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Bella Vista Restaurant

An upscale, white-linen fixture on the Lake Ginninderra foreshore that has been serving Canberra since 1987. Owned and helmed by long-time Executive Chef Sebastiano Reggente, the restaurant pairs beautiful panoramic waterfront views with a polished menu that bridges traditional Southern Italian heritage and modern elegance. Notable menu standouts include their slow-simmered homemade lasagne, honey-pancetta wrapped scallops (capesante), generous seafood spaghetti marinara, and a classic Marsala-soaked tiramisu. Outfitted with an intimate dining room featuring a large mural of Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, it is a highly popular venue for romantic date nights and special family celebrations. Fully licensed.

Address: 84 Emu Bank
Hours: Mon–Fri noon–2PM & 5:30–9PM, Sat 5:30–9PM (closed Sun)
Price: Pasta/risotto $28–34, mains $35–44
Website: bellavistarestaurant.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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