Great range of shops. Very clean. Good parking in multi-storey park attached to centre. I wiuld. Not drive into Civic unless absolutely necessary. Very unfriendly to cars.

Canberra Centre is a great place to shop and relax. There are A LOT of parking spaces and a wide variety of stores, cafés, and restaurants to explore. Clean, modern, and well-organized, perfect for spending a few hours or a full day out. Good for quick pics!

Canberra Centre is a great shopping destination with everything you could need—a wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options all in one place. It’s clean, modern, and very well laid out, making it easy to spend hours there with the family. The only downside was the parking. Unlike many other major centres, there’s no free 3-hour parking, which was a bit disappointing, especially during school holidays when visits tend to be longer. Still, the overall experience was very positive, and we enjoyed our time there. If the parking policy improved, it would be a definite 5-star!

We stopped here for a quick bite at Tiger Lane. Dining options are plentiful, ranging from casual eateries to upscale restaurants, making it a great spot for food lovers. The entertainment offerings, including a cinema and occasional events.

I Rate 4 stars to Canberra Centre because it doesn’t provide free parking! The are plenty of parking spaces and shops and restaurants and cafe and etc. it closes to London circle and other attractions.

Entered the ticketless parking infront of Dendy’s and wouldn’t recognise my number plate but when tried to call them for assistance to get out after the movies, the lady operator was rude and unwilling to listen and outright aggressive! Was almost bullying me into paying 18 dollars, and when asked how i entered without a ticket i said it says ticketless on the screen. And after telling them i entered after 6 which, as the screen says and probably on the website too is supposed to be 3 dollar till midnight, the lady seem to be unaware more so unwilling to listen and just says you have to pay 18 dollars, which i expressed is unfair, even after conveying to them that it says so right infront of me on the screen. Why do we have to deal with this unfair and rude attitude, when I’m just trying to visit to enjoy my time but instead have to deal with an unpleasant experience like this. 🙏

I have visited the Canberra centre today, the shops are nice but no free parking, it's ridiculous that you have to pay for parking it should be free for the first 3 hours, j wanted to buy a coffee and sit down but a simple coffee will cost you $6 +3 for parking, I'd rather go somewhere else, the paying parking is harming the little business, you could get much more customers even to come to have a coffee, same concept for cinema i need to pay 3 hours parking + The cinema is just ridiculous, i'm shocked that such a big corporation like Coles allowed this, who wants to go grocery at canberra centre if you have to pay parking?

Wonderful Japanese in the heart of Canberra . Girls night out with 3 mates. We shared plates which is a wonderful way to sample the beautiful food on offer . Excellent menu and choice . Moody intimate atmosphere .. we loved it . The wait staff are excellent and very attentive. Ensure you book ! It is popular and worth it .

We had such a wonderful dining experience. Booking ahead meant we were lucky enough to be seated at the best spot in the house - right in front of the sushi-making. We chose Hao San’s tasting menu, which was incredible value and showcased such a great variety of flavours and dishes. Each course was served seamlessly, with our plates promptly cleared as we finished, making the whole experience feel effortless. If you’re looking for an authentic and memorable Japanese dining experience, this place is an absolute must.

I did quite a bit of research before deciding on Raku. Reviews were positive both on the food and the service, it looked a great looking place, and offered a menu showcasing a wide variety of Japanese food. From the moment we turned up Raku restaurant it was very impressive. The service from the door to the table was fantastic and the food was just wow! It was a great choice to pick one of Han San’s Tasting Menu’s, because you got a wide variety of choices, and was created for two people to enjoy. From the first serving it was just amazing, and the amazing food kept coming. I hadn’t been to a full on Japanese restaurant before and it had been sometime since my wife had been, and we were both very impressed with Raku. We really enjoyed Raku, and still can’t decide on our favourite serving today. We’ll definitely be back!!!! I've never given a five star review before, but Raku definitely deserves our first. Pics are of some of the wonderful food we really enjoyed.

My experience with Raku was nothing short of exceptional! The presentation was perfect and flawless, the ingredients fresh and very high quality, the service was fantastic. I surprised my partner for his 40th birthday and they made sure the day was personalised and special.

The food didn’t quite meet the high expectations. Oysters with too much vinegar, a bit too sour. Eggplants: the sauce was overly salty and strong, which overpowered the flavour of the eggplant. Drink: too sweet for my taste. However, I really liked the kingfish, it was very fresh. The dessert was beautifully plated, probably the best dish of the meal. The staff were very attentive, and the atmosphere was lovely. It’s also in a convenient location in the CBD.

What a find. Dined on a Sunday night as a walk-in, not really knowing much about the restaurants in the area but decided I wanted Japanese. Ambience was perfect. Sat at the bar with a great view of the chefs ad kitchen staff and it was like watching an orchestra of silent movement. Very entertaining and strangely calming all at once. Service was excellent with an excellent recommendation from my waitstaff and every dish was perfect. I had oysters, kingfish sashimi, Little Joe Angus striploin and wagyu gyoza. Kyoto Caiparinha was fire. Ended up having two 😂. I'd highly recommend.

Everywhere else was quiet so we hadn't bothered to book, luckily we got a table as it was soon full. The staff were professional and welcoming and had us seated overlooking the prep kitchen which was entertaining. Both the drinks and food menu were extensive. The expres lunch looked great value and was tempting however we decided to make our own selection which we washed down with a cocktail followed by warm Sake. Everything was wonderful and we couldn't pick a winner.

Lovely, kind, attentive staff who go out of their way to make you have a good time. Special shout out to Clara and the guy with the owl house badge who went above and beyond. We had a fun time with karaoke, bowling and the arcade with the school holidays pass and the food was yummy too. Thanks all.

Fantastic place for birthday party! The whole ambience, food, entertainment and support were awesome! The party host was really accommodating to our requests and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The party packages were well worth the price and the whole group loved it!

Avi was awesome! Super friendly, patient, and really made the experience enjoyable. He helped us get set up quickly and made sure everything was running smoothly the whole time. You can tell he actually cares about the customers and enjoys what he’s doing. The place was busy but he handled it like a pro — always polite and smiling. Definitely one of the best staff members I’ve met at Kingpin.

Me and my little sisters friends hosted her birthday party here, I didn’t book a birthday party to be clear, just brought the group along. Even with a surprise amount of guests, it was a little troublesome but I appreciated Talise help get the cards and game recommendations sorted. The atmosphere was very lively even for a weekday, and the arcade was very spacious, good for smaller children who tend to run around.

Had an awesome time at Kingpin Canberra! The food and drinks were spot on everything came out fresh and full of flavour, and the cocktails were a solid 10/10. The whole vibe was lively, perfect spot for dinner, drinks and games all in one. Big shoutout to Sara for her amazing customer service. she was super friendly, attentive, and really made the experience even better. Definitely coming back soon

I had such a fantastic experience here! The customer service from Alex was absolutely top tier, every interaction I had with them was warm, attentive, and made sure me and my friends felt taken care of the entire time. The cocktails were perfectly balanced and so well presented, Alex is so talented when it comes to their cocktail making! It was easily some of the best I’ve had. Our food came out right on time, fresh, and packed with flavor — you can really tell they put care into every dish. It’s rare to find a place that nails great service, drinks, and food all at once, but this spot does it effortlessly. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to this time because Ellee made my visit unforgettable. From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with such genuine warmth and friendliness that it instantly set the tone for the whole experience. Throughout the night, she was attentive, helpful, and just an absolute joy to be around. She went out of her way to make sure I was having fun and that everything I needed was taken care of. It wasn’t just good service - it was the kind of care that makes you feel like you’re more than just another customer. The games and atmosphere were great, but honestly, it was Ellee who made the night special. If it weren’t for her, it would’ve just been another trip to an arcade. Because of her, it turned into something I’ll genuinely remember. Ellee is the reason I’d come back, and she deserves all the recognition in the world for the way she treats people. Management, please know what an incredible team member you have in her.

Don't go if you are in any way claustrophobic. The seats are overly packed in and are not on enough of a raked floor. There's very little in the way of fresh air too, the production lets some theatrical smoke into the air so the "searchlight beams" can be seen before the show starts. They let people bring in booze so you can smell beer burps. I felt overwhelmed by the closeness of everyone and had to leave just before the show began. It seems like a terribly outdated venue. Before you even go in you can smell the toilets. What a waste of my money.....I really wanted to see 1984 😭

I attended a showing of the Gruffalos Child today with my colleagues and children where I work. Cannot fault the show, the performances were wonderful and was thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike. However, the organisation of ushering groups in an appropriate time frame was poor to say the least. We arrived 10 minutes before the show started, but were made to wait 15 -20 minutes with our young children in the foyer. After finally being shown where to enter the theatre, an employee referred to us as a public school when clearly the children were not of school age. To cut my rant short. Please! You know how many groups of children will be attending your theatre. Manage how you receive them, provide courtesy updates if a problem has occurred and remember, young children should not be made to sit and wait as though they were adults. Thank goodness we seasoned Educators have many tricks up our sleeves to keep them entertained!

Visited recently to watch the Air Force Band - Victory in the Pacific 80th Anniversary Concert. It was excellent. The conductor, band, singers and MCs were wonderful. There was a film showing the horror and loss of war and the emotional ending of the war with images of celebrating in the streets. It was a very well done concert. Thank you. I hope peace will happen in many parts of the world.

Canberra Theatre Centre is an excellent venue for live shows. The seating is comfortable and you have a good view no matter where you are sitting.

Public theatre with good staff and service. All seats provide good viewing, but seats do require overhaul, covers and new foam. Carpets are sad as is concrete paving before entrance and stairs. Ticket prices are fair for most events

Watched the Play where everything goes wrong. Absolutely brilliant. Staff that worked there were friendly and the venue was clean.

Amazing performance by the wonderful Artist Samara Joy, front row seats and spectacular singing, accompaniment and atmosphere.

I absolutely loved dining at Compa! We came up for the weekend from Melbourne and were definitely impressed by the hospitality. I loved everything about this restaurant, food, cocktail list, service & the moody soft decor. We each had a main and shared sides & dessert. Loved the roasted carrots, zucchini flowers & raspberry semi-freddo. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in town!

Had a beautiful evening dining at COMPA Restaurante in Canberra. The atmosphere was absolutely divine – warm, stylish, and inviting. From the moment we arrived, the customer service stood out. Friendly, attentive, and professional across the board – a real highlight of the experience. Now to the food: the octopus was perfectly cooked – tender with a beautiful char, full of flavour. The steak tartare was absolutely out of this world – rich, balanced, and hands down one of the best I’ve had. These dishes alone would bring me back. However, I was let down by the pasta. It was unexpectedly spicy – overwhelmingly so – to the point where it masked any other flavour. I also didn’t feel like the pasta was freshly made, which was disappointing given the standard of the other dishes. Despite the pasta not hitting the mark for me, the overall experience was still very positive. The service, setting, and standout dishes made it a memorable night, and I’d happily return to try more of the menu.

Arrived at around 8.30pm for a late dinner and was able to get a table as a walk-in without any issues. The menu is fairly extensive and works either as a traditional starter / main or ordering a variety of small and large plates for the table. In my experience the servings were very generous. I ordered the fried zucchini flower to start, followed by the porchetta and finally tiramisu for dessert. The kitchen was efficient and the dishes were beautifully plated. The zucchini flower was perfectly crispy with plenty of cheese on top. The porchetta was huge and prepared in their wood fire oven, some pieces had better, crunchier crackling than others but overall still excellent. They described their tiramisu as the best in town so I had to give it a go, it was the highlight of the meal! Make sure you save room for some. Service overall was good; some staff were fantastic and whilst no-one was bad there were some newer team members who were eager but perhaps a little inexperienced which I'm sure will be fine in time. Given my late night visit the restaurant was fairly quiet with the remaining tables getting towards the tail-end of their meals, however the vibe was pleasant and the space is tastefully decorated with a variety of seating options.

First time dining at Campa Restaurant in Canberra, and it left quite an impression. This Australian-Italian spot started strong — we ordered the steak tartare and the charred octopus. The octopus was outstanding: perfectly tender, beautifully smoky, and paired with a sweet potato purée that brought the dish together in a delicious, balanced way. One of the best octopus dishes I’ve had in a while. The service was also top-notch — friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. We were all set to give five stars, until the main course arrived. Unfortunately, the Tagliatelle pasta was a big letdown. It was overly spicy, with an overpowering flavour that threw the whole dish off balance. It just didn’t work for us, and we wouldn’t order it again. Overall, we’d happily return for the great starters, lovely atmosphere, and excellent service — just not for the Tagliatelle.

I can't rate my experience at Compa highly enough. From the minute we walked in, it felt warm and inviting. The food and cocktails were delicious. We opted for the banquet menu and didn't leave disappointed. We will definitely be returning as there is a lot more on the menu that we'd love to try. Thank you, Compa, for a wonderful night, a delicious meal and attentive friendly service. We'll be seeing you again soon.

Enjoyed a delicious eye fillet steak, stuffed zucchini flower, octopus carpaccio and apple cake. Great cocktail and wine. Friendly relaxed service

Really Good Food. Shared between 5 off us, every dish had great flavors, executed superbly. Starting with the burrata and stone baked bread, followed by the rib eye (cooked perfectly), roast carrots - a very surprising highlight, charred greens, & crispy on the outside & fluffy on the inside chips. We added the elegant snowy river trout and the pillows of beautifully flavored gnocchi alla vodka. Accompanied by good service and a well balanced Montepulciano, every morsel of this meal was delightful.

Loved the food the first time, so came back a second time! The first time I went here I ordered the pad see ew with prawns and it was absolutely delicious - definitely one of the best! The second time we decided to try something a bit different and got the pad Cha seafood plate with rice - overall I didn’t love this dish, it just wasn’t for me. A tad too spicy and didn’t like the way the seafood was prepared, and I wish it had more “curry” to go with the rice. The curry puffs and crab rolls were amazing though. Overall still recommend!

I’ve been coming here every time friends or family visit Canberra. I always recommend Kinn for dinner—the food consistently tastes great and never disappoints. The atmosphere is lovely, the prices are fair, and the quality of the food is excellent. Highly recommended!

A must try for Thai food In Canberra city center. The taste is good. Staffs are nice. Can be busy during the dinner time but it take not too long after order food. We ordered 3 dishes, Panang curry chick, Asian green stir fried and Salmon sashimi. Nice portion for 2 person.

Tasty and spicy. Beef curry was flavorful and spicy. Beef Fried rice was loaded with lots of veggies. Both good dishes if my eyes stopped watering.

Their crispy pork is highly recommended! Tomyum need to be less sour and milder Quite busy on weekends so should book a table in advance

Ambience is vibrant, modern and very spacious. Food tasted exceptional but on a higher price end. Highlight for us was the salted egg yolk squid - well balanced and has this addicting savouriness to it. Service is 4 ⭐️ because they brought our iced Thai milk tea to the wrong table and didn’t even say anything.

Authentic Thai restaurant located in the heart of the city. Food and service was excellent. A very busy night and staff were accomodating ’walk-in’s’ as well as reservations at a great pace. We enjoyed the usual meals of Pad Thai, Penang Curry, Fried Rice, Salt and Pepper Squid and a few extra starters. Cocktails were fabulous.

The service was friendly and the interior had a lovely atmosphere, which made for a pleasant dining experience. Among the courses, the signature tuna and corn dish was amazing. However, the main course and dessert were quite disappointing. The steak was a bit tough and cooled down quickly, possibly due to the cold sauce on top — it ended up feeling more like a salad. The main also felt quite heavy, mostly because of the large portions of potato and Brussels sprouts. Huge portion of garnish was a bit odd. Rather than a big plate with plain ingredients, I would have preferred something lighter but higher in quality. chocolate dessert was overly sweet for me and lacked character. It will be good if you have a signature dessert menu such as sweet corn flavored ice cream with miso caramel and sweet corn pudding with roasted soybean flour. Something more lighter than chocolate fondant.

Honestly just 10/10 !! We cocktails and dined our way though the set tasting menu. For $98. Per person i do believe it was worth it. Each meal well presented and explained with flavour that just melt away. I loved it. Easy access aswell while being on crutches. Book in for a night out, event or just to treat yourself !! We'll worth it

Fabulous fresh flavoursome food 😋 So glad we walked past the night before. Enjoyed a delicious lunch here, oysters, kingfish teradito, amazing sashimi and perfectly cooked chicken. Amazing and highly recommend to anyone visiting Canberra. Might have to book if you're wanting dinner 💛

Wow!! Just WOW!! We had been told about this restaurant from a few locals and as we are visiting from interstate - valued a good recommendation. We decided to go for lunch and had the $140 tasting menu. This was next level and we were both blown away by the food which was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Exceptionally friendly staff and overall elevates the experience of visiting Canberra. Food is a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, it shouldn't work, but it works beautifully. Highly recommended for business lunches and date nights.

I would reccomend this place as one of the bests in Canberra.Its been a while I attempted where all the dishes ordered was delicious.They have extensive vegetarian option too. The service was great and so the ambians. Will keep dining at this place for sure.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ First time dining here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and wow — we were so impressed! The food, presentation, and flavours were amazing. Service was great too, especially from Luca who was super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this Japanese–Peruvian fusion spot!

Unfortunately the excellent food and funky atmosphere were spoiled by a poor hostess, upon arrival. She made us feel unwelcome for being late. It was a sour tone to set for our anniversary dinner celebration. All the other staff were pleasant & cheerful & engaging. The food was superb. I can recommend the chef’s banquet. Be aware that construction in the area means that the normal parking options aren’t available, currently. Allow extra time.

Enjoyed the atmosphere and food on offer during 3to5 happy hour. Had just arrived down from Sydney and due to heavier long weekend traffic, we arrived in Canberra mid-afternoon and the timing turned out perfect for this experience. The decor stood out to me just as much as the food. $3.50 oysters plus happy hour drinks were a great way to relax. The char grilled spatchcock was delicious - juicy, tender and paired well with the garlic bread sauce. I’d skip the crispy rice next time to try more of the small plates. Friendly service, even though they needed to get dinner service going they didn’t add pressure to leave.

Visited for a pre-concert dinner and had the 1.5hr Here and There menu at $80. I had high hopes after previously visiting their sister restaurant Pilot and my experience lived up to expectations! There was a lot of food included and I got to try their sourdough flatbread, beef tartare, ricotta and cauliflower gnudi, jerk chicken with side salad and finally the rum and raisin crème caramel for dessert. Enjoyed all the dishes however the crème caramel was my favourite! There is an extensive drinks menu including plenty of non-alcoholic options. Staff were fantastic, super friendly and welcoming with a great knowledge of all the items on the menu. I was in and out within the 90 minutes as hoped for. Really enjoyable dinner and would recommend.

Phenomenal service and food. As a single diner without a booking they were happy to accommodate me, and I was seated in the window booth. The peirogi and brussel sprout salad were both incredibly delicious. The wait staff explained the menu (which is designed for sharing). They kindly suggested/offered a half serve of the salad, which was perfect. The staff provided more information on the dishes as they arrived. Payment was easy and I like they were able to email a receipt.

My friends and I visited Canberra for the Spring festival and found this through google. 💯 food, 💯 service, and reasonable price (a bit pricey for the portions but reasonable because of the flavor). A must tryyyyyy!

Not your ordinary midnight kebab! This is a whole new level, delicious lamb and a party of flavours. All the food was delicious! We had delish wines pairing recommended by the friendly staff

Honestly food presentation and the vibe is amazing. We ordered everything in the photos for $176 (no drinks) on 31/03/2023. The duck ($90) looks amazing and the sauce is great but too chewy. Maybe just problem of my teeth.