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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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Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Cellar door fun

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pizza

Criterion Hotel Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla Catering

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Boorowa Recreation Club Hilltops Region NSW 2586

Boorowa Recreation Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
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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