Rizla - Braddon

Price per person: A$80–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

This is our favourite place to eat in Canberra. From the first time we met Andy just after opening we have never been disappointed in any of our numerous visits. Andy clearly has an eye for choosing staff who, like him, are kind, highly skilled and well informed. This time we took 2 UK friends and 2 WA friends and one of us could only eat steamed rice (not on the menu). All the visitors were amazed by their gastronomic experience. The UK pair said the food was far more exciting than their recent visit to an Ottolenghi restaurant in London. Well done team, we will be back again soon.

Andy and the Rizla team looked after our big group of 21 last weekend for a big celebratory lunch. We did the ‘Sort it out’ menu for $80 per head, and a 2 hour drinks package. Everything was absolutely amazing. The service was fantastic, and all our people felt so looked after, including never an empty drink. The food was delicious and plenty of it, despite warnings of their very small kitchen you could not tell. We had the beautiful little outdoor area running along the side of the restaurant all to ourselves, which we all loved. Big thanks to Andy and the team. We couldn’t recommend more! Vegetarian options: Very accommodating!

It took me far too long to come here because it’s now my new favourite! We did the ‘sort it out’ tasting and everything was perfect. Love, love, loved! Price per person: A$100–120 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Ricotta Doughnuts, Parmesan Fries, Rizla Tuna Tartare House Potato Crisps

First rate. Extraordinary list of Rieslings and good advice when we were stuck for options on our second bottle. Lovely, wine friendly food with the option to feed the table working well maybe just a touch too much food, but not complaining! Pleasant, laid back service. Good pacing of the courses. We do like our Rieslings, so this makes a fine alternative to Vincent in Barton. Parking: Tight. We were staying nearby (walkable distance). Price per person: A$120–140