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
Azuma Den
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Dickson Asian Noodle House
$Noodle dishes, laksas & Thai curries served in an easygoing, lofty space with a bustling vibe.
A Bite To Eat Chifley
$$Breakfast, pizzas and creative cafe dishes in a charming, retro-chic locale with a leafy courtyard.
Highroad
$$Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.
Such and Such Restaurant
Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
101C Chongqing Hot Pot
Dessert Spots in Dickson, Canberra.
Agostinis Italian Restaurant
$$Restaurants in Manuka, Canberra.
Senn Noods
Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
The Q Dining - Modern Vietnamese Cuisine
Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Champi Restaurant
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Urban Fresh Sushi Woden
Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Saffron Restaurant
$$Greek, Lebanese & Moroccan dishes, such as shish kebabs & tagines, in a polished atmosphere.
Two Blind Mice Curtin
$$Bars in Woden, Canberra.
Belluci's Manuka
$$$Stylish restaurant with exposed-brick walls, warm wood and monochrome accents, serving Italian food.
OTIS Dining Hall
$$$$Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Clover Dining
Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
Rakkas
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Tokyo Canteen
$$Breweries in Kingston, 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.