Food from Tasmania

Whether it’s a burger with the lot or a degustation showcasing the fantastic local produce, here is a guide to some of the best (and worst!) restaurants and foods that you can find in our home state of Tasmania.

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Osteria at Stefano Lubiana | Hobart

When it comes to Italian food in Hobart, the bar keeps rising higher and higher! From Don Camillo, to Maldini, to Capital, and now Osteria…we’re spoilt for choice, and we haven’t even tried The Italian Pantry or Cultura yet! One fantastic aspect of Osteria is how many options it provides, from a simple wine tasting at their cellar door, to a light meal, to a three course lunch with all the trimmings. The quality of their ingredients is second to none, making the absolute most of their own biodynamic garden, and the seasonal produce for which Tasmania is renowned. We absolutely adored Osteria at Stefano Lubiana and we’re sure you will too!

The Black Footed Pig | Hobart

Hand me a never ending packet of Tim Tams and a bottomless tube of Pringles and I could quite easily spend the rest of my days on the couch, 2008 NRL grand final on repeat, alternating between sweet and savoury until either my belly moulded itself to the shape of the coffee table or I succumbed to the inevitable coronary!

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Aløft – the prequel | Hobart

The most exciting development in Tasmania’s food scene in 2015 has been the emergence of Aløft, brain child of local chef Christian Ryan and his good friend Glenn Byrnes (recently of Garagistes fame), and supported by Heiki Stanley (ex-Pilgrim) and Madeleine Paske of MONA’s The Source.

They aren’t opened just yet, but read on for a sneak peek…!

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PerMission to Eat | Hobart

PerMission to Eat has a heart of gold, and is going out of its way to make a difference to Hobart’s less privileged, whether that be through a free meal or through the numerous employment opportunities that have arisen as a result of the resounding success of the cafe. The atmosphere is laid back, the service cheerful and the outlook sunny! Take the short walk out of town to experience quality dishes being created under the gaze of one of Tasmania’s best chefs, and walk back again knowing you’ve put a smile on someone’s face.

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Wine tasting at Wobbly Boot Vineyard

Wobbly Boot Vineyard is one of Tasmania’s youngest vineyards, and the first vintage is always and exciting event! We joined Paul, Lynda and Isaac as part of their ‘Open Weekend’ to taste their wine and enjoy the fantastic property on which the vines have been planted.

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Saigon Express Bánh Mì

If you’re in Hobart and want the closest thing to an authentic Vietnamese bánh mì that you can get, then Saigon Express is the place for you! At a meagre $5 per roll this is an absolute steal and is the perfect lunch option for anyone living or working in the vicinity.