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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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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Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
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