Recent reviews

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Italian Pantry

The Sicilian dinner was the first of a series of Italian regional-themed events, and chef Marido Maciocco’s dishes on this night were as good as the best, and much better than most of the meals I’ve had in Sicily itself.

Prossers on the Beach

The ultimate professional, Michael Prosser has brought a new sense of service, order and hospitality to the floor.

Ginger Brown

Like the slightly funky, bohemian atmosphere of the place itself, there’s nothing fussy, tizzed-up or pretentious about any of the food. It's simply good cooking of an intelligently thought out and balanced menu.

The Mill on Morrison

In its informality, style of menu and the well-priced beverage selection, The Mill has got the wine bar/tapas concept spot on.

Shoebox Cafe

A blending of Asian and Western flavours as bright as the owner's welcoming smile and so fresh that I could almost feel it doing me good.

Meadowbank Estate

An exceptionally good French bistro-style celebration of the seasons.

Bottega Rotolo and A Common Ground

Two new quality providores have recently opened in Hobart – the huge, mainly Italian Bottega Rotolo and the small, all-Tasmanian A Common Ground.

Pasha’s Cafe and Restaurant

Johnny-come-years-late is not a good position for a food reviewer to be in. But Pasha's was good. Very good, in fact.

Battery Point Steak House

Drawing on the experience of Piccalilly’s small-plate, assiette-style food, the Steakhouse salads and entrees have always been among the very best in town

The New Sydney Hotel

Good food, great staff, 12 beers on tap, some interesting wines at good prices and live music in a real, ungentrified pub chock-full of atmosphere, character and a colourful, mixed and mixed-age crowd.

Remi de Provence

A peppery soup, the colour of Provencal sunshine came chock full of white beans, black cabbage and speck accompanied by one of the very best, crunchy-crusted restaurant breads in town.

Ethos Eat Drink

Pop in for a heart starter and palate pick-me-up anytime from morning ‘till late, snack your way through the $3 dishes as you explore the wine list, or meander your way through the menu as your appetite and inclination take you.

The Stackings, Peppermint Bay

It’s great to see the restaurant’s food and wine once again delivering on the promise held out by Peppermint Bay’s fabulous location and equally fabulous design.

Sapa Rose

Hoang Bui brings some interesting and very enjoyable new dishes to Hobart including some that will take anyone who has visited Vietnam straight back to its street markets.

The Brunswick Hotel

It’s good to see the Brunswick given a new lease of life and a modern makeover.

Cultura Espresso Bar & Restaurant

Apart from the excellent food, what is it that makes Solo Pasta and Pizza in Sandy Bay one of the most popular of the many similar Italian eateries in town?

The Source

As most restaurants do in Europe, Chef Philippe Lebain simply gets the best and most interesting produce he can, from wherever.

Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge

There are the usuals like Hawaiian, Margherita, garlic and pepperoni, but what does one make of a hoi sin duck pizza? Or a baby abalone pizza with croutons?

Mezethes Greek Taverna

As authentically Greek in style and flavours as you’re likely to get this far from Athens.

The Point

A menu perfectly tailored to the restaurant’s mixed regulars, special-occasionalist and tourist market and much better than many that have disappointed at The Point before.

Pierre’s on George

The new owners, Sarah and Rohan Birchmore, and designer/consultant chef, Xavier Mouche, have transformed Pierre's into an ultra-stylish bistro with timeless, quintessential, uncomplicated and comforting French fare.

Stillwater

Stillwater was relaunched in August with new partners joining the remaining long-time owners, a new kitchen, new chef, new menus, new food style and an interior remodelling.

Sweet Envy

If you can’t count the street numbers, you’ll find it by the oohs and ahhs of people stopped in their tracks by the window display!

Infusion

After a couple of less than exciting Thai meals elsewhere around town Infusion reminded me of just how terrific Thai food can be.

Garagistes

In design, style of seating and the style of food, Tasmania has not seen anything quite like Garagistes before.

Grape Bar and Bottleshop

While always pleasant enough, some recent changes see Grape deserving to take off.

Bay Views Restaurant

Now with new owners, but the same young chef, Dane Kendal, it joins Wild and Rialto as one of the best dining options on the Central Coast.

Red Velvet Lounge

Steve Cumper is a chef who likes things a bit rustic and funky. He’s also a food blogger, an aspiring writer, is into quirky pop culture and likes to get his hands dirty.

Josef Chromy Wines & Cellar Door Café

There’s little doubt that the lovely gardens, the magnificent old trees and the view across the lake add immeasurably to the pleasure of eating and drinking at Joe Chromy’s.

Blue Eye

A whole lot more than fish 'n chips to tempt your palate on the waterfront!

The Banc

John and Lee Bailey have created a simple and elegantly understated space in what used to be, until they came along, Swansea’s only eatery of any note, the Left Bank.

Plum

Now at Plum, chef Mark Goodluck is in the kitchen from breakfast to close, cooking the sort of food he loves to eat. And it shows.

Black Cow

If you associate beef with steak-house blokiness, think again!