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Briscola Italian, Canberra, AU-ACT

Briscola Italian

4.8
4.8
515 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • 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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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 515 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

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canberra

    Great for fine wines

  • Canberra

    Romantic

  • Canberra

    Good for special occasions

  • Canberra

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canberra

    Lively

  • Canberra

    Most Booked

  • Inner North

    Most Booked

515 Reviews
  1. Ron

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good and restaurant was busy being a public holiday, hence service a bit under pressure. Certainly a go too for good Italian in Canberra.

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  2. Rato

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Loved the place. Its a great place. You must come. The service was great. The pasta was great. The food was very filling. Give it a try.

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  3. Janinne

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and authentic. I've just been in Italy and it compared favourably.

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  4. Jenny

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time to Briscola on our second time to Canberra. Classic Italian done right. The Rosemary and Salt pizza bread is simple and done to perfection. This time I had the Linguni Alla Norma, flavoursome, good balance of taste, some chilli but not too hot and a good serving size. My daughter had the Spaghetti Bolognaise and was delighted with the small meatballs in the sauce. For dessert I had the Pannacotta from the specials board, creamy, smooth and delightful. Service was friendly professional and efficient. Do yourself a favour, you won't be disappointed!

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  5. Lauren

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely wonderful birthday celebration at Briscola. The staff were all so kind with wonderful service, the food was mouthwatering and the wine and cocktails were delicious! We had our one year old with us and the restaurant was loud enough that we didn't feel like a bother to anyone, but not so loud we couldn't hear each other. It was such a great evening and we will definitely be back - you absolutely must try the chicken brandy pasta!

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  6. Kristal

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant food is always amazing and service is lovely make sure you book in advance as it’s always popular

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  7. simon

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. The sweet spot in quality restaurants. Goldie locks in Canberra food scene!

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 515 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 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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