Pialligo Estate

A fabulous celebratory lunch. Our waitress was friendly, accomodating and professional. Our food was delicious, beautifully presented and used a wide juxtaposition of ingredients. The timing between courses was perfect and made us feel relaxed and not rushed. The restaurant has modern decor and looks out to views of gardens and rural scenery. A fabulous day - thank you to all at Pialligo Estate.

We held a cocktail party at Pialligo in late February 2026 and had a wonderful experience. Following the recent change in caterers/management, we were pleased with the service, from the initial planning through to the night itself. The venue is stunning, with the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Our guests had an absolute ball and loved the evening.

What is not to love about this venue? Stunning views, great service, awesome and delectable dishes! Compliments to the entire crew!

The place is beautiful, great view but the food was very disappointing, expensive and to be honest. I’m not planning to get back there. I think the fact of them working on the weddings that day affected our meals.

Restaurant Review: A Truly Exceptional Experience I recently dined at [Restaurant Name], and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made us feel well-cared for without being intrusive. The unique cutlery added a special touch, showcasing the restaurant's attention to detail and creativity. The venue itself is stunning, with breathtaking views that make it perfect for any occasion. The ambiance alone is worth a visit, but the food takes it to the next level. Each dish was a delightful surprise, pushing the boundaries of what you'd expect from a standard menu. The flavour combinations were spot-on, each bite offering a smooth and balanced experience that ticked all the boxes. The wine selection was extensive and exceeded our expectations, offering a wide variety of choices to complement the meal perfectly. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just enjoy a good glass, you’ll find something to love here. In short, this restaurant offers a top-tier dining experience, from the setting to the service, food, and wine. Highly recommended!

Here for a wedding event so this review is mostly for this as well as the venue. Estate (Pialligo Fields) was lovely with beautifully maintained plants and flowers. The wooden decor adds to a wonderful feel and the canapes served (muchroom arancini, salmon bruschetta, pork belly) were all delicious and staff were all nice and polite. I enjoyed the beef app and calamari more than the steak entree though. Beautiful space for an event. Their dining or restaurant area is very nicely decorated too. cant tell how the food is but it seems it may actually he good if they serve the same food we had during the wedding we attended.

12 of us went to the Estate for our xmas lunch and we were delighted with the experience. There was a good sized crowd at the restaurant for a Friday lunchtime and after initially being concerned that another group located near us would be too noisy we were quickly assured that we would be able to carry on conversations without undue noise from other diners when they were moved to their dining location. We opted for the tasting menu and the food was fabulous. Great choices and lots to eat. It was also great that we could order and purchase drinks direct from the bar as this removed the need to split the drinks bill at the conclusion of the meal. The whole group loved the experience.

Sadly, I said 'half a dozen Sydney Rocks please' and the waiters had no idea what I was talking about. Unfortunately our experience was not enjoyable, and there are better restaurants to enjoy a meal in this city for this price point. No spoon for my oyster dressing, we wanted to try the Pialligo wine but had the replacement instead. No sides are provided with the mains at all and none were suggested or remembered by the wait staff. Kudos to the kitchen for a delicious meal but we could hear the fray from where we were sitting which didn't work for the ambience. It did the job, but wasn't a nice treat.

Amazing food, quick service, kind staff and lovely views and atmosphere Great for kids, great presentstion

The good is great but the bad makes it sad! Amazing location and incredible smells from the kitchen as we arrived. Unfortunately, there is an air of don't care here. Salads were delicious but small portions. Lamb was a little dry and the cous cous it was served with was inedibly hard/chewy texture - odd. The service left a lot to be desired - I was basically through my lunch by the time my glass of wine came and it wasn't that busy. In fact everyone waited a long time for drinks. The bread item really needs to be upgraded - a few thin slices of mediocre grainy bread. One more note, can someone learn how to mix a Campari soda please?

Awesome experience on the outskirts of Canberra - great food and service. My local friends took me here for Sunday lunch and from the moment you walk in, you know it's a winner. Large open dining area with plenty of windows and a crackling fire place that dominates the dining room. The menu is divided up to 2 experiences, ala carte 3 course meal or degustation. We opted for the 3 course option for $95 which is decent value given the quality and venue. The wine menu is quite diverse as well and there is a sommelier to help you choose. On top of your 3 course selection, I recommend you order the charcuterie plate. Great value and a good selection of quality smoked meats. Each course was nicely presented and everything met and exceeded expectations. The duck course was memorable - it was one of the best cooked duck dishes I've had in quite some time.

Very vegan friendly and great setting, terrific service. Extensive wine and beer list. Very accommodating for diets and preferences.

Trip advisor ranked it number one so I gave it a try. You feel like you're in the country (and its near the river) yet you're still in Canberra. A charming stone building with an open fire and views of the estate. All the olives, wine and even the truffles are grown in their own garden. Everything was great, especially the service. The pheasant was a bit dry but they served me late without a booking so extra points for that!

Exceptional. Service was spot on, the food was great in both presentation and taste and the surroundings were lovely. I imagine it would get a bit loud with a full house due to the slate floors (wasn't full when we were in and was still loud). Aside form that, this really is a gem - you'll need a car to get out to it as it's a bit of a hike from Canberra CBD.

I had lunch at Pialligo Estate today and I must say I had some doubts about going as there were quite a lot of poor reviews about the service in the reviews I read. As it was a birthday lunch and the choice of the birthday girl, 7 of us arrived at midday and were seated at a table in the centre of the newly roofed area. Spectacular view and aromas as others have said, but the service was friendly, attentive and we were well looked after. Water and drinks poured throughout the three and a half hours. The food was really delicious and something to tempt all the tastes of the group. We shared the meals so as to get the maximum taste sensations. The 3 vegetable dishes and 1 salad we shared was a great addition to the beef cheeks and mahi mahi. The size of the portions was very generous. The staff came out with a fabulous birthday cake and made a special effort for the birthday girl. The only slight disturbance to our full enjoyment came from a very large table of young guns who became quite loud, and even musical, as they were well lubricated on festive drinks. It was only towards the end of our very long lunch and we were not rushed at any time to leave. I am very pleased I got the chance to once again enjoy Pialligo as I have done in their previous Farmhouse, out door Pavilions and the very spacious renovation which I first enjoyed in February. I think the renovations have only got better and the see through kitchen on the way in is a great insight to the culinary magic. Well done everyone. We had a great lunch and will be back.

Fantastic food. Amazing wine selection. Would have received 5 stars however prices did soar a little eye. Very good staff, beautiful environment

This is my bessssst favourite restaurant in my life. No one can beat it. If you enjoy natural, fresh food. Come here you can forget everything to enjoy your meal. It is amazing. Beautiful place I never seen and delicious food. I will come here for the restaurant from Sydney again and again in my future that I live in Australia