A Pristine Terroir, A Culinary Feast
Tasmania is emerging as a hidden gem for gourmets worldwide. World-renowned chefs such as Rick Stein, Nigella Lawson, and Gordon Ramsay frequently visit, drawn by its pristine produce, cool-climate wines, and award-winning New World whiskies. Ramsay even lists Tasmania as "one of the world's most beloved culinary destinations!"
A Local Guide to Tasmania's Culinary Destinations
DineAlley Tours – Dunalley, Southern Tasmania
DineAlley Tours is a boutique agritourism route that connects the stories, landscapes, and flavors of Turrakana/Tasman Peninsula and the surrounding "Golden Corridor" region of Dunalley. Small group tours explore seven hidden farms, from goat and coastal dairy farms to active oyster farms shucked by the water 🦪, from field-to-bottling potato distilleries, and vineyards offering stunning views of Maria Island and the Tasman Sea. The tour concludes with a wine and chocolate pairing experience and a long lunch at a renowned winery in the region!
Palawa Kipli – Hobart, Southern Tasmania
Located in the culturally significant Piyura Kitina (Risdon Cove), Palawa Kipli offers a guided tour of bush food and history led by Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) knowledge inheritors. Traverse the coastal bushland, discovering natural ingredients such as Cunnigong, Kunzea, acacia seeds, kangaroo apples, tart native clover, casuarina, and ferns. The tour concludes with modern culinary interpretations of traditional flavors, bringing this cultural journey to a perfect close.
North West Tasting Trail – Northwest Tasmania
The North West Tasting Trail is a culinary journey, starting in Launceston, a UNESCO-designated "City of Gastronomy," and traversing fertile farmlands and coastal towns before reaching Smithton. Along the way, you'll find nearly 40 small food producers, from truffle farms and Meander Valley dairy plants to a whisky distillery in Burnie, and further west to oyster farms and smoked salmon workshops. Highlights include Ashgrove Dairy, Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, and Hellyers Road Distillery. The trail is flexible and open, allowing for customized culinary explorations based on seasonal farm-to-farm tastings, workshop visits, and local guided tours.
Sirocco South – Hobart, Southern Tasmania
Embark on a culinary adventure with chef Mic Giuliani and discover Tasmania's seasonal food culture firsthand. Located about a 30-minute drive from Hobart, Dodges Ferry offers a journey through misty forests and along the open coastline, where you can forage for wild mushrooms, seaweed, herbs, and seasonal ingredients. The trip culminates in a forest pavilion for a six-course lunch prepared by Giuliani, paired with local Bream Creek wines. Dishes feature freshly picked ingredients, incorporating Tasmanian seafood and meats, presented creatively, such as a mushroom crème brûlée.
Authentic Fine Dining
The Agrarian Kitchen – New Norfolk, South Tasmania
Located in Derwent Valley, about a 30-minute drive from Hobart, The Agrarian Kitchen offers a unique Tasmanian farm-to-table experience. It combines a kitchen garden, cooking school, casual eatery, and fine dining. The high-yield vegetable gardens in the core area supply the kitchen with seasonal ingredients directly, and the restaurant offers courses and workshops on techniques such as cheese making, fermentation, wood-fired cooking, and whole-animal carcass processing, as well as set meals. Experiences range from simple pastries and salads at an outdoor snack bar to seasonal set lunches in a brightly lit restaurant, with the menu changing with local produce throughout the seasons.
Omotenashi – Hobart, South Tasmania
Hidden in an unmarked alley on Elizabeth Street in downtown Hobart, this cozy and intimate restaurant seats only 10 people. Chefs Sophie Pope and Lachlan Colwill reinterpret the traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine using seasonal Tasmanian ingredients. Working in a small, open kitchen behind the Lexus showroom, the multi-course tasting menu begins with fermented vegetables from their own farm, followed by delicate sashimi or blue crab, then seasonal seafood and vegetables, and concludes with homemade fruit ice cream. The service is attentive and thoughtful, and the dishes are carefully paired with wines, sake, and non-alcoholic beverages made with local fruits and flowers.
Stillwater – Launceston, North Tasmania
Stillwater is situated on the banks of the Kanamaluka/Tamar River, in a converted 1830s flour mill. A mainstay of North Tasmania's culinary scene, its charm stems from its deep connection to the island's land and water. The menu strictly follows seasonality, with core ingredients sourced entirely from Tasmania: pristine water from Kennaook/Cape Grim, sustainably caught seafood, and reputable local fruit, vegetable, and meat suppliers. The wines are selected from local vineyards and breweries, offering a distinct regional character.
Risby Cove – Strahan, West Coast
Located on the edge of Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's remote west coast, the restaurant's dining experience is shaped by water, climate, and regional character. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the harbor, offering stunning views as the sun sets behind the mountains and fishing boats return to port. This setting establishes a menu centered around local seafood and seasonal ingredients. Inspired by the surrounding waters and terroir, dishes include Bass Strait scallops, spiced squid, trout, deep-sea bass, and slow-cooked lamb shoulder, each reflecting the region's unique character. A selection of Tasmanian wines, gin, and spirits showcases the essence of West Coast cuisine and hospitality in a relaxed and sophisticated manner.
Schoolé – Hobart, South Tasmania
The newly opened Scholé restaurant, located in a former candy store, offers only ten seats. Chef Luke Burgess has created one of Hobart's most inviting restaurant and bar spaces. Centered around a shared long table and featuring a seasonal à la carte menu, the space encourages diners to slow down and immerse themselves in the experience. The name, derived from the ancient Greek words for "leisure" and "contemplation," reflects its core values: exploration, connection, and the preservation of craftsmanship. The chef blends Japanese aesthetics, seasonal cooking, and biodynamic methods, selecting premium Tasmanian ingredients daily: steamed oysters, locally marinated albacore tuna, grilled rice cakes, and seasonal seafood, all exquisitely prepared. The wine selection features organically grown, natural wines and sake; every Tuesday, the restaurant transforms into a standing izakaya, paying homage to the Japanese bar culture that inspired the design.
OIRTHIR – Bream Creek, South Tasmania
OIRTHIR, situated on five acres near Marion Bay, is the first independent culinary project of Scottish chefs Bob Piechniczek and Jillian McInnes, bringing decades of Michelin-starred experience to the south coast of Tasmania. Deeply rooted in local culture, the restaurant sources its honey from its own hives, its seafood from nearby waters, and its lamb from the same Bangor lamb used in the Bangor lamb offal pudding, a dish symbolizing the chef's family heritage. The menu features a seven-course luncheon, using seasonal Tasmanian ingredients and blending French techniques with Scottish flavors; a casual three-course dinner is also available every other Friday and Saturday evening. The rammed earth and wood-framed dining room offers expansive ocean views, complemented by Scotch whisky and local wines to enhance the dining experience.
Photos / ©Jasper Da Seymour, Samuel Shelley, Tourism Australia, Danielle Prowse, Graham Freeman, Harrison Candlin - Vagary, Anna Critchley, Rob Burnett, Nat Mendham, Adam Gibson
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