Home > Food and drink
Aerial of some food dishes on a black table at Temporada | © Ashley St George
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

Featured articles

Aerial view of vineyard in autumn

How scientists accidentally built one of Australia’s top wine regions

A vibrant café/bar located by Lake Burley Griffin. The outdoor seating area features modern tables and chairs with colourful cushions, surrounded by lush greenery.

Best cafés in Canberra right now

A local's guide to unique foodie experiences in Canberra

A bowl of traditional ramen with noodles. eggs, meat and vegetable

Meals to tick off in Canberra this winter

Verity lane market

Neighbourhoods to Know: Canberra City, Acton and Braddon

Truffle Hunt

Black Gold

Browse places to eat and drink

Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Local products, from the Snowy Valleys and surrounds, at Local at Learmonts, Tumut

Local at Learmont's

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Matts Bakery

Matts Bakery and Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Blue Eyes CBR Cocktail & Wine Bar

Blue Eyes

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Retro Arcades, Tap beers, Kitchen by Soul Cartel

Token Arcade & Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Page 20 of 21
    Filter by
    Category
    Price range
    Loading results
    Eat and drink experience guide cover

    Uncover more dining options

    Each meal will be more delicious than the last with this guide to everything from the best brunch spots and hatted restaurants through to popular pub grub and vegetarian eats. 

    Download the guide