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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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Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Modern interior of a restaurant.

Botswana Butchery

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Eatery

The Eatery (Goulburn Railway Bowling Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lake front restaurant cafe bar

Walt and Burley

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
An outdoor cafe  catering to visitors to Stromlo Park.

Handlebar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outside seating

Whisk and Dish

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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