Madeleine Gasparinatos

Hobart’s food scene is undoubtedly one of the best in Australia, and the locals will happily back that up. As will Time Out Australia’s Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, who after dining across every state and territory, can confidently say the best restaurants in Hobart rival those in Sydney and Melbourne. There are plenty of reasons Hobart has become a must-visit destination for food lovers. In recent years, a wave of acclaimed chefs has swapped the high-pressure kitchens of the mainland for Hobart’s relaxed, produce-driven lifestyle. This influx of talent, paired with Tasmania’s exceptional seafood, cool-climate wines and farm-fresh ingredients, has transformed the Hobart dining scene into one of the country’s most exciting. From intimate ten-seater bars and waterside fine diners to world-famous museum restaurants, here are the best restaurants in Hobart to score a reservation (or a walk-in table) at. Editors' favourite restaurants in Hobart: 😍 Best for views: Faro Bar and Restaurant 🌱 Best for special occasions: The Agrarian Kitchen 🍹 Best for snacks and spritzes: Restaurant Maria For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍷 The best bars in Hobart☕️ The best cafés in Hobart

Australians have a long-standing love affair with Italian food and honestly, it’s no mystery why. Thanks to the huge influx of Italian immigrants who arrived on our shores after World War II, Australia's food scene was changed forever, bringing with it a deep appreciation for pasta, pizza, parmesan and all things la dolce vita. Whether you’re craving fresh antipasti straight from The Boot, hand-rolled pappardelle with rich ragu, wood-fired sourdough pizza or boozy tiramisu made just like nonna, we’ve scoured out the best Italian restaurants in Australia for every occasion. Our team of Aussie food writers has independently chosen these standout spots for their authentic flavours, prime locations, buzzing ambience and signature Italian hospitality. Categorised by cities, here's our pick of the best Italian restaurants in Australia. JUMP TO:  Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Canberra | Hobart | Darwin 🍕 The best pizza in Australia🍔 The best burgers in Australia

Although it’s not a major capital city, Hobart can still be a pricey place to eat out if you don’t know where to go. Many visitors find themselves gravitating towards the river, which is lined with fancy waterfront eateries charging top dollar for a feed. But eating cheap in Hobart doesn’t just confine you to burger bars or far-flung suburbs. You can dine like royalty in Hobart – if you know where to look. And it just so happens that we do. Here are some of the best cheap eats in Hobart – meaning places that serve hearty mains for under $20 – in and around the glorious city centre. Pick between generous dumpling plates, fresh banh mi, hearty noodle soups and more. ✨ The best restaurants in Hobart🥐 The best bakeries in Hobart

In recent years, Tasmania has embraced sauna culture, with beautifully designed saunas popping up across the state. It makes perfect sense – Tasmania’s cool climate is ideal for cranking the heat above 80 degrees and enjoying a good sweat. Plus, the state’s pristine natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop, with many saunas offering panoramic views or cosy glimpses through portholes.  Whether it’s a sleek floating sauna, a charming mobile chamber or a rustic option on a cattle farm, there are plenty of unique spots to sweat it out. And of course, there's the iconic floating sauna in Derby that started it all. Here are the best saunas Tasmania has to offer. 🔥 Australia’s first fully mobile sauna pontoon boat✨ The most luxurious day spas in Australia🌈 The best things to do in Hobart

Hobart has enjoyed a long love affair with pubs. In 1803, it boasted 50 of them… that’s one pub for every 200 residents. Fast forward 200-odd years, and the city's pub scene is bursting with charm, craft drinks and great food.  Our local writers devised this list of Hobart's best pubs, including places where you’ll not only find perfect pints, but golden schnitties, cosy fireplaces and live tunes, too. From old-school legends like the Shipwrights Arms and the Hope and Anchor to newer favourites like the revamped Moonah Hotel and Preachers’ beloved beer garden, these are the best pubs in Hobart for good times and laidback vibes. For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍷 Hobart's best bars🍽️ The best restaurants in Hobart🍔 Hobart's best burgers

What makes a bangin’ burger? Is it the pillowy soft bun, the perfect condiment combo, the choice to add or subtract toppings (hello, beetroot!) or that first juicy bite? We'd say all of the above, plus a hefty dollop of secret sauce and the vibe of the venue. When we asked local food writer Madeleine Gasparinatos to taste-test her way through the best burgers in Hobart, she was only too happy (and hungry!) to comply. Have a read of this definitive list – there’s sure to be a burger here with your name on it. Editor’s favourite burgers in Hobart:  🍔 Best American-style burger: The Standard 🍻 Best pub burger: Moonah Hotel ✨ Best fusion burger: Devil’s Kitchen Café For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍽 The best restaurants in Hobart🍕 Hobart’s best Italian restaurants🍣 The best Japanese in Hobart

Hobart’s Japanese dining scene is wonderfully vibrant, beautifully blending Tassie’s exceptional local produce with traditional techniques. At one end of the spectrum is the intimate Omotenashi – a ten-seater that offers a truly refined kaiseki experience – and at the other end is Shokuji Japanese Restaurant – a no-frills hidden gem with everything from freshly sliced sashimi to some of the best karaage chicken around. There’s also the contemporary Suminato in Sandy Bay that offers a tapas-style menu that showcases top-notch produce. To help find your next feast, our local Tassie food expert Madeleine Gasparinatos has rounded up the best Japanese restaurants in Hobart. All we can say is, ‘Kanpai!’ For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍕 Hobart's best pizzas🍷 The best bars in Hobart🍽 The best restaurants in Hobart

At 42 degrees south of the equator, Hobart may be known for its pristine wilderness and cool-climate wines, but its Indian food scene packs some serious heat. Whether you're craving the fiery kick of a vindaloo, the comfort of a dal or seriously spicy chaat, the best Indian restaurants in Hobart have you covered.  Our local food writer Madeleine Gasparinatos has eaten her way through the city's top Indian diners to bring you this ultimate hitlist. Her advice? Arrive hungry and leave room for kulfi (Indian ice cream). Go to Dawat The Invitation for fiery North Indian fare (hello, dal makhani), visit Sacred Bites for Indian classics with an Asian twist, or grab takeaway from Magic Curries, a family-run restaurant where you can dial the spice level up or down, depending on how daring you feel. Strap yourself in for a taste bud tour of the best Indian restaurants in Hobart. For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍕 Hobart's best pizzas🍣 The best Japanese food in Hobart🍽 The best restaurants in Hobart

Craving a taste of la dolce vita in Hobart? You’re in luck. Hobart’s Italian dining scene serves up a delicious blend of traditional and contemporary dishes, celebrating not just pasta and pizza, but hearty mains and delish desserts. Local chefs hero the freshest Tassie produce while putting that inimitable Italian spin on each dish, of course.   Our local foodie and Tassie writer Madeleine Gasparinatos has curated a list of must-try spots for the best pizza, pasta and Spritz. At Peppina, it’s all about having a feast; think generous portions, a sun-lit interior and a wine list that makes you want to linger all evening. Then there’s Don Camillo, one of the oldest restaurants in town, still serving soulful Italian fare. And don’t miss Sonny, the intimate Italian wine bar in the CBD where communal dining and buzzing good vibes go together. From classic pizzerias to fine dining, here's our list of the best Italian restaurants in Hobart. Buon appetito! For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines.  🍽 The best restaurants in Hobart🍕 Hobart’s best pizzerias🍣 The best Japanese in Hobart

Whether you're a coffee connoisseur who loves a little latte art or simply someone who needs a strong cup of caffeine to kickstart your day, Hobart’s bean scene is sure to impress. From quaint Battery Point hideouts like Lēoht and award-winning espresso bars such as Pilgrim Coffee, to a café-meets-science lab by the name of Somewhere Coffee Bar, these joints are sure to put a pep in your step. All you have to do is choose how you like your brew. Time Out's contributing writers and coffee enthusiasts know a thing or two about even greater coffee. We can wholeheartedly confirm that the cuppas are just as bang on with the mainland counterparts. Here are our top picks for the best coffee shops in Hobart. Happy sipping! For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. ☕️ Australia's best coffee roasters🥐 The best bakeries in Hobart🥑 Hobart's best cafés

Sandwiched between kunyani/Mt Wellington and the River Derwent, Hobart’s breathtaking landscape sets the stage for budget-friendly adventures – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From peaceful picnics and urban art walks to historic neighbourhoods, we've picked out the best free things to do in Hobart. Our Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, loves perusing the local markets (her favourite is the Sunday Farm Gate Market), and she hopes to tick off all of Hobart's best hikes one day. You might break a sweat, but you won’t break the bank. ☕️ The best cafés in Hobart🖼️ Hobart's best museums and galleries🚗 The coolest day trips from Hobart

Look, it's no secret that we Aussies love a good pub. Whether you like bonding over schnitties at Trivia Tuesday or downing pints with a hearty Sunday roast, pub culture has something for everyone, every day of the week.  We've collated recommendations from our local writers across the country to bring you this list of Australia's best pubs. These legendary venues see it all: post-work bevvies, celebration dinners, darts competitions and even Hollywood movie crews. If it's ace food you're after, you'll want to visit one of the most charming pubs in regional NSW for grub crafted by a celebrated Sydney chef. Craving a cold pint of Guinness? A tiny beer garden in Hobart might be calling your name. Prefer your pint with a side of live music? Well, there are plenty of places to tick that box. Find your nearest one with our ultimate guide to the best pubs in Australia (in no particular order). For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍹 Australia's best rooftop bars🥧 The best pies in Australia🍷 Where to find Australia's best wineries

Tucked down a back lane, Omotenashi takes place around an open kitchen at the back of the Lexus of Tasmania showroom (the boot of these prestige cars makes for a very novel cloakroom). No two sittings are the same at the Kaiseki-style eatery, but you can expect minimal-intervention seafood and in-season produce that is elevated beyond belief. Those who book during tomato and stone fruit season are in for a treat; however, this intimate dining experience is a remarkable affair year-round. Your menu could enlist fare that sounds a little like snapped and shiitake-filled zucchini flower dumpling that floats atop kombu-sake dashi, and zunda mochi (sweet, mashed edamame over a glutinous rice cake), which is a specialty confectionery, popular in Miyagi Prefecture of Japan. Paired drinks are part of the night, and the narrating chefs expertly curate sake and tea to accompany your degustation. Time Out tip: Don’t bring your vegetarian, vegan or gluten-intolerant friends – Omotenashi do not accommodate these dietary requirements. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in Hobart