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Abell's Kopi Tiam (02) 6239 4199, 7 Furneaux St, Manuka - This Malaysian cafe does standard dishes well - a pleasant place for a quick noodle fix.

Alanya (02) 6295 9678, First Floor, 22 Style Arcade Franklin St, Manuka

Aubergine (02) 6260 8666, , 18 Barker St, Griffith

Belluci's Trattoria (02) 6239 7424, Franklin St cnr Furneaux St, Manuka - A corner position in Manuka with big fold-back windows give this two-level Italian restaurant a light airy feeling.

Caph's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge (02) 6295 9783, Franklin St, Manuka

El Torogoz (02) 6260 7077, Palmerston La, Manuka

Eu Cafe 6295 6915, 4 Barker St, Griffith

Grande's (02) 6295 9478, Shop 4 The Lawns, 33 Bougainville St, Manuka

Jewel of India (02) 6295 6277, Unit 16 Manuka Court, Bougainville St, Manuka

The Julep Lounge 6239 5060, 1/82 Franklin St, Manuka

Jusqytly (02) 6232 6200, Shop 9, M Centre, Flinders Way, Manuka

Legends Spanish Restaurant (02) 6295 3966, Lvl 1 Capitol Theatre Centre, Franklin St, Manuka

Le Rendezvous (02) 6295 9763, , Manuka Court, Bougainville St, Manuka

Mecca Bah (02) 6260 6700, Shop 25-29 Manuka Tce, Flinders Way, Manuka

Mistress At Manuka (02) 6162 1753, 42 Franklin St, Manuka

My Cafe in Manuka (02) 6295 6632, Shop 1, Manuka Arcade, Manuka

Rubicon 6295 9919, 6A Barker St, Griffith - A great pick for a smart and formal dining experience. Very good food from a select and interesting menu at reasonable prices.

Saffron (02) 6295 7068, Capitol Theatre Centre, Franklin St, Manuka

Timmy's Kitchen (02) 6295 6537, Shop 1 Manuka Village, 18 Furneaux St, Manuka

Verve (02) 6239 4666, Cnr Franklin St & Funders Way, Manuka

Whitebait Mediterranean And Seafood (02) 6295 1036, 36 Franklin St, Manuka