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Briscola Italian, Canberra, AU-ACT

Briscola Italian

4.8
4.8
546 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Since 2010, Briscola has firmly established itself on the Canberra food scene and is arguably this town's most popular Italian restaurant. Now with a newly refurbished venue, it offers an unpretentious yet stylish approach to an authentic Italian dining experience.
At the forefront it’s about the food: simple, wholesome and traditional without being old fashioned. The “old fashioned” is evident in the service with Gianni and his incredible staff focusing on giving the diner a charming experience.
What sets it apart is how they transport you to Italy. Start with an aperitivo to open the palate, enjoy a local or Italian wine varietal and finish with a soothing digestive.
Briscola is situated conveniently in the heart of the city near hotels and public transport.
Sit inside or alfresco, Briscola seems to suit anyone… families, young couples, group functions and corporate luncheons. You can walk-in, but please book, it gets busy!
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Magistrates Court car park off London Circuit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nickolaus Magro Ocaranza
  • Delivery & takeout

What 546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Loved For

  • Canberra

    Best Overall

  • Canberra

    Best Food

  • Canberra

    Best Service

  • Canberra

    Best Ambience

  • Canberra

    Best Value

  • Canberra

    Good for business meals

  • Canberra

    Good for groups

  • Canberra

    Healthy

  • Canberra

    Hot spot

  • Canberra

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canberra

    Great for fine wines

  • Canberra

    Good for special occasions

  • Canberra

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canberra

    Lively

  • Canberra

    Most Booked

  • Inner North

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Briscola Italian in Canberra offers "fantastic hearty Italian food" with a diverse menu of pizzas, pasta, and authentic dishes. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "delicious, authentic Italian food." The restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or a romantic date. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

546 Reviews
  1. Kimberley

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were friendly and service was very prompt. Food was all well presented and tasty. Some of the prices were a little high but pretty much to be expected with the location. Cocktails were delicious and had a good variety of food and drinks on the menu. Even the bathrooms were very nice and clean. Only real downside was the restaurant was on the smaller and crowded side.

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  2. Dianne

    New South Wales11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and exceptional service by the wonderful staff

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  3. Peita

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience 👏 👌 highly recommended 👌

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  4. Pauline

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as per usual, have been coming here for the past 10 years whenever we are in Canberra. Happy and friendly staff, fantastic food (best meatballs ever) just love this place!!!

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  5. Gowtami

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious, staff is very courteous. Very happy with overall service. This restaurant will be on our go to list whenever we visit Canberra.

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  6. Jane

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service team were exceptionally helpful and attentive particularly as I had one arm in a sling. The food was delicious.

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  7. Mandy

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian restaurant in the heart of Canberra City. Really good for a working or casual lunch, lovely staff and good value for money.

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  8. Bill

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. We usually get pizzas (which are awesome), but this time got the carbonara and crab pasta special. They were so yummy! Service is also amazing. The staff are friendly and attentive. One even noticed us watching a corgi walk by and we had a quick chat about how much we love them! Seriously go, you'll love it.

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  9. Judith

    Canberra2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming to Briscola since it opened. The food, service and ambience is consistently good. I always enjoy myself.

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  10. Lyndon

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, great service from the staff Definitely recommend

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FAQs

Briscola Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6248 5444.

Briscola Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 546 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Briscola Italian

60 Alinga St, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Magistrates Court car park off London Circuit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nickolaus Magro Ocaranza
  • Delivery & takeout
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