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First Edition Restaurant & Bar

Name: First Edition Restaurant & Bar
Address: Level 1, 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra (ACT), 2601, Australia
Price range: A$35 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8

8/10

Level 1, 65 Northbourne Ave, 2601 Canberra (ACT)See map

Average price A$35

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This restaurant is following the relevant safety practices*:

Card payments accepted

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Contactless, digital or single use menus

Extra cleaning services implemented at the tables, toilets and kitchen

Government training by staff completed

Guest spacing 1,5m

Hand sanitizer for customers

Staff wearing masks & gloves

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Restaurant menu

Chef Jennie Tressler

Average price A$35
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

CHARGRILLED ANGUS EYE FILLET: A$42; NSW Riverina Angus eye fillet (220grams) from with potato puree, roasted fennel, heirloom dutch carrot, smoked garlic and thyme butter (h)
PANKO CRUMBED PORK CUTLET: A$36; Granny smith and potato mash, slow braised silver beet creamy wholegrain mustard sauce
TASMANIAN ATLANTIC SALMON: A$34; Panfried Tasmanian Atlantic salmon with sautéed mushroom, potato fondant, truffled pea sauce (h)

Dietary options

Gluten free, , , , , Vegan, Vegetarian dishes

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Reviews

8/10

Very good56 reviews

8.1/10

Food

7.8/10

Service

8/10

Ambience

9-10

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YEN P.
June 12, 2021 • 9 reviews
8/10
We are happy that they remain their good standard over the years

Brad S.
May 9, 2021 • 1 review
9.5/10
Great price, delicious food with a lovely atmosphere.

Jeff B.
April 3, 2021 • 1 review
6/10
The service was slow, perhaps understaffed. The burger which was requested well done was rare. The food was OK but just not as good as we would have wished.

James L.
March 20, 2021 • 7 reviews
8/10
A nice bistro style hotel restaurant with prompt service and some classic dishes.

Mike G.
March 12, 2021 • 11 reviews
4/10
The wait staff were somewhat disappointing overall. At times it was difficult to get a waiter for a drink order.

Wendy G.
December 31, 2020 • 1 review
10/10
We were pleasantly surprised with everything about this restaurant. The staff were very friendly and provided excellent service, the atmosphere was great and like stepping back in

Chris M.
October 10, 2020 • 1 review
10/10
We have visited First Edition on numerous occasions and always had wonderful service, the staff are friendly the food is excellent and reasonably priced.

Qing LU
December 10, 2019 • 18 reviews
10/10
Nice food and good view.

Andrew H.
November 22, 2019 • 12 reviews
8/10
Great views and my steak was cooked perfectly.

Qing LU
October 30, 2019 • 18 reviews
10/10
Very nice food and the staff ia very helpful. Really enjoy the food since the lamb was cooked perfectly. The view is pretty good and the craft beer is yum.

Qing LU
October 29, 2019 • 18 reviews
9/10
Very nice food and great service.

Karen T
October 1, 2019 • 75 reviews
7/10
Stayed in this hotel and decided to have dinner here. The food was average. Some combination of flavours just did not hit the mark. Service was friendly and courteous from a young

Karen T
September 30, 2019 • 75 reviews
7.5/10
The best thing was the service from the young man who served and looked after our table. Very polite and friendly and always had a smile on his face. He remembered us 2 days later

TERRY Y.
July 20, 2018 • 46 reviews
7/10
Very poor menu

A A.
July 5, 2018 • 293 reviews
8.5/10
Not quite sure how the 25% off food works. We spent $86 on food and only got $6.50 off. We were a family of six on holiday looking to save some money while we dined out. Not sure w

A A.
June 13, 2018 • 289 reviews
7.5/10
Convenient restaurant in the Novotel

Henna C.
April 18, 2018 • 102 reviews
7/10
Went there to try the bread and butter pudding which looked amazing on the menu however I was disappointed with the textures. The passionfruit, mango sorbet and fresh raspberries a

A A.
March 29, 2018 • 252 reviews
7.5/10
We generally liked First Edition. The menu was great and definitely met & exceeded our expectations when the food arrived. Unfortunately the restaurant and bar area where very clo

A A.
March 27, 2018 • 280 reviews
8/10
Great atmosphere, not overly noisy/loud and you can actually hear each other talking. Very accommodating for bigger groups (I had a table for 9).

A A.
February 22, 2018 • 273 reviews
6.5/10
The food was not as great as the menu had read. The service was great.

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How to get to the restaurant

Level 1, 65 Northbourne Ave, 2601, Canberra (ACT), Australia

Public transport

Light Rail and City bus Interchange at our doorstep

About the restaurant

Following a recent refurbishment, Novotel Canberra welcomes its premiere dining venue, First Edition Bar & Dining. Located on the first floor, the 180 seater establishment has been transformed into a masculine and luxurious space drawing inspiration from old world reading rooms oozing home style sophisticated charm.

Dedicated to sourcing the best local produce and paying respect to those who farm it, Executive Chef, Jennie Tressler has created a diverse seasonal all-day dining menu showcasing the vast array of fresh produce available within the nation’s capital and surrounds.

For those wanting to sit back and relax, the bar serves up a curated menu of spirits and specially crafted cocktails using the finest seasonal ingredients whilst paying homage to local distilleries and tap houses. Settle in for a night of seasonal tipples or a delicious meal in the plush surrounds of First Edition Bar & Dining.

First Edition is open seven days for breakfast from 6:30am to 9:30am Monday through Friday and 6:30am to 10:30am on weekends and public holidays, all day dining available from 11:00am, dinner from 5:30pm – 9:30pm.