A Gordon Ramsay alumnus is behind this modern French bistro, where seasonal ingredients and classic techniques collide on the must-order degustation. Gallic standards such as escargots and duck a l’orange are also on show, alongside a gamut of French wine and fun cocktails.

This long-running Canberra joint specialises in Nonya cuisine – a potluck of Southeast Asian flavours and techniques that are commonly found in parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Prawn toast for breakfast? This pared-back cafe will convince you in no time. Visit for superlative coffee, enticing teas and a kimchi jaffle with a cult following of its own.

At this wine bar and bottle shop, you can stop by for a vino or two and a charcuterie board, or buy a bottle to take home – or to the park across the road.