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22 Best Restaurants in Hobart

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By Aimee O'Keefe - Guide

Published: 20 Sept 2024

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While Hobart’s restaurant scene has evolved from a handful of pubs and tourist traps to first-class award-winning venues, these places can be tough to find online and often remain a word-of-mouth proposition. We’ve spent hours looking for the best restaurant in town to assist in your quest for the best. Top chefs from around Australia have packed their bags and relocated to our little Island neighbour’s capital. In Hobart, you can use Tassie’s remarkable local produce and natural environments as your backdrop. That means world-class wines and food aplenty. These are the spots locals don’t want you to know about! Let’s check out our list of Hobart’s best restaurants.

Best Restaurant in Hobart at a Glance

Highlights from our list include the following options:

• Best overall: Ogee
• For drinks: Lucinda Wine Bar
• For pasta: Pitzi Pasta Bar

Now you’ve read our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.

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1. Ogee

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: It’s an intimate, cosy setting in North Hobart where you can enjoy a meal. The staff know everything there is to know about the food and wines, which is a bonus.
• Cons: The innovative food menu may not be for everyone, especially not the kids, but maybe that’s a plus! It’s closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Ambience and setting: Classy yet approachable, this intimate 28-seat wine bar has a prime corner side location on Murray Street. The space features a large island bench and open kitchen, perfect for communal dining. Guests can enjoy the French and Italian-inspired fare together, whether they’re chatting with their neighbours or those they came with. Ogee knows exactly what people want when they come to North Hobart.

Menu highlights: While the menu changes seasonally, you can always find house-made pasta, fry-aged steaks and innovative bar snacks. To share, we loved the crudites, octopus, and pickled guindilla peppers. For mains, the Agnolotti Del Plin is filled with mortadella from Mr Cannubi, and ricotta is served in a little broth to coat and always hits the spot. Don’t leave without dessert, and we recommend the slated chocolate mousse. Oh, and try one of the wines from the 45-strong wine list while you’re at it!

Address: 374 Murray St, North Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Wed-Thur 5-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 12-11:30pm, Sun 12-11pm

2. Sonny

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: Lively, cosy atmosphere. An unpretentious menu paired with a strong wine list makes Sonny the perfect spot for a fun night out. It is a convenient location just outside of the Hobart CBD.
• Cons: Given the small space, it is often hard to get a spot immediately, and there are only walk-ins.

Ambience and setting: This (very) intimate 20-seat wine bar could be compared to a corridor, but it makes up for the lack of space with what’s inside. It’s fun and laid-back, with a record player blasting tunes all night. The small space adds to the vibe, with a communal table bringing everyone together for a chat or a dance.

Menu highlights: Sonny is big on their wine, so a good place to start is the wine list. You will find a rotating selection of around ten lo-fi wines by the glass and plenty more by the bottle. For food, we love Tasmanian oysters with onion mignonette, cucumber, and anchovies on toast (undoubtedly some of the freshest oysters you will ever have) and beef tartare. We also love the beef ragu and scallop XO pasta.

Address: 120a Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Mon 4-11:30pm, Thur-Sun 4-11:30pm

3. Dier Makr

Price: $$$$ ($200+ per person)

• Pros: This restaurant is perfect for those who like their meals paired with alcoholic and non-alcoholic wines. It has an intimate and romantic dining ambience.
• Cons: Don’t expect a cheap and cheerful dinner here. This is one of Hobart’s best restaurants, and you’re coming for an experience you’ll remember for a long time.

Ambience and setting: Nestled between Salamanca Place and the CBD behind a bold grey facade, Dier Makr is the definition of dark, moody, high-end dining with a heavy focus on wine. Together with its wine bar, Lucinda, the space is somehow both grand and intimate, leveraging the power of dim lighting, warm timber and an open kitchen to craft a space that is simultaneously cosy and homey yet elevated.

Menu highlights: Head chef Kobi Ruzicka favours a rotational menu that changes with the seasons and his inspiration from day to day. You will find a selection of small yet flavourful dishes prepared on hot plates and grills. Some of the options on rotation at the moment include steamed parsley cake and Jerusalem artichoke ice cream, La Ratte potato with octopus, leek and miso and for dessert – a pumpkin and poppy seed cake with pumpkin seed sorbet, pumpkin mousse, pumpkin tuiles and crushed roasted hazelnuts.

Address: 123 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Thurs 6.45pm – 11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm – 11pm
Phone: (03) 6288 8910

4. Ti Ama

Price: $$ ($40-60+ per person)

• Pros: Good portion sizes and affordable prices.
• Cons: Some reviewers online noted the take-away to be a notch-down in quality from the dine-in menu. Woodfired pizza can sometimes change texture once the dough has cooled, so don’t delay when picking it up!

Ambience and setting: Set amongst the picturesque streets of Battery Point, Ti Ama is effortless in its street appeal. Balancing coolness with class in equal measure, the space feels casual and fun. Perhaps the baby pink and green hues are the reason for this, or maybe it’s the exposed ceiling or the countless disco balls. Whatever it is, Ti Ama is the vibey Italian joint that Battery Point needs.

Menu highlights: Ti Ama is known for its high-quality local produce and wood-fired oven, offering a playful take on traditional Italian cuisine. It dishes up some of the best pizzas in Tassie. Our favourite is the King Kofta V2.0, with a capsicum base, lamb kofta, yoghurt, za’atar, and fresh herbs. The mozzarella arancini balls are also a treat. You can even pop by just for a glass, with the wine list famous for its variety, offering Ti Ama’s very own sauvignon blanc, as well as options from Stefano Lubiana, Delinquente and Ngeringa and cocktails – our favourite is the ‘Calippo Dream’ with gin, pineapple, passionfruit, lime, lemon, vanilla and orgeat.

Address: 13 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point
Hours: Sun, Tues, Weds, Thurs 5.30pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm
Phone: (03) 6281 9390

5. Pitzi Pasta Bar

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: Casual yet warm pasta bar with house-made pasta and delicious cocktails. Great for large groups.
• Cons: It can get quite busy during peak seasons, and sometimes you’ll have another group waiting for your table. We also found it to be a bit more expensive for a pasta bar, but it is very good food.

Ambience and setting: This laid-back pasta bar is what dreams are made of. Part of the communal dining scene that seems to be overtaking Hobart, Pitzi Pasta Bar is a place filled with chatter, funky tunes, and delicious scents wafting from the kitchen. There is also seating at the front bar if you want something more intimate.

Menu highlights: The menu is concise and pared-back in a good way and pairs perfectly with a cocktail, Tasmanian or Italian wine from the drinks list. If you like pasta, choose Sea urchin spaghetti, Fried pasta alla carbonara or the Tagliatelle Alfredo and truffle. For something that’s not pasta, we love the crispy Pork belly with porchetta spice and sorrel and the fennel salami with quail eggs and pickles. Don’t leave without dessert – the coffee granita with honeycomb gelato and Averna is life-changing.

Address: 4 Victoria St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Tues-Thur & Sat 4pm until late, Fri 12pm until late

6. Fico

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: The food menu and wine list honour seasonal local produce. It’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion and indulge.
• Cons: The open kitchen can sometimes make the restaurant a bit smokey, and there are few vegetarian options.

Ambience and setting: Infused with eclectic European fare, Fico has been blurring the lines between fine dining and bistro since it opened its doors in 2016, taking a rightful place as one of the best restaurants in Hobart. The lively open spaces and European-style layout make for a pleasant atmosphere for dining on a range of local, seasonal and sustainable produce sourced from local growers and distributors.

Menu highlights: Fico’s menu changes with the seasons, but expect a range of fresh pasta, risotto, and passion projects from game to offal, fresh local vegetables, and seafood. We’d recommend the ‘let us cook for you’ option, which consists of 9 courses for around $150pp. The Bluefin tuna tartare is especially delicious.

Address: 151A Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Wed-Sat 6-11:30pm
Phone: (03) 6245 3391

7. Lucinda Wine Bar

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: A warm, cosy setting with countless wine options. There are lots of vegetarian options on the food menu.
• Cons: The small space can get busy and noisy. It’s not great for big groups or kids.

Ambience and setting: Dining here almost feels like enjoying wine and a meal in a friend’s living room. Located within a charming heritage building, the quaint wine bar is a cosy place to escape Hobart’s chilly evenings. You can sit outside on the long communal table and watch your food being prepared or perch outside on the footpath. Either way, you’re in for a much-needed night of good wine and company.

Menu highlights: The main event here is the wine. Indulge in a rotating by-the-glass offering focusing on minimal intervention wines from Tasmania and beyond. The food is designed as a simple, delicious pairing to your wine. Think terrine with a special mustard sauce and mignonette-spiked oysters.

Address: 123 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Wed-Thur 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm
Phone: (03) 6288 8910

8. Trophy Room

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: It is one of Hobart’s few all-day dining options, with a curated food and wine menu and some of the best brekky options in Tasmania.
• Cons: The food menu is tight and concise but doesn’t have options for fussy eaters. Like many great restaurants, it’s curated and tasty, but not for everyone.

Ambience and setting: This corner-side haunt is a favourite among North Hobart locals, and for good reason. The café-restaurant is always bustling with people and activity. While the spacious dining room is always packed, it is not crowded or overwhelming. Plus, the simple, classic decor gives this place a laid-back feel we love.

Menu highlights: For breakfast, we love the soft polenta with oyster mushrooms, poached egg, and roasted garlic hollandaise. If you’re here during the day, we recommend the kingfish crudo with grapefruit and green chili. The dinner menu is always changing, but keep an eye out for fresh oysters and sourdough (the caramelized onion butter is next-level).

Address: 342 Argyle St, North Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Wed-Sat 12-3pm & 5-10:30pm

9. Omotenashi Hobart

Price: $$$$ ($200 per person)

• Pros: It is one of the few Japanese restaurants in Hobart that focuses on fine dining.
• Cons: The small space is intimate, which works for some but not all.

Ambience and setting: One of the best restaurants in Hobart for Japanese, this 12-seat restaurant effortlessly transports you to Tokyo. Located on an inconspicuous alleyway in the CBD, Omotenashi offers an intimate dining experience where you can watch the chefs prepare your meal, with all the theatrics and perfectionism on show.

Menu highlights: The menu is degustation-style. Start with house-fermented veggies before indulging in fresh seafood options – the sashimi here is unlike anything else we have found in Hobart (so far.) There are more hearty options and plenty of desserts – the mochi is a must (a Japanese take on ice cream.) The drinks menu favours local wines and is designed to complement the menu’s flavours, and there are also sakes from Japan.

Address: Unit 4/160 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Fri-Sun 6:30-10:30pm

10. Marla Singer

Price: $$ ($40-60+ per person)

• Pros: The menu caters to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free upon request. You can come at any time of the day and expect to be greeted with friendly staff and delicious food (and coffee).
• Cons: Trying to dip their hand in everything—brekky, pastries, lunch, dinner, and drinks—means no single element of Marla singer shines spectacularly, but the experience is exceptional overall.

Ambience and setting: A quaint restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and good tunes, Marla Singer is the ideal spot for a casual meal in Hobart.

Menu highlights: For brunch, opt for the house-made crumpets or the nduja baked beans with pangrattato, salsa verde, and a fried egg. If you’re sticking around for dinner, we love the Cucumber, coppa, fermented zucchini with bagna cauda and the smoked pork, mole, red flesh apple, and rainbow chard. The drinks menu is balanced, with international beers on tap and an extensive wine list.

Address: 34-36 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive TAS 7018
Hours: Tues-Weds 8am-3pm, Thur-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 3am-3pm
Phone: (03) 6288 7999

11. Suzie Luck’s

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: Playful eatery in Battery Point with great cocktails and a fun vibe. Great for large groups and shared plates. Adjoining atrium, which can be booked for larger groups.
• Cons: Not many vegetarian options.

Ambience and setting: Nestled within Hobart’s iconic Salamanca Square, this cocktail bar and canteen celebrates local produce and infuses it with an Asian twist. With bar stools, long tables and pops of bright colours, Suzie Luck’s is a welcoming, vibrant Southeast Asian dining haunt. It is casual and laid-back, with fun cocktails setting the mood. It’s no surprise there always seem to be big groups gathering here, and the relaxed setting means on a typical day, everyone ends up chatting.

Menu highlights: The menu is playful and innovative, combining the flavours of Thailand, Vietnam and their neighbours. Choose to share or you can opt for the Lotus Banquet for $60, which is 3 courses, or the Dragon Banquet (4 courses) for an extra $15.

To start, we recommend the cured ocean trout and crispy shallot miang kham (betel leaf) followed by the dumplings with mushroom and water chestnut with a delicious szechuan chilli dressing. For mains, we can’t go past the hicken laab with pickled carrot, red onion, cucumber and rice powder or the tempura eggplant with chilli lime caramel, cashews, herbs and roasted rice powder. The banana fritters with vanilla bean ice cream and peanut caramel always hit the spit if you’ve got a sweet craving after your meal. Try the Espresso Martini or grab a cocktail jug for more value.

Address: 2 Salamanca Square, Battery Point TAS 7000
Hours: Mon-Tues 5pm – 11.30pm, Weds-Fri 12pm-11.30pm, Sat 5pm-11.30pm, Sun 5pm-11pm
Phone: (03) 6224 2554

12. Templo

Price: $115 per person set menu

• Pros: This is a great place to try local, minimal-intervention wines. You can also BYO. The food menu is simple and hearty.
• Cons: You should book in advance to guarantee a spot. Depending on the crowd, the restaurant can get very noisy.

Ambience and setting: With countless bottles of wine lining the walls at this Hobart establishment, you know you’re set for a vino-inspired treat at Templo. The 25-seat restaurant is housed within what was once a butcher, so many traditional elements remain, creating a cosy, eclectic feel. Sit by the window and people-watch. Grab a spot at the bar and settle in for a memorable evening.

Menu highlights: The menu changes seasonally and strongly focuses on local produce. Start with the house-made ciabatta and order some of their pasta; the agnolotti with Cape Grim beef cheek is a favourite. We recommend pairing it with asparagus with mussels and wine. Along with classic cocktails, the wine is minimal intervention wines from small producers, and you really can’t go wrong with any option.

Address: 98 Patrick St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6234 7659
Hours: Wed 6-11pm, Thur-Mon 12-3pm & 6-11pm

13. Frank Restaurant

Price: $$$ ($80-120 per person)

• Pros: The quirky, upbeat atmosphere is a refreshing injection to Hobart’s dining scene. The menu and drinks are full of flavour and innovation.
• Cons: Booking is recommended. Some seating is directly adjacent to a car park, which can lack atmosphere.

Ambience and setting: Bold and playful, Frank is a quaint infection of the South American fare from which its menu draws inspiration. It’s always buzzing at Franks, with music blasting from the speakers, cocktails shaking, and chatter. Conveniently located by the water, we can’t think of a better way to while away an evening.

Menu highlights: One of the best restaurants in Hobart, Frank, offers some of the best solid meat and potato meals that satisfy you. You can grab small South American-inspired plates like prawn ceviche, three-cheese empanadas and San Daniela prosciutto with gnocco fritto, but save room for the meat. Scotch fillet, rump steak and pork belly are some tantalising offerings, but the lamb shoulder chop takes the cake.

Address: 1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Sun-Thur 12-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-10:30pm
Phone: (03) 6231 5005

14. Peppina

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: This large restaurant has space for large groups, small groups, and kids. It has an extensive menu with wine pairings.
• Cons: Prepare to spend some money on the more expensive side of Hobart’s restaurant options. Slow wait times for food.

Ambience and setting: A sprawling restaurant in the Hobart CBD, Peppina is a sophisticated hotel restaurant that lives up to its reputation. The space feels elegant and luxurious, with just the right amount of people so that it feels calm and relaxed without feeling empty.

Menu highlights: The menu is full of flavour, with many options to satisfy any craving. The pork chop, grilled over charcoal with sweet glazed carrots and salsa verde, is our go-to, or the gnocchi with pink oyster, chestnut nameko mushrooms, lemon, parmesan cream and toasted garlic crumb – we can’t decide. The wine list features Tasmanian and Italian wines, and the sommelier will pair your wines perfectly with your meal.

Located in: The Tasman Hotel
Address: 2b Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Sun-Thur 7-10:30 am & 5:30-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 7-10:30 am & 5:30-8:30pm
Phone: (03) 6240 6000

15. Restaurant Maria

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: Premium pier location overlooking the harbour. Passionate chefs will share the stories and inspiration behind each dish.
• Cons: The fresh Mediterranean flavours aren’t the most complementary to the often cold Hobart weather.

Ambience and setting: Charming and monastic, Hobart’s Maria is located on the waterfront below its fine-dining sibling, Aloft. The fit-out is dominated by natural hues and warm textures, so every part of the dining experience is reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast. However, the main feature has to be the views—floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly framing the iconic harbour.

Menu highlights: The brainchild of chef and co-owner Christian Ryan, some of our favourites include the wallaby with macadamia hummus and sumac for something unique or the charred octopus with burnt lemon, taramasalata and mountain pepper for something fresh. And don’t be fooled because their take on garlic bread with fennel and honeycomb is something else. The accompanying drinks menu by sommelier Hedley Monks favours local wines and imported wines from small producers in the Mediterranean, as well as cocktails like house-made limoncello spritzes.

Address: Brooke Street Pier, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Tues-Sat 5.30pm-10pm
Phone: (03) 6128 3860

16. Old Wharf Restaurant

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: Views, views, views! You’ll always find somewhere cosy to enjoy a meal at this large restaurant. Convenient location within the MACq 01 Hotel.
• Cons: You won’t be able to eat the dinner menu outside, so sit inside for this. It can get busy.

Ambience and setting: With sublime views of the harbour and Old Wharf Restaurant, the setting here is hard to beat. Inside, it is refined and luxe, offering one of the best-elevated dining experiences in Hobart.

Menu highlights: With a strong focus on local produce, you must order the oysters. Sourced from across the pond at Bruny Island, a half dozen cucumber essence with green chilli, coriander essence, and finger lime will excite you for what else is to come. The seafood pot pie with Tasmanian scallops, white fish, mussels, squid, crème fraiche pastry, and herb cream sauce are our recommendations for the mains. Don’t leave without grabbing the crème caramel for dessert.

Located in: MACq 01 Hotel
Address: 18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm
Phone: (03) 6210 7602

17. Aloft

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: With stunning views and recommended wine pairings for each menu item, dining at Aloft is an all-encompassing experience. Great vegetarian options.
• Cons: Portion sizes are often small.

Ambience and setting: Located on the top floor of the Brooke Street Pier on Hobart’s waterfront, Aloft enjoys expansive views of the River Derwent from floor-to-ceiling windows. Meanwhile, an open kitchen at the back invited diners to participate in the action. No matter where you’re seated, you are in for a treat.

Menu highlights: The menu focuses mainly on seafood and Tasmanian produce. Standout dishes include the crispy chilly eggplant and the market fish with zucchini, dill and horseradish. Each option on the menu comes with a wine recommendation, but really, from a list with Huon Valley and Derwent Valley, you can’t go wrong. If you’d rather choose your own, here’s an a la carte wine list, too.

Located in: Brooke Street Pier
Address: Pier one, Brooke St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Tues-Sat 5:30-10pm
Phone: (03) 6223 1619

18. Landscape Restaurant & Grill

Price: $$$$ ($120-200+ per person)

• Pros: Long-held reputation as one of Hobart’s best fine dining restaurants. Concise menu with an extensive wine list in a prime location by the water.
• Cons: The space is quiet, which means the atmosphere can feel a tad lacklustre at times. Some diners have reported small portion sizes for the price, but we found it to be on average.

Ambience and setting: Inspired by colonial times, Landscape Restaurant & Grill is an ode to Tasmania’s rich history and natural landscape. The space is dimly lit and moody, and with the sound of lapping waves just beyond, dining here is a welcome retreat from the nearby CBD.

Menu highlights: An innovative and refined menu presents the best of Tasmania’s produce, specializing in grilled meats and fresh seafood. We recommend the Blue Eye trevalla with wood-fired greens, cauliflower, spanner crab and dashi butter for a main and the Huon Valley apple pie with calvados ice cream, crème fraiche and spiced oats for dessert. The wine list is extensive, with a focus on Tasmanian wines.

Located in: The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Address: 23 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Mon-Sun 6-9:30pm
Phone: (03) 6210 7712

19. Bar Wa Izakaya

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: This is a fun and lively place to enjoy a meal, with drinks also taking centre stage. The menu adds an innovative Tasmanian twist to Japanese classics.
• Cons: You won’t be able to eat from the main menu in the lounge area. High price for extras and requesting changes.

Ambience and setting: One of the best restaurants in Hobart for a vibrant Japanese dining experience, the atmosphere at this Japanese eatery is all about having a good time. Something straight out of Japan, the clients at Bar Wa Izakaya are adorned with fairy lights and suspended sake bottles. While it is a small space, it is lively and always buzzing, just like Tokyo.

Menu highlights: The menu features izakaya-inspired dishes accompanied by a large drinks list (22 pages, to be exact) with sake, highballs, plum wine, Japanese whisky, beers, and cocktails (the spicy yuzu margarita is all time). The food menu is designed to share, with standouts including the Bruny Island wallaby with pickled plum and shiso dressing and miso ice cream for dessert.

Address: 216-218 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-2am
Phone: (03) 6288 7876

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20. Da Angelo Ristorante

Price: $$ ($40-60+ per person)

• Pros: Home-made Italian fare in a cosy restaurant. Very affordable for the quality of the meals.
• Cons: Da Angelo Ristorante plays it safe, with only traditional Italian cuisine on the menu.

Ambience and setting: Da Angelo Ristorante takes an unfussy approach to Italian dining. It is a family affair. Stepping inside, the interior is almost unchanged from the beginnings of this gourmet pizza and homemade pasta restaurant. Family photos adorn the walls, imbuing the space with a cosy, homey feel that has had locals flocking back to this spot for years.

Menu highlights: The standouts are simple Italian dishes cooked to perfection. The bolognese is unlike anything you have ever had, and the same goes for the creamy carbonara. Everything is made in-house, and the spinach gnocchi tastes as if Nonna has just whipped up a meal, especially for you. The tiramisu for dessert is the perfect way to end the night.

Address: 47 Hampden Rd, Battery Point TAS 7004
Hours: Sun-Thurs 5-9.30pm, Fri 12-10pm, Sat 5-10pm
Phone: (03) 6223 7011

21. Urban Greek

Price: $$ ($40-60+ per person)

• Pros: Perfect for big groups and special occasions like birthdays. The large restaurant caters to all dietary needs and is great for vegetarians.
• Cons: To avoid feeling disappointed, you should book a spot.

Ambience and setting: One of the best restaurants in Hobart for Greek food, Urban Greek stays true to its roots. This big, bustling restaurant is always full of loud laughter, heated conversations, and delicious-smelling food. Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD, it is convenient to indulge in the best Mediterranean cuisine.

Menu highlights: It’s a good sign when an entire section of the menu is dedicated to dips, salads, and sides. Standouts include the mousaka and the gyros calamari. The pork skewers and Cretan-style chicken from the grill always hit the spot. There is also a dedicated kids’ menu and gelato and sorbet for those with a sweet tooth.

Address: 103 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Sun-Mon & Wed-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sun 5-9:30pm
Phone: (03) 6169 1129

22. Pancho Villa

Price: $$$ ($80-120+ per person)

• Pros: Fun party atmosphere and delicious Mexican food. Caters well to big groups and vegetarians.
• Cons: It can get very loud and crowded. With a big focus on drinks, sometimes the quality of food can be overlooked.

Ambience and setting: This Mexican restaurant in North Hobart has a strong festival vibe. Imagine a big group of mates and jugs of Tequila, tacos and enchiladas – that’s what this place is all about. With an outdoor courtyard and a moody interior, the options are endless. Plus, it is conveniently located near North Hobart’s main thoroughfare.

Menu highlights: Pancho Villa, named after the Mexican revolutionary, offers a spicy taste of Mexico and is one of the best restaurants in Hobart. Grab the Fiesta de las Madres for a group banquet of guacamole, slow-cooked pulled pork, guajillo fried chicken, marinated skirt steak, and build-your-own tacos. Check out the Voodoo bar in the courtyard on Wednesday through Sunday nights and try some of the delicious cocktails Pancho Villa offers.

Address: Corner &, Elizabeth St & Pitt St, North Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30-9pm
Phone: (03) 6234 4161

Alternatives to These Hobart Restaurants

We pride ourselves on keeping our round-ups tight and concise, so we’ve highlighted the absolute best restaurants in Hobart above for this list of restaurants in Hobart. Above all else, we’re only listing places we’ve had a chance to visit ourselves in person to gain first-hand experiences. We’re listing those places we haven’t had a chance to visit yet below as alternatives based on recommendations by friends, family, our readers, and written reviews online. They include the following:

• Institut Polaire: An elevated seafood and wine bar celebrates cool-climate wines and fresh produce sources from just outside their door. If you’re going to come here, you have to order the oysters (the elderflower mignonette is delicious) as well as some caviar. They also serve up delicate desserts and a tight but bold selection of cocktails.

Why You Should Trust Our List

Man of Many compiled this list based on extensive personal experiences at the best restaurants in Hobart. Where they haven’t had a chance to visit, they’ve turned to food critics and expert reviews. Man of Many’s editors have considered price points, opening times, and food choices while also making a concerted effort to highlight a few brunch spots outside the CBD. 

Key Things to Consider for Hobart Restaurants

The key factors to keep in mind when deciding where to go:

• Price – Think about how much money you want to spend on your meal out. Look at the menu beforehand and think about how expensive it will be to order the menu items you want, as well as drinks.
• Variation – Each menu can vary a lot depending on the number of options available, dietary requirements, vegetarian options and portion sizes. Also, think about whether the restaurant will allow you the ability to make changes to your meal when needed. This is especially important for those with special dietary needs.
• Location – With some restaurants on main roads and others nestled on back alleys, think about whether you prefer to dine somewhere that’s in the centre of all the action or if you would prefer somewhere quaint and quiet.
• Service – We are firm believers that good service makes all the difference when experiencing a restaurant. Speedy, attentive staff and efficient chefs can make the overall dining experience much more enjoyable. The same goes for poor service – sometimes it can ruin the experience, even if the food is good.
• Cuisine – Whether you’re in the mood for a certain cuisine or you simply can’t stand a certain cuisine, think about what kind of food the restaurant is serving. It could be Mexican, Chinese, American or Italian. It could also be a fusion, which is a great option for when you’re feeling indecisive.

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