Lunetta,Canberra.
Good Food hat15/20

Canberra’s newest hatted restaurant is a beacon of big-night energy

“Whatever the pasta is,order it,” says our critic of Lunetta,where a young chef is charcoal-grilling high on the hill.

  • David Matthews
Carlotta in Canberra.
Good Food hat15/20

This high-energy restaurant from a star Melbourne group has Canberra talking

Melbourne’s Lucas Restaurants group’s first Canberra venture,Carlotta,has pulled out all the stops,with a talented chef,wood-fired oven and house-made pasta.

  • Terry Durack
Broccoli on a bed of anchoiade with pangrattato at Onzieme.
Good Food hat15.5/20

Onzieme

Confident,smart wine bar-style dining.

Poachers Pantry is located in a rural property in Springrange.
14.5/20

Poachers Pantry

Countryside cuisine straight out of central casting.

Peonee has an elegant,industrial feel.
14.5/20

Peonee

Accessible fine dining with edge.

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Amatriciana with maccheroni at Bada Bing Dining Club.
Critics'Pick

Bada Bing Dining Club

Slick all-occasion trattoria for pizza,pasta and mighty parms.

Minima restaurant celebrates the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asian cuisine.
14.5/20

Minima

Intimate diner embracing cross-cultural flavours.

The dining room at Lamshed’s in Yarralumla.
14.5/20

Lamshed’s Food + Wine

A touch of agrarian magic in a sleepy shopping strip.

The dining room at Dada in Woden.
14.5/20

Dada

Fusion and fun times south of the city.

Moran Family Farm salami,zuni pickles and grissini.
14.5/20

Compa

Italian steakhouse run by a team of pros.