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Melbourne CupTuesday, 4th NovemberCelebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Pialligo Estate on Tuesday 4 November 2025 with a refined Pavilion Dining experience. Enjoy a chef’s tasting menu, Mumm Champagne beverage package, sweepstakes, ...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
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...
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...
SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar

SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Salsiccia e Cavolo Nero risottoVisit Us Today!Creamy Carnaroli rice cooked to perfection with a vibrant Tuscan kale pesto (cavolo nero), paired with house-made Italian pork sausage infused with fennel, chili, and roasted red capsicum purée. Fi...
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...
Diwali Specials At ChatkazzCelebrate With SweetnessThis Diwali, Chatkazz invites you to share the joy of the season with our exclusive range of festive sweets and catering services. From traditional favourites to indulgent new creations, each treat...
Wake Up with Flavour at Capital EateryTry Us Today!Start your day right at Capital Eatery with a breakfast menu that hits all the right notes. From the hearty big breakfast and creamy mushroom tartane to fresh, flavour-packed options like the Tusca...
Naadam

Naadam

Mongolian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Phillip

Discover Mongolia’s unique style of food and culture at Nadaam on Corinna Street in Phillip. This Canberra restaurant exudes style with a marble counter, wooden panelling and statement wall art, se...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience the taste of fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere at Otis Dining Hall, an establishment popular among a crowd of suave Kingston locals. Set on Jardine Street, Otis offers an ambient escap...
Catbird

Catbird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:00 AM

Parkes

Sweet or Savoury? Catbird Has Both CoveredTry Us Today!Sweet or savoury? At Catbird, we know there are two types of breakfast people and let’s face it, you already know which one you are. Whether you’re all about the smashed avo or craving a vibrant gr...
Blu Ginger Canberra

Blu Ginger Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Adding a dash of exotic spices to the lively dining scene of Canberra’s Genge Street is Blu Ginger Indian Restaurant. Featuring a vast, vibrant and contemporary interior, as well as a high standard...
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 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Share The LoveSet MenuA set of tasting menu of our most popular items, portioned for you according to the number of people. Available everyday from $79-$89 pp. Head to our booking systems for further details
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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 ...
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 5:30 PM

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 ...
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 ...