Pod Food - PIALLIGO

We couldn't get in for lunch so booked dinner and were not disappointed. We had a seafood degustation and every meal was well described by the servers. Fantastic focus on local produce and local wines.The location is great and feels like you're in the country. Parking is easy.

We were so pleased to find that this little gem is still open - tucked away on a side road near Canberra Airport, and with plenty of off-street parking. Great wine list [we had a French rose] and a menu that reflects seasonal produce: 2 courses for $50 each or 3 for $65 - great value. I had a goat cheese mousse and a sweet potato dauphinoise slice garnished with roasted Jerusalem artichokes and hazelnuts. My partner had the fabulous confit of duck entree followed by pork jowl - unexpectedly rich and full of flavour. Generous servings, beautifully plated and delivered with a smile [and a gorgeous French accent]. No room for dessert sadly - and they sounded just marvelous. Good café latte to round off. We will be back I know.

Well isn't this a hidden gem!!!! I love Piallago, it's like driving to the country but in Canberra. You turn in then & it's like a little getaway - s hidden treasure. Other places I've been to here have been lovely garden cafes, I thought Pod food was too but it's a more than that, a little bit fancy & quite intimate too. The menu isn't huge; 4 mains & 2 sides & 5 course degustation, not to mention dessert, wine & beautiful smooth coffee. I chose the vegetarian main & loved the Jerusalem artichokes. My fave was definitely the sides garlic & rock salt potatoes & broccoli & Brussel sprouts with bacon. My friend had the trout & loved it. It was little more pricey than I had expected but well worth it. DELICIOUS I will absolutely come again - maybe dinner with someone special.

I have only ever been to pod food with friends, and it makes a great relaxed place to come with friend for a nice breakfast or lunch. I recently went to Pod Food for a 4 course truffle breakfast as part of the Canberra truffle festival. It was great! The set menu was 2 sweet courses and 2 savoury - my only comment is perhaps for breakfast 3 savoury and 1 sweet would have been enough.... and for the matching beverages I would have liked to see a glass of champagne.I like that it is a little out of the way, and surrounded by nurseries.

Great opportunity for a relaxed country lunch with refined food and a glass of decent wine.we have experienced a three course lunch with a complimentary chef's appetiser and enjoyed every dish. If we are around there area - I would go there again.