The Italian Place Enoteca

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38 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

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About

This charming Braddon trattoria showcases authentic Italian regional cuisine, creating a genuine taste of Italy through handmade pastas and seasonal specialties. The intimate setting features both cozy indoor seating and sheltered outdoor tables, perfect for lingering over expertly prepared dishes like blue swimmer crab tagliolini or crumbed sardines with Sicilian pesto. The carefully curated wine list lives up to the "enoteca" name with over 20 Italian selections by the glass.

Popular Dishes

Squid Ink Pasta, Linguini, Tiramisu, Lasagna, Tagliatelle, Italian Wines, Gelato, Doughnuts

Best Times to Visit

Tuesday to Saturday evenings for romantic dining, weekday lunch for business meals. The restaurant showcases seasonal Italian wines throughout the year.

Opening Hours

Monday: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Busiest Time

Friday 7PM - 9PM

Quietest Time

Tuesday 12PM - 2PM

Restaurant Features

Outdoor Seating, Dine-in Service, Great Coffee, Great Desserts, Great Wine List, Wheelchair Accessible, Alcohol Service, Bar Onsite, Reservations Recommended, Digital Payments, Good for Groups, Solo Dining Friendly, Dog Friendly Outdoor Area

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

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Getting There

By Car: From Canberra City, head north on Northbourne Avenue for approximately 2km, then turn left onto Mort Street in Braddon. The restaurant is located at number 38 on your left. Paid street parking is available on Mort Street and surrounding streets, or use the paid parking lots nearby in the Braddon precinct.

By Public Transport: Take any northbound bus along Northbourne Avenue from the city centre and alight at the Braddon shops stop. The restaurant is a short 2-minute walk west along Mort Street. Alternatively, Light Rail services stop at Well Station Place, which is approximately a 5-minute walk to the restaurant via Mort Street.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Request a ride to 38 Mort Street, Braddon. The location is well-known to drivers as it's in the popular Braddon dining precinct. The journey from Canberra Airport takes approximately 15 minutes, whilst from the city centre it's only a 5-minute ride.

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