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Australian Capital Territory

Date night restaurants in Australian Capital Territory

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. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Rubicon Restaurant

GriffithPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with wine, beer and cocktails behind the counter.

RestaurantRomanticUpscale

Beer Cider Cocktails Non Alcholic$3

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 444 reviews

The Boat House

Barton

Restaurant. Open four days a week, until 11pm on Thursdays. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantUpscaleQuiet
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 890 reviews

Joe's Thai Food

WanniassaPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantRomanticQuiet
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 385 reviews

Kynefin Cafe

HallPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is and how quiet it is.

CafeCosyQuiet

WedNot listed

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 285 reviews

Blackfire Restaurant Canberra

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeRomanticLively

Special Mention$16

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,190 reviews

Dumpling Inn Restaurant

Macquarie

Chinese restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantQuietRomantic
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 274 reviews

Tulip's Cafe

PialligoPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeQuietCosy
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 307 reviews

Rizla

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar, with chips, curry and oysters on the menu. Reviewers mention how casual and unfussy it is.

Wine barCasualCosy

Biji Chicken Skewers, Banana Ketchup, Curry Leaf, Bhel$17

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 375 reviews

La Cantina Italian Restaurant

NarrabundahPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with rice bowls, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $15 to $39.

RestaurantRomanticCosy

BURRATA (V)(GF)(nuts)$24

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 493 reviews

Yakitori 38

CanberraPrice 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

Les Bistronomes

CampbellPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with dessert on the menu and wine behind the counter.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale

4 Course ‘A la carte’ Menu$130

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 1,040 reviews

Edgar's

AinsliePrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 11:30pm on Fridays.

PubCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,459 reviews

Kodiak Bar

KingstonPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Sunday nights.

BarQuietCasual

KodiacBar$74

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 106 reviews

Halcyon Nest Vietnamese Restaurant

WanniassaPrice level 2 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant, with dumplings, noodles and seafood on the menu and most dishes $5.50 to $30.80.

RestaurantCosy

chilli Sriracha and Mayonnaise$5.50

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 225 reviews

Terra Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Gang Gang Cafe and Bar

DownerPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with breakfast, eggs and cake on the menu and most dishes $3 to $23.

CafeCosy

Shoestring fries with GG spice and tomato sauce$10

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,109 reviews

Polit Bar - more than cocktails

GriffithPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

Cocktail barQuietCosy

September 21, 2$25

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 73 reviews

Dickson Taphouse

DicksonPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with small plates, steak and chips on the menu and most dishes $9 to $47.

BarCosy

Marinated olives$9

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 386 reviews

Mama Dough Pizza

AinsliePrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza, dessert and salad on the menu and most dishes $15 to $33.

RestaurantCosy

Garlic pizza$19

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 347 reviews

Mayfair Espresso Cafe

CanberraPrice 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

The Civic Pub

BraddonPrice level 3 of 4

Italian pub, with oysters, chips and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $12.40 to $26.50. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.

PubLivelyCosy

Cheesy Garlic Bread$12.40

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,074 reviews

Little Garran Cafe

GarranPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with noodles and seafood on the menu.

CafeCosy

Veg$26

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 285 reviews

Double Shot Deakin

DeakinPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with seafood and pancakes on the menu. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast and the buzz in the room.

CafeLivelyCosy

Virgin Olive Oil + Toasted Olive Sourdough$25

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,362 reviews

Charcoal Restaurant

CanberraPrice 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

CanberraPrice 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

Indian Affair Restaurant (Canberra)

PhillipPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with pastries and seafood on the menu. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosyGood for groups

Lamb$24.90

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 397 reviews

Joe's Bar

GriffithPrice level 4 of 4

Italian bar, with pizza, chips and pasta on the menu and most dishes $12 to $25.

BarLivelyRomantic

Margherita$25

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 103 reviews

Pulp. Bookcafe

NichollsPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with pasta, seafood and chips on the menu.

CafeCosy

Sweetened fresh black coffee, Irish whiskey, & cream$15.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 303 reviews

Braddon Merchant

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Bakery restaurant, with seafood, pasta and small plates on the menu.

RestaurantCosy

Hawkesbury Calamari (DF)$27

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 165 reviews

Saffron Room

GungahlinPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe restaurant, with dessert, ice cream and chips on the menu and most dishes $7.50 to $42.

RestaurantCosy

Chocolate-Honey Nougat Ice cream ( 4 scoops)$7.50

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 443 reviews

Capital Eatery Civic

CanberraPrice 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

Fonda Mexican Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

FyshwickPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 464 reviews

OMI Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

The East Kitchen

DicksonPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open four days a week, until 10pm on Wednesdays.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 477 reviews

Northside Garden Cafe

NichollsPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 594 reviews

Loquita

CanberraPrice 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

CanberraPrice 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

Black Salt Dining

KingstonPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with salad, small plates and bbq on the menu and most dishes $16 to $38.

Restaurant

Smoked Duck$24

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 434 reviews

PizzaTop Coombs

CoombsPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with pizza, bbq and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $14 to $25.

Restaurant

Large (11")$19

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 399 reviews

Lukumades Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Canberra

CaseyPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with curry on the menu and most dishes $10.90 to $23.90.

Restaurant

Gluten-Free$19.90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 855 reviews

Hello Harry The Burger Joint (Dickson)

DicksonPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with sandwiches, salad and bbq on the menu and most dishes $14.90 to $19.75.

Restaurant

Smashed Beef$13.95

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 862 reviews

Bronx Pizza

FordePrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, seafood and wings on the menu and most dishes $2.90 to $18.90.

Restaurant

Garlic Bread$6.90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 486 reviews

CocoNine Gungahlin

GungahlinPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant, with seafood, pastries and curry on the menu and most dishes $10.90 to $30.90.

Restaurant

Coconine Fish Cake (10pcs) GF$16.90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 367 reviews

Gelato Messina Kingston

KingstonPrice level 2 of 4

Dessert dessert bar, with ice cream and cake on the menu.

Dessert bar

Gelato Easter Egg 2$26

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 363 reviews

SV Coffee & Bakery

LawsonPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery cafe, with cake, chips and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $5 to $8.50.

Cafe

AU$$5

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 260 reviews

Canteen by Ramen Daddy

FyshwickPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with sandwiches, chips and dessert on the menu.

Restaurant

Mozzarella Katsu Sando V$16

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 656 reviews

INKA Japanese restaurant

CanberraPrice 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

Le Monsoon

PhillipPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with dessert, curry and dumplings on the menu.

Restaurant

Takeaway$10.99

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 500 reviews

Gelato Messina Braddon

BraddonPrice level 2 of 4

Dessert dessert bar, with ice cream and cake on the menu.

Dessert bar

Gelato Easter Egg 2$26

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,135 reviews

Bean Origin Belconnen

BelconnenPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with eggs, pancakes and breakfast on the menu and most dishes $19.90 to $24.50.

Cafe

Spinach Corn Fritters$21.90

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 381 reviews

Azuma Den

GriffithPrice level 4 of 4

Korean restaurant, with seafood, fried chicken and cake on the menu and most dishes $15 to $30.

Restaurant

Salmon Sashimi$25

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 297 reviews

Cafe Himalayan Brew Tuggeranong

GreenwayPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with chips, parma and pasta on the menu.

Cafe

2 Slices of Sourdough$2

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 217 reviews

Roy Jr.

CanberraPrice 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

CanberraPrice 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

Barbeque Nation

WanniassaPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with seafood and curry on the menu.

Restaurant

Amritsari Fish Pakoda$15.90

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 614 reviews

Goodberry's

WanniassaPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar, with ice cream on the menu.

Dessert bar

Raleigh North Carolina USA 1$988

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 677 reviews

Lakeside Gurkhas

KingstonPrice level 3 of 4

Cafe, with chips, curry and dumplings on the menu.

Cafe

A$$30

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,041 reviews

Scullin Sweet Bones

ScullinPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery, with cake on the menu.

Bakery

0 ItemsNot listed

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 292 reviews