70Spot Score
Akiba
$$Restaurants · Canberra
Wood-fired Asian BBQ restaurant with cocktails in a modern Civic venue.
4.8(13,353)· GoogleView details →
Canberra
Best Restaurants in Canberra (2026)
48 restaurants in Canberra match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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70Spot Score
Wilma
Restaurants · Canberra
One of Canberra's most popular restaurants — Wilma in the city centre, rated 4.8 across more than 10,000 reviews.
4.8(10,396)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
KOTO Japanese Restaurant
Restaurants · Parkes
A well-regarded Japanese restaurant in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
4.8(655)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Boat House
$$$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 →
65Spot Score
INKA Japanese restaurant
$$$$Restaurants · Canberra
Stylish restaurant with a bar & mezzanine serving Japanese/Peruvian cuisine.
4.6(1,118)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Tintino
Restaurants · Kingston
Bars in Kingston, Canberra.
4.9(234)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Bar Beirut
$$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
Rubicon Restaurant
$$$Restaurants · Griffith
Intimate, white-tablecloth restaurant in a mall, plating Modern Australian meals under fairy lights.
4.8(434)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Zaab
$$Restaurants · Braddon
Trendy eatery in a sleek setting serving Southeast Asian dishes with a twist, plus cocktails & beer.
4.6(1,029)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Rebel Rebel
$$Restaurants · Acton
Cool, airy restaurant with a rustic vibe offering innovative dishes, plus a wine list.
4.6(679)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Lazy Su
$$Restaurants · Braddon
Funky Pan-Asian eatery offering a raw bar, bao burgers & small plates, plus hearty homestyle mains.
4.4(1,667)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Flui
Restaurants · Canberra
A highly rated restaurant in the heart of Canberra's Civic, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
4.9(172)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Chairman & Yip
$$$Restaurants · Barton
Inventive East-meets-West dishes and fine wines in an unfussy dining room with sweeping staircase.
4.6(426)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Wine Room
Restaurants · Braddon
Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
4.7(259)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Peacemaker Saloon
Restaurants · Braddon
Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
4.7(341)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Corella
Restaurants · Braddon
A well-regarded restaurant in Canberra's Braddon, rated 4.6 across more than 490 reviews.
4.6(494)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Ikigai Ramen
Restaurants · Gungahlin
Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.
4.5(474)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Ottoman Cuisine
$$$Restaurants · Barton
Gourmet Turkish meze & mains in a swanky art deco pavilion with views of courtyard gardens & scenic fountains.
4.5(610)· 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 48 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.