Six places for a long lunch in Canberra
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There’s nothing quite like a long lunch.
From good food and wine to several hours of social connection with loved ones, the luxury of a long lunch is its simplicity: slowing down to savour things that bring you joy.
Here are six of Canberra’s best high-end restaurants perfect for booking your next long, leisurely lunch – each with a unique style and mood to match your vibe.
KOTO (Parkes)
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Relax and indulge with KOTO’s modern Japanese cuisine, where all of the handmade dishes combine artistic elegance with vibrant, unforgettable flavours.
Located in the centre of the National Triangle and overlooking a zen garden, you’ll be transported out of Canberra and into the heart of Japan.
Make sure to pair your meal with a carefully curated sake or cocktail for the perfect dining experience, and enjoy the leisurely pace, whether it’s a casual catch-up or a special lunch out.
1 King George Terrace, Canberra | kotodining.com.au
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With a waterfront location and killer views, The Boat House is always a good idea for a long lunch. Serving some cutting-edge cuisine, their modern Australian lunch menu features an exquisite prix fixe menu with a choice of two or three courses, depending on your mood.
And with dishes like Humpty Doo Barramundi Rockafeller and Bangalow Pork Belly, you won’t leave hungry.
Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton | theboathouse.restaurant
Compa (City)
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Compa’s steak-focused restaurant is a great place to enjoy a cocktail, catch up, or simply relax and hang out with friends and family.
With an Italian paddock-to-plate ethos and a warm atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot to unwind, share a laugh, and some delicious food long into a lazy afternoon.
148 Bunda Street, City | comparistorante.com.au
Pialligo Estate (Pialligo)
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As soon as you walk into this country estate, perfectly polished gardens await, already offering an experience you couldn’t have in the city.
Located on the banks of the Molonglo River and only 10 minutes from the CBD, Pialligo Estate is a pleasant place to chat and talk with friends and family, while enjoying a beautifully prepared meal.
18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo | pialligoestate.com.au
Shaw Estate (Murrumbateman)
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If you’re looking for an outdoor escape, Shaw Estate in Murrumbateman is the restaurant for you.
With a view of a vineyard, and a glass of wine that’s been produced on the property, lunch here not only offers an escape from the city but the perfect excuse to get back to nature while chatting with your friends.
34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman | shawestate.com.au
