This loosely French diner is easily one of the best places for small plates and good wine in Canberra. Onzieme revolves around a super seasonal menu written up on its grid window every day. Foraged ingredients and local produce are cooked over fire and coals, whether it be mutton skewers, kingfish head or duck. Vegetables are an Onzieme feature too, in all their earthy glory. The grill only elevates their natural beauty, and sugar snap peas, zucchini, and beetroot are on regular rotation. Toasted nuts and seeds are the backup singers that add that essential touch of pizzazz. Meat-heavy dishes will have you coughing up a little more mullah, but if you’re going out, you may as well live large, right? Dine in French style with a minimal intervention glass of wine, before backing it up with round two at Onzieme’s tiny underground bar, 11e Cave.
Time Out tip: If your gang-gang consists of four or more members, it’s important to note that y’all must opt for the prix fixe menu for $95 per person.