Anise

The iconic Melbourne building in the centre of Canberra is the home of Anise restaurant - a Canberra icon in itself.

With alfresco tables spilling out onto the footpath, the busy West Row colonnade oozes a high-class eat street ambience, and the well-established Anise fits right in.

You can't help but feel cosy as soon as you walk into Anise. The interior is swathed in subdued colours of caramel and chocolate studded with flecks of crimson, and every table is veiled with thick, freshly pressed white linen.

For the best view of the restaurant, get comfortable on one of the long padded banquettes at the front.

After you're seated, the adept waiting staff will make sure your entire experience goes smoothly from start to finish - including bringing you as much of the delicious house-baked bread as you can handle.

Anise takes a rustic, produce-focused approach to its modern-Australian dishes, sourcing many of its ingredients from local suppliers.

The menu is rich, full of robust flavours and offers an array of wonderful dishes with influences from the streets of Bangkok, the rues of Paris, the alleyways in Japan, the piazzas in Italy.

Anise has a small bar area, suitable for a glass of wine with a delectable terrine, or just for coffee and delicious dessert.

Come in for a glass of wine and a quick meal or a long and lavish dinner or degustation menu with matching wines and enjoy smart casual dining at its finest.

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