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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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Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A spread of Asian-style food on a table.

Yaki Boi

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Circle of different coloured coffees

Exotic Coffee House

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Underground Spirits Shiraz Gin set in a picnic

Underground Spirits

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Hotel

Majors Creek Hotel - The Elrington

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Line of tables in empty restaurant

7 Hills Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant & Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Biggies BBQ

Biggie's BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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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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