Fresh User Reviews for Has Cafe in Canberra

5.5 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  7     

Forgot our order, ran out of clean spoons and my glass had food in it, generally needs a good clean, it was great in the past but is now missing the mark in the area of service, food is still Ok if it arrives, would not go back.

May 27, 2012

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  2     

The food isn't great but it's really the bad service that put me off the most. My husband is gluten-intolerant and we picked this restaurant because it has gluten-free pasta available. We requested gluten-free pasta when ordering the dish but when it came it was clear that it was not. When I asked the waitress if it was gluten free she replied 'I dunno' so I asked her if she could check. When she came back she said it wasn't (making no apology) and when I told her we had ordered it gluten-free she shrugged and said 'Does it have to be?'.

I explained that my husband is gluten-intolerant and she then rolled her eyes and said 'You have to ask for gluten-free pasta'. Despite explaining that we had requested gluten-free she offered no apology. Such appalling service we would never ever go back.

May 09, 2012

7.3 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  7     

My husband and I ate dinner here on Saturday night just gone. We were staying in house and wanted a quick bite to eat before heading out to a show. We didn't book (which could have proven fatal) but fortunately they "squeezed us in".

The place or, perhaps, the wait staff seemed somewhat disorganised. There appeared to be some mayhem playing on around us. However, the order of a pasta dish each and a rocket salad came out very quickly for us.

I had the marinara which seemed quite good. My husband had another pasta dish that contained prosciutto which he thought was tough and tasteless. The rest of the dish was satisfactory however.

This would not put me off coming back for a more leisurely dinner at another time. My tip, however, is to ensure you book!

Apr 16, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  10     

Returned here after the fire last year and was very plesantly surprised! Having read some of the reviews below we were a little hesitant, but given they were from a while back we figured we would give it a go. So glad we did, loved our dinner, waiters were great and the food is amazing, even more so for canberra! can't wait to come back!

Feb 14, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  6     

We went here on a Tuesday early evening with our 5yr old twins. There were not many diners, but plenty of dirty tables, it looked pretty unpleasant. We found a clean table and ordered 2 pizzas and a selection of tapas. The tapas were pretty yummy, and good portion sizes (we tried the Chorizo, Calamari, Onion Fritters and Scallops) but I would give the pizzas a miss, they had very thick bases and were very doughy and not much flavour. (but if you like your pizzas that way, then go for your life!).

There was a guy playing the guitar upstairs and he was great, it created a good atmosphere. We were also here on a Sunday arvo a few weeks ago, and there was a funky band playing upstairs, the place had a very cool feel to it.

I will go back for a few wines and tapas on a Sunday arvo sit outside for a great view of Lake Ginnenderra, and watch the (Canberra) world go by.

Feb 06, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Came here for my 21st birthday, despite never having been here before it turned out to be perfect. We were sitted in a private dinner room as we were a large party. We got numerous pizzas to share, can't remember what ones but they were all amazing. Good cocktails also although sometimes it was a bit of a wait. Good service and would definitely return.

Jan 06, 2012

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  8      Value  9     

Overall it was quite a good experience. A few minor glitches along the way. The service was good, took a few minutes to catch the waitresses attention but after that she was particularly attentive and apologetic.

The food was impressive and a good sized portion for the pricing. The weekend was very busy so I would recommend booking but have since been back on a weekday and it is very quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a mid week coffee on the deck in the sunshine.

Jan 05, 2012

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  1     

This was apalling. We went as a family group for an important celebration. The worst service I have ever seen. We were served by an open-mouthed gum chewing waiter reaching across everyone, dumping food unceremoniously. And what food, bland, overcooked, over-sugared food, completely nondescript or tough. Roadside cafes prepare better food. Down the road there is somewhere else for the same prices. Go there.

Dec 15, 2011

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  4      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  2     

Omg - where do I start? Went there for lunch to celebrate a birthday. They lost our booking (we booked a week before). Wait staff were less than interested and we stood waiting to be seated for at least 10 minutes. They had advertised that they served alacarte lunch, all we were given was an all day dining menu, probably the same one for room service for the hotel.

The waiter argued about what we received as inclusions with our meals (although it was listed in black and white on the menu) and wanted to charge us extra. We were only asked for drinks once. We had to ask for pepper, salt and serviettes to be placed on the table. Overall a very disappointing experience and one we will not be repeating.

Dec 12, 2011