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COMPA, Canberra, AU-ACT

COMPA

4.5
4.5
139 Reviews
$100 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Step into COMPA, here the servings are generous and
the atmosphere is effortlessly sophisticated. It feels
instantly familiar. Descending into the space is like giving
an old friend a long overdue hug.

For Matt Moran’s ACT debut - antipasto, pasta and charcoal
dishes bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. As with all
his establishments, at the heart of his menu is quality
produce that is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced.
COMPA is built on a simple, often forgotten pairing: good
food and good company.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    0466 080 480
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Canberra City
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentines Day Dinner

    A$125.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Glass of sparkling on arrival SNACKS Crispy polenta - tomato, crab Goats cheese fig tart STARTERS Burrata - heirloom tomatoes, peach Beef carpaccio - Mussel, parmigiano Reggiano Tagliatelle - Nduja, cuttlefish MAINS Bistecca a la Fiorentina Brussel sprouts - Confit garlic, mascarpone Cocktail potatoes - Fermented chili aioli DESSERT Tiramisu
  • $115pp Compa Set Menu

    A$115.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Shared entrées - Stone baked bread, rosemary, sea salt - House made buttermilk ricotta, confit tomato, marjoram - Moran Family Farm prosciutto, honeydew melon, chilli salt - Confit tuna, white bean, pickled onion, lemon Shared mains served with rocket, lemon, & selection of Compa sauces - Sirloin on the bone, pasture fed, Riverina NSW Shared sides - Chips, rosemary salt - Rocket, DOP balsamic, parmesan Dessert - Raspberry semifreddo, pistachio
  • $165pp Fiorentina Set Menu

    A$165.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Shared entrées - Stone baked bread, rosemary, sea salt - House made buttermilk ricotta, confit tomato, marjoram - COMPA steak tartare, mustard, parsley - Confit tuna, white bean, pickled onion, lemon Shared main Served with rocket, lemon, & selection of Compa sauces - Bistecca Fiorentina 1.2kg MBS 3+, pasture fed, Brooklyn Valley, VIC Shared sides - "Cacio e pepe" mac n cheese - Rocket, DOP balsamic, parmesan - Seared asparagus, burro bianco, prosciutto Shared dessert - Jasper + Myrtle chocolate tart, salted caramel, whey - Raspberry semifreddo, pistachio

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Canberra

    Best Overall

  • Canberra

    Best Food

  • Canberra

    Best Service

  • Canberra

    Best Ambience

  • Canberra

    Best Value

  • Canberra

    Good for groups

  • Canberra

    Healthy

  • Canberra

    Great for fine wines

  • Canberra

    Good for special occasions

  • Canberra

    Lively

  • Canberra

    Most Booked

  • Inner North

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Compa is a top-tier Italian restaurant known for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service". Diners rave about the perfectly cooked steaks and "fantastic" gnocchi. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it ideal for special occasions. Although some find it pricey, the "express menu" offers great value. Highly recommended!

139 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Tropical QLD

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks and service were all excellent. Highly recommend this as one of my favorite Canberra restaurants.

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  2. Justin

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lunch with clients the food and services was good,

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  3. Meredith

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Relaxed but sophisticated vibes. Perfect place for our celebration meal with a group of mixed ages (85 through to 18) …everyone could hear the conversation. We didn’t feel rushed and our meal was prompt and the service professional. Everybody thought the ribeye on the bone was the hero. Don’t miss out on the octopus with harissa.

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  4. Mike

    Canberra

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'd been meaning to come here every since it opened and, last night, finally got the chance. It was everything I'd hoped for and more. We had the set menu and asked them to choose the wines for us. We each got a different white and a different red. I started with a Feudo Arancio from Sicily. The grape variety is Inzolia, which I'd never heard of before, but was very impressed. An easy drinking white wine that worked perfectly with the various entree dishes. That was followed by a Nero D'Avola to perfectly match the steak. Highly recommended.

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  5. dennis

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You and your guests will not be disappointed. We could not find any fault in the complete experience after dining at Compa for dinner and lunch on separate dates with a different party of guests.
    COMPAResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thanks Dennis We're so happy you enjoyed your visit to Compa. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  6. DinnerX

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant! Great service, fantastic food, lovely ambience and fit out! Simple yet stunning flavours beautifully presented by delightful competent staff! What’s not to like! I dine at Melbourne restaurants often and this place holds its own with the best! A great addition to the Canberra offering!
    COMPAResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi DinnerX, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service and venue. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience soon!

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  7. Richard

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional, absolutely perfect. Attentive service. Expensive but everything is these days. Music could have been louder to set the vibe. Will return and highly recommend.
    COMPAResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi Richard. Thanks so much for your great feedback - we're so glad you enjoyed your dinner. Will hit that volume switch to get the vibe going.

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  8. Hilary

    Adelaide

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice venue and quiet as it was lunch on a Tuesday. Service was prompt and our drinks arrived quickly. suggestions for additional items were very good. The steak was terrific and melted in your mouth. Portion size was perfect. Highly recommend Compa.
    COMPAResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thanks for your lovely review Hilary. We hope to see you again for lunch.

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  9. Judy

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the express menu this time at Compa on our way to Canberra Theatre. Delicious.
    COMPAResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thanks Judy, We're so glad you enjoyed your Pre-Theatre dinner at Compa. We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Caroline

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 1 hour express lunch and it was absolutely delicious. Generous servings of each dish and professional service
    COMPAResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thanks Caroline - we agree that our Express Lunch COMPA PRONTO! is a great deal, and we're so glad you enjoyed both the food and the service.

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FAQs

COMPA is rated 4.5 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
Google Map for COMPA

148 Bunda St, Canberra, AU-ACT 2608

Additional information

  • Area
    Canberra City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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