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Briscola Italian, Canberra, AU-ACT

Briscola Italian

4.8
4.8
507 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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!

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2 people

10:30 pm


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 6248 5444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nickolaus Magro Ocaranza
  • Catering
    Stylish yet casual Italian dining. Cosy & unpretentious setting suiting couples, families and group functions. Offering full Italian menu including pasta, pizza, risotto, main meals and caters for most dietary requirements.
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor gazebo can be booked for up to 20 people. Includes adjustable blinds, heating, festoon lighting and music. Option to fully enclose.
  • Area
    Canberra City
  • Cross Street
    Best parking is at Magistrates Court car park.
  • Parking Details
    Magistrates Court car park off London Circuit
  • Public Transit
    Across the road from the City Light Rail Station (Alinga St)<br />In front of City Bus Station No 1
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Canberra

    Best Overall

  • Canberra

    Best Food

  • Canberra

    Best Service

  • Canberra

    Best Ambience

  • Canberra

    Best Value

  • Canberra

    Good for business meals

  • Canberra

    Good for groups

  • Canberra

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Canberra

    Healthy

  • Canberra

    Great for fine wines

  • Canberra

    Romantic

  • Canberra

    Good for special occasions

  • Canberra

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canberra

    Lively

  • Canberra

    Most Booked

  • Inner North

    Most Booked

507 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great to see an Italian Restaurant where the Gluten free option for Pasta is easily available and tastes wonderful as well. Fast becoming my favourite restaurant.

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  2. Nereo

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent especially our waitress, and the food was very good. However, the only issue that i had was that my main meal was brought about 5 mins before my wife's, and she was upset that i would not start without her meal being there. Other than that, still a wonderful place to dine in Canberra.

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  3. Vanitha

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked Briscola Italian for a work dinner and it was great! Attentive and friendly service, food came out quite quickly and amazing food! Will come again soon! Thank you!

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  4. Robert

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Briscola, great food, attentive and friendly staff

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely night. Food was delicious. Staff were wonderful. Look forward to going again.

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  6. Steven

    Sydney

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed this restaurant - great food and great service

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  7. Neil

    Canberra

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. B st Italian restaurant in Canberra. Love it

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  8. Amanda

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend Briscola enough. A surprise find and will definitely be back. Staff were superb and the food amazing.

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  9. David

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good variety of dishes. Excellent service from friendly and competent staff. Very good experience.

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  10. ChristineM

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Really warm on a very cold day.

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FAQs

Briscola Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6248 5444.

Briscola Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 507 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

10:30 pm


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Briscola Italian

60 Alinga St, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Best parking is at Magistrates Court car park.
  • Area
    Canberra City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Magistrates Court car park off London Circuit
  • Public Transit
    Across the road from the City Light Rail Station (Alinga St)In front of City Bus Station No 1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nickolaus Magro Ocaranza
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 6248 5444
  • Catering
    Stylish yet casual Italian dining. Cosy &amp; unpretentious setting suiting couples, families and group functions. Offering full Italian menu including pasta, pizza, risotto, main meals and caters for most dietary requirements.
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor gazebo can be booked for up to 20 people. Includes adjustable blinds, heating, festoon lighting and music. Option to fully enclose.
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