Fine dining is rarely more intimate than at this 12-seat Japanese restaurant. The two owner-chefs impress with a degustation of fermented veg, seafood, local Wagyu and delicate pastries, plus imported sakes, local wines and house-made non-alc drinks.

An Italian chef is behind this 190-seat Italian restaurant, which takes cues from his Nonna’s cooking. The produce is locally sourced, the pasta is made in-house, and the herbs are plucked from the on-site garden. Plus, there’s a 200-strong wine list.

Visit this idyllic, nationally renowned cooking school, restaurant and garden to taste some of Tasmania's best produce, cooked just right.

Fico is the work of Federica Andrisani and Oskar Rossi, two of the country's most exciting young chefs. Their colourful diner in the heart of Hobart is a celebration of Tasmanian produce by way of their Italian and Australian backgrounds. Come for artful plates, exciting wines and a big sense of fun.

Excellent wine, snacks and vinyl are the focus at this intimate 20-seat wine bar. At the front you can order delightful lo-fi wines from the chalkboard menu (or ask for a mystery glass). And further back, watch the chef cook house-made pasta in the open kitchen.

One of Tasmania's essential dining experiences is hidden within a grand grey building near the centre of Hobart. Come for a thrilling degustation that pivots daily, plus characterful wines plucked from the commanding open cellar.

The energy is always high at Suzie Luck’s – a pan-Asian-style canteen and bar in the heart of Salamanca Square. Go for its punchy tempura eggplant, creamy massaman curry and creative cocktails.

A casual open kitchen takes pride of place at this moody wine bar. Watch as chefs prepare house-made pasta, crudites and freshly sliced charcuterie. Pair it all with lo-fi wines, or a bottle from the inconspicuous cellar list.

Set on the top level of the Brooke Street Pier, this sprawling restaurant has plenty of impressive vantage points. Sit at the bar and watch the owner-chef use Tasmanian ingredients to prepare delicate dishes of oysters, sashimi and wallaby tartare. Or settle into the dining room and take in the views of the mighty River Derwent.

The sister to fine diner Aloft packs in the same epic view of the Hobart waterfront. The difference? A Mediterranean-inspired menu that’ll transport you to the Aegean coast. Plus, a roving amaro trolley and a cool vinyl soundtrack.

This neon-lit bar is inspired by Tokyo’s lively izakaya, where the food is just as important as the drinks. Alongside sakes, Japanese beers, whisky and local wines, find agedashi tofu and a Tasmanian twist on tataki.

Seek out this slick and vibrant restaurant for its classic South American cocktails, Argentinian steakhouse classics and plenty of Tasmanian produce. Plus, 180-degree views of Hobart’s waterfront.

Ti Ama is a rollicking good-times Italian diner from the team behind Local Pizza. The disco ball-themed woodfired oven turns out perfectly blistered and chewy pizzas. Add in its share-friendly antipasti and sharp cocktails for extra fun.

Order fun cocktails and share-friendly plates like kingfish sashimi and wallaby dumplings, then check your bill – a cut is donated to local charities. That’s how it goes at this buzzy pan-Asian diner.

A snack from the rotating blackboard menu, a glass of local wine and views of the River Derwent makes this one of Hobart’s most underrated cafes. Plus, there are comforting breakfasts and coffee for the early risers.

The Museum of Old and New Art’s on-site fine diner is just as intriguing and eccentric as the rest of the museum. At this French-style restaurant, try Pacific oysters, wallaby tataki and venison, which might be served atop artworks from Mona’s collection.

Two wine and spirit makers are behind this upscale wine bar, which nods to Tassie’s proximity to Antarctica. Come for Wagyu tartare, its signature Antarctic Dry Martini and a standout Paris-Brest dessert.

Enjoy some of Tasmania’s finest hyperlocal dining in a calming restaurant, just 45 minutes’ drive from Hobart. The menu champions produce from the on-site garden, Tasmanian drinks, and local meat and seafood enriched by fire-based cooking.

Pitzi is the younger sibling to Fico, one of Hobart’s favourite Italian restaurants. At this pasta bar, the team lets its hair down a little with house-made focaccia, tagliatelle alfredo with truffles and chinotto spritzes.