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1. Gianni's Italian
new
4.7
Exceptional(45)
$$$$
• Italian • Belconnen Town Center
Booked 27 times today
Welcome to Gianni's Italian, we look forward to serving you.
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2. Two Before Ten Aranda & 10 Yards
4.3
Awesome(952)
$$$$
• Australian • Aranda
Booked 15 times today
Our Aranda café is located in the old Aranda shops site on Bandjalong Cres. What was once a derelict building is now a bustling community hub where people can come to enjoy a quick coffee after dropping the kids to school, spend a lazy afternoon in the courtyard garden, or meet up with friends for a tasty weekend brunch. BOOKINGS BETWEEN 7AM & 1:30PM10 Yards - Regional Wine Bar & Tap HouseOffering a comprehensive range of Canberra Region Wines by the glass & bottle. A suburban bar since 2016, also offering local craft beer & cider alongside a full kitchen menu. BOOKINGS AFTER 2PM ONWARDSDISCLAIMER**** Shade is not guaranteed when booking an outdoor table, please specify if shade is a requirement. Sunscreen is available on site.
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3. REBEL REBEL
4.8
Exceptional(1369)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Canberra City
Booked 21 times today
REBEL REBEL is a casual eatery, wine bar and bottle shop in Newacton
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4. Onzieme
4.7
Exceptional(11)
$$$$
• Bistro • Kingston
onzieme is a local neighbourhood restaurant cooking entirely over wood fire. we like share plates and good wine. our menu changes regularly based on canberra's seasons. we cook over fire and coals and are focussed on beautiful vegetables, foraged ingredients and a sustainable approach to cooking. we have a huge range of minimal intervention wine to suit pretty much everyone. you can finish off your evening - or start it - with some of canberra's best hand crafted cocktails in our hidden underground wine bar, 11e cave.gourmet traveller act restaurant of the year 2023smh goodfood nsw/act best restaurant finalist 2025smh goodfood awards one hat: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025gourmet traveller wine bar of the year finalist (11e cave) 2024gourmet traveler best new restaurant finalist 2022delicious magazine top 100 restaurants 2025
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5. Lazy Su
4.4
Awesome(1341)
$$$$
• Asian • Braddon
Booked 23 times today
Lazy Su is distinctly Asian; it's fast, loud, rebellious, upbeat and confident. Inspired from a mashup of retro 80's American-Japanese-Korean pop culture, Asian eating houses and hawker vendors, food and drink are served up express and designed to be shared.Lazy-Su holds a number of tables for casual walk-ins for all nights of the week, so if your requested time is not available, pop in and see us. Please note, there may be a wait for tables on weekends and during busy service periods.For our current menu please head to https://lazy-su.com.au/eat**All bookings have a maximum two hour seating allocation**BYO is not available**Cakeage $3pp available on request at time of booking only
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6. Such and Such Restaurant
new
4.7
Exceptional(17)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Canberra City
Booked 14 times today
Established in 2022 Such and Such is inspired by our love for art, design, restaurants and wine bars. Most of all it's about authentic, real hospitality. We offer exciting, seasonal dishes and beverages to suit any occasion from a casual lunch to a celebratory dinner.If you like control, dine a la carte. Perhaps you don’t want to think? We offer three share style set menus including a pre theatre option.The menu is an eclectic mix of snacks, share plates and intriguing desserts influenced by friendly gatherings, quality produce and cuisines from around the world.Our cocktail and non alcoholic program uses products from growers we admire as well as ingredients that would otherwise be considered water.Our wine list is a highlight. If you are keen on drinking a bottle, a glass, or more you can select from the 500+ bottle list featuring our favourite producers from near and far with styles ranging from wacky and wild to restrained and elegant. Most of all they are delicious.
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7. Locale Pizzeria
4.1
Excellent(290)
$$$$
• Italian • Yarralumla
Booked 3 times today
At LOCALE we are passionate about eating, celebrating & socialising with family and friends. Dine-in or takeaway, we're open 6 nights a week from 5pm.
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8. The Statesman Hotel - Policy Dining
4.2
Awesome(122)
$$$$
• Australian • Curtin
Booked 2 times today
As comfortable as an old friend, as exciting as a stranger and as colourful as the lover you are about to meet. At the new Statesman Hotel we have taken 54 years of history and revamped it with some scandal and a playful nod to the 70s.Delicious food served with a soupçon of scandal in our fabulous new restaurant, featuring a big open kitchen so you can watch our award-winning chef and her team create mouth-watering dishes from the brand-new menu. Savour our hand-picked wine list or BYO from the Statesman's very own bottle shop.
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9. The STHRN
4.4
Awesome(47)
$$$$
• Australian • Canberra City
Booked 15 times today
The Southern promises to breathe new life into the area as a vibrant and inviting pub, set to become a new favourite spot for sports, a good feed, and a lot of local entertainment – perfect for families and friends alike.
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10. Terra Canberra
4.9
Exceptional(12)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Canberra City
Booked 13 times today
At Terra, everything starts with the fire.Nestled on Marcus Clarke Street, Terra celebrates the prima beauty of cooking over flames — a balance between smoke, char, and honest produce. Founded by Anthony Iannelli and chef Sung Son, the restaurant is driven by a shared respect for high-quality ingredients and the craft of cooking with intention.From the moment guests step inside, the rhythm of Terra unfolds — whole chickens and scorched pineapples turning on a custom-built rotisserie from Western Australia, the soft crackle of charcoal, the scent of wood and spice in the air. The menu moves with the seasons: thoughtful daytime plates that evolve into refined, flame-grilled dinners, paired with minimal-intervention wines and timeless cocktails.Terra is both a nod to tradition and a modern statement — a celebration of produce, people, and the magic that happens when fire meets food.

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  • Mary
    Canberra •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This Italian restaurant is a welcome addition to the Belconnen food scene. When you first walk in there is a fireplace which gives the restaurant a warm and inviting ambience. The food is fantastic, high quality authentic Italian food and the service is wonderful. The staff provide a memorable dining experience. The restaurant has a great selection of entree's, pastas, pizzas and main meals with fish, pork, chicken and veal with vegetables and sauces. There is a great selection of beverages which also include lovely wines. I really enjoy going there and really appreciate having such a great place to enjoy meals any day of the week for lunch or dinner.
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    Gianni's Italian$$$$• Italian• Belconnen Town Center
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    4.7
  • Christopher
    Memphis / West Tennessee •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A short visit to Canberra with my daughter for her work. Rebel Rebel was nearby to the hotel we were at. The food and service were great. We tried a banquet option they had. All the dishes were well cooked and flavoursome. They were very helpful with the wine recommendations as well.
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    REBEL REBEL$$$$• Modern Australian• Canberra City
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    4.8
  • Izzy
    Sydney •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 4, 2026
    The food was phenomenal, highly recommend the miso butter carrots and the kimchi fried rice!
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    Lazy Su$$$$• Asian• Braddon
    •
    4.4
  • Catherine
    Victoria •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 24, 2026
    Absolutely beautiful dinner. The food is sensational and the staff are lovely. Huge and interesting wine list. Cannot recommend enough
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    Onzieme$$$$• Bistro• Kingston
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    4.7
  • Debby
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 17, 2026
    Fantastic place to eat. Service was fantastic & the good was beautiful. Highly recommend. Timber floors make it a bit noisy but not too bad.
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    Two Before Ten Aranda & 10 Yards$$$$• Australian• Aranda
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    4.3

Discover best restaurants near National Zoo and Aquarium

Explore the National Zoo and Aquarium, a vibrant destination that captivates visitors with its fascinating wildlife and aquatic exhibits. Where to Eat Near National Zoo and Aquarium? After a day of adventure, the dining scene near the National Zoo and Aquarium offers a delightful range of options for every taste. Guests can indulge in casual yet elegant dining with locally-sourced seasonal ingredients at atmospheric eateries. Enjoy culinary experiences that include modern Australian cuisine, rustic Italian dishes with ample pasta offerings, and vibrant dining bars serving fresh and innovative fare. From lively taverns to sophisticated bistros, there are plenty of spots to unwind with friends or family. Savor the perfect meal while soaking in the welcoming ambiance that complements your zoo adventure.

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