Best Chicken Parma in Canberra
The best chicken parma in Canberra right now is The Civic Pub (score 45 from 2,041 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for chicken parma in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best chicken parma in Canberra right now is The Civic Pub in Braddon ($$ price tier) (2 community mentions · 2× called the best), ahead of The Pearl Hotel, Terra Canberra. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 41,440 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 27 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | The Civic Pub (Braddon) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Akiba (13,999 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 10 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Civic Pub | Braddon | $$ | 4.3★ | Pub classic |
| #2 | The Pearl Hotel | CBD | — | 4.9★ | Pub classic |
| #3 | Terra Canberra | CBD | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Edgar's | Ainslie | $$ | 4.3★ | — |
| #5 | Assembly | Braddon | $$ | 4.2★ | — |
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#1 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 Unit 5/8 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the steaks and beers; choose mash over salad.
★ 4.3 (2,041 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best
#2 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Try the Yuzu cocktail and oysters; the wagyu and pork belly impress
★ 4.9 (695 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 Unit 4/115 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.6 (964 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
Edgar's
17📍 1 Edgar St, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Korean fried cauliflower and ginger beer; the nachos are the sleeper hit
★ 4.3 (1,456 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#5 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
Assembly
17📍 11 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chips and salmon; the chicken parmi is excellent.
★ 4.2 (1,673 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
Akiba
16📍 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kingfish; order an extra plate to share.
★ 4.8 (13,999 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
Wilma
16📍 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the eggplant; staff recommend it as a standout.
★ 4.8 (10,794 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 35 Brierly St, Weston ACT 2611, Australia
★ 4.8 (334 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 195 Mouat St, Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia
★ 4.5 (2,362 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
Loquita
14📍 17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cocktails and fries, but skip the chicken wings.
★ 4.8 (1,344 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 3 Gold Creek Rd, Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia
★ 4.4 (2,175 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 Downstairs/60 Red Hill Dr, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
★ 4.7 (157 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 73 Canberra Ave, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia
★ 4.3 (2,267 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 Kingston Shops, 52-54 Jardine St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,030 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 chicken parma spots in Canberra
📍 250 Canberra Ave, Symonston ACT 2609, Australia
★ 4.6 (149 reviews) on Google Maps
Common chicken parma questions in Canberra
Where's the best chicken parma in Canberra for a special occasion?
The Civic Pub ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Braddon.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly chicken parma in Canberra?
Assembly is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Braddon.
Where can I get gluten-free chicken parma in Canberra?
Edgar's is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Ainslie.
Keep exploring: Related: 🐟 best fish & chips in Canberra · 🥧 best meat pie in Canberra · 🍳 best brunch in Canberra · 🥪 best sandwiches in Canberra. Chicken Parma elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your chicken parma questions answered. Nationally: best chicken parma in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best chicken parma in Canberra?
The Civic Pub currently ranks #1 for chicken parma in Canberra — 2 community mentions · 2× called the best.
Where is the best chicken parma in the Canberra CBD?
The Pearl Hotel is the top-ranked chicken parma spot in the CBD (1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank chicken parma in Canberra?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.