Went for dinner on a Friday night with some friends. We were booked for the 6:30pm session and one of us was running about 30 mins late. The staff were pretty good about it, they got the rest of us started on wine and bread and olives. It was clear they do have dining sessions as they encouraged us to... More

I've had two meals there, but husband unimpressed and doesn't want to return. I ordered gnocchi and the meal was the best I had eaten since Italy, however, the portion was so small that I offered my friend a taste and she remarked that I didn't have enough on my plate to give away. It was more an entree size... More

I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant, but it was almost too noisy to carry out a conversation with those at the table. Perhaps one or two less tables or something on the wall to abate the sound?

My wife and I had a truly excellent experience at this restaurant. From the excellent rosemary bread to the fish of the day and the gnocchi with veal ragu, and finishing with the best tira mi su ever, the emal was delightful. We found the service very attentive and professional. Be aware that they book multiple seatings so your 7... More

My wife and I dined here with an Italian friend who is always critical of restaurants that claim to be Italian. Hover not this time as Italian and Sons is to us a slice of Rome delivered to Australia. On arriving the waiter suggested he recommend the wine and what a fabulous Italian drop it was. With this in mind... More

We had the most enjoyable Italian dinner at the Italian and Sons last Saturday evening in Canberra. The food was simply made with fantastic ingredients, authentic Italian culinary skills and cooked in a wood fried oven. The pizzas & bread were to die for. The Zucchini flowers fitters and their charcuterie were superb as starters. The daily special lamb dish... More

The sister restaurant to Mezzalira, also in Canberra, Itslian and Sons reaches new heights in authentic Italian fare. From the wood fired bread to the garlic beans, the fish and signature dish suckling pig one visit is not enough to try the comprehensive range of dishes. A range of prosciutto start the meal then exquisite home made pasta and the... More

I had the Wednesday night salt-encrusted steak special. It was divine! My only criticism would be that the place was way too hot. This was made tolerable as the Canberra evening had turned cold but nobody at my table was comfortable due to the heat. We decided not to order dessert and coffee as a result and went elsewhere.

So you are looking for superb Italian... Well this is the place you can't miss. You will most definitely need to book so ensure this is done. Food is full of flavours and carries the true roots of Italy in its essence. I'm really looking forward to getting back there.