10 places to find a cosy meal in Canberra
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Baby, it’s cold outside.
If the weather has you wanting to eat your feelings, you’re not alone. But there are plenty of places in Canberra serving cosy meals worth braving the cold for.
From comforting curries to winter warmers, here are 10 places to visit this winter.
Kita (Narrabundah)
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Nothing says “comfort” like a curry, and Canberra’s overnight café can cure any cravings you have. Located in Narrabundah, Kita is known for its cosy vibes, and soul-warming Indo-fusion food.
Open from 6 pm and serving food until 5 am, from laksa to their curry of the week, you’ll be sure to leave feeling warm and happy.
59 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah | kitakafe.com.au
OTIS Dining Hall (Kingston)
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As one of Canberra’s highly awarded restaurants, not only is the food at OTIS top tier, but it’s also a cosy venue for a night out. With dark interiors and a warm and inviting feel, order iconic dishes like the OTIS pepper steak and the pumpkin and sage raviolo and enjoy the fine dining experience as the temperature drops.
29 Jardine Street, Kingston | otisdininghall.com.au
Rama’s Fijian Indian Restaurant (Pearce)
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A Canberra institution known for its Fijian-Indian dishes (think: pakoras, samosas and curries), a meal at Rama’s is what you need on a cold night. Tucked into the Pearce Shops, the menu caters to all dietaries and is available to eat in or takeaway if the call of your couch is too strong.
With Indian favourites and lesser-known Fijian specialties available, all we can say is there’s a reason Rama’s is always a go-to recommendation in Canberra.
Pearce Shopping Centre, Corner Macfarland and Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | ramas.com.au
Lolo and Lola (Watson)
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This Filipino eatery showcases traditional flavours of the Philippines – perfect for a cosy meal out. With a rotating menu, here, each week you’ll discover something different. But as the cold weather hits, their Bagnet (deep-fried pork belly with a spiced soy vinegar dip), Chopsuey and Beef Empanada sound particularly good.
End the meal with their hot and freshly made soybean pudding (served with raw sugar syrup and tapioca pearls) and thank us later.
Shop 2, 3 Watson Place, Watson | loloandlola.com.au
Lunetta (Red Hill)
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With an Italian-inspired menu and a stunning outlook, a meal at Red Hill’s Lunetta will inspire you to leave the house even on the coldest of nights. What’s more comforting than wood-fired baked lumache alla vodka, Borrowdale Farm pork chop and marinated wood-roasted red peppers with almond, balsamic and olive oil?
Seating only 82 people, you’ll want to book ahead for a meal at this restaurant.
60 Red Hill Drive, Red Hill | lunetta.au
Senn Noods (Braddon)
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Hot noodles on a cold day? Say no more. Serving up noodles spicier than your DMs, at this Laos Thai street food joint you can sink your teeth into dishes including Lard Na, Guay Jub, and Pad Thai as well as soups and curries.
Quick and very satisfying, what are you waiting for?
Unit G02, 27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | sennnoods.com.au
Italian and Sons (Braddon)
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They had us at wood-baked eggplant parmigiana. Serving all the Italian dishes you know and love, Italian and Sons is the place to go if you’re craving a warm bowl of pasta or a hearty main. With a menu that changes seasonally, expect to see mouth-watering winter flavours and favourites.
7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | italianandsons.com.au
Verity Lane Market (City)
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Can’t decide what to have? European food hall Verity Lane Market is the place to go. Home to a range of vendors that serve everything from authentic Latin cuisine to traditional Italian pizzas, snag yourself a seat and sink your teeth into whatever grabs your fancy.
Verity Lane, Sydney Building, Civic | veritylanemarket.com.au
Terra (City)
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Now located in the space formerly occupied by Miss Van’s in City West, Terra is always a favourite when the weather turns. Serving smoked meat seven days a week, the food here is full of flavour and is the perfect antidote to a grey day. From miso chat potatoes to chashu pork belly and chargrilled pumpkin, both the fires and food will keep you warm.
4/115 Marcus Clarke Street, City West | terracanberra.com.au
Ikigai Ramen (Gungahlin)
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Ramen is always a good idea in winter, and Canberra’s only late-night ramen spot is the place to go. Open until 12 am from Tuesday to Sunday, Ikigai Ramen serves a taste of Tokyo without the need to book a plane ticket. Their signature Tonkotsu Ramen is a must try, while their Ebi Curry Ramen turns up the heat. Talk about soul food…
43 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | ikigairamen.au
Feature image: Ben Calvert.
