The night went off without a hitch. The food was..."
John Phillips
"Was taken here by my parents when they were up from Melbourne. Intimate setting with attentive wait staff. Was a little disappointed with..."
Bec Harrison
"Friendly dinner for 2. My partner took me here for a surprise date after work on a Thursday. At 7:30 it's was just ourselves and one other table. The..."
Peta.olesen
"Fantastic food, great portion sizes, brilliant flavours and attentive staff. Will definitely be going back for more. Highly..."
Darren Brown
"Great restaurant in Narrabundah. Tasty food and decent portion sizes. The osso bucco was massive and topped up like a massive volcano on the plate...."
Foodpornjournal
"Really excellent food. Fantastic soft-shell crab,the meat dish are well executed and are a good size. Service was adequate. Price is reasonable......"
Andrew Thomson
"One of my favourites. When I want to have a special night or have interstate guests D'Browes never lets me down. The pork and lamb dishes were great..."
"Tasty food, a warm and inviting venue - love the decor! The young lady who waited on our table was super friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be..."
Jenny Cox
"Been to D'Browes a few times now, and it has always been great. We had another wonderful dinner here last night. Waitress and Chef were very..."
Sarah Millard
"Good and ambience is excellent.
Especially the crisp white tablecloths!
Both waitress and Chef very friendly and food is to die for 🍽.
We had a..."
NETA NALLO
"Had the kidneys and duck. Delicious. Very reasonable price for what you get..."
Rory MacNeil
"Great little find serving old-school Mediterranean fare in a modern setting. Good, hearty meals. My wife remarked that if we lived closer, this would..."
Chris Dow
"Best service, great food - we travel from the other side of town to eat at D’Browes. Every special occasion we have is here. Thanks Damien, Maddie..."
"Absolutely loved it. Gorgeous food (with complimentary amuse-bouche, bread and palette cleanser) and wonderful ambience. The music and lighting were..."
Karen McKerrow
"Great restaurant perfect for an amazing meal in a quiet and stylish..."
Annie Belle
"Fantastic!. As we were staying at University House we decided to give Boffins a go - and we liked it so much we dined two nights in a row! Fantastic..."
M And D
"Really lovely meal with fresh ingredients and interesting flavours. Great selection of reasonably priced local wines. They have a new, fresh team..."
Annemarie Grahl
"More of a 4.5 star than 5, but still exceptional. Great food and professional staff. The diner style booths give it an historic charm. Soft..."
David Naylor
"Small quite but beautiful location and atmosphere. I had the duck which was to die for and zucchini cake which to me was amazing. Well attended to..."
Mara Cox
"Did not expect much but was pleasantly surprised: the service was friendly and the food was excellent... I really enjoyed the king fish... and the..."
James Arvanitakis
"Wonderful vegetarian meal with complimentary flavours enhancing natural texture organic and sourced produce. Finished with suburb cheeses and fruit...."
Boyd McMillan
"Great atmosphere, affordable drinks and decent food. Plenty of seating both inside and out under beautiful old trees. A great place to catch up with..."
"I recently celebrated my 40th Birthday at the Civic Pub, Pool Room. Craig and his staff were wonderful. My guests raved about the food, absolutely..."
Kym Wilkinson
"Great service, really accommodating to large groups and dietary requirements. Good selection and drinks and a fairly standard pub style menu. Steaks..."
Anastasia B
"Great Steak, great staff, pub life !!! The staff were very friendly, good honest hungry food. Recommended! Little noisy but it is a pub. Very happy..."
Evester
"Haven't been here long at all. But so far so good. I'm here with my work mates who are also my regular mates. Enjoying a cool glass of the old VB and..."
Jesse (The Ghost)
"Great atmosphere particularly being Melbourne Cup evening, quick professional and friendly service. Food was just above what you would generally..."
Ged
"Great pub with very efficient and helpful bar staff. This place has never failed to deliver on service or food and despite all the high-end..."
Billy Merkx
"The Civic, what a pleasant surprise to see the new digs. May have been done a while ago, but it hadn't been years since I had last visited. Love that..."
Semi
"Relaxing place to go for lunch and a quick play in the pool at the back. Service was quick, although I was quite disappointed as I have ordered an..."
Spookeychicken
"Today we went to Civic Pub for lunch. The beer and wine price is reasonable and great food. I like the chicken schnitzel serve with mushroom sauce,..."
Steve Fnac
"Not a high class venue, but you can't go wrong with their $15 steak night. Tops value, and if it's warm you can enjoy it outdoors with a cold..."
Dani R
"Great place for after work drinks, nice menu with great food and also on Fridays and Saturdays the place to be and catch some fun. It is pretty much..."
Milcho
"Pretty good pub feed, good salad options and GREAT chips. Great wine choice and new (not that new) is really classy. Great area for viewing the..."
Jen
"Great service, delicious affordable meals. Went here with some friends for some wholesome pub fair and relaxed night out.Very pleasantly..."
Greg H
"Thank u ! sister coming in on a late flight needed food the guys welcomed us raced to the kitchen at nine pm and secured our ability to order..."
Cathy Dean
"Lovely atmosphere and VERY generous meal portions. The staff were very nice and quick! The Pork ribs were honestly cooked to perfection, but way too..."
Kellie
"I really enjoyed my time at this pub and the experience.
I first phoned up to confirm that they could do a takeaway soup order and the staff member..."
Mitchell Honey
"Terrific atmosphere and a lovely meal. Gorgeous little menu for dogs which can be seated outside - my kids would have loved a steak option on the..."
Elise Ellabban
"Great pub in the middle of Canberra with an dining area loud with parrots 🦜. Fun atmosphere, great service, great food and I loved my steak 🥩...."
paterjo
"Second time dining here and the food is awesome. I had the Steak, which was cooked to perfection and the pepper sauce was to die for. Others ordered..."
Steve Ball
"Last time I was at the Civic was 40yrs ago. My sister said why did I want to go to that dive! I said it's been done up sis! Enjoyed the food, the..."
Julie Betts
"I'm an outgoing of towner and been going for yours. It has a great vibe, good food and great service. The layout is old school, it feels organic and..."
"The CIT Reid campus restaurant continues to offer excellent value for a two ($20) or three ($25) course lunch (Tuesday or Friday) or dinner..."
Michele Walton
"The CIT Reid campus restaurant continues to offer excellent value for a two ($20) or three ($25) course lunch (Tuesday or Friday) or dinner..."
Michele Walton
"Have you ever wanted to try a degustation but couldn’t really afford one? If you like elegantly presented food at an affordable price, I have found..."
Food Avenue
"The Maitre De checked on our booking name and the number of people, then showed us to our table. He reminded us that there was a special. Which was..."
Gabrielle Jarvis
"Beautiful food that was very well prepared. The only negative was the food came out too quickly.
The wait staff was were well-presented and were..."
Alistair Nitz
"Great dining experience in a well maintained and non pretentious environment, great food comes with great customer service. Loved every dish from..."
Jennifer W
"Absolutely delicious came here for lunch $30 for a 3 course meal staff have outstanding customer service skills would definitely..."
Burrima H
"It's a nice place. A miniature of a fancy restaurant. You are serviced by students who are extremely polite. The food is good and very cheap. A three..."
Clara Siagian
"Fine dining at budget..."
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