What’s better than a heart-warming bowl of authentic Italian cooking? From traditional, new and exciting flavours made with love, experience the best of Italian food right here in Canberra. After all, there’s no one more passionate about eating than Italians.
Italian and Sons
A charming little Braddon restaurant with authentic Italian flavours, Italian & Sons has been a local hotspot for years. With no two visits ever the same, the menu follows the seasons with fresh local produce the star of each dish. From a light vegetable and seafood-heavy antipasto menu, handmade pasta and a small selection of mains and desserts, the menu may be small, but you’ll be spoilt for choice.
OutInCanberra says: Look, we know you’ve heard it before, but you really can’t go wrong with freshly made pasta, and Italian and Sons is no exception. Expect to try pasta dishes that stray from the usuals but are still full of flavour.
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The Italian Place
Food as humble as Nonna’s cooking, a visit to The Italian Place feels as though you’re inside a local’s kitchen, trying their age-old recipes. The traditional menu will spark memories of your time overseas or introduce you to new and exciting flavours.
OutInCanberra says: Pair your delicious dinner with an authentic Italian wine from their extensive menu.
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Molto Italian
With endless plates of pasta and pizza coming out of the kitchen, Molto Italian’s energetic restaurant boasts an easy-going, reliable menu. Filled with Italian classics from the deli selection through to ‘Nonna’s tiramisu’, get your favourite plate with a classic Italian cocktail from the bar.
OutInCanberra says: if you’re dining at Molto for the first time, the spaghetti cacio e pepe is a must! Bringing a giant cheese wheel to your table, they mix the spaghetti into the gooey cheese right in front of you.
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Eightysix South
Bringing the Eightysix flare from their first restaurant to Woden, Eightysix South showcases a more classic Italian menu than its big brother. Promising no-fuss, good-hearted Italian cooking, expect plenty of delicious pasta dishes and traditional share-style plates.
OutInCanberra says: If we’ve learnt anything about dining at Eightysix, it’s save room for dessert!
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Mezzalira
Canberra’s only fine-dining Italian restaurant, Mezzalira invites you to try a world of Italian cooking that you may not have experienced before. The menu showcases Southern Italian flavours that use simple ingredients in sophisticated ways.
OutInCanberra says: Kick off your meal with an Aperitivo and fresh focaccia from their woodfire oven.
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Agostinis
Family-owned restaurant Agostinis has a passion for unpretentious Italian cooking. The friendly atmosphere speaks to the tradition of a big family get together and has an authentic seasonal menu full of homely dishes that the family themselves cooks at home.
OutInCanberra says: Pre drinks next door at Joe’s Bar is a must! Try a classic Italian cocktail or Aperitif.
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Locale Pizzeria
Locale Pizzeria is all about sharing special moments with family and friends over delicious food and wine. Specialising in authentic Italian pizza, order one for yourself or choose your favourites and share them around the table.
OutInCanberra says: You can’t go to Locale without ordering the wood-fired Nutella pizza pocket.
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Belluci’s
An Italian institution in Canberra, Belluci’s has been serving hungry locals for over 20 years. Combining the best local produce with quality international ingredients to serve traditional, rustic food, this is modern Italian cooking with a twist. On the menu expect many of your favourites, plus some more for you to explore.
OutInCanberra says: There are plenty of Aperol’s to go around at Belluci’s
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