Rubicon Restaurant

2.5 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  3      Value  2     

The food was bland And uninteresting and my partner and I felt like we were pushed out the door to make Way for the next sitting. From walking in to Walking out we was less than 40 minutes and they were more interested in taking our money than seeing if we had a good meal. We will never return.

Mar 07, 2012 

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  9     

Was seated out the back and an amazing fairy lit terrace, very nice as this was a date. I had the zucchini flower for entree and it was delicious. I had the fish for main and it was also very good. I choose not to have dessert as the menu sounded strange but regretted it after my date got his and it looked amazing.

Jan 06, 2012 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

We went here for the second time recently for a Birthday party for my Sister in Law. 20 of us were seated in the back area and we had one waiter. There was never an empty glass and the food was all fantastic. I am a harsh critic of restaurants that charge big prices and provide less than acceptable waitstaff. Rubicon has this covered. I had the soup which was utterly fantastic, and the pork tenderloin. Definitely going back here again!

Dec 19, 2010 

7 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  5      Value  5     

Each year, my family takes me to Rubicon for my birthday and I love it. I love the location, the atmosphere, the layout and the food. My favourite place to sit is in conservatory/courtyard, which is particularly beautiful at night.

My brother and I like to share the pear and pumpkin risotto as an entrée (it is actually a main) and we each have beautifully presented plates given to us when the entrées are served. Most recently, I had a delicious gnocchi as a main course. Their house-made ice creams are also a great dessert, which suits me because I'm not usually interested in cake after an entrée and a main.

I don't mind the price tag attached to dinner at Rubicon – it is regarded as one of Canberra's fine dining restaurants – but I have to say I'm not crazy about the service. I have always found the service at Rubicon very mediocre, something I find incongruous to the quality of the food and its status as a fine dining institution. Then again, based on the glowing feedback on the service given by other reviewers below, perhaps my experience is an anomaly and I have gone there at unusual times. Nevertheless, it's not enough to turn me off the food!

Dec 07, 2010 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

Rubicon is one of my favourite’s restaurants in Canberra. The food is always consistent, innovative and tasty. One of the highlights from our last visit was the gluten-free gnocchi, very light and nicely made. We also had the pork belly and although I’m not a big fan of pork, I need to admit it was delicious. Nice ambience and great service.

May 17, 2010 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  7     

My fav place for that special occasion always reliable and food to die for.

Mar 16, 2010 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  8     

Great meal, highly recommended for a special occasion.

Sep 02, 2009 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  7     

Absolutely amazing place in Griffith. Have eaten here for both lunch and dinner.
Dinner really is the time to go as it is such a warm and inviting place. Lovely decor, fantastic service. Wine lists (and recommendations to match) are superb.
Food is amazing. Excellent range, suitable for vegetarians and delicious! Best tarte au tatin we have ever had anywhere.

Little pricey but expected for fine dining in Canberra. Would recommend to anyone, we will be back.

Aug 18, 2009 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  10     

We are totally into Rubicon. Only visited once but it is our best meal in Canberra. Ever. Why? We constructed our own degustation, were consulted on wine match options, had service that got the magic balance between service and privacy spot on, were allowed to have a fourth cheese (!) – and everything was yummo.

Sure, they don’t have the pedigree ingredients and wines of some other places, but they do a fabulous mid-level spread and execute quality above their prices. ($110 for five courses incl wine, that rates our first 10/10 in Canberra). Even with Aubergine and Element in the same strip, we’ll be back to Rubicon next time.

Mar 31, 2009 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     

Our family has dined here on several 'special occasions' and have enjoyed it every time. The menu is varied, the food is consistently delicious and the service is also great. Overall very gpod value for money. Just one flaw: tables near the front door are often a bit chilly at night (unless it's summer) when other diners are arriving and leaving - better to book a table further inside if you can.

Oct 13, 2008