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
Milky Lane Canberra
$$Dessert Spots in Braddon, Canberra.
Med Barton
Restaurants in Barton, Canberra.
Azeez’s Nosh
Bakeries in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Shahi Mandi & Biryani
Restaurants in Dickson, Canberra.
Verity Lane Market
Restaurants in Civic, Canberra.
Public
$$Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.
Turkish Pide House
$$Colourful, modern takes on Turkish standards in a smart, bustling room with patterned wallpaper.
Mr. B Pastel
Restaurants in Belconnen, Canberra.
HanCook Restaurant
Restaurants in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Mama's Trattoria
$$Traditional Italian meals dished up in a simple, homey dining room with streetside tables.
La Capanna
$$Pizza, pasta and Italian mains in an unfussy setting with timber decor and streetside tables.
Hopscotch
$$Creative pub grub and a broad whiskey range, in a big, industrial-chic locale with a courtyard.
Bella Vista Restaurant
$$Posh Italian cuisine in an understated, elegant space with white tablecloths and a mural of Venice.
EightyTwenty Canberra | Phillip Cafe | 100% Gluten Free
Cafes in Woden, Canberra.
Ureshii Japanese Restaurant
Restaurants in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
The Druk Family Restaurant
Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.
Pattysmiths Dickson
$$Restaurants in Dickson, Canberra.
Vanilla Pod Pizza & Pasta Bar
$$Restaurants in Tuggeranong, 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.