Five hatted Canberra restaurants for your next special night out
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Canberra’s dining scene has seriously stepped up its game, and if you’re looking to treat yourself to something special, these five hatted restaurants should be at the top of your list.
From Italian glamour with killer views to innovative omakase experiences, each venue brings something unique to the table – literally. Here’s where to book your next memorable meal.
Lunetta (Red Hill)
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Foodies can’t deny that fine dining in Canberra has been elevated since the opening of Lunetta in Red Hill – a venue that not only has a mouthwatering menu but also million-dollar views. Serving Italian food in the starship-like mid-century modernist icon that is 60 Red Hill Drive, it’s glamorous, delicious and worth booking yourself a table.
60 Red Hill Drive, Red Hill | lunetta.au
Onzieme (Kingston)
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Inspired by Parisian bistronomy, this restaurant is helmed by Chef Louis Couttoupes and was named Gourmet Traveller’s 2023 ACT Restaurant of the Year in 2023. Offering a daily evolving menu that spotlights local produce and mixes global influences, while this venue is pared back, the food is anything but.
35 Kennedy Street, Kingston | onzieme.com.au
Such and Such (City)
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From the team behind the two-hatted restaurant, Pilot, Such and Such is all about good wines and good times. Serving multiple menus that offer a series of snacks, share plates and larger portions, here you’ll find contemporary takes on nostalgic classics. Described as a ‘cool and relaxed place to drop in’, creativity and flavour take centre stage.
220 London Circuit, City | andsuchandsuch.com
Mu Omakase (City)
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Recognised by the 2023 and 2024 Good Food Awards for its innovative fare, Mu is the first restaurant of its kind in Canberra, where diners leave it completely up to the chefs to select and serve a seasonal degustation of dishes. In short? Mu Omakase is a must-visit for serious diners looking for a unique experience.
1 Constitution Avenue, City | chairmangroup.com.au/mu
Peonee (Campbell)
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While owner Alberto Ranalli doesn’t label it as ‘fine dining’, Peonee opened in 2023 to bring classically Mod Oz fare to Campbell in an approachable way. A small contemporary eatery with an elegant yet industrial feeling, the menu is constantly changing here to hero native Australian ingredients and feature Asian flavours with a “foundation” of French cooking.
216/12 Provan Street, Campbell | peoneerestaurant.com.au
Feature image: Lean Timms.
