12 Restaurants Worth Visiting Across Canberra
Canberra's dining scene spans multiple suburbs with diverse cuisines and styles. Whether you're after Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Indian, or Nepalese food, here are some solid options scattered across the city—from Civic's cluster of venues to spots in Tuggeranong, Kingston, Woden, Gungahlin, Barton, and Manuka.
1Restaurants Civic1. Akiba
A Civic-based option if you're after Japanese cuisine in the city centre.
View venue4.8(13,353)· Google$$$$70Spot ScoreGreat
2Restaurants Civic2. Wilma
Located in Civic for convenient inner-city dining.
View venue4.8(10,396)· Google70Spot ScoreGreat
3Restaurants Civic3. OMI Canberra
Another Civic venue worth considering when you're in the heart of the city.
View venue4.8(2,317)· Google70Spot ScoreGreat
4Restaurants Civic4. Raku
A Civic restaurant offering another dining choice in the central area.
View venue4.7(3,704)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Restaurants Tuggeranong5. Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
Head to Tuggeranong for Mediterranean-style food away from the Civic cluster.
View venue4.9(636)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Restaurants Kingston6. Hecho en Mexico Kingston
Based in Kingston if you're craving Mexican cuisine in that pocket of Canberra.
View venue4.8(924)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
7Restaurants Civic7. Yumko
A Civic restaurant offering another dining alternative in the city centre.
View venue4.7(1,571)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Restaurants Woden8. Kickin'Inn Woden
Situated in Woden for those wanting to dine outside the inner city.
View venue4.7(3,678)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Restaurants Gungahlin9. Chatkazz Canberra
Located in Gungahlin, providing a dining option in the north of Canberra.
View venue4.6(2,664)· Google$$$$67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Restaurants Gungahlin10. Canberra Momo House - Nepalese Restaurant - Gungahlin
Visit Gungahlin for Nepalese cuisine if you want something distinct.
View venue4.7(1,147)· Google$$$$67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Restaurants Barton11. KOTO Japanese Restaurant
Head to Barton for Japanese dining in a different part of the city.
View venue4.8(655)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Restaurants Manuka12. The Lotus Indian
Based in Manuka for Indian cuisine in an established dining area.
View venue4.8(482)· Google66Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiba | 70/100 | 4.8(13,353) | $$ | Civic | — |
| Wilma | 70/100 | 4.8(10,396) | — | Civic | — |
| OMI Canberra | 70/100 | 4.8(2,317) | — | Civic | — |
| Raku | 68/100 | 4.7(3,704) | $$$$ | Civic | — |
| Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant | 68/100 | 4.9(636) | — | Tuggeranong | — |
| Hecho en Mexico Kingston | 68/100 | 4.8(924) | $$ | Kingston | — |
| Yumko | 68/100 | 4.7(1,571) | — | Civic | — |
| Kickin'Inn Woden | 68/100 | 4.7(3,678) | $$ | Woden | — |
| Chatkazz Canberra | 67/100 | 4.6(2,664) | $$ | Gungahlin | — |
| Canberra Momo House - Nepalese Restaurant - Gungahlin | 67/100 | 4.7(1,147) | $$ | Gungahlin | — |
| KOTO Japanese Restaurant | 67/100 | 4.8(655) | — | Barton | — |
| The Lotus Indian | 66/100 | 4.8(482) | — | Manuka | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which suburb has the most restaurant options in this list?+
Civic has the highest concentration with Akiba, Wilma, OMI Canberra, Raku, and Yumko all located there.
Are there any Nepalese restaurants on this list?+
Yes, Canberra Momo House in Gungahlin specialises in Nepalese cuisine.
Where can I find Mediterranean food?+
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant is located in Tuggeranong.
Which restaurants serve Mexican food?+
Hecho en Mexico Kingston is the Mexican option on this list, based in Kingston.
How should I choose between these venues?+
Consider your preferred cuisine type, location, and proximity to your area of Canberra. It's worth checking current opening hours and menus directly with each venue before planning a visit.
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