20 Of The Best Restaurants In Hobart To Hit Up In 2026

Hobart is Tasmania's culinary capital, known for its world-class food, wine, and arts scene. Whether you're after a quick bite or a fine dining experience, these 20 best restaurants in Hobart for 2026 have something to satisfy every palate. Make sure to book ahead for the best spots.

 

Ranita Ramen

Liverpool Street

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This walk-in-only 9-seat ramen shop dishes up the city’s finest noodle soups, lunchtimes from Tuesday to Friday. Ranita Ramen has a tight menu of two soups, both with signature handmade organic wheat flour noodles and a gooey ajitama egg. On the meaty side, a shoyu broth with pork bone, chicken and dashi stock and roasted and braised pork, while the vegetarian changes seasonally based on local produce. You’re also likely to encounter a special such as Hokkaido miso ramen or morisoba tsukemen. Not feeling brothy? Go for the koshihikari rice bowl, a steal at $11. It switches up once or twice a week, with toppings like local marinated sardines with tomato or Japanese curry with egg yolk. Sip complimentary green tea or opt for some local boozy bevs or house-made sodas.

Faro

Berriedale

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Love art? Eat it. Faro isn’t just a restaurant at a museum, it’s an extension of Mona’s wildly creative and surprising ethos. From tableware shaped like David Walshe’s finger to live performances in the middle of the dining room beside a James Turrell immersive installation, this is an entirely unique dining experience. Produce is seasonal and local (including from the museum’s own garden), meat and seafood wild caught or sustainably sourced, with dishes presented in an almost sculptural flourish. Accompanied by fine wines, curious cocktails and sweeping views across the river through immense floor-to-ceiling glass walls, this is how you take art appreciation to the next level.

WunderBar

Goulburn Street

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WunderBar is the best of both worlds: French technique in a chic space with floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed brick, while exuding the warm welcome of a humble neighbourhood bistro. Chef and owner Julian Volkmer takes the skills of Michelin star kitchens and puts it to work on Tassie ingredients. A quick glance at the menu shows the undeniably French lean, from ratatouille to duck a l’orange, chicken liver pate eclair and the best French onion soup in town. There are particularly Tassie twists, like the tarte au creme fraiche with local smoked white fish crudo, mousse, kelp and radish, the baked brie from local cheesemakers Wicked and even the tartare available in wallaby or beetroot form. The wine list is similarly matched, with local and Euro drops. Open daytime 7 days with dinner service Thursday to Sunday.

The Black-Footed Pig

MACq 01 Building

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Mediterranean-inspired waterfront dining, where the sunny climes of southern Europe meets Tasmania. A jewel in MACq 01’s culinary crown, The Black-Footed Pig takes tapas cues in its smaller dishes, with jamon, olives and croqueta de bacalao to pair with their aperitifs and boutique wines. Like all Tasmanians, they’re fiercely proud of the produce, showing it off in seasonal dishes like Tasmanian white asparagus served with ajo blanco and pangrattato, while the beef tartare with sun-dried tomato, oyster emulsion and savoury churros offers a delightfully local spin on a classic. They also slice up a killer burnt Basque Cheesecake, with sherry caramel and white mulberry. 

Me Wah

Magnet Court

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An icon, one for the special occasions of Hobartians. Me Wah means “Exquisite Setting”, and that’s what you’re getting at this upscale Cantonese spot. The exquisite setting starts with the decor: rich wall hangings and huge paintings, shelves of premium wine, elegant dark furniture, white tablecloths. Here, everything is a bit special: duck pancakes with caviar, local crayfish wonton soup, 12-hour braised Tasmanian tiger abalone (or the extremely primo Candy Heart abalone for $395 a pop, if you’re splurging) and slow-cooked Mui Choy Kau Yuk with free range local pork belly, caramelised sweet soy, preserved mustard greens and Mui Kway Lo rose wine. If you’re a first timer, you can’t go past their signature Peking duck. If you’re celebrating, pick a banquet and let them take care of the rest. The dessert menu is an intriguing blend of Cantonese and Western flavours, elegantly deconstructed with, as you can imagine, exquisite plating.

Peppina

Salamanca Place

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If you'd like to pretend you've been whisked off to Italy for the night, Peppina is the spot. At this romantic trattoria nestled inside the heritage-style Tasman hotel, Head Chef Massimo Mele and the team are plating up the finest local produce with classic Italian flair. Think: woodfired meatballs in a rich tomato sugo, ricotta cavatelli with stracciatella and pork and fennel sausage and quite possibly the dreamiest slab of tiramisu you'll find in Tassie. Bolstered by a vibrant wine list, you really can't go wrong.

The Agrarian Kitchen

New Norfolk

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There are few food experiences that stand up to the refined, produce-driven offering coming out of The Agrarian Kitchen. Before you even sit down, you'll be invited into a warm sunlit greenhouse via the kitchen and on-site garden for a couple of drinks and canapes. You're encouraged to take your time and head off on a walk around the garden before making your way to the main dining room set within a former asylum for lunch. Here you'll experience a sustainable multi-course menu that heroes fresh, seasonal ingredients through practices like cheese-making, smoking, fermentation, wood-fired cooking, bread-baking and charcuterie. 

Book ahead for the full lunch experience or buy their takeaway picnics to enjoy while soaking up the sun on the front lawn. The clever team also runs a celebrated cooking school and farm that is certainly worth checking out while you're there.

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Ti Ama

Battery Point

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Every city needs an ode to greasy pizzas and cocktails. Melbourne has Heartbreaker's and Sydney had (tear) Frankie's Pizza. Ti Ama is Hobart's equivalent, a takeaway pizza joint full of beans, life and a slate of delicious goodies to match. Here, the pizza over has been decorated to resemble a glorified, gigantic disco ball, pizza boxes are hot pink and there's a $49 per person all-you-can-eat pizza menu which reins supreme. To add, you'll also find a stellar antipasti menu will favourites like fresh mozzarella and wood-fired peppers, plus freshly housemade pasta too.

The team here also crank a holy tiramisu as well which is well-worth your time. If the sweet tooth still kicks, we're going to need you to chow down on the Budino-baked custard—tastes as good as it sounds.

Franklin Wharf Restaurant

Murray Street Pier

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Franklin Wharf Restaurant is a short walk from Salamanca Markets, with water views to die for. The all-day dining venue has a mix of spaces, all bright and inviting - especially for big groups. On top of this, you'll also find a top notch menu of pub classics with generous bowls of pastas, steaks with all the trimmings (including surf ‘n’ turf) and prawn po boys, as well as weekly deals on their pizzas and parmis and indulgent fresh seafood specials. Stop in for happy hour (who can say no to half priced cocktails?)

Dier Makr

Collins Street

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Heading into Dier Makr you’ll find ‘Gram-worthy dishes aplenty. And as we’ve come to expect in Tasmania, the menu features dishes made only from locally sourced ingredients. Don’t miss visiting the wine room to pick your tipple (the wine options are practically endless), or even grab one of their delicious cocktails.

Fico

Macquarie Street

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Fico is your destination if you’ve got Italian on your mind. What you’ll find at Fico are classic Italian dishes you’d totally expect but with a bit of a Japanese influence on some of the dishes, which will keep you on your toes. 

Kosaten Hobart

Castray Esplanade

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At Kosaten you’ll find traditional Japanese favourites with a dash of modern creativity thrown in for good measure. You come to Kosaten for the sushi but the dish that really caught our attention? The tempura oyster. Yep, you’ve never tried anything like this before and in our opinion, this dish is well worth the flight to Tassie. But that’s not all, in true Japanese style you’ll be ordering from an iPad and your food will arrive on your own bullet train. 

Landscape Restaurant & Grill

Hunter Street

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You’ll find Landscape attached to The Henry Jones Art Hotel on Hunter Street. Inspired by, and featuring many artworks by the English painter John Glover, Landscape dishes up magnificent ingredients like aged local wagyu, Tasmanian lamb, or freshly-caught seafood with all being expertly cooked over coals on their Asado grill. 

Ginger Brown

Macquarie Street

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This popular and bustling cafe in South Hobart is an absolute must for anyone chasing a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the day ahead. With everything from loaded croissants to house crumpets on the menu, Ginger Brown is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. 

ALØFT

Brooke Street

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ALØFT can be found above Brooke Street pier and boasts epic views of Hobart’s gorgeous harbour. ALØFT’s menu changes with the seasons and celebrates the raw nature of Tasmania, so you’ll find the finest local produce on show here. From the fine food to the ambience and views, ALØFT is an experience to remember. 

Urban Greek 

Murray Street

Real talk: the ‘Gram factor at Urban Greek is top-notch. We’re talking industrial vibes, moody lighting, exposed wooden beams and seriously cool artworks featuring Greek mythology. As for the menu, well that’s equally as snap-worthy with dishes like charcoal octopus from Pirates Bay, traditional zucchini and vegetable croquettes with ample cheese, and stuffed Tasmanian blue-eye trevalla. 

Templo

Patrick Street

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Set in the back streets, Templo has room for only 20 diners at one time, so best to book if you’re looking to pop in. The charm of Templo is its communal dining table where you’ll sit with people you’ve never met to enjoy a delicious meal. The menu features 8-10 dishes daily with ingredients sourced within a 50km radius of the restaurant. Expect Italian and other European inspired dishes.

Local Pizzatas

Maroni Road

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Clearly good food and culinary skills run in the family because Local Pizzatas is owned by Bella, the daughter of well-known winemaker Stefano Lubiana so you know you’re in for a real treat. The vibe here, on the northern fringe of Hobart near Mona, is relaxed and seriously cool. As for the pizzas themselves, they’re crafted with 100% GMO-free Tasmanian flour to give that signature flavoursome chew. 

Born In Brunswick

Elizabeth Street

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Found in North Hobart, Born In Brunswick is about as close to a Melbourne cafe that you’ll find in Hobart. Great coffee and amazing food all set against an exceedingly stylish backdrop make this spot a must-visit destination when in Hobart. Oh, and you won't want to miss their brunch cocktails. 

Billy’s Burgers

Elizabeth Street

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Get set to carb load and make all your burger dreams come true at Billy’s Burgers. At Billy’s, you’ll find every burger combo under the sun, from a classic beef burger to cheesy mushroom and sticky pulled pork. Then it’s time for fries and a sundae (this is a burger joint after all) and wash it all down with a boozy drink. Is there anything Billy’s doesn’t have?

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