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
Molto Italian
$$$Laid-back Italian restaurant whipping up pizza, pasta, seafood & desserts, plus a large wine list.
La Rustica
$$Classic Italian meals served in an informal eatery with outdoor seating, high ceilings & lake views.
IKKO Canberra
Restaurants in Belconnen, Canberra.
Bbq Town Belconnen
Restaurants in Belconnen, Canberra.
Big Fella Briyani
Restaurants in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Blackfire Restaurant Canberra
$$$Smart space with chandeliers, for Mediterranean dishes cooked in a fire pit or a wood-fired oven.
Antica Ricetta
$$Restaurants in Manuka, Canberra.
The East Kitchen
$Restaurants in Dickson, Canberra.
Bambusa Asian Cuisine
$$This warmly lit restaurant with smart, modern decor offers pan-Asian cuisine to eat in or take away.
Zaiqah
Restaurants in Dickson, Canberra.
Tokyo Canteen
$$Breweries in Kingston, Canberra.
Queenies
$$Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Little Istanbul
$$Classic Turkish cuisine, like homemade dips & pide, in a contemporary venue with outdoor seating.
Tak Kee Roast Inn
$Restaurants in Dickson, Canberra.
Street of Asia
Restaurants in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Midnight mocha cafe & restaurant
Cafes in Woden, Canberra.
Amici Wine Bar & Deli
Pubs in Civic, Canberra.
Ogawa
$$Restaurants in Gungahlin, 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.