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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

Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

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

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Poppys

Coffee at the Soldiers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Olives on tree

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla Catering

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Best indian restaurant in Gungahlin

Loha

Nicholls, ACT
Over $30
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