Best Restaurants in Canberra (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Canberra? We've rounded up 171 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.
171 spots
Terra Canberra
$$Easygoing hangout specialising in substantial portions of BBQ & chicken specialties.
Myanmar Corner
$$Restaurants in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Zaab
$$Trendy eatery in a sleek setting serving Southeast Asian dishes with a twist, plus cocktails & beer.
Black Salt Dining
Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Bar Beirut
$$Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
INKA Japanese restaurant
$$$$Stylish restaurant with a bar & mezzanine serving Japanese/Peruvian cuisine.
Rubicon Restaurant
$$$Intimate, white-tablecloth restaurant in a mall, plating Modern Australian meals under fairy lights.
Lazy Su
$$Funky Pan-Asian eatery offering a raw bar, bao burgers & small plates, plus hearty homestyle mains.
Canteen by Ramen Daddy
Restaurants in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Flui
Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
Le Monsoon
Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Rebel Rebel
$$Cool, airy restaurant with a rustic vibe offering innovative dishes, plus a wine list.
The Italian Place Enoteca
$$Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
White Chaco
$$Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
Pomegranate Restaurant
$$$Smart, casual place with a terrace, offering modern Australian food with a Mediterranean twist.
Smoke Masters BBQ
Pubs in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Chairman & Yip
$$$Inventive East-meets-West dishes and fine wines in an unfussy dining room with sweeping staircase.
CocoNine Gungahlin
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 171 restaurants across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.