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Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Blending the rich culinary traditions of Istanbul with the vibrant culture of Australia, head to Rakkas Restaurant on Eastlake Parade in Kingston for an unforgettable dining experience. This Canber...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Lake Side Sesh | Spring TimeBook your spring sesh!Celebrate spring at The Boat House with our Lake Side Sesh on Friday, October 24, 2025. From 6–10pm, enjoy bottomless cocktails, local wines and ales, live DJ sets, lawn games, and an iconic ride o...
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:00 AM

Crace

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...
Cafe June Canberra

Cafe June Canberra

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Braddon

Cafe June Canberra on Lonsdale Street in Braddon is a bright, modern retreat that blends effortless style with a relaxed community vibe. Sunlight filters through large windows, illuminating soft ti...
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...
Cafe' Mame'

Cafe' Mame'

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Melba

Brunch & Beyond at Café MaméBook Now!Café Mamé invites you to indulge in a menu full of flavour and comfort. From our house-made pork & fennel sausage roll to rosemary lamb ragu linguine, there’s something for every craving. Sweet too...
Ultra SLAM at Cypher Brewing Co.Grip Hard. Slam Harder.Get ready Canberra. Ultra SLAM hits Cypher Brewing Co. 25–26 Oct 2025. We’ve teamed up with Ultra Gym & Slam Wrestling for two days of chaos: live wrestling, grip comps (Crusher, Hub, Thumb Blaster...
Nestled along London Circuit in the heart of Canberra’s CBD, Clover Dining is a sanctuary for those who love food crafted with both precision and imagination. Its warm, contemporary interiors balan...
Uptown Vibes

Uptown Vibes

European   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:30 AM

Braddon

Social hour (Tue-sat) (4-6 pm)half price cocktailsJoin us for Social Hour at Uptown Vibes, Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 6 PM. Enjoy half-price on all house beers, wines, and cocktails!
OHNO!

OHNO!

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Griffith

Express Lunch$39pp Wed-FriWeekday Express Lunch Menu (min 2ppl) to share: house pickles, starter, main, rice and salad for $39pp. Add a tap beer or house wine for just $5!
Catbird

Catbird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
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...
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Located in a landmark 1920s Melbourne Building on leafy West Row, Mezzalira brings classic Italian charisma to the heart of Canberra’s CBD. Since 1996, Mezzalira has established itself as Canberra’...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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 ...
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...