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WINE AND DINE IN THE CAPITAL

Canberra is paradise for foodies with a truly eclectic mix of dining styles, cuisines and experiences. With award-winning restaurants, vineyards and baristas, plus legendary dishes, people have been known to come to Canberra just for the delicious fare on offer.

Whether you’re after family-friendly restaurants, sweet delights, cosy local cafes, exceptional coffee or fine dining, it’s all here. The best part? Trying the superb local produce served by passionate people – be sure to taste our truffles, cool-climate wines, handcrafted beers, and smoked meats.

Discover the best new eateries and bars with our guide to Canberra's foodie scene, sip the best coffees in Canberra, feast at hatted and award winning restaurants, enjoy lunch al fresco, or listen to a gig at the capital's popular live music bars

Feast your way around the captial on a tour with the experts. Hop from one eatery to the next in Braddon with Eat Canberra Tours, explore the wine region on a private luxury tour with Van Du Vin, and discover local gin and beer makers with Dave's Tours

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"Savoring Culinary Excellence: Unforgettable Two-Hat Dining Experience at Table Canberra.

Table Canberra

TripAdvisor rating207 reviews
Greenway, ACT
Over $30
Ken Helm

Helm Wines

TripAdvisor rating56 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cellar Door 1

Capital Wines

TripAdvisor rating34 reviews
Hall, ACT
Not specified
McKellar Ridge

McKellar Ridge Wines

TripAdvisor rating23 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cafe stools and tables sit outside the entrance to the Collector Wines cellar door.

Collector Wines

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Beautiful decorated bar wall and shelves

Queenies

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Not specified
The Goulburn Club

Goulburn Club

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A buzzing restaurant behind frosted glass, subtly hiding what is inside.

Minima Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

TripAdvisor rating1 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Over $30
Prawn dish

AKIBA

TripAdvisor rating1747 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Courgette interior

Courgette

TripAdvisor rating1183 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Bar area

Marble & Grain

TripAdvisor rating974 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Colourful dish from Black Fire Restaurant

Black Fire Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating946 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Two coffee experts smelling the coffee beans

The Cupping Room

TripAdvisor rating897 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
P1

Paragon Café

TripAdvisor rating862 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Les Bistronomes

Les Bistronomes

TripAdvisor rating810 reviews
Campbell, ACT
Over $30
Pomegranate main

Pomegranate Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating794 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Bicicletta Restaurant - Food

Bicicletta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating787 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lanterne Rooms interior

Lanterne Rooms

TripAdvisor rating749 reviews
Campbell, ACT
Over $30
BentSpoke food and drink

BentSpoke Brewing Co.

TripAdvisor rating694 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Chairman & Yip dining room

Chairman & Yip

TripAdvisor rating666 reviews
Barton, ACT
Over $30
Water's Edge canberra

Dining Domes on Lake Burley Griffin

TripAdvisor rating653 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Sashimi

Raku

TripAdvisor rating614 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

TripAdvisor rating578 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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