We asked Canberrans on the We Are CBR Instagram page to tell us their favourite place to grab a bite to eat in the city centre. Here are the top restaurants and cafes in Canberra’s CBD, as voted by you!

Dishing the deets on #1

It’s no secret that Canberrans love chicken and chips. The restaurant with the most votes is Fricken Chicken on Lonsdale Street.

An Italian love affair 

From bottomless pasta to hand-stretched pizza, it’s clear that Canberrans love Italian food. Some local favourites include:

Mezzalira on London Circuit    
Amici on Northbourne Avenue  
Mama’s Trattoria on West Row
Briscola on Alinga Street

Enjoy the vibrant flavours of Asia

From ramen to rogan josh, bao to bahn mi – Canberra’s Asian food scene spans cuisines from Japan, South Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Fan favourites include:

Kinn Thai in the Canberra Centre
Raku on Bunda Street
Iori on East Row  
CBD Dumpling House in the Canberra Centre  
Bistro Nguyens on Alinga Street
Akiba on Bunda Street 
Madame Lu on West Row  
Tea Connoisseur Restaurant and Bar on Batman Street 
Blu Ginger on Genge Street 
Miss Vans on Marcus Clarke Street
Little Phat Rolls Food Truck on Lonsdale Street 
Baby Su on Alinga Street

The café capital

Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect flat white, a cheesy toastie or some smashed avo on toast – these cafés are the perfect place to grab a quick pick-me-up:

Marvie and Wolfe on Moore Street
Gather Café on Mort Street 
Chapter 4 Café on Batman Street   
Roy Junior on London Circuit  
The Goods Wholefoods in No Name Lane

Good vibes, great food  

Looking for somewhere to grab dinner and a drink after work? These top spots are your venues of choice:

Wilma on Genge Street
Verity Lane Market on Northbourne Avenue
Assembly on Lonsdale Street  
Temporada on Moore Street