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Water's Edge Canberra Unveils Exclusive 3-Course Truffle Menu for 2026 Season

Canberra's premier lakeside restaurant celebrates Australia's finest truffle harvest with a limited-time dining experience beginning 11 June 2026.

CANBERRA, ACT – June 2026 – Water's Edge Canberra, an award-winning waterfront fine dining in Canberra on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, announces the launch of its highly anticipated 3-Course Truffle Menu starting 11 June 2026. This seasonal offering showcases premium locally sourced truffles, expertly prepared by Executive Chef Avtar Singh Kunnar.

A Celebration of Australia's Black Truffle Season

Truffle season represents one of the most exciting periods on Australia's culinary calendar, and Water's Edge Canberra is marking the occasion with a carefully curated menu that highlights the earthy, aromatic depth of fresh local truffles.

"Our truffle menu is designed to showcase the incredible quality of Australian truffles at their peak," said Chef Avtar Singh Kunnar. "Each dish has been curated to let the truffle shine while complementing it with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients."

Menu Highlights

The $130 per person three-course experience features standout dishes including:

Warm sourdough with house-made truffle butter

Truffle pomme croquette – crisp, golden, and fragrant

Duck with truffle chestnut tart – a rich, autumnal pairing

Cured sashimi salmon with truffle ponzu and native finger lime

Mushroom duxelles pasta with truffle-infused celeriac velouté

Slow-cooked Wagyu beef cheeks – melt-in-the-mouth indulgence

Truffle risotto finished tableside with freshly shaved local truffle

Truffle cheesecake with vanilla truffle ice cream

The setting: Canberra's premier waterfront dining destination

Water's Edge Canberra offers a breathtaking lakeside dining experience with panoramic views of Lake Burley Griffin and the National Library. The restaurant's modern Australian cuisine, unique private dining domes, and waterfront make it an ideal destination for romantic dinners, corporate events, and special celebrations.

Private dining and group bookings are welcome for those seeking an exclusive truffle season experience.

Booking Information

Venue: Water's Edge Canberra, 40 Parkes Pl E, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia.

Availability: From 11 June 2026

Price: $130 per person

Reservations: www.watersedgecanberra.com.au/reservations

Phone: +61 (02) 6273 5066

Email: [email protected]

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