50 new places to eat in Canberra
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Holy food coma, Batman! Hold onto your hats and get those stretchy pants out of storage. We have 50 new places to eat in Canberra.
106 HOT POT
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A self-service train-style restaurant, the most fun way to dine! Fusing Japanese, Chinese and Thai—they’ve got all the favourites, including bubble tea and hot pots (of course).
With lunch specials for just under $15, this is one to bookmark
106 Alinga Street, Canberra City | 106-hot-pot.business | Facebook | @106hotpot
ARCHIBALD’S ESPRESSO
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Christmas shopping just got easier with Archibald’s. Pop by Westfield Belco’s airy atrium on Level Three (near Kikki K, Target and Lorna Jane) for a pick me up—and some seriously delish food. Think burgers, waffles and more.
Level 3, Westfield Belconnen | @archibaldsespresso
ATOMIC CAFÉ
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Even if you’re not visiting the exhibitions, Atomic Cafe is worth a visit to Questacon. Expect fun, inventive and delicious food, local coffee, and options for the whole family!
Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes | facebook.com/atomiccanberra
BAKER’S CUT
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Baker’s Cut showcases the fantastic local bakery products of Canberra favourite Three Mills Bakery to serve up that “great Aussie sandwich”. It also does breakky, a Chef’s Salad of the Day, and there’s a Grab ‘n’ Go section for time-poor customers.
Canberra Airport Terminal | canberraairport.com.au/eat-and-shop
BAVARIAN BELCO
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Prost! It’s bratwurst time.
Interested in drinking big biers and eating big meats? Great, The Bavarian is now also open in Belconnen. The perfect spot for a Christmas catch-up.
Westfield Belconnen, Belconnen | www.thebavarians.com | Facebook | Instagram
BELCO HALAL KEBABS + PIZZERIA
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The Yarra Kebab that you know and love has come to Belconnen. More snack packs in more locations, and pizza too!
Oh and can we get a ‘hell yeah!’ for vegan and vego options!
2 Lawry Place, Macquarie | turkishpidebelconnen.com.au
BRADDON MERCHANT
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Midnight Hotel’s daytime eatery, Braddon Merchant’s menu caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days.
Always seasonally-focused, the menu includes interesting breakfast fare, a delicious range of deli delights, and an intriguing array of seafood and vegetable-based main meals.
Read more here.
Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon | braddonmerchant.com.au
BURMESE CURRY PLACE
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An old local favourite has returned! The Burmese Curry Place has reopened next to Mooseheads and is a workday lunch hotspot with super, super cheap eats.
The reviewers are raving, and so they should be.
111 London Circuit, Canberra City | Facebook
CAFÉ FRIENDS
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Fusion—because sometimes you want a bacon and egg roll with your bulgogi beef.
This café tucked away in a quiet Manuka arcade combines Japanese, Korean and Western cuisine to bring you the very best of the three.
9/18-26 Furneaux St, Griffith | cafefriends.com
Campbell & George
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The former Queanbeyan Bowlo has a fresh new name and a fresh new look—think blonde wood, a floating fireplace and geometric rugs with sweeping views across the bowling green. There’s even a long-table style private dining room for special occasions.
Dining and drink options come in the form of a sports bar and Italian bistro respectively, where you can order classics like woodfired pizza, steak sandwiches, Caesar salad, lasagne and, of course, schnittys.
Read more here.
Corner of Campbell and George Streets, Queanbeyan | 6209 5555 | facebook.com/CampbellandGeorge | campbellandgeorge.com.au
Caribou Kingston
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A Canadian-themed “real” pub with hearty food and lots of sport.
Between a spot of pool or a game of darts, you will be able to feast on poutine (fries loaded with cheese and gravy), mac and cheese waffles, potato skins and big steaks with jacket potatoes—among other things!
Read more here.
44 Jardine Street, Kingston | cariboukingston.com.au
CITY HILL
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ONA Coffee, delicious menus using local eggs, smallgoods, breads, pastries and honey combine in a warm and inviting setting, perfect for travellers and locals alike.
Read more here.
Canberra Airport Terminal | canberraairport.com.au/eat-and-shop
COFFEE THYME
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An adorable coffee corner at the end of the Gungahlin light rail pouring great coffee and plating delicate dishes of food.
46 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | Facebook | Instagram
COOP AT SOHO
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Sitting on the current Soho Canberra site in Dickson’s inner north is Canberra’s newest outdoor food destination, Coop at Soho!
The outdoor food hall features none other than Canberra burger icons, Brodburger, alongside Peruvian street food favourite Mr Papa, and dumpling royalty, MOMOS Taste of Tibet. Plus, weekends will see a host of other street food options and bars pop up on the site, including the likes of Lenton Bar and Limogela!
Read more here.
Corner of Northbourne Avenue and Morphett Street, Dickson | coopatsoho.com.au
EMPORIUM ESPRESSO
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Fancy trying on some vintage Louboutins whilst sipping on a ‘cino and eating a chocolate tart?
A gorgeous little café within the equally gorgeous walls of Designer Op Shop Emporium, perfect for fuelling shop-till-you-drop adventures.
Corner of Barrier and 1 Lyell Street, Fyshwick | dosemporium.com.au | Facebook | Instagram
FARES BUELLER
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A Lebanese food truck with the mantra “Eat like it’s your day off”.
Open Friday and Saturday lunch till late and Sunday lunch, this place is made for celebrating the weekend.
A truck full of falafels, burgers, and Lebanese style French toast—Fares Bueller, you’re my hero. Sorry Ferris.
Read more here.
Out front of Waves, Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Facebook | Instagram
THE FARM SHOP CAFÉ
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Located at The Plot—just a stone’s throw from the main Estate at 12 Beltana Road—Pialligo Estate’s new Farm Shop Cafe offers an all-day brunch and lunch menu that encompasses classic Pialligo Estate dishes such as charcuterie, pickles and smoked meats alongside larger lunch items and other quick goods from the hot and cold cabinets, breakfast favourites with a twist, coffee from Seven Miles and homemade cakes and sweet treats.
Read more here.
The Plot, 12 Beltana Road, Pialligo | thefarmshopcafe.com.au
GREASE MONKEY PIZZA
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Grease Monkey’s expansion into Detroit Style Pizzas is one of those things you didn’t know you needed until now, and now you need it so bad.
What are Detroit Style Pizzas? Well, they are rectangular—as inspired by the auto parts from the Motor City—and they are delicious.
Read more here.
19 Lonsdale St, Braddon | greasys.com.au | Facebook | Instagram
HIGH JINKS
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The moody basement below NewActon’s Morning Glory has always been loved as a hidden bolt-hole. But the space’s newest iteration—Hi Jinks—puts a new twist on this old favourite.
As well as drinks, you can order from not one but three of Hijinks’ neighbouring venues—pizzas and antipasti from Bicicletta, indulgent tapas and bar snacks from Parlour and delicious fusion eats from Morning Glory.
Below Morning Glory, Phillip Law Street, NewActon | @highjinks_bar
Home Ground Hughes
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Hughes locals have a cracking good little café in Home Ground, dishing up delicious food seven days per week. ONA Coffee is on hand for caffeinds and regular events encourage a sense of community.
5 Wisdom Street, Hughes | facebook.com/pg/homegroundhughes
HUMPTY DOO
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This Kingston Foreshore address has been something of a revolving door over the past few years, with no less than four restaurants calling it home. Let’s hope its newest tenant, Humpty Doo, fares better!
Although its website proclaims its status as an Asian restaurant, its menu suggests differently with everything from pasta to Middle Eastern salads and fresh seafood up for grabs.
17/19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston Foreshore | humpty-doo.com
ITALIAN BROTHERS
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Opening soon next to My Café in Manuka, this little hole-in-the-wall deli and wine bar promises authentic Italian delights. We can’t wait!
Shop 2, Manuka Arcade, 22-30 Franklin Street, Manuka | italianbrothers.com.au
JADE AND THE FOX CAFÉ
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Jade and The Fox has moved into Old Canberra House at Lennox Crossing and is serving up delicious fare from 8 am to 4 pm weekdays.
A charming space with a tranquil garden setting and views toward the lake, it’s the perfect pick for a leisurely meal any time of day.
76 Lennox Crossing, Acton | instagram.com/jadeandthefoxcafe
Kiosk
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Chef Louis Couttoupes (ex-Bar Rochford) has struck out on his own with Kingston pop-up Kiosk.
The idea is “low key, super seasonal dining” with an ever-changing chalkboard menu the menu based on what’s on offer from growers and producers each day.
Corner of Eyre and Jardine Streets, Kingston | kiosk-cbr.com
La Empanada Bakehouse
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Despite the name, there’s a lot more to La Empanada that just empanadas! This sunny Gungahlin spot offers a menu ranging from Latin American cuisine to a fusion of various South American dishes. A small, but delicious, piece of their culture.
Shop 109/43 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | laempanada.com.au
Lion City – Singaporean Hawker Food
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A visit to Lion City may well be the next best thing to hopping on a plane to Singapore.
The wonderfully authentic menu boasts a variety of Chicken Rice dishes, Congee, Laksas, Noodles and more.
275 Flemington Road, Franklin | lioncityrestaurant.com.au
THE MAGIC KITCHEN
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The Hackett house with the cult crêpe following (read this if you don’t know what that means) has now relocated to Kingston’s Kingsborough precinct—and has expanded its offerings. Think delicious, organic plant-based food, nourishing salads, raw cakes and more!
Kingsborough Village, Parbery Street, Kingston | canberramagickitchen.com.au
MAIYO
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An authentic Vietnamese eatery so, you guessed it, Phở and Spring Rolls!
Maiyo serves up noodles, slow-cooked stews, delicious vegetable and pork rolls, and they do their own twist on bubble tea with yoghurt and gelato.
35 East Row, Canberra City | Facebook | @maiyorestaurant
MARKET GRILL AT PIALLIGO ESTATE
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Pialligo Estate’s newest restaurant Market Grill brings a fresh approach to seasonal dining, the 48-seater celebrating fresh seasonal produce prepared simply and with minimal fanfare.
In a cosy and private section of Pialligo Estate’s newly refreshed pavilion, Market Grill’s menu brings together the best of the region—from the Estate’s market gardens a stone’s throw from the kitchen to Canberra’s nearby coastlines.
But it’s not just seafood and Estate produce on the menu—Pialligo’s famous smoked goods and spectacular on-the-bone rib eyes share prime position, as does a gorgeous choice of vegetarian dishes.
Read more here.
18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo | thepialligoestate.com.au
MIDNIGHT BAR
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In Braddon’s Midnight Hotel, Midnight Bar is all dark panelling, mood lighting and granite accents, offering a sophisticated bar with a view out onto Northbourne Avenue and all its passersby.
BentSpoke Brewing Co. tap beer is served alongside some crispy pigs ears with mead, malt, espelettes and chives. Or maybe chicken wings with smoked salt and chilli for the less adventurous.
The bar also offers a delightfully curated cocktail list which matches carefully-chosen share plates.
Read more here.
Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street Braddon | midnightbar.com.au
Ms Ba Cô Civic
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City-dwellers, rejoice! You no longer have to journey to Majura Park for Ms Ba Cô’s generous portions of uber-fresh, home-style Vietnamese street food at very reasonable prices.
From traditional Phở Vietnamese noodle soup to tasty rice dishes and classic Bánh Mi, get you a taste of the real Saigon.
Read more here.
4&6 / 108 Bunda Street, Canberra City | msbaco.com
MYANMAR CORNER
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From the people who brought you Suko Thai and the Red Hill Tea House comes a new venture. And it’s northside!
Myanmar Corner is plating up authentic Burmese food, a magnificent mixture of cuisines from regions of Myanmar with influences from Indian, Thai, and Chinese cuisines. Expect steamed duck, laksa, and spicy crispy fish.
Unit 36/68 Dalkin Cresent, Casey | myanmar-corner.com | Facebook | @myanmar_corner
NOODLES XO
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noodles XO is for noodle lovers—serving up everything from Udon to Hokkein, Pho to Ramen, and super-fast (less than three minutes!) at Canberra Airport.
After a more relaxing meal? Chow down on dumplings, spring rolls, sushi, pot stickers and edamame.
Read more here.
Canberra Airport Terminal | canberraairport.com.au/eat-and-shop
ORTO
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The smell of pizza fills the air in Garran shops as authentic hand-stretched Neopolitan style pizzas hit the oven. With pizzas named after the streets in the area on bases of dough that rise for over 30 hours, Orto is local pride and true Italian mixed to perfection.
8 Garran Place, Garran Shops | ortopizza.com.au | @ortopizza
Oscy’s Burgers Tuggeranong
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Originating in Gungahlin, Southsiders can now enjoy Oscy’s burgers, loaded fries, thickshakes and more! Stretchy pants recommended.
6/150-180 Soward Way, Greenway | facebook.com/oscysburgers
PETE’S SEAFOOD AND PIE
Fish kebab anyone? How about a double-sided pan-fried Chinese pie?
Pete’s Seafood and Pie offers a super-unique menu, so if you’re looking for something different this is for you.
10 Lonsdale St, Braddon | Facebook
PIALLIGO FIELDS
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Encompassing the pavilions, lawns and the meadow, Pialligo Fields is the perfect summer spot to sit back and relax with drinks, nibbles and games with your friends and family. Open for guests on Fridays from 3 pm until late and Sundays from 12 pm until late, think outdoor games, open spaces and sunsets.
Fields isn’t just for grown-ups either–with the Estate’s expansive grassed areas, little ones will have plenty of space to run around in the safely contained meadow so the grown-ups can unwind.
Read more here.
Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo | @pialligo_fields | thepialligoestate.com.au/pialligo-fields
REBEL REBEL
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Fans of Sean McConnell’s cuisine won’t be disappointed by the restaurateur’s first venture with wife Jenny Harders.
Expect a Modern Oz vibe, with a lean towards Europe—the menu serving up everything from a very English breakfast dish of blood pudding and fried eggs with pickles and house-made HP sauce, to an Italian-inspired Stracciatella, Tomato Vinaigrette, Bottarga. The small dessert menu offers a twist on tradition.
Read more here.
21–23 Marcus Clarke Street, NewActon | rebelrebeldining.com.au
RED BARON
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Symonston now boasts a vibrant little café in Red Baron. With a menu of breakfast and lunch favourites, and serving Mothersky Coffee, it’s open Monday to Friday 7 am to 4 pm.
2 Faulding Street, Symonston | redbaroncanberra.com.au
RIZLA
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With a focus on rizla (Riesling), and matching share plates to your wine of choice this is the place to go for after-work drinks, weekend catch-ups, and all in between.
Read more here.
Corner Eloura & Lonsdale Streets, Braddon | drinkrizla.com.au| Facebook | Instagram
South.Life
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South.Point’s South.Life dining precinct on Anketell St is bursting at the seams with updated dining areas.
Joining existing eateries Chalisa, Asian Noodle House, Lemon Grass Thai, Little Istanbul, Brew bar, Zambrero and Streets of Asia are Rashays, La Pasteria and Café Milligram.
And burger fans will be excited, with news that Mookie Burger’s second location is soon set to open. With a BRAND NEW frozen custard window!
Anketell St. & Reed St N, Greenway | southpointcanberra.com.au
STREAT TOAST
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In a vintage, blue van popped-up in Deakin, toasted sandwiches that are far beyond your average cheese toastie are grilling.
Get out of the office and into the sunshine, and go visit Streat Toast under the gum trees in your next break.
Read more here.
Geils Crescent, Deakin | Facebook | Instagram
TOKEN
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Reload & Soul Cartel have got together to bring you “barcade and kitchen” Token. Enjoy tasty food over a cold beer while reminiscing over setting that high score on the Demolition Man pinball machine.
34 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City | tokencbr.com.au
THE WAREHOUSE
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Located in the heart of Kingston’s Kingsborough precinct, The Warehouse is a bit of a split personality—Axis Coffee Roasters by day, taphouse by night from Thursday and across the weekend!
Parbery Street, Kingston Foreshore | instagram.com/thewarehousertb
ZEYTIN TURKISH CUISINE
A freshie on the foreshore, Zeytin Turkish Cuisine is opening just in time for outdoor dining season. One to try if you like your Turkish with a twist.
Zeytin Turkish Cuisine, 28/6 Trevillian Quay, Kingston Foreshore
NEW DIGS
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They’re not new, but they have fancy new digs. As Nature Intended has moved from Belconnen Markets to Fyshwick’s Dairy Road precinct, while Les Bistronomes has taken up the Blamey Crescent space left by Lanterne Rooms, which has relocated to the Iskia building in Campbell.
Feature image of Rizla. Credit: Ashley St George/Pew Pew Studio.
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