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
Corella
Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
CocoNine Gungahlin
Restaurants in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Zhang Liang Malatang Belconnen
Restaurants in Belconnen, Canberra.
Wine Room
Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
Pomegranate Restaurant
$$$Smart, casual place with a terrace, offering modern Australian food with a Mediterranean twist.
Herbert's at Evatt
Breweries in Belconnen, Canberra.
The Peacemaker Saloon
Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.
eightysix restaurant
$$$Upscale Modern Australian share plates in a bustling, stylish dining room with an open kitchen.
Ikigai Ramen
Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Ottoman Cuisine
$$$Gourmet Turkish meze & mains in a swanky art deco pavilion with views of courtyard gardens & scenic fountains.
Frankies At Forde
$$Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Pho Phu Quoc
$Vietnamese dishes like pho noodle soup and fresh spring rolls in a simply decorated dining room.
dada
Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes (Changes Woden)
$Bakeries in Woden, Canberra.
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.
Dumpling Social
$$Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Little Lanka - 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 172 restaurants across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.