Cheap Places to Eat in Canberra

We've collected top 10 mentioned cheap eats places in Canberra from other articles such as VisitCanberra, AGFG, Sitchu, including places with different cuisines.

Cheap Places to Eat in Canberra

Italian & Sons
Italian & Sons
4.1 (497 ratings)
Upscale menu, including antipasti and handcut pasta, in a smart restaurant with a playful vibe.
7 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
Italian restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by Elite Traveler
The 5 Best Restaurants in Canberra
"Providing authentic Italian cuisine and wine in a lively and intimate setting, Italian & Co is the city’s go-to for antipasti, cured meats and charcuterie, as well as wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta filled with ingredients such as house smoked duck breast with pecorino and pink peppercorns. Don’t forget to try the imported Italian cheeses paired with fortified wines. italianandsons.com.au"
CBD Dumpling House
CBD Dumpling House
4.2 (1046 ratings)
Glass-fronted, industrial-style restaurant with a casual vibe for dumplings and Chinese dishes.
Shop FG13C, 148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Chinese restaurantAsian fusion restaurantBar
Mentioned by VisitCanberra
Discover Canberra’s great Asian dining in the city
"This spacious and popular restaurant is tucked away at the back of the Canberra Centre. CBD Dumpling House has built a reputation for generous portions, and of course, tasty dumplings. The kitchen is an integral part of the dining experience – open both sides so you can watch the chefs hard at work creating your dinner."
Sammy's Kitchen
Sammy's Kitchen
3.8 (511 ratings)
Bustling stalwart serving Chinese and Malaysian standards including laksa and shantung chicken.
9 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Chinese restaurantMalaysian restaurant
Mentioned by VisitCanberra
Discover Canberra’s great Asian dining in the city
"Sammy’s Kitchen has long been a local favourite, serving tasty and speedy Chinese and Malaysian dishes – offering a mix of traditional and original menu options. Great for groups or a quick bite for lunch or dinner, Sammy’s packs flavour into every dish. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your food hits your table and how promptly you manage to devour it!"
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Canberra 🥇
"Sammy’s Kitchen is a great place where you can satisfy your cravings for your favourite Chinese and Malaysian cuisine. If you haven’t visited this place yet, you better try their famous shantung chicken and laksa dishes. Moreover, it is conveniently located in Canberra Centre."
Briscola Italian
Briscola Italian
4.2 (336 ratings)
Gourmet pizzas, Italian comfort fare & cocktails in a stylish setting with a warm ambiance.
60 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Braddon
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Braddon
4.4 (147 ratings)
12/33 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCake shopLunch restaurantPizza restaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Cake Shops in Canberra🥇
"Ciao Cafe & Cakes Braddon is located at the heart of Canberra. It is a well-loved locally owned café and bakery. They are famous for their authentic coffee and baked goods."
Happy’s Chinese Restaurant
Happy’s Chinese Restaurant
4.3 (414 ratings)
Simple eatery with a painted mural of the Great Wall of China, serving classic Cantonese meals.
1/17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Chinese restaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Canberra 🥇
"First up, we have Happy’s Chinese Restaurant at the top of our list. This is a simple yet top-rated Chinese restaurant that you can find in Canberra. It first opened its doors back in 1962."
Tasting China 錦上
Tasting China 錦上
3.8 (217 ratings)
108 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Chinese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Canberra 🥇
"If you are looking for a great place where you can enjoy contemporary Chinese cuisine, this is an excellent restaurant for you. Truly, you will be taken on a unique culinary journey as you will be introduced to a new dimension of authentic Chinese dishes. In addition to that, they take pride in their dishes’ authentic flavours and textures."
Dumpling King - Canberra City
Dumpling King - Canberra City
4.1 (110 ratings)
Grand United Building, 2/5 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Chinese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Canberra 🥇
"You will find mouth-watering and delectable dishes that are inspired by Northern Chinese cuisine. This family-owned business is truly passionate when it comes to serving the best Chinese cuisine in the whole of NSW. On top of that, their high-quality dishes come at surprisingly affordable prices."

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Canberra

Passiontree Velvet Canberra
Passiontree Velvet Canberra
4.1 (82 ratings)
148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Cake shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurantPatisserieSalad shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Cake Shops in Canberra🥇
"They have been creating the most exquisite of cakes since 2013. Their elegant cakes are readily available every day. You may even order from their online store."
Monster Kitchen and Bar
Monster Kitchen and Bar
4 (650 ratings)
Diverse Modern Australian meals and share plates in a trendy eatery with a chic, contemporary vibe.
Ground/25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
RestaurantBarBreakfast restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by HerCanberra
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"It’s one of those rare places that’s as comfortable for breakfast as it is for midnight cocktails, and you never EVER think you’re sitting in a hotel foyer. There are nooks to hide away in, a fire to warm yourself next to, and the elegant salon right next door, should you decide to head in for something more substantial. The great thing about Monster isn’t Sean McConnell’s inventive cuisine (although it’s amazing), or the carefully crafted cocktails and interesting wine list; it’s that this is a place that transcends generations."
Mentioned by Elite Traveler
The 5 Best Restaurants in Canberra
"Within the four separate spaces—the lounge, mosaic room, the salon and dining rooms— of this industrial-chic restaurant in Hotel Hotel, the Modern Australian plates served are designed for sharing, showcasing local and seasonal produce through each one. Sharing plates such as clams, chorizo, samphire and cider, and pressed ham hock with celeriac, apple and mustard are followed by sweet plates such as poached quince with yogurt sorbet, barberry, rose and pistachio. monsterkitchen.com.au"
The Coffee Club Café - Canberra Centre
The Coffee Club Café - Canberra Centre
3.3 (212 ratings)
All-day breakfast and cafe lunches, plus signature coffee blends, in an established, casual chain.
Level 1, Shop CF38, 148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopRestaurant

Best & Cool Bars in Canberra

Bleachers Sports Bar
Bleachers Sports Bar
4.3 (201 ratings)
Melbourne Building, 33 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Bar
Mentioned by Eat Canberra
Canberra's best bottomless eats and drinks
"Head to Bleachers Sports Bar located on Northbourne Avenue for all-you-can-eat wings every Wednesday from 11am-10pm. For $20 per person you can choose from a baskets of Buffalo Wings, Sweet Chilli Wings or BBQ Wings."
A. BAKER
A. BAKER
4.1 (196 ratings)
Seasonal dishes, plus homemade bread, in an edgy setting with distressed walls and an open kitchen.
NewActon Pavilion, 2/15 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
BakeryBarRestaurant
Mentioned by HerCanberra
20 of Canberra's best bars
"Once you’ve made your way past the instagrammers and bloggers crowding A.Baker, you’re in a unique venue that deserves praise for its ambitions. Head downstairs for the ‘speakeasy’ bar – a dim and striking escape from the activity above ground, the feature piece a row of amazing old marine lights, found in Jodhpur. It’s place to relax after work, or to wait for your table with some olives and nuts…but with a voyeuristic one-way glass window into the commercial bakery, it’s a fun way to pass the time."
Tipsy Bull
Tipsy Bull
4.6 (701 ratings)
Low-key, contemporary bar offering cocktails, a wide selection of gins & modern sharing plates.
2/5 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
RestaurantBarCocktail barTapas restaurant

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Canberra

Briscola Italian
Briscola Italian
4.2 (336 ratings)
Gourmet pizzas, Italian comfort fare & cocktails in a stylish setting with a warm ambiance.
60 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Vapiano Canberra Centre
Vapiano Canberra Centre
4 (1014 ratings)
Euro-chic chain for fresh pastas, pizzas & more, set in modern surroundings with an open kitchen.
Canberra Centre, Monaro Mall, 148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mezzalira Italian Restaurant
Mezzalira Italian Restaurant
4.2 (255 ratings)
Handmade pasta, antipasti & fine Italian & Australian wines in refined, polished-wood surrounds.
55 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Italian restaurant

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