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Canberra Restaurants Serving Lunch

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Raku Dining Express LunchMonday-FridayWork days are tough enough. Take a load off with our express lunch. Quick, easy and delicious! $60 per person (min 2 people). Available Monday to Friday. Book your table via the link below!
Waters Edge

Waters Edge

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Take in scenic views of Lake Burley Griffin while dining at Waters Edge restaurant on Parkes Place in Canberra. Located in the middle of the international flag presentation on the lakeshore, this t...
"Fine Food in a Nostalgic Environment"
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...
Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience contemporary Australian cuisine with hints of heritage at Pomegranate on Giles Street in Kingston. This elegant Canberra dining destination exudes charm with dark wood, rustic tables and...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - French"
Les Bistronomes

Les Bistronomes

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Campbell

14 Chef Hat Award
For a culinary journey with a distinctly French theme in Canberra, treat yourself and loved ones to a dining experience at Les Bistronomes located on Blamey Place in Campbell. Inside, this warm and...
Vincent

Vincent

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Barton

13 Chef Hat Award
Vincent delivers a Chef-hatted concept restaurant to the Canberra region, hidden amongst Government departments and new apartments in the leafy suburb of Barton. Nestled on Macquarie Street, this e...
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...
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
What sets Little Theo’s apart?Come and TryWe make as much as possible from scratch in-house: our fish is battered and crumbed every Tuesday, with the skin on (it's juicier that way). Our dough is freshly made each week and fermented for 72...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
Mezzalira

Mezzalira

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Canberra CBD

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’...
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Braddon

Golden HourHappy HourJoin us for Golden Hour at Midnight Bar from 4 pm-6 pm, Monday to Sunday. Enjoy a $10 glass of bubbles, white or red, an $8 schooner of Midnight Bar x Bentspoke Brewing Co. 'Braddon Ale', or a bart...
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 ...
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...
Discover a blend of retro charm and playful ambience at Bada Bing Dining Club, an Italian oasis nestled in the heart of Canberra’s Alinga Street precinct. Vintage aesthetics, including a stunning c...
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 ...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00 AM

Gungahlin

Since opening in 2014, Frankies at Forde on Francis Ford Boulevard in Gungahlin has established itself as one of Canberra’s best suburban venues. A café by day and fully licensed bar and restaurant...
Jewel of India

Jewel of India

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00 AM

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...
A Canberra institution, King O’Malley’s Irish Pub on City Walk in the heart of the city is the ideal place to grab a meal with mates, listen to live music, dance the night away and indulge in heart...