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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Date night restaurants in Canberra

Rooms that are quiet enough to talk, dark enough to linger, and set up for two.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe the room as romantic, cosy or quiet, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Canberra. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Yakitori 38

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.

BarCasualCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 343 reviews

Terra Canberra

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with small plates, curry and salad on the menu and most dishes $15 to $89.

RestaurantUpscaleCasual

Woodfired Flat Bread$26

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 979 reviews

Mayfair Espresso Cafe

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with seafood and sandwiches on the menu. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

CafeCosy

Smoked Salmon$5

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 308 reviews

Charcoal Restaurant

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse restaurant, with seafood, steak and oysters on the menu and most dishes $28 to $92.

RestaurantCosy

Chilli Prawns$28

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 420 reviews

Mama's Trattoria

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with salad, small plates and eggs on the menu and most dishes $12 to $22.90.

RestaurantOutdoor seatingCosy

Focaccia$12

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 519 reviews

Capital Eatery Civic

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with eggs, breakfast and small plates on the menu.

CafeCosyCasual

Espresso | Macchiato | Piccolo$5

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 92 reviews

OMI Canberra

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 2,450 reviews

Flui

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 187 reviews

Jina's Cafe

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 163 reviews

Fonda Mexican Canberra

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with tacos, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $7.50 to $19.50.

RestaurantLivelyCosy

Crispy Prawn Taco$8.50

Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 490 reviews

Močan & Green Grout

Canberra10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 851 reviews

Bad Bunny Eatery

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 258 reviews

The Bearded Bean

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 161 reviews

Leap & Latte

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews

Golden Moment Cafe & Restaurant

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 73 reviews

Fav Cup

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews

Two Before Ten Hobart Place

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 245 reviews

Blue Olive Cafe

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 222 reviews

Gus' Place

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 664 reviews

Oliver Brown

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.

CafeCosy
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 389 reviews

Tenkomori Ramenhouse Canberra

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with ramen and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $15.90 to $18.90.

RestaurantQuiet

Vegetarian$24.90

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 267 reviews

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantQuiet

Certificate of Excellence 2$18

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 321 reviews

B One

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 12:30am on Sunday nights. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

RestaurantQuiet
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 278 reviews

CMAG Cafe

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeQuiet
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Nespresso Boutique Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 1,008 reviews

Loquita

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with bbq, chips and seafood on the menu.

Bar

0% Tommy’s Margarita$16

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 1,353 reviews

Amara Indian Restaurant

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with curry, share plates and dessert on the menu.

Restaurant

Three mains, shared with rice & naan$58

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 667 reviews

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 411 reviews

Lukumades Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe bakery, with ice cream on the menu.

Bakery

1 Scoop$6

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 387 reviews

Ken Behrens Cafe & Burgers

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 348 reviews

Yumko

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,580 reviews

DOP Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 274 reviews

INKA Japanese restaurant

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with bbq, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $7 to $32.

Restaurant

Pan-fried prawn, creamy yuzu kosho, shiso$20

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,135 reviews

Roy Jr.

Canberra8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with eggs, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $16.90 to $32.

Cafe

& Honey Pannacotta$19.90

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 350 reviews

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with chips, dessert and sandwiches on the menu.

Cocktail bar

W/ Aioli$14

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 407 reviews

Ethiopian On Northbourne - Restaurant and Bar

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with ice cream, dessert and cake on the menu.

Restaurant

Steam rice$4

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 175 reviews

Mingle Espresso Bar

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with sandwiches, pastries and roast on the menu and most dishes $4.50 to $9.

Cafe

Tandoori Chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato & raita$9

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 174 reviews

Amici Wine Bar & Deli

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe wine bar, with pizza, chips and salad on the menu and most dishes $4 to $26. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Wine bar

Margherita (V)$22

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 475 reviews

The Cupping Room

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with chips, eggs and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $9 to $28.90.

Cafe

Eggs on toast$16.50

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,786 reviews

Vice Restaurant

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, burgers and cake on the menu.

Restaurant

Crisp cut, herb salt, citrus finish$15

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 113 reviews

Hunter & Barrel Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with steak and bbq on the menu.

Restaurant

Wagyu Rump$55

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 89 reviews

King O'Malley's

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

American pub, with pizza, chips and burgers on the menu and most dishes $11 to $26.

Pub

Gluten Free Base & Extra Toppings$2

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 2,477 reviews

Bistro Nguyen's

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant, with noodles, bbq and seafood on the menu and most dishes $12 to $23.50.

Restaurant

Beef Tenderloin wok tossed in peppery sauce$23.50

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 897 reviews

Via Dolce

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian dessert bar, with breakfast, burgers and eggs on the menu and most dishes $6 to $27.90.

Dessert bar

Or Gluten Free Toast$29.90

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,968 reviews

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood pub, with bbq, seafood and salad on the menu and most dishes $16 to $32.

Pub

Lemon Pepper Calamari$18

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 338 reviews

Brew and Brew Cafe 2CA

Canberra7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with ice cream on the menu and coffee and matcha behind the counter. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe

Iced Matcha$6.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 110 reviews

Monster Kitchen and Bar

Canberra13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe, with dessert on the menu and cocktails, smoothies and coffee behind the counter.

Cafe

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini$24

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 970 reviews

Hero Sushi

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with seafood and fried chicken on the menu.

Restaurant

Calamari RingNot listed

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 999 reviews

First Edition Canberra

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with salad, bbq and pasta on the menu and most dishes $22 to $42.

Restaurant

Chef Elna’s Homemade Chicken Tandoori$28

Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 166 reviews

Max Brenner - Canberra Centre

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar, with pancakes on the menu and coffee behind the counter.

Dessert bar

Kangaroo Cup: The Coffee and Chocolate Experience Cup$22.99

Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 136 reviews

Ali Baba

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with souvlaki, bbq and salad on the menu and most dishes $12.90 to $18.90.

Restaurant

Falafel, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sauce$12.90

Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 173 reviews

Betty's Burgers

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,941 reviews

Natural Nine

Canberra7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantQuietUpscale
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 89 reviews

Tomo Tomo

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 193 reviews

East Row Cafe

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 556 reviews

Inari Canberra Centre

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 540 reviews