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1. Portrait Cafe
4.0
Excellent(27)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Parkes
Booked 1 time today
Located within the National Portrait Gallery, Portrait Cafe is the perfect location to rest and rejuvenate in between exploring some of Australia's most renowned artwork. This beautiful light-filled space with an expansive terrace, offers a casual dining experience in a relaxed environment serving a selection of dishes suitable for all-day dining. The food is fresh, homemade where possible and features seasonal produce from local community-focused producers. There is a broad selection of home-baked pastries, cakes, snacks, freshly made salads and sandwiches complemented by a selection of coffee, soft drinks, wine and beer.
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2. Waters Edge
new
4.4
Awesome(8)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Parkes
Water’s edge is one Canberra’s most respected restaurants situated in a lovely position with water views right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Water’s edge continues to flourish providing an exquisite menu to their patrons. The interior is simply this: luxury executed with the restraint that accompanies the impeccable taste. The high ceilings, clean tones, plush chairs and white linen tables invite you to sit back and truly embrace the dining experience. The comfortable level space boasts a lovely water views overlooking the lake. The service is professional, friendly and unobtrusive. An extended wine list has been carefully selected to complement the culinary style; ensuring a beautiful crafted food and wine experience.
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3. REBEL REBEL
4.8
Exceptional(1265)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Canberra City
Booked 17 times today
REBEL REBEL is a casual eatery, wine bar and bottle shop in Newacton
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4. COMPA
4.5
Awesome(153)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Canberra City
Booked 9 times today
Step into COMPA, here the servings are generous andthe atmosphere is effortlessly sophisticated. It feelsinstantly familiar. Descending into the space is like givingan old friend a long overdue hug.For Matt Moran’s ACT debut - antipasto, pasta and charcoaldishes bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. As with allhis establishments, at the heart of his menu is qualityproduce that is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced.COMPA is built on a simple, often forgotten pairing: goodfood and good company.
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5. Monster Kitchen & Bar
4.0
Excellent(1198)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Canberra City
Booked 11 times today
Monster Kitchen and Bar wanders through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi, preoccupied with local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing. Where primal meets refined, and where taste knows no boundaries. Monster is a space where herbivores and carnivores alike can share a meal together without compromise. The menu is a celebration of bold flavours and strikes a harmonious balance between carefully curated, locally source meats produced alongside years of plant-based expertise. With a dedicated vegetarian or omnivore set menu and dishes designed to shine as standalone or shared plates, Monster offers something for everyone. Monster Bar offers an elevated cocktail experience created with modern techniques, and flavours ever changing to highlight the season. Implementing our very own twist on the most iconic cocktails you’d only find in the best hotel bars around the world. Since layering the produce driven menu to hero key vegetables, the wine list has followed in similar suit.
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6. La Rustica
4.4
Awesome(74)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kingston
Booked 23 times today
Our team- With 17 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our head chef is excited to present his vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience.Dine in or takeaway- We have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't, we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!Seasonal & Local- Indulge in the authentic flavours of Italy with our delicious dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.
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7. Flui Restaurant - Canberra
4.9
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Canberra City
Booked 6 times today
we serve modern australian food, with fine local ingredients, the vibe is casual yet relaxed, immerse yourself in a heritage building with high quaility food and wine
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8. Chop Chop
4.4
Awesome(7)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Canberra City
Booked 8 times today
Discover a world of flavours at Chop Chop. Immerse yourself in the harmony of traditional Japanese ingredients infused with contemporary twists.
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9. Amara Indian
4.9
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Canberra City
Booked 1 time today
Amara Indian Restaurant in Canberra is a must-visit for fans of authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine. Located on 51-53 Northbourne Avenue City, Amara specializes in dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from local producers. Their menu offers a variety of options, including Banquet, Express, and Takeaway lunch menus that feature popular dishes like Daal, Palak Paneer, and Butter Chicken. For dinner, standout dishes include Chicken MoMo, Bangalore Dosai, and Bhindi Dopiyaza.The restaurant has over 25 years of culinary experience, including a history of working in one of Sydney’s top Indian restaurants. Amara is open for lunch from Monday to Saturday and for dinner every evening, with extended hours on weekends
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10. Chifley's Bar & Grill
3.9
Excellent(339)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Barton
Booked 3 times today
Chifley’s Bar & Grill pays homage to the region’s wineries and boutique food producers with a seasonal, modern menu. Chef Saju Rajappan and his team cater to discerning travellers, diplomats, and businesspeople with classic but inventive dishes that are as delicious as they are gorgeous to look at.Steaks, seafood, chicken, and other dishes cooked on the grill are a speciality. The menu also features pasta, risotto, a wide range of vegetarian options, dishes designed for sharing, and tempting desserts. A wide range of local and international wines, cocktails, craft beers and ciders are available for your drinking pleasure.Chifley’s Bar & Grill is named after the 16th Prime Minister of Australia, Ben Chifley, who loved dining here and frequently enjoyed a tipple in the bar. In honour of his favourite drink, the whisky bar has a specially curated menu taking guests on a sensory journey of whiskies around the world.

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  • RichardVIP
    Canberra •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent service and a nice array of foods well presented and very tasty and fresh. One of Canberras finest dining experiences.
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    COMPAPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Canberra City
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    4.5
  • Debbie
    Canberra •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    Following my last experience at the Cafe, where it was exceedingly loud because the chairs were unendingly being scraped across the tiled floor, I'm now delighted to say that that noise has been corrected. I saw that each chair had rubber feet on them. This is an outstanding outcome & despite its simplicity, has rejuvenated everyone's experience there. Well done Portrait Gallery Cafe. I'll be back. Thank you & regards, Debbie
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    Portrait CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Parkes
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    4
  • Denise
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    4 of us dined at Rebel Rebel this evening. One person had dietary restrictions and was guided to dishes that met her needs. The remaining 3 of us enjoyed our grilled prawns, zucchini flowers, sugarloaf cabbage and a salad of tomatoes and nectarines followed by ice cream ( coffee) and sorbet ( mango) Service was exemplary- knowledgeable and helpful We had a good time
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    REBEL REBELPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Canberra City
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    4.8
  • Lasitha
    Canberra •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 24, 2025
    Great Value. Big potions. Need a bit more work on matched wines.
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    Monster Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Canberra City
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    4
  • TameraVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    Amazing, we had the 5 course dinner with wine pairing and it was amazing
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    Waters EdgePrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Parkes
    •
    4.4

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