When it comes to food, Tasmania has a reputation that is unrivalled in the rest of Australia.
Renowned for the outstanding quality of its local produce, foodies come to the Apple Isle from all over the country, just to experience their much-revered taste sensations.
Whether it be the freshest seafood, premium meats and poultry, or the finest organic vegetables, the restaurants in Hobart are spoilt for choice when it comes to sourcing ingredients for their menus.
Boasting a fantastic selection of restaurants – including Italian, Argentinian, Mexican and Greek, the culinary scene in Hobart is first-rate.
Here are 9 of the best restaurants in Hobart to try on your next visit. Eat at any of these venues, and you are sure to enjoy a fantastic meal.
Aloft
Aptly named, Aloft is located on the very top floor of the Brooke Street Pier, directly overlooking the waterfront.
If you are able to procure a window seat you will be in for a real treat, as the views you will get of the harbour are simply magnificent.
Serving up pan-Asian cuisine that is rich in textures, aromas and flavours, much of the menu here champions locally caught seafood, seasonal veggies and herbs and poultry and meat sourced from local farms.
If you fancy giving your taste buds a treat, be sure to try the koji steak with kosho greens and horseradish, or the delightful sashimi, nam jim jaew and nasturtium. Both of which will blow you away with their clean flavours and beautiful presentation.
Address: Pier one, Brooke St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6223 1619
Trading Hours: Thur – Sat 5.30 – 11 pm
Da Angelo Ristorante
Known for its amazing homemade gnocchi, delicious fettuccine all panna and a crème brulee to die for, Da Angelo Ristorante has been an institution in Hobart since 1994.
Located at Battery Point, the venue prides itself on producing authentic and traditional Italian cuisine
that highlights the best in regional Tasmania produce.
Influenced by the South of Italy, their menu has plenty of options, be sure to try the calzoni, which you can pair with a delightful range of wines.
Address: 47 Hampden Rd, Battery Point, TAS 7004
Phone: +61 3 6223 7011
Trading Hours: Sat – Thurs 5 – 9.30 pm Fri 12 – 2.30 pm 5 – 9.30 pm
Landscape Restaurant & Grill
Nestled within the waterfront precinct of Hunter Street, the Landscape Restaurant & Grill provides you with one of Hobart’s best dining experiences.
Named in honour of the local painter John Glover, and set within a historic IXL jam factory, the restaurant champions all things Tasmania.
Using only local produce wherever possible, their menu champions such delights as Tasmanian lamb, sear aged local wagyu and several freshly caught seafood offerings, most notably oysters.
Served by friendly and charming staff who provide very good service, one bite of their duck fat chips and your taste buds will instantly be sent to heaven.
Address: 23 Hunter St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 1800 436 797
Trading Hours: Fri – Sat 6 – 1 am
FICO
Falling somewhere between a fine dining restaurant and a bistro, Fico has been wowing diners at its CBD venue since 2016.
Situated on Macquarie Street, this buzzy eatery has a European Style layout that features plenty of open space. Which creates a delightful ambience in which to dine.
Renowned for its venison spaghetti, as well as its anchovy brioche, the restaurant’s Italian-influenced menu also features a selection of handmade pasta dishes that are perfectly cooked al dente.
If you love wine, you’ll also enjoy the robust selection they have available here too.
Address: 151A Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6245 3391
Trading Hours: Fri – Sat 6 – 9 pm Sun 12 – 2 pm
Pancho Villa
Named after the famous revolutionary, Pancho Villa provides diners with an authentic and fiery taste of Mexico.
If you can handle a bit of spice, you’ll find the food here is nothing short of sensational. The signature offering of the Fiesta de las Madres, in particular, provides you with a group dining experience like no other in the city.
Think guajillo fried chicken, lamb nachos, slow-cooked pulled pork, marinated skirt steak and guacamole. You can even build your own tacos too!
After you have eaten, be sure to head to the Voodoo bar, which is situated in the courtyard. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday nights and offers up a wonderful range of cocktails and a delicious caramel tequila!
Address: Corner &, Elizabeth St & Pitt St, North Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6234 4161
Trading Hours: Sun – Thur 5.30 – 9 pm, Fri – Sat 5.30 – 10 pm
Templo
If you love good food and you love meeting new people then Templo could well be your kind of place.
Nestled within the back streets of the Hobart CBD this small, buzzy neighbourhood restaurant champions shared meals, superb wines, communal dining and fun times.
As space is limited in the venue, don’t be surprised to find yourself sitting with others. So don’t fight it, just embrace it and you could well make some new friends!
Known for its chickpea Sicilian fritters and gnocco fritto, the Italian-inspired menu will knock your socks off!
Address: 98 Patrick St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6234 7659
Trading Hours: Thur – Mon 5 – 9 pm
Urban Greek
Fancy some authentic Greek cuisine? Well, that is exactly what you get at Urban Greek.
An institution on Murray Street, the venue presents a delicious menu of dishes made from family recipes and both Greek and local produce.
This makes for a genuine Cretan dining experience that you simply won’t be able to find anywhere else in the city.
If you do end up coming here, it’s definitely a case of ‘go big or go home’!
So why not order yourself a banquet for the entire table and feast on the likes of Cretan-style chicken and lamb, seafood croquettes, charcoal-grilled octopus, ouzo prawns and the ever delicious Zoutzoukakia.
Address: 103 Murray St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6169 1129
Trading Hours: Mon – Thur & Sat 5 – 9.30 pm, Fri & Sun 12 – 2.30 pm 5 – 9.30 pm
Frank
Want somewhere to go for an extra special meal? Then Frank is just the ticket!
Located in the Franklin Wharf, this fabulous Argentinian-inspired restaurant plates up a great mix of hearty comfort food and chic, upscale bites.
Whether you fancy something light like prawn ceviche, lamb shoulder or gnocco fritto with san Daniela prosciutto. Or something a bit more substantial like beef and lamb molé, pork belly or lamp chop shoulder, this food offering here it sensational.
Set within an airy space with bright decor, lovely artwork and oversized lamps, the venue is pretty cool too.
Address: 1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6231 5005
Trading Hours: Tues – Sat 5 – 10.30 pm
Bar Wa Izakaya
If you have ever been to Japan before, you will be familiar with the concept of the Izakayas. Those casual, funky bars that serve a delightful range of alcoholic drinks, as well as meals and bar snacks.
Well, now you can enjoy this in the Hobart CBD at Bar Wa Izakaya, which enjoys a prime position on Elizabeth Street.
Whether you are dining solo, as a couple or in a group, this is a terrific place to come for a relaxed evening of delicious food and a charming ambience.
Renowned for its pork jowl, tempura mushrooms and freshly shucked oysters, the menu here consists mainly of share plates. While the drinks menu includes a fabulous selection of sake, cocktails, umeshu and Japanese whiskey.
Address: 216-218 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 6288 7876
Trading Hours: Mon – Thur 12 – 12 am, Fri – Sat 12 – 1 am
Final Thought
So there it is! Our selection of 9 of the best restaurants in Hobart to try on your next visit.
All of these venues offer fabulous meals, a great ambience, terrific service and outstanding value for money.
So whichever ones you end up frequenting, you can rest assured your taste buds will be in for a treat!