Where to Eat

Iori Japanese

Inner-city Japanese restaurant where all the emphasis is on really exciting food. 41 East Row; (02) 6257 2334; open Mon-Fri for lunch, Mon-Sat for dinner.

Mezzalira

Top-notch Italian restaurant in the city where you’ll get serious and very good food. Melbourne Building, corner London Circuit and West Row; (02) 6230 0025; open Mon-Fri for lunch, Mon-Sat for dinner.

Pulp Kitchen

Classy, simple brasserie-style restaurant that offers some of the best, most uncluttered food in town. Shop 1, Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie shops; (02) 6257 4334; open Tues-Fri for lunch, Tues-Sat for dinner.

Ellacure

Great cafe with a good, casual menu in the pizza and pasta mode. Cnr Braybrook and Battye sts, Bruce; (02) 6251 0990; open Tues-Sun for lunch, Tues-Sat for dinner.

Mecca Bah

Buzzing Middle-Eastern bazaar with a fun menu and a great feel. Shop 25–29, Manuka Terrace, Cnr Flinders Way and Franklin St, Manuka; (02) 6260 6700; open daily for lunch and dinner.