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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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Compa team - Nick Mathieson, Matt Moran, Tasso Rovolis

Compa

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Deep-fried, crispy pork belly.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
La Cocina Pura

La Cocina Pura

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison & Sons

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

Blue Eyes

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, 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
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
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, 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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