Terra Canberra

Fire, flavor, and a vibrant atmosphere define every meal at Terra Canberra, a standout restaurant in the heart of City West. We bring a relaxed yet polished dining experience to Canberra's culinary scene, focusing on woodfire and chargrill cooking that highlights exceptional Australian produce. From the lunchtime Terra Bench counter service to our full dinner menu and convenient dine-out offerings, every visit is designed to be memorable.

Our kitchen is built around the primal heat of the woodfire and the chargrill, techniques that bring out the deepest, most satisfying flavors in our proteins. We source the best free-range chickens from Bannockburn in Victoria, rich White Landrace pork from the Hilltops of NSW, and premium Shimo beef from Cape Byron, dry-aged for 45 days to reach its peak. This commitment to quality ingredients, paired with a menu that changes with the seasons, has earned us a loyal following and a 4.6-star rating from nearly a thousand reviews.

Service Styles & Dining Options

We’ve thoughtfully designed our service to match your needs, whether you're grabbing a quick workday lunch or settling in for a celebratory dinner.

Terra Bench Lunch

Weekdays from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, the Terra Bench offers a streamlined counter-service experience perfect for the Canberra professional. The concept is simple: choose your protein, add your sides, and enjoy a high-quality meal without the wait. Options include our famous rotisserie chicken, woodfired pork belly, and spit-roasted lamb shoulder, paired with sides like miso chat potatoes, charred broccolini, or fried cauliflower. Walk-ins are always welcome, making it an easy go-to in the City West area.

Dinner & Full-Service Dining

Our dinner service, available seven days a week from 5:00 pm, transforms the space into a full-service restaurant where you can explore the breadth of our menu. This is the time for shared plates, larger cuts from the fire, and indulgent desserts. Popular choices include the Chashu Pork Belly with chashu glaze and lime, the 500g Lamb Barnsley Chop with spiced yoghurt, and the show-stopping dry-aged Tomahawk. The ‘Feed Me!’ option at $98 per person lets our chefs curate a multi-course feast, making it the perfect introduction to what we do.

Terra Dine Out & Catering

For those who want the Terra experience at home or the office, our Dine Out menu offers a streamlined selection of our core proteins and sides, available for pickup. We also operate a full catering service for groups of ten or more, with customizable packages that bring our woodfire flavors to your next event. From a boxed lunch to a full spit-roast setup, our team works with you to create the perfect menu.

Signature Dishes & Culinary Craft

The heart of our kitchen is the woodfire, and our menu is built to showcase its power. Each dish is crafted with a balance of bold flavors and careful technique.

• Woodfired & Chargrilled Proteins: Our signature Chashu Pork Belly is a customer favorite, glazed and finished over the fire. The Picanha, capped with bone marrow butter, offers a rich, beefy experience, while the woodfired Japanese Sweet Potato is a surprising star, finished with pistachio, grapefruit, and tofu.
• Small Plates & Snacks: Begin your meal with our Woodfired Potato Bread with za’atar, the refreshing Kingfish Tartare with a watercress and coriander emulsion, or a skewer of BBQ Chicken Hearts with old bay mayo — a dish that turns skeptics into enthusiasts.
• Burgers & Essentials: Our Chicken Bun, stacked with charcoal chicken thigh, cheese, iceberg, hot sauce, and mayo, is available throughout the day. Don’t overlook the sides; the Fried Cauliflower with patis, almond, and curry leaves and the Charred Broccolini with burnt miso butter are plates worth ordering on their own.

Private Events & Group Catering

Bringing a group together? Our catering packages are designed to feed a crowd with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. We offer three tiers, all featuring our charcoal chicken as the foundation, with the option to add wood roasted pork belly and spit roast lamb shoulder. Each package includes your choice of vibrant salads and sides, from a nut-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free Pit Beans dish to a refreshing Tomato Salad with cucumber, olives, and feta. For truly special occasions, we can create a custom package, including on-site cooking, to make your event unforgettable. Reach out to us directly to discuss your vision.

Planning Your Visit to City West

We are conveniently located under the City West carpark at Unit 4/115 Marcus Clarke Street, a central spot that's easy to reach but easy to miss if you aren't looking. We've created a dedicated parking guide on our website to help first-time visitors navigate the area seamlessly.

Hours & Location

Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm via our counter-service Terra Bench. Dinner runs seven days a week from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with extended hours until 9:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. We are currently closed for breakfast. Reservations for dinner can be made through OpenTable, directly on our website.

Why Diners Choose Terra Canberra

With nearly a thousand reviews and a 4.6-star rating, our guests consistently highlight a few things that set us apart from the many restaurants in Canberra. The quality and consistency of the food come first, with specific praise for the Smoked Brisket, steak, and the crispy, golden chips. Our team’s enthusiasm and knowledge are also a recurring theme, turning a simple meal into a genuinely welcoming experience. We create an atmosphere that is at once energetic and comfortable, suitable for a casual weeknight dinner or a significant celebration. Our transparent use of premium, often locally sourced ingredients, from Victorian free-range chicken to NSW-sourced lamb and beef, gives our guests confidence in every bite.