Lolo and Lola

4.7

About

Lolo and Lola serves authentic Filipino cuisine in Watson. The family-run restaurant specialises in traditional dishes like kare-kare, bagnet, and ube desserts. With a casual, welcoming atmosphere, the venue offers both lunch service and dinner options in a cosy setting popular with locals seeking genuine Filipino flavours.

Lolo and Lola offers comprehensive accessibility features including wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms and seating. The restaurant provides free Wi-Fi, high chairs for children, and a range of payment options including credit, debit and mobile payments. Their family-friendly atmosphere makes dining comfortable for all guests.

Best Times to Visit

Visit Lolo and Lola on Saturdays or Sundays for lunch service between 11am-2pm to experience their full menu. During winter months, their hearty Filipino stews are particularly comforting. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday dinners.

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

Fridays 6PM - 7PM

Quietest Time

Sundays 5PM - 6PM

Website

Visit

Phone

Call

0487 908 485

Address

Get Directions

Cuisine

Filipino

Price Range

$20-40

Popular Dishes

Filo, Ube Desserts, Skewers, Garlic Fried Rice, Bagnet, Pork Crackling, Brisket, Pork Ribs, Kare-kare

Restaurant Features

Outdoor Seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Wheelchair Accessible, Great Coffee, Great Dessert, Alcohol Service, Vegetarian Options, Wi-Fi, Family-friendly, Accepts Reservations, Digital Payments

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Getting There

By Car: From Canberra City, head north on Northbourne Avenue toward the Federal Highway. Take the exit toward Watson and follow Antill Street. Turn right onto Aspinall Street, then left onto Watson Place. Lolo and Lola is located at 3 Watson Place with free parking available in the lot outside the restaurant.

By Public Transport: Take bus routes 50, 51, or 52 from Canberra City to Watson. Alight at the Watson shops stop on Antill Street. From there, it's a short 2-minute walk to Watson Place where the restaurant is located. Check Transport Canberra for current timetables.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Taxis and ride-share services operate throughout Canberra and can take you directly to Lolo and Lola. Simply enter "Lolo and Lola, 3 Watson Place, Watson" as your destination. The journey from the city centre typically takes about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

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