Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Energetic
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Briscola is situated conveniently in the heart of the city near hotels and public transport.
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Briscola Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
Canberra
Best Overall
Canberra
Best Food
Canberra
Best Service
Canberra
Best Ambience
Canberra
Best Value
Canberra
Good for groups
Canberra
Healthy
Canberra
Neighbourhood gem
Canberra
Good for special occasions
Canberra
Vegetarian-friendly
Canberra
Lively
Canberra
Most Booked
Inner North
Most Booked
Terry
New South Wales1 review
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Sydney1 review
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Kristen
Canberra1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Julie
Canberra3 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2025
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Melissa
Canberra1 review
Dined on 7 May 2025
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Magdalene
Canberra1 review
Dined on 3 May 2025
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Robyn
Vancouver4 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2025
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Debra
Sydney1 review
Dined on 25 April 2025
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John
Canberra1 review
Dined on 21 April 2025
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James
Sydney1 review
Dined on 15 April 2025
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Briscola Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6248 5444.
Briscola Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 564 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
60 Alinga St, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601