Five Canberra city restaurants designed for sharing (even though you may not want to)
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There’s nothing like sharing a generous meal, where more is more.
Whether you’re after smoky Lebanese mezze, Japanese small plates, or Italian antipasti, these five city restaurants have mastered the art of communal dining. Grab your crew and get ready to feast.
AZIMA
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Bringing authentic Lebanese cuisine to the city centre, the menu at AZIMA is designed to be shared with friends and family, from the hot and cold mezze to the mains. From perfectly grilled meats to fresh tabouli, every dish is generous, fresh and healthy, making a meal here a banquet worth booking day or night.
With halal options and an impressive wine list, your tastebuds will be transported straight to the streets of Lebanon, thanks to overflowing plates of falafel, shawarma, hummus and more.
222 City Walk, City | azimarestaurant.au
Akiba
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You can’t talk about share plates without mentioning Akiba. Known for their fully loaded Feed Me menu, the generous spread here focuses on the flavours of Asian barbeque, raw dishes and modern dim sum.
Cooking over wood and charcoal, the vibe of both the restaurant and food is informal and exciting, perfect for a leisurely meal eating your way through their greatest hits.
40 Bunda Street, City | akiba.com.au
Inari
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Refined but not reserved, Inari’s share-style signature Japanese dishes celebrate the country’s rich culinary heritage. Blending tradition and innovation, the menu is focussed on Japanese dishes fused with modern Australian flavours.
From delicate nigiri to bao, tempura, sashimi and yakitori, everything is centred around the locally sourced seafood and produce. And as everyone knows, food is better shared…
Canberra Centre, 148 Bunda Street, City | inari.restaurant
Bar Lola
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This chic Italian-inspired spritz bar is designed for long lunches and relaxed dinners – all about celebrating la dolce vita in the heart of the city.
With an extensive menu that includes snacks, cheese and charcuterie boards, and sharing plates as well as freshly made daily pasta specials, it’s all about simple, quality Italian done well. Who doesn’t love a long lunch that involves sipping on an Aperol Spritz and sharing burrata, pasta and tiramisu?
Verity Lane, Sydney Building, City | veritylanemarket.com.au/barlola
Rebel Rebel
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Cosy and cool, Rebel Rebel is the place to book when you want your share-style menu a little more sophisticated. Described as “modern Australian with a vague European lean”, the menu is focused on vegetables and proteins that are all designed to be enjoyed with friends.
And with one hat from the Good Food Guide under their belt and a reputation for innovative flavour combinations (think: fior di latte, radicchio, agrodolce, grapes and walnuts) you’ll be fighting over who gets the last bite.
23 Marcus Clarke Street, Acton | rebelrebeldining.com.au
