Canberra Restaurants

Restaurants are available in every category and price range in Canberra, with eateries ranging from inexpensive fast food joints right up to fine international dining. In general, prices are good and there is always somewhere to eat wherever you are in the city. Alfresco dining in Canberra is very popular and many cafs in the town centre offer this option as well as places in the Manuka and Kingston districts.

Local cuisine

Cuisine options range from burger bars to Aussie fish n chips and food from around the world including: Aussie steaks and grilled food, American-style delis and diners, excellent British food, French haute cuisine, Greek dishes in quality tavernas, Indian and every type of ethnic and Mediterranean dish as well as seafood and vegetarian eateries.

Where to eat

Some of the citys best restaurants can be found in the centre of Canberra, yet if you go out to the suburbs, you will also find a great choice. The pedestrian mall around Garema Place in the city centre has many dining options, while Alinga Street, Commonwealth Avenue, West Row and the London Circuit are also recommended. For Asian food, head for Woolley Street in the Dickson area of Canberra, and for gourmet, try Manuka and Kingston districts.