Looking for a new local? If you love trying new places to eat around the capital, make this your ultimate hit list! Plus keep your eyes out for news of the opening of our ‘coming soon’ venues.
Bada Bing Dining
An Italian dining club taking us back to the impeccable style, class and food of old-school Italian culture, Bada Bing promises an entertaining blend of retro Italian and light-hearted fun. Embracing the culture through house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, booth seating, private dining, vintage aesthetics and of course, plenty of aperitivos making the rounds, the restaurant is committed to the finest produce and most beloved classics.
Med
Promising an immersive, relaxed dining experience steeped in Mediterranean charm, Med features ‘healthy, full-flavoured and fresh’ ingredients. Not only taking you to Europe through taste, the restaurant’s ambience also evokes a paired-back, relaxed atmosphere. With a seamless blend of warm textures, neutral hues and carefully curated international artifacts including lighting and ceramics.
Nicky’s
Dickson’s new neighbourhood café, serving high-quality homemade goods, Nicky’s menu is simple, yet satisfying. Think your classic granola yogurt bowl, bacon and egg roll, and smoked salmon benedict, elevated with house-made ingredients such as granola, BBQ sauce and smoked salmon.
Senn Noods
From the streets to your sheets, meet your new cheeky late-night satisfier, Senn Noods. Playfully named after ‘senn’ which translates to noodles in both Lao and Thai, the restaurant’s cheeky play on words will translate to the plate through quick and satisfying noodles. Mirroring Southeast Asia’s vibrant and bustling streets, if you’re dining in expect noodles, pad Thai, kebab balls and bagged cocktails. And if you live in close proximity, consider your new ‘Netflix & chill’ buddy sorted!
Paloma’s
Paloma’s – a tasteful Mexican-inspired bar and restaurant with relaxed Latin-style share plates, authentic Mexico City style tacos, and of course, palomas, has opened just in time for New Year’s. With a big focus on drinks, the bar boasts an impressive line-up of mezcal, tequila, expertly crafted cocktails, shooters, local wines and a special Paloma’s Mexican Larger in collaboration with Capital Brewing Co.
Al’s Deli & Diner
Permeating with New York deli vibes at every corner, with a sandwich menu that will have you counting down the minutes until you can head off on your lunch break, Al’s Deli & Diner is making sandwiches fun again. From timeless checkered floors, yellow booth seating and classic diner-style bar seating, every dish is made with grab-and-go convenience in mind. With jam-packed, flavourful sambos that practically demand two hands, at Al’s carbs are #1.
COMING SOON
Botswana Butchery
Opening on 22 January 2024, Botswana Butchery has announced it will mark its fifth location in Canberra on Bunda Street. Across two levels, the internationally renowned steakhouse will feature a ‘raw, cured & smoked’ section, followed by entrees and mains, where the restaurant’s signature meat menu ‘The Butcher’s Block’ can be found.
Beltana Farm
A destination that unites boutique accommodation, farmhouse dining and truffle hunting experiences with the beautiful natural landscape, Beltana Farm has been designed to take guests on a fully immersive experience. Opening in early 2024, the restaurant will feature a farmhouse shared-style menu guided by the seasons. From the minds behind The Boat House, they have a proven reputation for extraordinary dining and unforgettable service, and with this new venture, they promise a high-end yet unpretentious journey through the flavours of Australia, right down to the wine list.
The Lawns
Joining Canberra’s new Japanese restaurant, KOTO, at the revitalised The Lawns of the Lobby precinct, three new dining concepts are set to follow, with the rollout beginning in February 2024. Award-winning, two-hatted Australian Chef, Shaun Quade is set to lead as Group Culinary Executive for the all-day garden bar and kiosk, Rosa’s, and Ballyhoo – a fiery bar and restaurant. With the National Rose Gardens as its playground, Rosa’s will be serving pizza by the pie or slice, as well as takeaway coffee, sandwiches, and pastries. Meanwhile, Ballyhoo will be pushing the boundaries with its unconventional menu fuelled by fermentation and fire.
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