From Australian a Italian to modern cuisine, Canberra features 47 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts Good Food Guide ratings across its restaurant scene. Canberra is a rising star in the culinary world.
Les meilleurs restaurants à Canberra
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1.11e CAVE
11e CAVE is a tiny underground bar a vin situated in an old bank vault under the building. It's inspired by the small French cellar bars serving simple snacks and kick-arse wines and cocktails. Enjoy natural wine, seasonal house cocktails, charcuterie, cheese, small share plates, and a banging playlist. 11e CAVE is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · Kingston Shops, 39 Kennedy St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
2.Bar Beirut
Bar Beirut is Canberra’s go-to cocktail bar and kitchen, serving seriously good food, drink, music, and mischief. Expect a remarkable fusion between the Middle Eastern yearning for fun and the Parisian insistence on perfection. Bar Beirut is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Fusion, Lebanese · 25 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
3.Bar Rochford
Bar Rochford is a wine and cocktail bar hidden away in the iconic Melbourne Building, offering a constantly changing menu, exciting wine producers, and good jams. Bar Rochford is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 65 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
4.Beltana Farm
Beltana Farm is an exciting destination that combines the Australian landscape's tranquil beauty with farmhouse dining, luxury accommodation, and truffle hunting experiences. Beltana Farm is home to a newly built on-site restaurant featuring a farmhouse shared menu that highlights locally-sourced produce with a classic Australian influence. Beltana Farm is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 14 Beltana Rd, Pialligo ACT 2609, Australia
5.Braddon Merchant
Positioned in the heart of Braddon, and connected to the Midnight precinct, Braddon Merchant is sophisticated in presentation, smart in service and authentic in dining experience. Boasting a selection of modern Australian dishes designed to share, Braddon Merchant prides itself on championing seasonal produce and local suppliers. Braddon Merchant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Modern Cuisine · 1 Elouera St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
6.Canteen by Ramen Daddy
Ramen bar by day. Izakaya by night. Canteen by Ramen Daddy specializes in Tori-style ramen ( Paitan n Shoyu ) using handmade noodles. Each noodle is handmade with carefully selected Australian wheat and rye flour. Good vibes and good food. Handmade with love. Canteen by Ramen Daddy is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Izakaya, Japanese, Ramen · Wetlands Foreshore, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
7.Capitol Bar & Grill Restaurant
Capitol Bar & Grill is fine dining that serves prime cuts and wood-fired, Italian-inspired dishes. Capitol Bar & Grill Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Grill, Italian, Wood-Fired · 1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
8.Chairman and Yip
The Chairman & Yip is an iconic Canberra institution, operating for over 20 years. Centrally located in the Hotel Realm precinct in Barton, the restaurant serves modern Pan-Asian cuisine in spacious and elegant surrounds, with private dining rooms and a fully-enclosed balcony garden. Chairman and Yip is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian · Burbury Cl, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
9.Chatham House Restaurant
Chatham House offers contemporary dining and choice steaks at The National Press Club of Australia. Chatham House Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Modern Cuisine · 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
10.Corella Restaurant & Bar
Located on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Corella features a bespoke menu inspired by native ingredients and shaped by Modern Australian cuisine. Corella Restaurant & Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
14 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
11.Courgette
Courgette is a luxurious restaurant known for its sophisticated ambiance and quality wines, offering Modern European dining in a contemporary space. Courgette is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European · 54 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
12.Eightysix
Set in a stylish dining room with an open kitchen and vibrant atmosphere, Eightysix showcases upscale Modern Australian fare with shared plates. Eightysix is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Modern Cuisine · Lonsdale St &, Elouera St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
13.Flui
Flui is a Modern Australian restaurant located in a heritage-listed building in the heart of Civic, Canberra. Showcasing the rich diversity of Australia's culinary identity, Flui blends native ingredients with global influences from Asian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Flui is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Australian · Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
14.INKA
INKA Canberra is a Japanese/Peruvian restaurant located on Bunda Street in the CBD, Canberra. It's a modern take on Japanese Nikkei-style cuisine. INKA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Nikkei · 148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
15.Italian & Sons
Voted "Canberra's Best Restaurant" multiple years in a row, Italian and Sons serves an upscale menu showcasing contemporary interpretations of Italian fare in a vibrant setting. Italian & Sons is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 7 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
16.Kivotos Wine & Kouzina
Welcome to the vibrant world of Greek gastronomy, where every dish tells a story steeped in history, tradition, and passion. As you embark on a culinary odyssey through the sun-drenched landscapes and azure waters of Greece, prepare to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of flavors, aromas, and cultural treasures. Kivotos Wine & Kouzina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Greek · 33 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
17.Koto Dining
Located in The Lobby building on King George Terrace, one of Canberra’s most prominent locations, KOTO is an integral part of the National Triangle’s new precinct, The Lawns of The Lobby. KOTO has been designed to protect the legacy of The Lobby building and continue the hospitality history in the 50-year-old Pavilion, including private dining. Koto Dining is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
18.Lanterne Rooms
Lanterne Rooms is known for its bold Nyonya flavors, dishes with an ‘A-ma’ (grandma) soul, presented with modern elegance. Lanterne Rooms is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Peranakan · Retail 4/81 Constitution Ave, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
19.Les Bistronomes
Les Bistronomes is a quaint bistro offering refined French cuisine, bringing a small slice of Paris to Canberra. Les Bistronomes is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 18 Blamey Pl, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
20.Lunetta
Lunetta is housed in a modernist icon, restored as a contemporary dining destination with views that soar over Canberra. Where modernist charm and elevated dining meet above the city, an escape without the journey. Enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine in a space that offers both perspective and connection. Lunetta is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Upstairs, 60 Red Hill Dr, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
21.MU
Mu pushes the boundaries of 'omakase' dining — utilizing the robatayaki and binchotan charcoal grill for a memorable Japanese dining experience. MU is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Robatayaki · 1 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
22.Mezzalira
Mezzalira ristorante crafts handmade pasta and fine Italian dishes and offers an award-winning wine list. Mezzalira is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 55 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
23.Molto Italian
Molto Italian is an Italian ristorante specializing in pizza, pasta, seafood, and offering an award-winning wine list. Molto Italian is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Element Building Unit Kingston, 155/43 Eastlake Parade, Canberra ACT 2604, Australia
24.Monster Kitchen and Bar
Monster Kitchen and Bar offers an entirely vegetarian menu, placing emphasis on seasonal and local produce. Monster Kitchen and Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Vegetarian · Ground/25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
25.Mínima
Welcome to Mínima — a charming 22-seat restaurant nestled in the heart of Yarralumla, founded by brothers Mork and Benn Ratanakosol, renowned for their acclaimed Morks. Raised in their parents' beloved restaurant, Yarralumla's Sukothai (1990 – 2008), they are excited to bring their deep-rooted passion for hospitality back to their leafy childhood suburb. Mínima is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, Chinese, Fusion, South East Asian · 29 Bentham St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
26.OTIS Dining Hall
Experience award-winning dining by nationally awarded Chef Damian Brabender in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle. Enjoy a menu of reinvented European classics meets Modern Australian cuisine, accompanied by an extensive wine list in a nostalgic, old-world charm environment. OTIS Dining Hall is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European, Modern Australian · 29 Jardine St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
27.Onzieme
Onzieme serves small plates and cheerful, natural wines in the heart of old Kingston. Onzieme revolves around a super seasonal menu written up on the grid window every day, focused on beautiful vegetables, foraged ingredients from the Canberra region, and a nose-to-tail approach. Onzieme is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 35 Kennedy St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
28.Ottoman Cuisine
You don’t have to go to Istanbul to get the best Turkish food. Ottoman Cuisine is one of the top ten restaurants in Canberra and the top three for fine dining. The dining room is housed in a beautiful building surrounded by lush gardens and water features. Ottoman Cuisine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Turkish · 9 Broughton St, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
29.Paranormal Wines
Paranormal Wines is a natural wine shop and bar, selling out-of-this-world bottles, plus a place to drink them. Find fizzy things, pink things, orange things, sour things, light and bright things – interesting drops made from grapes near and afar, alongside small plates. Paranormal Wines is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Wine Bar · g27/6 Provan St, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
30.Pavilion Dining
Reconnect with loved ones and old friends at the Pavilion and immerse yourself in the Pavilion Dining at Pialligo Estate experience, featuring thoughtfully curated menus where texture and flavor are paramount. Savor the exquisite Estate produce grown just meters from the kitchen and experience dining that is defined by a true sense of place and season. Pavilion Dining is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
18 Kallaroo Rd, Pialligo ACT 2609, Australia
31.Pilot
Pilot restaurant is an intimate venue in the suburb of Ainslie in Canberra, showcasing a menu of nostalgic flavors, complex dishes, and produce. Pilot is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Australian · 1 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
32.Pomegranate Restaurant
Pomegranate Restaurant delivers simple, tasty food that is Modern Australian with a Mediterranean influence. Meals are served in a relaxed and friendly environment with beautiful surroundings where diners can enjoy the warm atmosphere, quality coffee, food, and wine with family and friends. Pomegranate Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Mediterranean · 31 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
33.RAKU
RAKU is a sleek Japanese bar + restaurant offering a unique dining experience with modern Japanese fare. RAKU is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
34.Rakkas Restaurant
Welcome to an enchanting journey of flavors at Turkish restaurant, Rakkas from award-winning Chef Mert Toplu. With a vision to blend Istanbul's rich culinary traditions with Australia's vibrant culture, Chef Mert and his talented team offer an unforgettable dining experience in Canberra. Rakkas Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Turkish · 18/19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
35.Rebel Rebel
REBEL REBEL is a casual eatery, wine bar, and bottle shop with a rustic vibe, crafting innovative dishes. Rebel Rebel is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Wine Bar · 23 Marcus Clarke St, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
36.Rizla
Rizla is a wine bar and restaurant in Braddon specializing in riesling and shared plates. Rizla is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, European · 146/22 Lonsdale Street, Braddon ACT 2612
37.Such & Such
Tucked away in the middle of the city, Such & Such is a multi-functional venue hosting up to 40 people. Indoor seating spills into an outdoor courtyard, and a private dining room is available for parties of up to 12. Such & Such is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary · 220 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
38.TERRA
TERRA is a laidback hangout specializing in substantial portions of BBQ and chicken specialties. TERRA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
No Name Lane, g2/40 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
39.Table by Canberra Gourmet
With a lifetime experience in fine-dining, hospitality, and running hotels and restaurant kitchens from New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Sydney, and Canberra, Thomas Heinrich is serving diners an exquisite degustation Chef's Table at Table by Canberra Gourmet. Table by Canberra Gourmet is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Modern Cuisine · 2/65 Sternberg Cres, Wanniassa ACT 2903, Australia
40.The Boat House
Situated in private parkland on the absolute water lapping edge of Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House by the Lake offers the best lake view the capital has to offer. The stunning views are matched by outstanding modern cuisine, friendly and attentive service, and a sophisticated atmosphere. The Boat House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · Grevillea Park, Menindee Dr, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
41.The Inn
Step up to The Inn, an exciting and refined extension from the laidback vibe of Edgar’s, complete with a beautiful wood-lined bar, raw concrete walls, and brass embellishments. Enjoy long lunches that turn into night and stay for the magical views of the sun setting over Canberra city. The Inn is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Gastropub · level 1/1 Edgar St, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
42.The Italian Place
The Italian Place is an authentic Italian local: there's a deli, bar, hand-made pasta, beautiful food, and genuine Italian service. The Italian Place is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 38 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
43.Vincent Restaurant
Vincent Restaurant is a new and exciting concept to Canberra, where a carefully selected fresh and vibrant menu is paired with an array of wines specifically sourced to complement the flavors of the food. Vincent Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 48 Macquarie St, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
44.Wakefield’s
Wakefield’s Bar & Wine Room provides an intimate, warm-lit space for the Ainslie neighborhood with a focus on Australian wines, local produce and suppliers, and live entertainment from across Canberra. Wakefield’s is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · Shop 2/1 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
45.Water's Edge Restaurant
Discover Canberra’s finest Modern Australian restaurant located on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Water's Edge Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 40 Parkes Pl E, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
46.Wilma
Wilma is a modern Asian restaurant specializing in ethically sourced Australian produce cooked over fire and coals. After-dinner cocktails are served within Wilma's "The Pearl" for relaxed opulence. Wilma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, Grill, Modern Cuisine · 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
47.dada
Meaning 'all' in Korean, Dada Restaurant is exactly that —a place for all. The brainchild of Peter and Kaye Kang, diners enjoy flavorful Asian dishes. dada is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, Korean · G4/12 Furzer St, Phillip ACT 2606























