Best Dinner Places to Eat in Newtown

"This modern-hawker style venue encapsulates some the best Asian-fusion dining available in the Canberra region. Home to many tasty morsels, extensive sake list, and a raw bar this venue has character in spades. Akiba describes itself as “pan-Asian,” fusing the cuisines of the East Asia region to create an incredible and diverse menu, showcasing the many styles of Asian barbecue, modern-day Dim Sum, raw food, and so much more."

"40 Bunda St, Canberra 2601 AustraliaJapanese, Asian, Street FoodLunch, Dinner, Late Night, DrinksTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Street Parking, Free Off-St[email protected]+61 2 6162 0602http://www.akiba.com.au"

"Their famous kingfish sashimi, Japanese fried chicken, gyoza and ramen keep the people flocking. Get a bunch of share plates for the table or indulge in larger plates for yourself (we won’t judge). Their drinks menu is extensive and their cocktails are to die for."

"Raku has become a favourite on the Canberra fine dining scene. Their philosophy is to combine the precision and artfulness of Japanese culinary traditions with the vibrant energy of modern Australian dining to create unique and exciting dishes. With a selection of set menus as well as delicious items such as the melt-in-your-mouth unagi foie gras nigiri and their wide selection of maki rolls, Raku is here to provide you with not just a meal, but an experience."

"148 Bunda St, Canberra 2601 AustraliaJapanese, Sushi, AsianLunch, Dinner, DrinksReservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+61 2 6248 6869http://rakudining.com.au/"

"Get yourself a tasting menu if you can’t decide what to eat and share some of their most popular dishes. (Quietly, their Nasu Dengaku is sublime.) The atmosphere is also quite romantic, making it perfect for a couples outing. 148 Bunda Street, Civic, Canberra"

"Marble & Grain, Ground Floor Avenue Hotel, Northbourne Avenue, Braddon. Located on the ground floor of the Avenue Hotel, Marble & Grain is a European steakhouse inspired restaurant with a true paddock to plate mentality. With shared options such as the slow cooked 1.2kg locally sourced lamb shoulder, the Marble & Grain ‘butchers board’ with venison sausages, lamb ribs, steak, bone marrow, onion rings and more, you can’t go wrong."

"The simple philosophy of Marble & Grain is to look at the classic elements of European Steakhouses and deliver them in a modern form. Created by the award-winning..."

"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."

"Wandering through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi on Edinburgh Avenue in Canberra, Monster Kitchen & Bar is preoccupied with serving local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing. Spread across four..."

"At this intimate modern eatery incorporating modern wood-paneled décor, produce-driven tapas and sharing plates are served. Follow the restaurant’s South Coast oysters with savory dishes such as grilled Jurassic quail with pumpkin cooked in embers and cumin yoghurt, as well as sweet plates like Imcah Farm raspberries with white chocolate and bee pollen mousse, shiso and raspberry granite, or opt for the local cheese. A chef’s degustation menu is available too."

"Your new go-to hang if you want to up the ante on your boring weekday lunch. Rebel Rebel is a semi-new kid on the block and loved by working locals for in between meetings/ casual catch ups. Their food is unique too but work perfectly when you want something quick, but still unlike anything you could make at home."

"Inka is the new kid on the block, having only opened its doors at the end of March this year. Inka’s menu is Nikkei cuisine, the unique blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. Decked out with original pieces from a Lima-based artist, the kitchen serves amazing blends of the two cuisines’ flavours and techniques with their acevichado maki rolls, ceviche, lamb cutlets with quinoa and miso, and many more delicious, inventive dishes."

"INKA, a blend of Japanese/Peruvian fusion, is one of the newest kids on the block. In the 1900s when the Japanese migrated to Peru, the cultures came together and birthed a new cuisine: Nikkei. INKA encompasses just that within the walls of its stunning restaurant."

"Inka has fused two of the tastiest and unique cuisines together, Peruvian and Japanese. Hence why people cannot stop talking about it!. It’s sleek, modern and the place to dine at, at the moment so why wait?"

"Many think a speakeasy should be underground, but the emphasis is on ‘hidden’ – in this case, Lucky’s is at street level, but you do have to find it via a secret entrance at the back of the hotel’s Barber Shop or a discreetly lit entrance from outside. Those readers of a certain ‘vintage’ may remember the space as its previous incarnation as‘Bobby McGee’s’ but let me tell you, there’s no ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ being played here – it’s all class with a curated DJ set adding atmosphere. It’s sizeable, the space feels sophisticated and intimate, with booths providing privacy."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Since sparking the Lonsdale Street transformation when first opening in 2009, Italian and Sons has truly maintained its place as one of Canberra’s finest Italian restaurants. Boasting a menu that will immediately get your mouth watering, start with the affettati, a charcuterie board with cold cuts, Provolone, grissini and broad bean pesto. Moving on to mains, you’re spoilt for choice."

"At the centre of Canberra’s many organised, sculptured boulevards, is do-it-yourself restaurant, Pepper Lunch on Bunda Street. An unassuming frontage gives way to a welcoming interior of warm brick an..."

"This modern-hawker style venue encapsulates some the best Asian-fusion dining available in the Canberra region. Home to many tasty morsels, extensive sake list, and a raw bar this venue has character in spades. Akiba describes itself as “pan-Asian,” fusing the cuisines of the East Asia region to create an incredible and diverse menu, showcasing the many styles of Asian barbecue, modern-day Dim Sum, raw food, and so much more."

"40 Bunda St, Canberra 2601 AustraliaJapanese, Asian, Street FoodLunch, Dinner, Late Night, DrinksTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Street Parking, Free Off-St[email protected]+61 2 6162 0602http://www.akiba.com.au"

"Their famous kingfish sashimi, Japanese fried chicken, gyoza and ramen keep the people flocking. Get a bunch of share plates for the table or indulge in larger plates for yourself (we won’t judge). Their drinks menu is extensive and their cocktails are to die for."