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Pilot. Restaurant

table setting at pilot
dining room at pilot
Malcolm Hanslow Plating up a Dish
White chocolate and Mandarin dessert
Broad beans, peas + nasturtium in a clear broth.
Head Chef Malcolm Hanslow plating a dish of steamed fish and greens.
Tom yum Soup
dining room at pilot
pizza tart pilot
quail and red grapes
table setting at pilot
dining room at pilot
Malcolm Hanslow Plating up a Dish
White chocolate and Mandarin dessert
Broad beans, peas + nasturtium in a clear broth.

Overview

Pilot restaurant is a small venue in the suburb of Ainslie in Canberra. There is no a la carte menu, but instead treat yourself to seven courses over two hours.

With polished concrete floors, pendant lighting, chic curtains on floor-to-ceiling windows and dark furnishings, Pilot is a smart, low-fuss experience.

In the kitchen, Hanslow takes complex flavours and presents them with simplicity evoking memories and nostalgia on all levels.

When deciding what to drink have a look through the all Australian wine list or choose to experience the non alcoholic or full beverage pairing.

Pilot is ‘fine dining’ but not as you know it. The restaurant is built on pure genuine hospitality with an excuse to share stories and products from around Australia in a restaurant setting with a homely feel.

That is probably why the Pilot sign off is always... 'Just trust us'

And you should.

Shop 1, Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 115 reviews

“Dissapointing”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4d ago by Exploration827876

We went to Pilot last week and were really disappointed with the food, atmosphere and drinks pairing - considering how expensive it was to dine here. The food was nice & we liked the playful concepts...

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“just not good anymore”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by A H

we have been here twice before and really liked the impromptu style of menu and tasting. there were many memorable dishes and wines as well as non-alcoholic drinks. that appears to have all come to a...

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“Second time around not as good as first”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by columbiaSydney

My second experience at Pilot but it didn’t match the first. It’s pricey so the bar is set high. Second time round we were seated near the door/kitchen/bar area - it was busy and the traffic of...

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Cuisines
  • Australian
  • Beer
  • Beverage
  • Chinese
  • Cocktails
  • Degustation
  • European
  • Five Star Hotel Dining
  • Fusion
  • Indian
  • International
  • Middle Eastern
  • Modern Asian
  • Modern Australian
  • Modern European
  • Native Australian
  • Seasonal Local Produce
  • Tasting Flight
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Wine
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Carpark
  • Suitable for Functions
  • Non Smoking
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
Meal Types
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
BYO Licences
  • Fully licensed
Restaurant Prices
  • Over $30
Wine Prices
  • Over $40