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- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Energetic
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Briscola is situated conveniently in the heart of the city near hotels and public transport.
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A$65.00 per person
Briscola Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
Canberra
Best Overall
Canberra
Best Food
Canberra
Best Service
Canberra
Best Ambiance
Canberra
Best Value
Canberra
Good for groups
Canberra
Healthy
Canberra
Neighborhood gem
Canberra
Good for special occasions
Canberra
Vegetarian-friendly
Canberra
Lively
Canberra
Most Booked
Inner North
Most Booked
Melissa
Canberra1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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Magdalene
Canberra1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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Robyn
Vancouver4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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Debra
Sydney1 review
Dined on April 25, 2025
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John
Canberra1 review
Dined on April 21, 2025
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James
Sydney1 review
Dined on April 15, 2025
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Ryan
Sydney1 review
Dined on April 11, 2025
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Adrian
Sydney1 review
Dined on April 11, 2025
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Jennifer
Canberra2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2025
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Sean
Canberra1 review
Dined on March 29, 2025
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Briscola Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6248 5444.
Briscola Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 560 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
60 Alinga St, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601