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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

Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A selection of food and wine shot from above

Terra

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Zimi

Zimi's Pizza Place

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
View to lake

Water's Edge Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
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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