Restaurant
Lunetta
Upstairs, 60 Red Hill Dr, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
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Upstairs, 60 Red Hill Dr, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
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Perched high atop Red Hill, this newly hatted standout pairs sweeping sunset vistas over Canberra with confident, Italian-leaning cooking. Tables fill fast around dusk for milestone dates and client dinners. Staff guide each course with measured tableside backstories—from wood-fired molasses sourdough with cultured Valserena butter to savory carbonara tartlets and skewered octopus paired with mortadella. Pairings from the sommelier lean adventurous, while the kitchen anchors the experience with delicate pumpkin ravioli in brown butter and crisp market fish.
- Panoramic Hilltop Views: Sunset and night views look out across Canberra from the top of Red Hill.
- Refined Italian-Leaning Plates: Menu highlights include wood-fired molasses sourdough, carbonara tartlets, and pumpkin ravioli in brown butter.
- Tableside Storytelling & Pairings: Staff share detailed narratives and pairing notes for each course throughout the tasting menu.
- Milestone Celebrations: A polished setting suited for anniversaries, birthdays, and entertaining clients.
What's On at Lunetta
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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The Advantages of Dining at Lunetta
Why discerning guests choose Lunetta atop Red Hill for significant celebrations and client dinners
Memorable Milestone Celebrations
Guests dining for milestones and anniversaries experience meticulous, heartfelt hospitality that transforms dinners into cherished memories.
You made our first Valentine’s Day celebration as a married couple truly memorable and beautiful.
Ronja Moss Warm, Attentive Pampering
Diners hosting personal occasions feel genuinely welcomed and cared for through attentive, personalized staff attention.
His sense of humor, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made us feel so welcome from start to finish.
Judy Chen Flawless Client Entertaining
Corporate hosts can confidently entertain executive clients with professional, high-standard service that leaves a lasting impression.
The combination of superb cuisine and flawless hospitality made an unforgettable impression on my guests.
Jared Goodwin Celebrated Family Gatherings
Celebratory family gatherings and multi-generation occasions benefit from polished service and engaging staff interactions.
A wonderful dining experience celebrating two family birthdays. Amazing food, wine and view and our gorgeous waiter Maxim was definitely a highlight.
Carol Pedersen Spectacular Hilltop Sunset Vistas
Perched atop Red Hill, the restaurant offers an expansive vantage point as day transitions into night over Canberra's skyline.
Sitting upstairs watching as the late day turns into evening and the wide expanse of the city below starts glowing is spectacular.
Stephen Cassidy Unhurried Ambient Dining Setting
The elevated dining room provides an intimate, unhurried atmosphere paired with sweeping twilight views across the capital.
Lunetta is a masterclass in ambient dining—the views are incredible, and the atmosphere remains intimate enough that you can actually hear your conversation.
Steve Miller
Most popular items
Signature savory courses highlighted by diners
Ravioli
don’t forget the ravioli OMG !!!
Leanne Upston Sourdough
the wood fired molasses sourdough with whipped Valserena cultured salted butter was excellent.
Jenn Oysters
The food was beautiful, highly recommend the oysters and the ravioli!
Harriet Welton-Holmes Yamba Prawns
The Yamba prawns were full of flavour
Jenn
Other favorites
Curated desserts, beverage pairings, and cocktail selections
Lemon Tart
The lemon tart was the best lemon tart I’ve ever eaten.
The Katana Cheese Service
Their absolute standout is the cheese service for dessert - truly exceptional and worth saving room for!
Shinta Benilda Cocktails
cocktails some of the best we’ve had
Ronja Moss Wine Pairing
We got the set menu with the wine pairing.
Sophie Kim
Beyond the menu
Concrete hospitable touches and attentive details that elevate milestone dining at Lunetta.
Narrative Course and Wine Introductions
Staff guide guests through each tasting course and wine pairing with detailed provenance and measured narratives.
Personalized Maître D' Storytelling
The maître d' personalizes the evening with warm tableside conversation and storytelling from his hometown in Palermo.
Tailored Tasting Menu Course Substitutions
Front-of-house staff actively tailor the set tasting menu on request to accommodate personal dietary preferences and non-meat choices.
Unhurried Sunset Service Pacing
The dining room coordinates an unhurried service flow designed around the sunset transition over Canberra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dining formats are offered, and how are the portions?
Lunetta offers both an à la carte selection and multi-course fixed tasting or degustation menus (with optional wine pairings). Portions are designed to be substantial, with diners noting they were completely full before dessert.
Can the restaurant cater to dietary requirements or vegetarian diets?
Yes, the kitchen can accommodate vegetarian preferences on set menus and make protein substitutions upon request, though gluten-free options are not explicitly flagged across the menu.
Is table water complimentary?
Bottled water is charged at $13 and tap water is not served automatically, so be sure to request complimentary tap water specifically when ordering.
What is the counter seating experience like?
While table seating provides intimate city views, counter seats overlook the kitchen where chefs engage and chat with diners as they prepare dishes.
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