What to Expect
Pilot is a restaurant that is truly us. It is inspired by our experiences, the people we have met and worked with and nostalgic dishes from times past. Most of all it is about our love for food, fun and great hospitality.
Hosting a 24 seat dining room and small outdoor area we are located at the back of the local shops in Ainslie, Canberra. We are open Wednesday - Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday Lunch. We offer a range of tasting menus with seasonal additions, and you have the option to pair beverages or we welcome you to a selection of drinks from our all Australian beverage list.
If you are looking for a casual drink before or after your meal swing by That Other Place, our courtyard bar.
WHAT TO EAT
We offer a range of tasting menus to suit any time or occasion. Most dietary requests can be catered for, just leave a note in the last page of the booking process.
You will notice that we do not offer a sample menu, this is so guests can experience a enjoyable loss of control. However if this is something that sounds completely terrifying send us through and email and we will happily share it with you.
For private events we are happy to work on a bespoke menu for an added cost.
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1 snack / 2 courses / 1 dessert
(Available for all lunch services, 1.5 -2hrs) -
4 snacks / 3 courses / 2 desserts / A little something to take home
(Available everyday and time, 2hrs) -
6 snacks / 4 courses / 2 desserts / A little something to take home
(Available Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday anytime and Friday and Saturday from 8pm, 2.5hrs)
Unfortunately we are unable to cater to any dietary requirements on the extended menu.
WHAT TO DRINK
This is a curated selection of beverages to company the tasting menu. Thoughtful and interesting we suggest you give these a try, however we have a full wine and beverage list available too. Pricing of pairings is dependant on what menu you are booked in for and is shown below. Oh and everything is Australian grown and made.
BYO THURSDAYS
The idea is simple. If you wish to pay corkage select your amount and 100% of the proceeds will go to our chosen charity for the month.
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A seasonal matching of house made teas, tinctures, tonics and sodas.
$60 Lunch Pairing, $75 Pilot Pairing, $90 Extended Pairing
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An adventurous representation of the exciting world of Australian wine, apera, beer and other beverages. Nothing boring here.
$100 Lunch Pairing, $130 Pilot Pairing, $150 Extended Pairing
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A selection of the best of the in house and home grown pairings for those that wish for a lower abv, are driving or simply just want to try it all.
Lunch Pairing $90, Pilot Pairing $105, Extended Pairing $125
There’s a few things you should know when booking with us like our term and conditions, policies, and what we can accomodate. From dietary requests to hosting little ones in the restaurant this is all the information you need.
Some times we have a bit on and other times we don’t.
You can find our upcoming events here and on our instagram. If you need further information feel free to get in touch.
We can take reservation up to 10 guests online. Any groups larger than this will need to get in contact. Fill out the form above and we will respond as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
