Best Lunch Restaurants in Canberra City

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Compa, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff made us feel right at home. The menu is a perfect blend of creativity and tradition, offering dishes that are both comforting and innovative. We started with the wide variety of entrees, which were beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. For the main course, the sirloin on the bone was an absolute showstopper cooked on the rare side, seasoned to perfection, and paired with the most delightful sides. Beyond the food, the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, offering excellent recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed. To top it all off, the dessert was simply divine. We tried the raspberry semifreddo, and it was the perfect sweet ending to an already amazing meal. If you’re looking for a restaurant that delivers on every level—delicious food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Compa is the place to be. I can’t wait to return!

Had a great experience @ Amara - lovely clean restaurant, staff were very polite & attentive. Options for the meal were great- the butter chicken was indeed outstanding as was the rest of the meal . It was also great to see Canberra wines on the menu & not over priced !!

A quiet dinner on a Tuesday night. We were greeted and seated by the very friendly front of house who served us for the night (food and wine). She explained the food and options well and we chose to go a la carte (the fixed menu looked very good and included options but not what we felt like on the night). We chose 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 sides, all to share. They were fabulous - not a foot wrong anywhere. We finished with a dessert to share and it was fantastic. All the food was full of flavour and we'll presented. We chose wine by the glass and had 2. each, both very acceptable. We left we'll satisfied and will definitely be back.

Love coming here for our girls night! The staff are friendly and helpful and of course the food is incredible!

Our waiter Cam was attentive and professional. We chose the ‘just feed me” option”. It’s was so tasty. We left overly satisfied and full.