Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Canberra

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Canberra? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Two Before Ten Aranda & 10 Yards

4.4

4.4 (916)

$40 and under

Australian

Aranda

About the restaurant

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 & 1:30PM

10 Yards - Regional Wine Bar & Tap House
Offering 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 ONWARDS

DISCLAIMER**** Shade is not guaranteed when booking an outdoor table, please specify if shade is a requirement. Sunscreen is available on site.

Top review

Jocelyn

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

We had a table of 8. The server checked to make sure he got everyone’s order right and let us know about the specials. Lovely food and great wines.

REBEL REBEL

4.8

4.8 (1298)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Canberra City

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Matt

Dined 6 days ago

Good food and an interesting wine list, we really enjoyed the service and the atmosphere was light and casual, I'll definitely go back.

La Rustica

4.4

4.4 (82)

$41 to $100

Italian

Kingston

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Yasmin

Dined on May 30, 2025

It was lovely polite and friendly staff. Great food!

Briscola Italian

4.8

4.8 (571)

$41 to $100

Italian

Canberra City

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Graham

Dined 5 days ago

Great quality food and wine with very friendly , attentive and helpful service

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4.0

4 (18)

$40 and under

Australian

Canberra City

About the restaurant

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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Jane

Dined 3 days ago

Service from the moment we arrived was great. Wait staff were observant that our table was within an area where sports fans were watching a game and managed to move us to make it more comfortable. Food was great service and quality. Staff were prompt with clearing the table and checking in. Will definitely return

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Experience

Happy Hour

Lighthouse Pub

3.3

3.3 (14)

$40 and under

Pub

Belconnen Town Center

About the restaurant

Steak, burgers & cocktails at a waterfront venue with big-screen sports & live music. Featuring a wonderful beer garden that accommodates over 150 people, an expansive indoor space, TAB.

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Helen

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Lovely spot to dine, great food. New undercover area protects from the sun.

COMPA

4.5

4.5 (162)

$101 and over

Italian

Canberra City

About the restaurant

Step into COMPA, here the servings are generous and
the atmosphere is effortlessly sophisticated. It feels
instantly familiar. Descending into the space is like giving
an old friend a long overdue hug.

For Matt Moran’s ACT debut - antipasto, pasta and charcoal
dishes bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. As with all
his establishments, at the heart of his menu is quality
produce that is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced.
COMPA is built on a simple, often forgotten pairing: good
food and good company.

Top review

Amir

Dined on May 30, 2025

The snowy river trout is genuinely life changing. If you like fish, this will out do whatever you’ve had prior. If you don’t, you soon will. Highly recommend the roasted carrots as well!

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Experience

$110pp Compa Set Menu

Experience

$130pp Fiorentina Set Menu

Experience

$49pp Compa, Pronto! 1-hour express menu

Queenies Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (373)

$41 to $100

Dining Bar

Kingston

About the restaurant

Queenies at Kingston is now 100% Gluten Free!

Serving a wide variety of Canberra Region wines, selected spirits and a rotating selection of craft beers from independently owned breweries.

Seasonal and free range produce with a uniquely native twist. Meals to share with friends, your special person or in splendid solitude.

Book online for groups of 8 or more.

What do I do if I want a booking for less than 8 people? Walk In! Don't be concerned as we are a large venue with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Top review

Dined 4 days ago

Queenies has always been a great venue to catch up with friends, the food and wine has always been excellent. The service and ambience are delightful, we especially enjoyed the live jazz on Friday evenings. Thanks for a great evening once again:)

Two Before Ten Greenway

4.7

4.7 (585)

$41 to $100

Café

Greenway

About the restaurant

Six-metre ceilings, wrapped in beautiful glass, facing north-east with views of the water.

Serving all of our favourites, some of the best coffee in Canberra, and awesome vibes all year long. It’s our sunny site for the south side and we couldn’t be prouder.

Come for breakfast, brunch or lunch, or grab a takeaway coffee, chai or hot chocolate before setting off towards Lake Tuggeranong.

Greenway is a nod to everything we hold dear, not least of all, the fact that it’s a collaboration with friends. Tim and Tristan, who used to manage Aranda but spent 2016-2019 setting up their own successful store Atlas on Hibberson in Gungahlin, helped us make this (rather large!) slice of paradise a reality.

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Andrew

Dined on May 22, 2025

Tasty food - staff were attentive without being annoying - price was pretty good.

Monster Kitchen & Bar

3.9

3.9 (1198)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Canberra City

About the restaurant

Monster Kitchen and Bar wanders through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi and embraces a fresh and contemporary approach to dining, championing locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to create dishes that are approachable yet full of depth and character.

The menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed in a social and welcoming environment, ensuring every meal is a celebration of good food and great company.

Monster Bar offers a curated beverage experience, featuring thoughtfully crafted cocktails that highlight seasonal ingredients and modern mixology techniques. Our drink menu pays homage to classic cocktails while infusing them with a unique, playful twist.

Complementing our dining philosophy, the wine list is an eclectic mix of locally and internationally sourced selections, ensuring that each glass is a perfect match for the relaxed and inviting ambiance of Monster Kitchen & Bar.

The Monster is an omnivore.

Top review

Scott

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

We enjoyed sharing a smashed avocado and granola. Service was a little absent at times. Loved the space and engaging decor.

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Experience

Express Lunch

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