Best Restaurants in Canberra

Canberra's dining scene has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from a city often overlooked on Australia's culinary map to one with a genuine dining culture that reflects its unique character — educated, politically engaged, internationally connected, and with excellent access to the produce of the surrounding region.

The Kingston Foreshore, Braddon's Lonsdale Street precinct, and New Acton are the three primary dining districts, each offering a distinct atmosphere. The ACT region produces excellent lamb, beef, truffles, and cool-climate wines from the Canberra District wine region that appear on the menus of the capital's best restaurants. The high concentration of embassies and international institutions has created a surprisingly strong international restaurant offering for a city of Canberra's size.