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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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Browse places to eat and drink

Four types of pizza laid out on a table

Mama Dough

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Outside

Jugiong Wine Cellar

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Vanilla Pod

Vanilla Pod Food and Espresso Bar

TripAdvisor rating25 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
AH

Australian Hotel Bistro

TripAdvisor rating24 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
McKellar Ridge

McKellar Ridge Wines

TripAdvisor rating23 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Full Table of dishes

Naadam Mongolian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating22 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Autumn at Tallagandra Hill

Tallagandra Hill

TripAdvisor rating19 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

TripAdvisor rating18 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Tasting wine at cellar door

Yarrh Wines

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cafe on Queen

Cafe on Queen

TripAdvisor rating16 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
A dimly lit restaurant interior

Louis Dining

TripAdvisor rating14 reviews
Barton, ACT
Not specified
Murrumbateman Takeaway Food

Murrumbateman Takeaway

TripAdvisor rating14 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Young people lined up at the bar for cocktails

Hippo Co

TripAdvisor rating9 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
basque cheesecake available to order

Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson

TripAdvisor rating9 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Staff photo

Cafe Stepping Stone Strathnairn

TripAdvisor rating9 reviews
Holt, ACT
Under $20
Wine

Barton Estate

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Octopus

Kivotos Wine Bar

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Pick Up Stix Interior

Pick Up Stix

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bottle of Underground Spirits Caramel Vodka surrounded by bright florals

Underground Spirits

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Interior of the restaurant.

Little Steamer

TripAdvisor rating6 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Beautiful decorated bar wall and shelves

Queenies

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Interior with shelf

Intra PRVN

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Pancakes

Café 3:Sixteen Murrumbateman

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
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