Best Restaurants in Canberra (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Canberra? We've rounded up 172 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.
172 spots
Hing Win Wonton & Claypot Rice
Restaurants in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Quean Kebabs & Gyros Kingston
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Chatham House Restaurant at The National Press Club of Australia
$$Choice steaks and creative desserts in an iconic, licensed venue with covered balcony seating.
Selections Bistro at the Canberra Labor Club
Bars in Belconnen, Canberra.
EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Fyshwick
Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Dober Tek
Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Burrito Bar Tuggeranong
Bars in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Diplomat Bar & Grill
Restaurants in Manuka, Canberra.
Ma Ma Dumpling
Restaurants in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Bombay Duck Belconnen
Restaurants in Belconnen, 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 172 restaurants across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.