Best Restaurants in Canberra (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Canberra? We've rounded up 171 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
171 spots
Akiba
$$Wood-fired Asian BBQ restaurant with cocktails in a modern Civic venue.
Wilma
Wilma is a restaurant and pub located in Civic, Canberra, on Genge Street.
OMI Canberra
OMI Canberra is a restaurant located on Bunda Street in Civic, Canberra's city centre.
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant is a highly rated Turkish and Mediterranean dining destination in Wanniassa, Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Yumko
Yumko is a restaurant located on Garema Place in Civic, Canberra, with a strong 4.7-star rating from over 1,500 reviews.
Kickin'Inn Woden
$$Kickin'Inn Woden is a restaurant and brewery in Phillip, Canberra, highly rated by a large number of diners.
Hecho en Mexico Kingston
$$Mexican restaurant in Kingston, Canberra, known for authentic cuisine and a strong reputation among diners.
Raku
$$$$Modern sushi bar in Civic featuring locally sourced ingredients and an extensive drinks menu.
Chatkazz Canberra
$$Turkish restaurant at The Market Place in Gungahlin serving kebabs and Turkish cuisine.
Canberra Momo House - Nepalese Restaurant - Gungahlin
$$Nepalese restaurant in Gungahlin serving momos and traditional Nepalese cuisine.
KOTO Japanese Restaurant
KOTO Japanese Restaurant is a highly-rated Japanese dining destination in Barton, Canberra, known for consistently strong customer satisfaction.
The Lotus Indian
Highly rated Indian restaurant in Griffith serving traditional cuisine to Manuka diners.
Naadam Mongolian Restaurant
Mongolian restaurant in Phillip serving authentic cuisine with strong customer approval.
Ondam table
Korean restaurant in Dickson serving table-cooked dishes in an intimate setting.
The Boat House
$$$The Boat House is a restaurant in Kingston, Canberra, located at Grevillea Park on Menindee Drive. It features live music and holds a strong 4.7-star rating from over 800 reviews.
INKA Japanese restaurant
$$$$Stylish restaurant with a bar & mezzanine serving Japanese/Peruvian cuisine.
Black Salt Dining
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
The Flames Galore (Stonegrill Dining) | Best Stonegrill Restaurant in Canberra
Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
Restaurants in Canberra — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Canberra?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Canberra restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Canberra?+
We currently feature 171 restaurants across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.