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Christmas Lunch Thursday, 25 DecemberCelebrate Christmas Day 2025 with a festive five-course lunch at Pavilion Restaurant, Pialligo Estate from 12:00pm. Enjoy seasonal delights, a glass of sparkling on arrival, and holiday cheer in a ...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Crispy Pork Belly PerfectionTaste the new specialIntroducing our new special – Crispy Pork Belly served with silky mashed pumpkin, tender broccolini, pickled grapes, and finished with a rich red wine jus. A perfect harmony of crunch, sweetness, a...
Weeknight Feasts at The District – CraceTry us today!Make your evenings easy (and delicious) with The District’s Weekday Dinner Specials from 5pm! Dine in and dig into rotating favourites like $20 pizza or pasta on Mondays, juicy burgers with fries o...
Jewel of India

Jewel of India

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Manuka

For a burst of vibrancy in both flavour and culture in Manuka, book in for a delectable culinary experience at Jewel of India restaurant on Bougainville Street. Recently refurbished, Jewel of India...
Silo Bakery

Silo Bakery

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Kingston

Part Brooklyn, part Parisian – that's Silo Bakery on Giles Street in Kingston. From a room full of Australian and European cheese to freshly baked bread, this happily buzzing Canberra café is alive...
SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar

SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Follow the tantalising aroma of pizza cooking in the wood-fired oven to find SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar on London Circuit in the heart of Canberra. Emphasising welcoming and friendly service and w...
Blu Ginger Canberra

Blu Ginger Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

Palak Patta Chaat – Crispy Indian Street SnackA Must Try!Blu Ginger Canberra presents Palak Patta Chaat—a crispy, crunchy, and tangy street-food classic with a gourmet twist. Fresh spinach leaves are lightly battered, fried to perfection, and topped with...
Chatkazz Canberra

Chatkazz Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Gungahlin

Live life with a little spice at Chatkazz Indian restaurant on Hibberson Street in Canberra. Located in The Market Place Gungahlin Shopping Centre, journey through the heart of India without steppi...
Capital Eatery

Capital Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

Pub Classics With A TwistFeast At Capital EateryAt Capital Eatery, we’re serving comfort food done right — think golden fish and chips, crispy parmis topped with rich sauce and melted cheese, and flavour-packed tacos that bring a little fiesta t...
Catbird

Catbird

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Parkes

Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 27-29thAll You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet! All the classic dishes just like grandma made them. Bring your family and eat until you can't eat any more, then find room for pie! Bookings essential
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...
Functions Made Easy at Frankie’sBook your function nowAt Frankie’s at Forde, we make hosting simple with flexible catering packages designed to suit every occasion. From $25pp share platters with crowd favourites like pork belly bites, halloumi, and s...
Kivotos

Kivotos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Canberra CBD

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...
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 ...
Little Theo's

Little Theo's

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Just a short stroll from Murrumbidgee golf course in the tranquil outskirts of Canberra is classic pizza and burger bar Little Theo’s. An interior decorated with furniture created from wooden palle...
Olive at Hawker

Olive at Hawker

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Hawker

Nestled in Canberra, Olive at Hawker on Hawker Place showcases Mediterranean cuisine, characterised by robust Greek and Italian influences. The inviting ambience, suffused with a gentle luminosity ...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
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 ...