Beautiful food the tastes were exquisite- great service from the attentive staff x 2 easy…read moreatmosphere beautifully cooked food the flavours were wonderful - I had the caprese bocconcini entree and a fish dish on roasted eggplant. Best Italian in Canberra price was steep but it was a celebration so worth it

We need 10 stars, what a find in Canberra, the set menu to die for, service impeccable with Pearl…read morereally knowing her wines, a great owner, food beyond amazing. We will be back. A must visit if in Canberra.

We only live just up the road, but after getting one of their amazing take away pizzas I decided to…read morebring the family for a sit down meal. Damn, were we pleasantly surprised. The staff here are amazing. Friendly and courteous, they made sure everything was perfect. There meals all came out at the same time, even though there was a bit of a delay. This was due to the large crowd that had while we were there (also a good sign). We were kept up to date and told when things were going to be close. Seating is indoors or outdoors, and they have gas heaters if it gets too brisk. Definitely worth coming to with amazing food, great staff and

Service was interesting. We seemed to have a few different wait persons…read more We ordered two different wines from the wine list and the waitress came back after ten minutes and said they didn't have them. The interior is nice enough and parking was easy. I had linguini with fresh seafood. Yes the seafood was good quality but the dish just didn't seem to have any kick or flavour. For the price I think I can do better.

Amazing food service and atmosphere. Prices are steep but it's quality worth it! Service…read moreexceptional menu perfect!

Excellent food and service Obviously popular with a pretty…read morefull house Excellent Linguine allo Scoglio and a great wine Would happily return

It's high time that some of these suburbs out of inner North and South started blossoming with…read moreculinary potential, and Ellacure in Bruce is showing it can be done, and done well! I had the best steak I've had in Australia here, and some of the best wine-parings ever recommended for a meal. Really accessible and knowledgeable staff, and this place is great for groups or small celebrations, catching up with friends, and dates. Would give it 5 stars if there was more consistency in meals from one week to the next. And once, a pasta dish was a bit too....fresh? chewy? I don't know the right description...something. If it was supposed to be like that the waiter should have prefaced the dish....a 3.5 experience amongst an otherwise 5 star dining night. Random location, places like Bruce need places like Ellacure more than places like Ellacure need places like Bruce, but the upside is you can almost always get in (do recommend booking on the weekends (as I have been shut out)), and there's almost always easy, free parking! Help support a new interpretation of the local food movement if you live in Belconnen and check this place out, and if you're from other parts of the city this place is worth a trip if you want to branch out. How I'd do it: The "Conventional:" (requiring a very very early booking to beat the crowds): Visit Ellacure as part of a footy game day or concert experience since it is juxtaposed with AIS, and Canberra Stadium. This place fills up on those nights, though, so book early and often. The "Extraordinary:" This restaurant is just off a couple of great cycle paths and near two really nice walks. Turn your trip into an unpredictable night out by cycling to the restaurant. Even better, if you can work in either "alleged" Bruce Ridge (really just the Bruce Ridge Trail) or the "actual" Bruce Ridge/Gossam Hill then combine your trip with with stellar walks/explores to here: -35.247183, 149.115377 or here: -35.246162, 149.081361, respectively, (or if you have kids, check out the simple but nice Fern Hill Park and Playground at: -35.246162, 149.081361). Hidden gems are all around if you make time, and Ellacure is just that: an unexpected, hidden gem. Also, Ellacure is just off of a busy bus route as well so that is another way to check it out with drinks (without risking a night in a Belco gaol) along with its focused, fantastic wine selection and they seem to welcome BYO.

Went for brunch and it wasn't great. Food and coffee was okay but it was pretty terrible service…read more The place looked like it was closed, but when we knocked we found out it was open. While I was waiting for my friend two people strolled past to go in but thought it was closed so they left. Brunch menu was pretty ordinary with not a huge range. I wouldn't go here again.

Sunday night in Kingston and few restaurants are open so time to try Figaro…read more It's a traditional Italian, no fancy modern food here but nicely cooked and promptly served. My Saltimbocca alla Romana held no surprises but acceptable in tenderness and flavour. I would have preferred some nice green beans instead of the mundane carrots and a sprig of Broccoli. Lemon tart was OK and wine by the glass modest prices. Not a thrilling experience but certainly not a disaster.

It was late at night and I was craving dessert and I wanted something not too sweet but did its…read moreroll and I was in the area of Kingston, I walked through the doors of Figaro and immediately I was amazed, the atmosphere looked dynamic, modern and very Italian indeed. The waitress was very nice and the menu looked very creative. For dessert I had the Tiramisu, it wasn't bad but there was still room to improve, there was a little bit too much cocoa powder on top and the mixture was a bit gritty, I could still taste the sugar. Overall, a good solid night but with room to improve. I score this restaurant a 7/10.

Although this restaurant specialises in steak, unfortunately I had to pass because they were well…read morebeyond the food allowance for my work trip. Instead I opted for the roasted chicken and a side of crispy potatoes. It took a little longer than expected to arrive but it wasn't outrageously long (almost half an hour). Food was excellent - I was served half a chicken (a bit on the small side) on a bed of corn puree. It was a little over-cooked because it was a bit dry and I was expecting more given the price ($42!). The potatoes were roasted with garlic cloves and rosemary and they really were very crispy, no complaints there. Overall it was quite good. The staff were very professional and attentive; there were a lot of tables but they weren't uncomfortably close together. My only major issue is the pricing and the very loud music. Pretty good but probably not suitable for regular visits given the current cost of living.

A pretty great spot for dinner or drinks. The steak was cooked perfectly and the truffle fries were…read moreaddictive. The place has a cool, slightly fancy vibe without feeling too formal, and the cocktails were on point. Service was friendly but a bit slow at times. Still, definitely worth checking out if you're after a nice night out.

Good food. Really nice atmosphere and ambience. Weird place. Strange production going on there…read more "Order here". "Only order main meal here". "Sit down and someone will take your order for desert and drink". "Pay for food here...only main meal". "Pay for 'other' food - desert - here". "Only credit, no cash". "Someone else will bring your food". "Go pick up your utensils and napkins over there". "You want water, you need to get it yourself, over there". "You can't remember all this? Geez you have a short memory".... Oops, sorry, don't mind me as I walk out the "in" door.

Best Pasta I have had in Canberra for a while. I had the Pomodoro Pasta with pappardelle pasta…read moreserved with bread. However, I could have chosen from a variety of different types of pasta, had chilli or garlic added or no bread if I chose to. All in all a very versatile menu. My friend had the Hawaiian pizza and thoroughly enjoyed it- we both cleared our plates! The restaurant is family friendly with a variety of different options for the little ones- again very versatile. Staff were very friendly and serving sizes were great; definitely on the larger size, but it's so good that you just want to keep eating! Only downside to the restaurant is that it is card only and is not table table service... but definitely not a show stopper whatsoever. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a great Italian restaurant in Canberra. I will definitely be going back very soon.

I had a birthday party at this busy little place last night. A great range of food to suit every…read moretaste bud and every price range. Serving both Italian and Australian cuisine, I had the perfectly cooked, fell off the bone spare ribs, whilst my friends had a mixture of pizza, pasta and lamb chops. Everyone gave a thumbs up except the chops were well-done instead of medium-rare. The plates could have been presented a little better. The drinks were a wide selection of beer and wine that didn't empty my pocket. The service was exceptional as the kind waiters and waitresses were there when needed, not constantly in your face or absent. It took around 20 to 25 minutes for our table of 10 to receive the mains, which means we were just starting to wonder if our food was coming, but not enough to question a waiter. Overall this place did not feel authentic Italian as the name suggests. However it still served up some great food in a restaurant with a good atmosphere that didn't break the bank. I will definitely return.

A very disappointing night. Poor service. Forgotten menu items. Not at all "authentic" Italian…read more(Australian interpretation of Italian circa 1970). Nothing subtle or stylish about the food, atmosphere or service. If it had a retro vibe, like Pellegrini's in Melbourne, then you would forgive them, but this restaurant is all over the place.