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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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Browse places to eat and drink

Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison & Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cup of coffee and plate of pastry on table

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Best indian restaurant in Gungahlin

Loha

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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    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. 

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