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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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Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cafe interior

Arc

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Gorgeous river views from the lawn

Riverside Cafe Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Plate lined with fruit, with pastries and jar of sauce set out on wooden table

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Kosciuszko Wines

Kosicuszko Wines

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

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
People grabbing at a pizza. The Shaking Hand branded coasters surrounding pizza

The Shaking Hand

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Carlotta's food offering

Carlotta

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos, Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, 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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