70Spot Score
Wilma
Restaurants · Canberra
One of Canberra's most popular restaurants — Wilma in the city centre, rated 4.8 across more than 10,000 reviews.
4.8(10,396)· GoogleView details →
Canberra
Best Restaurants in Canberra (2026)
176 restaurants in Canberra, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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70Spot Score
OMI Canberra
Restaurants · Canberra
A well-loved Civic restaurant on Bunda Street, rated 4.8 from 2,300-plus reviews — a dependable, lively pick in the heart of Canberra.
4.8(2,317)· GoogleView details →
70Spot Score
Akiba
$$Restaurants · Canberra
Wood-fired Asian BBQ restaurant with cocktails in a modern Civic venue.
4.8(13,353)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
Restaurants · Wanniassa
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant is a highly rated Turkish and Mediterranean dining destination in Wanniassa, Tuggeranong, Canberra.
4.9(636)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Raku
$$$$Restaurants · Canberra
Modern sushi bar with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, plus an extensive drinks menu.
4.7(3,704)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Yumko
Restaurants · Canberra
A popular Japanese-style spot in Canberra's Civic on Garema Place, rated 4.7 across more than 1,500 reviews.
4.7(1,571)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Hecho en Mexico Kingston
$$Restaurants · Kingston
Mexican restaurant in Kingston, Canberra, known for authentic cuisine and a strong reputation among diners.
4.8(924)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Kickin'Inn Woden
$$Restaurants · Phillip
Kickin'Inn Woden is a restaurant and brewery in Phillip, Canberra, highly rated by a large number of diners.
4.7(3,678)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
Chatkazz Canberra
$$Restaurants · Gungahlin
Turkish restaurant at The Market Place in Gungahlin serving kebabs and Turkish cuisine.
4.6(2,664)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
KOTO Japanese Restaurant
Restaurants · Parkes
A well-regarded Japanese restaurant in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
4.8(655)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
Canberra Momo House - Nepalese Restaurant - Gungahlin
$$Restaurants · Gungahlin
Nepalese restaurant in Gungahlin serving momos and traditional Nepalese cuisine.
4.7(1,147)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Naadam Mongolian Restaurant
Restaurants · Phillip
Mongolian restaurant in Phillip serving authentic cuisine with strong customer approval.
4.8(511)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Boat House
$$$Restaurants · Barton
An acclaimed lakeside fine-dining restaurant on Lake Burley Griffin, rated 4.7 across more than 800 reviews.
4.7(845)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Beltana Farm
Restaurants · Pialligo
A farm-based restaurant in Pialligo near Canberra with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
4.9(315)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Ondam table
Restaurants · Dickson
Korean restaurant in Dickson serving table-cooked dishes in an intimate setting.
4.9(360)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Lotus Indian
Restaurants · Griffith
Highly rated Indian restaurant in Griffith serving traditional cuisine to Manuka diners.
4.8(482)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Bar Beirut
$$Restaurants · Canberra
A Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Canberra's Civic, rated 4.7 across more than 500 reviews.
4.7(510)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Terra Canberra
$$Restaurants · Canberra
Easygoing hangout specialising in substantial portions of BBQ & chicken specialties.
4.6(960)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Canberra's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Canberra?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Canberra restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Canberra?+
We currently list 176 restaurants across Canberra and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Canberra?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.