62Spot Score
Little Lanka - Gungahlin
Restaurants · Franklin
A much-loved Sri Lankan restaurant at Franklin near Gungahlin in Canberra, rated 4.7 across more than 210 reviews.
4.7(213)· 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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62Spot Score
Azuma Den
Restaurants · Griffith
A much-loved Japanese restaurant at Kingston in Canberra, rated 4.7 across more than 230 reviews.
4.7(235)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Pho Phu Quoc
$Restaurants · Dickson
Vietnamese dishes like pho noodle soup and fresh spring rolls in a simply decorated dining room.
4.3(1,601)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Rakkas
Restaurants · Kingston
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
4.6(247)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Such and Such Restaurant
Restaurants · Canberra
A flexible Civic restaurant beside Canberra Theatre, serving seasonal food, broad wine choices, cocktails and group dining options.
4.6(267)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
A Bite To Eat Chifley
$$Restaurants · Chifley
Breakfast, pizzas and creative cafe dishes in a charming, retro-chic locale with a leafy courtyard.
4.3(959)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
101C Chongqing Hot Pot
Restaurants · Dickson
Dessert Spots in Dickson, Canberra.
4.8(599)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
OTIS Dining Hall
$$$$Restaurants · Kingston
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
4.4(590)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Agostinis Italian Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Griffith
Agostinis Italian Restaurant is a restaurant in Griffith, Canberra. It holds a 4.3-star rating from 1,164 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.3(1,164)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Q Dining - Modern Vietnamese Cuisine
Restaurants · Phillip
A highly rated modern Vietnamese restaurant at Woden in Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 134 diners.
4.8(134)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Urban Fresh Sushi Woden
Restaurants · Phillip
A highly rated sushi spot at Woden in Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 111 reviews.
4.8(111)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Saffron Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Kingston
Greek, Lebanese & Moroccan dishes, such as shish kebabs & tagines, in a polished atmosphere.
4.4(544)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Champi Restaurant
Restaurants · Kingston
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
4.6(226)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Belluci's Manuka
$$$Restaurants · Griffith
Stylish restaurant with exposed-brick walls, warm wood and monochrome accents, serving Italian food.
4.3(901)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Highroad
$$Restaurants · Dickson
Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.
4.3(1,108)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Clover Dining
Restaurants · Canberra
A highly rated restaurant in central Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 111 diners.
4.8(111)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Two Blind Mice Curtin
$$Restaurants · Curtin
A relaxed Curtin restaurant combining local pub charm with modern European cooking, wood-fired pizza, breakfast, drinks and family-friendly dining.
4.4(523)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Senn Noods
Restaurants · Braddon
Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
4.6(241)· 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.