Canberra city restaurants

As you'd expect from a city catering for an international community, Canberra's best restaurants serve innovative cuisine accompanied by fine Australian wines.

Ardeche Delivers one of the best value for money dining experiences with a la carte or blackboard specials showcasing traditional French cuisine. Licensed and BYO
$ L & D Mon-Sat;
222 City Walk, Canberra City
Ph: 6230 4800

Axis Stunning lake views and exceptional service, combined with high-quality food and an extensive wine list.
$$ B Sat-Sun, L 7 days, D 7 days;
National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Acton
Ph: 6208 5176

A Foreign Affair Mostly modern Italian dishes served in elegant surrounds. BYO.
$ L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat;
8 Franklin Street, Manuka
Ph: 6239 5060

The Ginger Room Janet Jeffs as chef, a great location, cutting edge cuisine and an outstanding wine list.
$ D Wed-Sat Old Parliament House, enter via Queen Victoria Terrace Parkes
Ph: 6270 8262

Grapefoodwine Award-winning restaurant set in a vineyard where you can sample the latest vintage. Contemporary dishes are linked to seasonal produce.
$ L & D Fri-Sat, B & L Sun;
Madew Wines, Federal Highway, Lake George
Ph: 4848 0165 Fri-Sun OR 6269 8901 Mon-Thur.

The Hermitage Sophisticated yet relaxed ambience for casual or celebrative dining. This award winning restaurant features prime beef and seafood on its menu in addition to a range of light meals.
$ L & D:
170 London Circuit, Civic
Ph: 6230 0857

La Scala Traditional Italian menu with a innovative specials menu. Set and special menu at lunch, al la carte for evenings.
$ L Mon-Fri & D daily:
Centre Cinema Building, Bunda Street, Canberra City
Ph: 6248 8338

The Lobby Set in the National Rose Garden, with views to Parliament House, the Canberra institution offers fine dining. The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on the finest, freshest produce from the land and the sea.
$ L Mon-Fri D Tue-Sat:
King George Terrace, Parkes
Ph: 6273 1563

Meeting Place Elegant surrounds, fine views and innovative cuisine, including the smoked rainbow trout.
$ L daily
Kamberra Wine Tourism Complex, Corner Flemington Road & Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham
Ph: 6262 2333

Montezumas Fully licenced a la carte Mexican restaurants with Aztec trimmings. Varied menu with vegetarian and kid choices. Try the famous Margaritas.
$ L & D
197 London Circuit, Civic
Ph: 6248 0062

The Palette Cafe Tasty contemporary Australian dishes including several brunch specialities. Cakes and pastries baked daily.
$ B & L daily;
Beaver Galleries, 81 Denison Street, Deakin
Ph: 6282 8416

Pizzazz Freshly prepared seasonal meals to takeaway 6 nights a week. Menu includes spit roast chicken, salad and pizza.
$ D Tue-Sun;
Cnr Kennedy & Eyre Streets, Kingston
Ph: 6239 6200

The Promenade Cafe Casual dining in stylish surroundings of the Hyatt Hotel. Buffet or a la carte.
$ B, L & D daily;
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla
Ph: 6269 8810

Rocksalt Winners of the Best New Restaurant at the 2001 Restaurant and Catering Awards. BYO
$ L Tues-Sun, D Tues-Sat;
Shop 4, Hawker Shopping Centre, Hawker
Ph: 6254 7865

Silo Canberra's most popular bakery where sumptuous breakfasts and lunches are a specialty. Wines by the glass, cheese room featuring interesting Australian and imported cheeses. Arguably Australia's best bread.
$ B & L Tue-Sat (closed Dec 25-Jan 20);
36 Giles Street, Kingston
Ph: 6260 6060 Closed 24 December - 27 January.

Teatro Vivaldi Fine dining on the ANU Campus! Modern Mediterranean a la carte cuisine. Prix Fix lunch available: 2 courses with beverage for $19. Live evening entertainment.
$ L Mon-Fri D Mon-Sat;
ANU University Arts Centre
Ph: 6257 2718

The Tea Lounge Enjoy a traditional afternoon high tea at the Hyatt Hotel with freshly baked scones and selection of cakes.
$ Open daily;
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla
Ph: 6269 8815

Waters Edge Modern French style cuisine, try the prawn ravioli. Spectacular lakeside setting with outdoor dining with views over Lake Burley Griffin. Licensed.
$ L daily except Sat & Mon; D Tue-Sun;
40 Parkes Place North, Parkes
Ph: 6273 5066

Windows on the Park Located in Canberra Casino, this award-winning restaurant is priced to suit all budgets from snacks to a-la-carte.
$ L & D daily; Fri-Sat till 2am;
21 Binara Street, Canberra
Ph: 6257 7074