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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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A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Various Cafe Cultura food offerings positioned on an outdoor table outside the cafe

Cafe Cultura

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

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

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A table of two set for dinner with meals and wine glasses.

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Cider Products

The Apple Thief Cider House

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

Acton, ACT
Not specified
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A spread of Asian-style food on a table.

Yaki Boi

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
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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