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Wine bottles line the wall and the melodious French language radiates from the kitchen at this excellent little bistro. At $55, the five-course Saturday…
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Herbivores rejoice: this excellent vegan restaurant has your Asian-food cravings sorted, from stir-fries to laksas to rice-paper rolls. Most dishes use…
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Don't be put off by the name – the burgers here are fresh, juicy and delicious. Vegetarians will appreciate the portobello mushroom burger, while the…
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A traditional French crêperie might seem out of place in suburban Canberra, but this place is the real deal. Stop by for a crepe (sweet) or galette …
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Pick up delicious Croatian-style doughnuts filled with vanilla custard, rosehip jam, nutella or a handful of other delicious fillings at this friendly…
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Great coffee draws the crowds to this sleek cafe in the back blocks of Barton. Large sliding doors make the interior seem like an extension of the small…
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Sleek, bright Little Bird is a favoured caffeine dealer for public servants from nearby offices, who can be found slumped in front of its large windows…
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Operating out of a hole in the wall of the Nishi Building, Fekerte's serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine to clamouring office workers and ANU students at…
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Sydney's favourite gelato maker has made it down the road to Braddon, where people queue to get their hands on the unique flavours – try combinations like…
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Set in an elegant garden pavilion, Ottoman has long been a favourite dining destination for Canberra's power brokers. Familiar dishes (meze, dolma, kofte)…
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Rest your museum-weary feet at this petite cafe inside the National Portrait Gallery. A range of hot and cold dishes – including sandwiches, soups and…
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Serving expertly cooked Nyonya dishes in a colourful dining room referencing Penang farmhouses from the colonial era, Lanterne Rooms is sophisticated and…
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Canberrans know the best spot for a late-night bite is this big yellow bus, which sits in the car park at the top of Lonsdale St. There are no white…
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Techniques from France combine with the traditions of the eastern Mediterranean, adding finesse to rustic dishes that burst with flavour. Despite the…
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Top-class sourdough bread, pastries and tarts are perfect breakfast temptations, while an interesting menu of cooked dishes keeps diners happy at lunch…
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As Italian as can be, this stylish trattoria serves thin-crust pizza, phenomenal homemade pasta and a single dish of the day to a loyal clientele – along…
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From breakfast right through to last drinks, this friendly corner pub in Ainslie bustles with locals. Changing weekday specials (like a burger and drink…
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Pumpin' tunes, fairy lights and AstroTurf set the tone at this casual lakeside burger bar. Come for the waterfront views and stay for the juicy burgers…
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Fronting onto Green Sq, this place offers decent pub meals in a light-filled, convivial environment. Mains can be a touch overpriced, but weekday dinner…
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This tasty fish-and-chip shop on the bottom floor of a yacht club does a roaring trade on summer evenings. There is some seating available, but you may…
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Often awash with morning sunshine, this sophisticated New Acton cafe with an open kitchen is one of Canberra's best places to start the day. Free-range…
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This elegant, airy cafe nestled right in the heart of the Botanic Gardens is a great option for brekkie or lunch, with large, tasty meals and decent…
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We can't walk past the manouche (Lebanese-style pizza topped with zaatar) at this lovely little bakery. It also does great cheese and spinach pies and…
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While this cafe doesn't live up to the sophistication of the concrete pavilion in which it's housed, it's a handy spot to fuel up if hunger strikes during…
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This dependable Thai institution offers a long list of vegetarian, stir-fry, curry and seafood dishes. You can bring your own wine (corkage $3), and if…
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Set in a glass-roofed atrium overlooking the lake, this cafeteria-style cafe is a great spot to combat museum fatigue. Full meals – including pies,…
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Situated on the mezzanine of the Anzac Hall, inside the Australian War Memorial, this small cafe offers basic meals (fish and chips, Caesar salad, wedges)…
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A handy cheaper option in upmarket Barton, Yogi's Kitchen dishes up tasty if mild Indian dishes including all your usual faves like butter chicken and dal…
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This popular brunch spot boasts a chic bistro atmosphere inside and sunny tables in the small square outside. Unfortunately service can be a bit chaotic…
National Museum of Australia Cafe
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Set in a glass-roofed atrium overlooking the lake, this cafeteria-style cafe is a great spot to combat museum fatigue. Meals are a cut above normal…
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This long-standing local favourite became a little more upmarket when it crossed the street into new premises, but the generously proportioned Chinese and…
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A good stop for refuelling while exploring Questacon, this basic cafe also has some sunny seats outside under the umbrellas on the terrace.
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The bar is front and centre at this industrial-looking multipurpose place, which transitions from cafe to bistro to restaurant to bar as the day…
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Inside the Village Centre, this friendly cafe offers fresh, simple food like fruit salads and sandwiches, as well as tea and coffee and other refreshments.