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A photo of Two Before Ten Aranda & 10 Yards restaurant

1. Two Before Ten Aranda & 10 Yards

4.4

Awesome(904)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Aranda

Booked 20 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.

2. REBEL REBEL

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Canberra City

Booked 17 times today

REBEL REBEL is a casual eatery, wine bar and bottle shop in Newacton

3. Briscola Italian

4.8

Exceptional(546)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Canberra City

Booked 10 times today

Since 2010, Briscola has firmly established itself on the Canberra food scene and is arguably this town's most popular Italian restaurant. Now with a newly refurbished venue, it offers an unpretentious yet stylish approach to an authentic Italian dining experience.At the forefront it’s about the food: simple, wholesome and traditional without being old fashioned. The “old fashioned” is evident in the service with Gianni and his incredible staff focusing on giving the diner a charming experience.What sets it apart is how they transport you to Italy. Start with an aperitivo to open the palate, enjoy a local or Italian wine varietal and finish with a soothing digestive.Briscola is situated conveniently in the heart of the city near hotels and public transport.Sit inside or alfresco, Briscola seems to suit anyone… families, young couples, group functions and corporate luncheons. You can walk-in, but please book, it gets busy!

4. COMPA

4.5

Awesome(153)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Canberra City

Booked 9 times today

Step into COMPA, here the servings are generous andthe atmosphere is effortlessly sophisticated. It feelsinstantly familiar. Descending into the space is like givingan old friend a long overdue hug.For Matt Moran’s ACT debut - antipasto, pasta and charcoaldishes bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. As with allhis establishments, at the heart of his menu is qualityproduce that is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced.COMPA is built on a simple, often forgotten pairing: goodfood and good company.

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5. Monster Kitchen & Bar

4.0

Excellent(1198)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Canberra City

Booked 11 times today

Monster Kitchen and Bar wanders through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi, preoccupied with local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing. Where primal meets refined, and where taste knows no boundaries. Monster is a space where herbivores and carnivores alike can share a meal together without compromise. The menu is a celebration of bold flavours and strikes a harmonious balance between carefully curated, locally source meats produced alongside years of plant-based expertise. With a dedicated vegetarian or omnivore set menu and dishes designed to shine as standalone or shared plates, Monster offers something for everyone. Monster Bar offers an elevated cocktail experience created with modern techniques, and flavours ever changing to highlight the season. Implementing our very own twist on the most iconic cocktails you’d only find in the best hotel bars around the world. Since layering the produce driven menu to hero key vegetables, the wine list has followed in similar suit.

6. The STHRN

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3.8

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Canberra City

Booked 12 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.

7. La Rustica

4.4

Awesome(74)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kingston

Booked 23 times today

Our team- With 17 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our head chef is excited to present his vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience.Dine in or takeaway- We have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't, we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!Seasonal & Local- Indulge in the authentic flavours of Italy with our delicious dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

8. Chop Chop

4.4

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Canberra City

Booked 8 times today

Discover a world of flavours at Chop Chop. Immerse yourself in the harmony of traditional Japanese ingredients infused with contemporary twists.

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9. Flui Restaurant - Canberra

4.9

Exceptional(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Canberra City

Booked 6 times today

we serve modern australian food, with fine local ingredients, the vibe is casual yet relaxed, immerse yourself in a heritage building with high quaility food and wine

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10. Bicicletta Restaurant

3.9

Excellent(16)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Canberra City

Booked 10 times today

Authentic Italian food created from the freshest seasonal produce and ingredients, locally sourced. Known for its great coffee, this award winning Italian restaurant plates up daily specials fresh from the marketplace and features a carefully curated wine list. The stylish restaurant also has an outdoor Courtyard.

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RichardVIP
Canberra •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service and a nice array of foods well presented and very tasty and fresh. One of Canberras finest dining experiences.
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COMPAPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Canberra City
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4.5
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Dianne
New South Wales •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Fantastic food and exceptional service by the wonderful staff
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Briscola ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Canberra City
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4.8
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Denise
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
4 of us dined at Rebel Rebel this evening. One person had dietary restrictions and was guided to dishes that met her needs. The remaining 3 of us enjoyed our grilled prawns, zucchini flowers, sugarloaf cabbage and a salad of tomatoes and nectarines followed by ice cream ( coffee) and sorbet ( mango) Service was exemplary- knowledgeable and helpful We had a good time
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REBEL REBELPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Canberra City
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4.8
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Angela
Canberra •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Staff were attentive and quick to serve us, polite and friendly Coffee was EXTRA HOT as requested.
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Two Before Ten Aranda & 10 YardsPrice: Moderate• Australian• Aranda
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4.4
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Lasitha
Canberra •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 24, 2025
Great Value. Big potions. Need a bit more work on matched wines.
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Monster Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Canberra City
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