Lolo and Lola

4.6
Google Rating

About

This Filipino eatery at Watson shops feels like stepping into someone's home – and that's exactly what Kim and Jay intended when they created Canberra's longest-running Filipino restaurant. Their daily-changing menu showcases honest Filipino flavours from family recipes, serving everything from hearty bulalo soup to their famous halo-halo dessert. The warm atmosphere buzzes with laughter and conversation, often drawing Filipino families from far and wide who make the trip specifically for this authentic taste of home.

Best Times to Visit

Visit weekends for their full brunch and dinner service, or Wednesday-Friday evenings for intimate dinners. Saturday evenings showcase peak energy but expect waits.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Busiest Time

Saturday 6PM - 7PM

Quietest Time

Wednesday 5PM - 6PM

Restaurant Features

Outdoor Seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Parking, Reservations Recommended, Family-Friendly, Groups Welcome, Free Wi-Fi, Accepts All Payment Methods, Alcohol Available, Coffee Available, Vegetarian Options, High Chairs Available

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine

Filipino

Neighbourhood

Inner North

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: From Canberra city centre, take Northbourne Avenue north towards Gungahlin. Continue onto Federal Highway and take the Watson exit. Turn left into Watson Place - the restaurant is located in the Watson shops precinct with free parking available on-site and surrounding streets.\n\nBy Public Transport: Take Bus Route 56 or 958 from the city to Watson shops. The journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes from Civic Bus Interchange. Alight at the Watson shops stop on Aspinall Street, and the restaurant is a short walk within the shopping centre.\n\nBy Taxi or Ride-Share: A taxi or Uber from Canberra city centre to Watson takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Simply provide the address as 3 Watson Place, Watson, or ask to be dropped at Watson shops where the restaurant is clearly signposted.

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