Close

Not in Melbourne?


Canberra's Best Italian Restaurants


Our enduring love affair with Italian cuisine is no secret. Following the post-war boom of Italian immigrants to Australia, a culinary world that embraced fresh pasta, gave olive oil real meaning and exploited the humble tomato in delightfully surprising ways, wooed us without shame.

We could not, and did not want to resist the simplicity and deliciousness of Italian dishes; it had us at bolognese and pizza… and, oh yes, good coffee.

Today, Italian cuisine is wonderfully ubiquitous and the choices unending. The key is in its simplicity and emphasis on using fresh seasonal produce and basic cooking techniques to enhance natural flavours, aromas and textures.

As a cooking style that developed predominately in home kitchens, rather than restaurants, it has many regional variations, often only using as little as four ingredients, and a spontaneity and relaxed quality not found in many other cuisines.

From olives and antipasto to the crusty bread that provides the perfect way to mop up the last of a pasta, minestrone or rustic ragu dish, Italian cuisine brings joy to the table with every meal.

It has also done wonderful things for our vocabulary, as terms and names such as vongole, pannacotta, risotto, balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano trip lightly off our tongues. Not to mention the many names denoting types, shapes and sizes of pasta, such as penne, fusilli and lasagne.

Finally, it’s also pretty healthy, incorporating grains, vegetables, fresh herbs, fish, fruit and cheese.

We can’t fight this love… it’s too good to be true.

Sarah Murray, Citysearch

Italian Restaurants

Tosolini's

Cnr London Crt & East Row, City
-35.279787 149.130394

For traditional Italian cuisine served with a smile, stop by Tosolini’s restaurant in Civic for a fantastic pizza and some heavenly Tiramisu.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $20.00 // Cuisine: Italian

Editorial

Average user rating

(0 user review)

There is no average rating for this content currently.

Review This 1137554350450 places|act|city|tosolini's
Figaro

17 Kennedy St, Kingston
-35.31647 149.1406

In this informal, traditional Italian restaurant not only is the pasta authentic, but the chef and waitstaff converse in Italian.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $12.90 // Cuisine: Italian

Editorial

Average user rating

(18 user reviews)

Average rating for this content is 5 star

Review This places|act|kingston|figaro
Le Rendezvous

Manuka Court, Bougainville St, Manuka

Average user rating

(0 user review)

There is no average rating for this content currently.

Review This places|act|manuka|le%20rendezvous|1
Sub-Urban

Cnr Cape & Woolley Sts, Dickson
-35.2510075985225 149.136239290237

On a corner of Dickson lives your next regular hang-out; Sub-urban is a quality restaurant with a boutique wine list and a lively atmosphere.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $24.90 // Cuisine: Italian

Editorial

Average user rating

(20 user reviews)

Average rating for this content is 5 star

Review This places|act|dickson|sub-urban
Wild Porcini

24/88 Kelleway, Nicholls
-35.1693180360113 149.085845947266

Wild Porcini in Nicholls is a family run Italian restaurant that attracts a clientele from far and beyond thanks to the quality of its service and food.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $23.90 // Cuisine: Modern Australian

Editorial

Average user rating

(22 user reviews)

Average rating for this content is 5 star

Review This places|act|nicholls|wild%20porcini
La Scala Italian Restaurant

Groud Floor, Centre Cinema Bldg, Bunda Street, Canberra
-35.279034 149.133251

La Scala plates up an admirable selection of Italian restaurant classics with a modern twist, in cosy Canberra city surrounds.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $23.80 // Cuisine: Italian

Book a table
Editorial

Average user rating

(0 user review)

There is no average rating for this content currently.

Review This 1137585465387 places|act|canberra|la%20scala%20italian%20restaurant
Zeffirelli Pizza Restaurant

5/55 Woolley Street, Dickson
-35.25113906 149.1364975

Part of the much loved Zeffirelli restaurant chain, Zeffirelli in Manuka is an excellent family choice offering a variety of pasta, pizza, mains and dessert.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $15.90 // Cuisine: Italian

Editorial

Average user rating

(0 user review)

There is no average rating for this content currently.

Review This 1137622795281 places|act|dickson|zeffirelli%20pizza%20restaurant|1
La Capanna

32 Giles St, Kingston
-35.3159 149.140042

This established restaurant barely needs introduction – the succulent home-style meals do the talking. For pizza-lovers looking for that perfect flavour moment, the buck stops here.

Category: Restaurants // Cuisine: Italian

Editorial

Average user rating

(23 user reviews)

Average rating for this content is 5 star

Review This places|act|kingston|la%20capanna

Do something with this page

0 User review (add yours)

User Feedback

Your Feedback

*Your rating

* required

*Your review (1000 characters max)