15+ Italian restaurants for a cosy night out
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Craving some comfort food during these chilly months? Italian is a classic that can do no wrong.
The rich flavours, quality ingredients and simplicity of the dishes make Italian the ultimate comfort food. Whether it’s a fancy night out or a ‘eat your feelings’ kind of night, we’ve constructed the perfect list of our favourite Italian restaurants.
Italian and Sons (Braddon)
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Italian and Sons has an impressive seasonal menu that changes daily. Made from local, high-quality produce and ingredients, Italian and Sons, add a new interpretation of classic Italian dishes. They also cater for all dietary requirements, just let them know in advance!
7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon| italianandsons.com.au
The Italian Place (Braddon)
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The Italian Place sets out to create a home in the form of a traditional Italian restaurant. With legendary service and a menu showcasing the many regions of Italy with a modern touch, the Italian Place will have you returning because of both the food and the people.
38 Mort Street, Braddon| theitalianplace.net.au
Briscola (Civic)
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Gourmet pizzas, Italian comfort fare and cocktails in a stylish, warm setting. Briscola offers a large menu so it’s hard to pick a favourite, but we recommend you try the lunch espresso combo to save a buck.
60 Alinga Street, City| briscolapizzeria.com.au
Mezzalira (City)
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Mezzalira is where Italian cuisine and Australian drinking culture meet. Located in the heart of Canberra city, Mezzalira offers handmade pasta, antipasti and a collection of fine Italian and Australian wines.
55 London Circuit, City| mezzalira.com.au
Solita (Civic)
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Solita is Canberra’s only pizzeria to be accredited by the APN, Naples Italy which is a well-deserved achievement made evident by their rich flavours. Their goal is to provide traditional home-style Italian cuisine at a reasonable price. This is the perfect night out destination that won’t break the bank.
143 London Circuit, City| solita.com.au
Amici (Civic)
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Amici is a deli, wine and cocktail bar which serves up a selection of perfectly paired wines, cheese and meats, hand-stretched pizzas and classic pasta. Check them out on Tuesday to enjoy their bottomless pasta where you can eat until you simply can’t stomach another bite…until dessert.
59 Northbourne Avenue, City| amici.bar
Bicicletta (Acton)
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Bicicletta offers homemade pizza and pasta, authentic gelato with a separate bar and a garden courtyard. Bicicletta is a gorgeous setting with friendly staff and incredible Italian-inspired dishes. It has a long menu where every dish deserves to be the star, so check it out and thank us later.
1/15 Edinburgh Avenue, City| bicicletta.com.au
Antica Ricetta (Griffith)
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Claiming to be the best Italian restaurant in Canberra is a bold claim but we think Antica Ricetta has a strong case. Our evidence: The fettuccine served with fresh parmigiano cheese, the lasagne al forno with slow cooked beef ragu Bolognese and the pappardelle al salmone made using homemade pasta. This family-owned traditional Italian restaurant not only has a delicious menu but a welcoming warm and atmosphere to perfectly combat the winter days.
M Centre, Shop 13-14 Palmerston Lane, Griffith| anticaricetta.com.au
Agostinis (Griffith)
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Family-owned authentic Italian… do I need to say more? Our perfect night starts with rosemary and sea salt focaccia, before indulging in the Salsiccia pizza and then ending the night with locally made piccolo cannoli shells filled with amarena cherry and dark Belgian chocolate ricotta. Is your mouth watering yet?
East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith| agostinis.com.au
Molto Italian (Kingston)
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This restraint has a laid-back atmosphere with all the classic Italian dishes and an impressive wine list. Molto Italian aims to combine the rich Italian history and the joyful Italian culture with a major emphasis on family and tradition.
Element Building Unit, 155/43 Eastlake Parade, Kingston| moltoitalian.com
La Capanna (Kingston)
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Located in the heart of Kingston, La Capanna prioritises comfort with a laid-back setting and authentic Italian meals. We recommend the spaghetti puttanesca for a filling, comforting meal.
32 Giles Street, Kingston| la-capanna.com.au
La Rustica (Kingston)
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Lake views, an informal environment and classic Italian meals using seasonal and local ingredients. Indulge in the authentic flavours of Italy with their delicious dishes. It’s almost like going to Italy.
Eastlake Parade & Trevillian Quay, Kingston| larustica.au
Vanilla Pod (Kingston, and Greenway)
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At the heart of Vanilla Pod, is sharing good food and drinks in an intimate atmosphere with those we love the most. Share a Margherita pizza over hearty conversation and a glass of high-quality wine.
35 Kennedy Street, Kingston and G-10/210 Anketell Street, Greenway| vanillapodkingston.com.au
Trecento (Manuka)
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This is a restaurant, pizzeria and bar serving up Neapolitan-style cuisine using 300-year-old Italian recipes. They’re Canberra’s first authentic Neapolitan pizzeria and Canberra’s only AVPN certified pizzeria. Located in the heart of Mauka, it’s an intimate space seating only up to 50 guests, so book ahead to secure a table.
Unit 33/18 Flinders Way, Griffith | trecento.com.au
La Cantina (Narrabundah)
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Step into Italy with La Cantina. The restaurant is a warm, open space lined with classic Italian oil paintings and Roman-style brick walls, with the perfect balance between traditional and modern Italian fare and family recipes.
4 Iluka Street, Narrabundah| la-cantina.com.au
Locale Pizzeria (Deakin)
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Simple Italian cuisine paired with delicious drinks. This is the perfect spot to have that catch up with friends. Their wood-fired penne arrabbiata pizza is an absolute must-try.
Shop/5 Hopetoun Circuit, Deakin | localepizzeria.com.au
Da Nunzio (Gungahlin)
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Located along Yerrabi Pond, enjoy gorgeous views with delicious food and wine. Da Nunzio offers authentic Italian cuisine using simple and fresh ingredients.
76 Phyllis Ashton Circuit, Gungahlin| danunzio.com.au
Feature image: Ash St George.
