Tossolini’s on the corner of East Row and London Circuit is conveniently open 7 days for breakfast lunch and dinner (10% surcharge Sundays).

Prices seem a little high, for what you get and corkage is $12.50 per bottle, but if you have the Canberra Entertainment Book, it helpfully offers a complimentary main meal.

Atmosphere is more ‘cafe’ than ‘restaurant’ and it lacks a bit of charm and style but can be useful for a casual lunch.

If you are eating ‘light’ then the Chicken Salad at $17.90 is useful with satisfying flavours.

Insalata di Pollo (gf) 17.90

Marinated chicken, crisp kipfler potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach leaves, rocket leaves and shaved parmesan tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

If you would like something more filling, but not a full main meal, then the open chicken or veal focaccia at $18.90 might appeal.

Open Grilled Focaccia served with chips 18.90

Grilled veal steak, beetroot dip, fresh tomato, mixed leaves and grilled onions