Best restaurants near me in Ainslie, Australia

51 restaurants available nearby

1. REBEL REBEL

4.8

Exceptional(1216)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Canberra City

Booked 20 times today

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

2. COMPA

4.5

Awesome(123)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Canberra City

Booked 22 times today

Step into COMPA, here the servings are generous andthe atmosphere is effortlessly sophisticated. It feelsinstantly familiar. Descending into the space is like givingan old friend a long overdue hug.For Matt Moran’s ACT debut - antipasto, pasta and charcoaldishes bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. As with allhis establishments, at the heart of his menu is qualityproduce that is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced.COMPA is built on a simple, often forgotten pairing: goodfood and good company.

3. Briscola Italian

4.8

Exceptional(515)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Canberra City

Booked 17 times today

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!

A photo of Atrium Bar And Restaurant restaurant

4. Atrium Bar And Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(34)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Dickson

Booked 1 time today

Start and end your day at Atrium Restaurant & Bar, set amongst our warm and inviting tropical garden atrium. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner & just minutes from the CBD and Dickson. Whether it's a special occasion or you just want to get out of the house; let us offer you an experience.With an all day bar menu featuring dishes to share, salads, burgers, pizzas and other mains...plus don’t forget dessert, we’ve got you covered, whatever you feel; or try our A la carte dishes in Atrium Restaurant itself with produce sourced from our own independent local farm.There’s no better way to unwind than with a drink in hand, surrounded by lush greenery at the Atrium Bar for Happy Hour; Monday to Friday 4pm - 6pm. Sample one of our signature cocktails or selection of regional wine.

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5. Monster Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Awesome(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Canberra City

Booked 18 times today

Canberra’s only refined vegetarian dining experience, Monster Kitchen and Bar, has a deep respect for locally sourced and seasonal ingredients landing an exciting set of fresh ideas with conscious consumption at the forefront.As it becomes increasingly popular for people to feel good about what they eat and order, our kitchen team strive to introduce complexity to simple, fresh and quality ingredients finding inspiration to create many layers of flavour to the final result.Monster’s cutting-edge veg will endorse longevity, fermenting and pickling will feature prominently across the menu allowing the vibrancy of the produce to live on.The Monster is a herbivore.

6. Bar Beirut

4.7

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Canberra City

Booked 8 times today

Dive into the bold allure of Bar Beirut, Canberra’s late-night hotspot. Named one of the nation's top cocktail bars by The Australian (2023), and Canberra's Best Cocktail Lounge and Small Bar (2022 & 23), and Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant (2021, 22 & 23), indulge in daring dishes, top-self cocktails, eclectic beats, and captivating belly dance and burlesque performances. Nine-to-fivers, local poppers-in, out-of-towners, clocked-off hospo workers, and anyone who knows a good cocktail and bite to eat is knocking on the door from 5pm ‘til late. The vibe is charged with electricity, laughter, and love; everyone is here for the fun.Whether you’re bringing the whole family to feast, a group to celebrate, a partner to spoil on a date night, or you just want to nibble, drink and ponder the world as you bop your head by yourself into the early hours, the welcome at Bar Beirut is as warm after midnight as it is just before sunset.Yalla habibi!

7. Wilma

4.3

Awesome(13)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Canberra City

Booked 35 times today

WILMA - using primitive cooking methods with the very best Australian ingredients

8. Kivotos Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(32)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Braddon

Booked 4 times today

At KIVOTOS, We are serving authentic flavour of Greek Foods, imported Greek Wines and liquors. Join us for a Journey of Flavours and Stories!THIS MONTH EVENTS:-. 4th & 5th October: Live Music by Stavros Giannakakis-. 14th October: BOTTOMLESS Greek Feast - Dinner ONLY -. 25th & 26th October: Live Music by Stavros GiannakakisPlease give us a call if having difficulties with the bookings

A photo of Black Fire Braddon restaurant

9. Black Fire Braddon

4.0

Excellent(3)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Braddon

Booked 2 times today

Black Fire, "Fuego Nero" is a fiercely individualistic Mediterranean cuisine restaurant.We prepare delicious imaginative dishes with an exciting wondrous presentation to bring to your table our food, our taste, our culture, our love for cooking.The meats, seafood and vegetables are rustically cooked through our open fire roast, the wood fire oven and the charcoal grill, to extol a unique flavor. In our restaurant you will eat our food in all of it's authenticity.

10. Saint Malo

4.5

Awesome(122)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Canberra City

Welcome to Saint Malo, the Spanish restaurant in Canberra that brings the taste and sound of the Mediterranean to your plate. Our passion for Mediterranean cuisine was born from a love for travel and exploration, and we strive to offer an elevated dining experience that transports you to the Spanish coastline without ever leaving Canberra. Our menu is designed to showcase the fresh and vibrant flavours of Spanish cuisine. We pride ourselves on using only the finest ingredients, sourcing local and sustainable produce wherever possible. Our dishes are simple yet elevated, with a focus on grilled meats, fresh seafood, and vegetarian options. From our signature Paella to our mouth-watering grilled octopus, every dish is a work of art. We offer a curated wine and cocktail list featuring some of the best Spanish wines and cocktails, perfectly paired with our dishes.