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

Best cafés in Canberra right now

Koto restaurant matcha pavlova dessert

Best new places to eat and drink in Canberra

A woman walks with a dog in an orchard

A local's guide to unique foodie experiences in Canberra

A chef of a Japanese restaurant holds a truffle to the camera.

The best places to eat truffles in Canberra this winter

Artistically plated dish at Raku restaurant

Chef-hatted and awarded restaurants

Romantic restaurants for the perfect date night in Canberra

Browse places to eat and drink

134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Circle of different coloured coffees

Exotic Coffee House

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison & Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Pizza

Criterion Hotel Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla at Altenburg

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

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

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Page 13 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