The Most Romantic Restaurants in Hobart for Your Next Date Night

The most romantic restaurants in Hobart include Omotenashi’s 12-seat counter and Scholé’s ten-seat salon, both in the CBD, and The Point, revolving 17 floors above the harbour in Sandy Bay. On the waterfront, Aloft and Restaurant Maria frame Sullivan’s Cove, while Peppina in Salamanca and Ogee in North Hobart win hearts with hand-rolled pasta and candlelight. These are the tables our editors book when the night really counts.

Hobart is made for romance: harbour light on sandstone, a hush that falls as doors swing shut, plates that speak fluent season. Nights begin with a martini and a promise and end with melted candle wax and the last spoon of pudding. From tiny counters to grand hotel dining rooms, there’s a table for every kind of love, from the first spark to a well-worn partnership.

Atlas & Vine

Low lighting, old brick, a flickering woodfire and the promise of another glass. Hobart’s newest date-night address has a rather unexpected past. Once a coffin workshop, Atlas & Vine is now an intimate 37-seat restaurant and wine bar, dressed in Tasmanian blackwood and beautiful handmade ceramics. Chef Nick Kavenagh brings experience from Noma, Core and Vue de Monde to a menu that changes with the day’s deliveries from local growers and fishers. There might be ricotta ravioli, a delicate seafood tart or something entirely new. Order a Tasmanian wine, share a few plates or settle into the $120 set menu. This is an evening to take your time over.

229 Liverpool Street, Hobart

Scholé

A table for two, a beautiful bottle of wine and an evening in the hands of Luke Burgess. Scholé is entering a lovely new chapter, transforming its former ten-seat communal dining room into an intimate 16-seat bistro. Inside a heritage confectionery shop, warm timber and Japanese-inspired interiors set the mood, while Burgess works his magic with seasonal Tasmanian produce, delicate Japanese techniques and a $130 menu that changes daily. Natural wines and exceptional sake make excellent companions. Downstairs, a new walk-in bar invites a drink before dinner, or one more afterwards. For a Hobart date night, this one’s rather special.

227 Liverpool Street, Hobart

The Point Revolving Restaurant

There’s something deliciously old-fashioned about a restaurant that sets dessert alight while the whole city turns outside. Seventeen floors above the Derwent, The Point has been bringing a little glamour to Hobart’s dinner dates since 1973. The dining room completes a leisurely rotation every 72 minutes, carrying you from golden-hour harbour views to a city glittering after dark. French classics get the full tableside treatment: Pernod-flambéed prawns, steak Diane, then crêpes Suzette with a flash of flame. Dress up, order Champagne and surrender to the old-school charm. Some evenings deserve a little theatre.

Wrest Point, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay

OIRTHIR

Some love stories lead somewhere rather beautiful. For Scottish chefs and life partners Bob Piechniczek and Jillian McInnes, a Tasmanian honeymoon eventually brought them back to the coast, where OIRTHIR now occupies the former VAN BONE dining room. Forty-five minutes from Hobart, twenty seats look towards Marion Bay and distant Maria Island, while the woodfire warms Scottish soda bread served with seaweed butter. Michelin-starred kitchen experience meets the island’s finest ingredients, from Boomer Bay oysters to locally raised lamb, with French technique and Scottish heritage woven through every course. Book the $195 seasonal lunch, order something lovely from the coastal wine list and give the afternoon to each other.

357 Marion Bay Road, Bream Creek, Tasmania

Peppina

There’s something irresistible about a restaurant where olive trees grow beneath a soaring glass roof and dinner comes with a little Italian exuberance. At Peppina, tucked inside The Tasman, chef Massimo Mele pays tribute to his beloved nonna with generous, beautiful food and a distinctly Tasmanian accent. Settle into a leather booth beneath the historic brickwork and order baked scallops with ’nduja butter, campanelle tangled with pork and fennel sausage, and something wonderful from the Italian and Tasmanian wine list. The Marsala-laced tiramisù and a moonlit wander through Salamanca is a fitting close.

2b Salamanca Place, Hobart 

Landscape Restaurant & Grill

Some evenings call for candlelight, a beautiful bottle of red and somewhere worth getting dressed for. At Landscape Restaurant & Grill, Hobart’s historic IXL jam factory becomes a wonderfully atmospheric dining room, where sandstone walls, dark timber and John Glover paintings set the scene. The wood-fired Asado grill burns seasoned sherry, bourbon and port casks, lending a distinctive smokiness to Cape Grim beef and richly marbled Robbins Island Wagyu. Begin with oysters, order the duck-fat potatoes and let the sommelier take care of the wine. Finish with Tasmanian cheeses selected tableside. A little art, a little indulgence and absolutely no reason to hurry home.

23 Hunter Street, Hobart 

Old Wharf Restaurant

Fishing boats bob beyond the windows, oysters arrive by the half-dozen, and Hobart’s waterfront is looking rather lovely after dark. Inside MACq 01, Old Wharf Restaurant makes an evening of Tasmania’s finest ingredients, with chef Alvin Sim drawing on the island’s maritime history and exceptional local producers. Begin with Bruny Island oysters, followed by Stanley octopus with five-spice and pickled daikon, or Tamar Valley mushrooms with stracciatella. The wine list is a love letter to Tasmanian vineyards, with beautiful Pinot Noir for another glass. Afterwards, slip into Evolve Spirits Bar for a whisky, or disappear upstairs if you’ve booked a room. The harbour can have you back tomorrow.

18 Hunter Street, Hobart

Aloft

A table for two, and beneath it, the tide. Aloft occupies the top floor of Hobart’s floating Brooke Street Pier, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Derwent in all its changing moods. In the kitchen, Christian Ryan, Gourmet Traveller’s 2026 Chef of the Year, gives extraordinary Tasmanian produce a distinctly Asian accent. The $150 chef’s menu might move from oysters and wallaby with Balinese tomato sambal to southern calamari and koji pork, with beautiful local wines alongside. Begin with a nasturtium martini, fragrant with Meyer lemon and black garlic, then settle in for the evening. Request a window table at sunset, or sit shoulder to shoulder at the chef’s counter. Either way, this is a dinner worth dressing for.

Brooke Street Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart

Restaurant Maria

A Mediterranean summer, imagined from the edge of Hobart’s harbour. At Restaurant Maria, chef Christian Ryan draws inspiration from the coastline between Lisbon and Lebanon, bringing the warmth and generosity of southern European dining to Brooke Street Pier. Inside, sculptural curves, polished marble and a distinctly 1960s sensibility set the scene for a $140 chef’s menu devoted to Tasmania’s finest produce. Oysters arrive with wild fennel pollen mignonette, octopus meets orzo and ’nduja, and lamb rump is paired with skordalia and baby peas. Begin with a house-made limoncello spritz, lean into the wine pairings and let the harbour provide the backdrop. For a special evening, Maria is an exceptionally beautiful destination.

12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart 

Templo

Twenty seats, a changing menu and an Italian sensibility. Templo has long understood that the most memorable dinners rarely require much ceremony. In its intimate Hobart dining room, handmade pasta, beautiful seasonal vegetables and thoughtfully sourced charcuterie arrive alongside an astute selection of minimal-intervention wines. The menu changes weekly, guided by what’s good and available, and there’s something wonderfully intimate about surrendering the decisions to the kitchen. A little wine, another plate to share, conversation that outlasts dessert. With so few seats, securing a table is half the courtship. Book ahead.

98 Patrick Street, Hobart

Omotenashi

Behind an unassuming laneway entrance and a Lexus showroom, Omotenashi is one of Hobart’s most extraordinary dinner reservations. With only ten seats gathered around an open kitchen, chefs and partners Lachlan Colwill and Sophie Pope invite guests into an intimate evening of Japanese kaiseki-inspired dining, shaped by Tasmania’s remarkable produce. Pristine seafood, locally grown wasabi and exquisite seasonal compositions arrive in a succession of courses, each introduced with the warmth and knowledge of the people who made it. Sake and carefully considered teas accompany the experience, while the pleasure of watching everything prepared unfolds at arm’s length. At $350 per person, this is a incredible way to mark something worth remembering, especially with someone you adore.

Unit 4/160 Elizabeth Street, Hobart 

Sonny

A beloved slip of a wine bar with tables for two along the wall, Sonny writes perfect short stories. A glass that suits the moment, a few plates that overdeliver and a soundtrack that knows when to turn up. The menu changes often, the produce stays local and bookings aren’t a thing, so arrive early and enjoy the anticipation. Dates thrive here, sustained by pasta, anchovies and great pours by the glass. Small room, big romance, stellar energy.

120a Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Trophy Room

Trophy Room has the rare gift of feeling both neighbourhood and occasion-worthy. By day, it’s a favourite for lunch, but come Friday night, it slips into something more flirtatious, with house-made pasta, good wine and just enough tables for two to make it date material. The cooking is generous, the service warm and the whole thing lands somewhere between spontaneous and well-judged. Order something to share, then something sweet, and let it become a habit.

342 Argyle Street, North Hobart

Institut Polaire

All cool marble, plush grey leather and glacial good looks, Institut Polaire is a love letter to Tasmania’s colder climes. Southern Ocean seafood, alpine influences and an extraordinary collection of cool-climate wines set the tone, with a seasonal $150 menu showcasing the kitchen’s considerable finesse. Think Hokkaido scallop sashimi with verjus and samphire, handmade pasta with prawns and a whisky caramel tart to finish. Or settle in at the bar for oysters, caviar éclairs and the house Antarctic Dry Martini. Intimate without being hushed, striking without preening, it’s a deliciously sophisticated setting for two. Some dates call for a little ice.

1/7 Murray Street, Hobart

Ogee

Matt Breen, the chef behind Sonny and Templo, knows a thing or two about making a small room feel special. At Ogee, his 28-seat European-inspired bistro occupies a beautiful old corner cottage in North Hobart, where candlelight, vinyl records and close tables make a persuasive argument for date night. The seasonal menu celebrates Tasmania’s finest produce through French and Italian cooking, with handmade pasta, excellent charcuterie and wines worth ordering another glass of. Book ahead, dress for dinner and settle in for a long evening. There’s even a gorgeous guesthouse next door, should you decide to make a night of it.

374 Murray Street, North Hobart

Lucinda

A pocket-sized wine bar with a mighty list, Lucinda specialises in the in-between. Pre-dinner glasses before Dier Makr next door, or a night that becomes dinner thanks to excellent small plates. The pours favour minimal-intervention wines without being dogmatic, and the staff know exactly what to recommend. Open from late afternoon, its window seats are catnip for couples. Order something salty, something creamy and another glass of something you’ve never tried. Romance, poured by the half, for your other half.

123 Collins Street, Hobart

Dier Makr

Behind an unassuming Collins Street frontage, Dier Makr is a study in intimate fine dining. Chef-owner Kobi Ruzicka’s ever-changing tasting menu follows the seasons and Tasmania’s finest small producers, finding extraordinary depth in deceptively simple combinations. The dining room is all dark timber, warm light and an open kitchen, while a walk-in cellar invites a closer look at its remarkable collection of minimal-intervention wines. At $210 per person, dinner moves at the kitchen’s pace, with thoughtful pairings and the occasional surprise along the way. For couples who would happily spend an evening talking about what they’ve eaten, few Hobart tables are quite so memorable.

123 Collins Street, Hobart

Pitzi

From the celebrated Fico team, Pitzi is a little Italian love affair on a Hobart side street. Handmade pasta takes centre stage, with Tasmanian seafood, seasonal sauces and the occasional flourish of truffle making a very persuasive argument for ordering another plate. Inside, artwork by the late Tom Samek brings character to the walls, while communal tables and a cosy front bar invite conversation over a cherry Amaretto Sour or something Italian from the wine list. Start with focaccia, share a few pastas and find room for Sicilian coffee granita. The best dates have a habit of beginning with one more bite.

From candlelit bistros and intimate wine bars to waterfront dining rooms made for special occasions, the best romantic restaurants in Hobart know how to make an evening memorable. Planning a first date, anniversary dinner or a weekend away with someone special? Hobart has no shortage of places to fall in love over good food. Keep the romance going with the city’s best wine bars, or venture further afield to Tasmania’s breathtaking national parks for your next adventure together.