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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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Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bright-pink interior decorated with various props. Red booths. (Bad Bunny's interior)

Bad Bunny Eatery

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Cafe interior

Arc

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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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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