Mangia, Mangia: The Best Italian Restaurants in Hobart

With a rich Italian heritage, there’s no shortage of pizza, pasta, and antipasti available at the best Italian restaurants in Hobart.

Influenced by a generation of Italian immigrants who came to Tasmania in the 60s and 70s to build a large power plant, the modern Italian food scene beautifully blends locally grown and sourced produce with traditional Mediterranean techniques.

Whether you prefer a rich and decadent homemade pasta or a wood-fired pizza baked to perfection on a sourdough base, Hobart’s Italian food scene is one of the best in the country. Read on for our picks of the best spots to dine.

Ogee

It might not be your nonna’s trattoria, but Ogee is serving up some of the most essential pasta in Tasmania. The seasonally rotating menu might feature mezzi rigatoni slicked in silky carbonara one minute, and gnocchetti sardi tangled with rich lamb ragù the next – pure comfort with a cool-kid edge, all handmade onsite. If you’re lucky, spoja lorda – delicate cheese and lamb-filled ravioli – will make an appearance. Records spinning, candles flickering – it’s Italian romance, Tasmanian-style. Intimate, delicious, and just cheeky enough. Perfect date night? Bellissimo!

374 Murray Street, Hobart

Smolt Kitchen

Smolt Kitchen isn’t serving tradition by the book – but when it tastes this good, who’s complaining? This all-day cafe and restaurant’s wood-fired pizzas are pure casual dining bliss: thin, charred to perfection, and topped with flair. Roll with the creative spins (hello, spiced lamb souv pizza), or go more classic with a capricciosa, four cheese, or prawn, garlic, chilli and cherry tomato. There’s slow-cooked lamb shoulder ragù with pappardelle or pillowy gnocchi, and even a dreamy tiramisu to seal the deal. Cheeky, comforting, and oh-so-craveable.

107-109 Hill Street, West Hobart

Pitzi

From the dream team behind Hobart favourite Fico comes Pitzi – a playful pasta bar dishing up good vibes, top-tier wine, and the kind of plates that’ll linger in your memory (and dreams). The seasonal menu is a beauty, starring tubettini in a Parmesan fondue with pullet yolk and guanciale crunch, spaghetti aglio e olio with Moreton Bay bug tail, and fusilloni tangled in game ragù. Don’t skip the coffee granita with fernet caramel, and you’ll need to have one or two cocktails as well, just sayin’.

Walk-ins from 4pm, bookings from 5. Buonissimo, indeed!

4 Victoria Street, Hobart 

Don Camillo

Hobart’s longest-running Italian spot, Dom Camillo is a local legend – and for good reason. What started as a lively nightspot (complete with queues around the block and complimentary Limoncello in hand) has become an icon of the city’s dining scene. These days, it’s all about fresh Tassie produce meets traditional Italian flavours, with a modern twist. From light, zesty bites like prawn bruschetta and antipasto to rich, soul-warming plates like gnocchi with braised lamb ragu and veal cotoletta, the menu caters to every craving – all served with a generous side of nostalgia.

5 Magnet Court, Sandy Bay, Hobart

Templo

Tucked down a Hobart back street with just 20 seats and one heck of a vibe, Templo is tiny but mighty. Expect a seasonal chef’s menu that changes weekly – whatever’s freshest and most fabulous from Tassie’s producers. Communal tables, shared plates, and a minimal-intervention wine list mean it’s all about good food, good times, and great drops. It’s a little bit rustic, a little bit rock ’n’ roll, and absolutely worth booking ahead.

98 Patrick Street, Hobart

Ti Ama

Heralded as a love letter to Italian cuisine, Ti Ama is a playful take on the traditional trattoria. Disco balls, baby pink, and peppermint green colours make this an Instagrammer’s delight We repeat, the pizza oven is a shaped like a sparkling silver disco ball – and we’re obsessed. But it’s more than just a pretty face: Ti Ama’s pizzas use a 72-hour sourdough base topped with high-quality, locally sourced produce in generous servings. Pair it with one of the venue’s playful cocktails, like the Watermelon Spritz or Calippo Dream.

Shop 13, 13 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point

Peppina

Italian, the Tasmanian way – Peppina is all about big-hearted hospitality served in a warm, relaxed setting. Inspired by the Italian tradition of gathering over good food with family and friends, this is trattoria-style dining done right. At the helm is Culinary Director Massimo Mele, born in Tasmania and raised in Naples, whose globe-trotting culinary journey has led him back home to Hobart. Here, he brings his passion for soulful, generous Italian food to the table – and locals and tourists alike can’t get enough.

2b Salamanca Place, Hobart

Tesoro

Tesoro, meaning “treasure,” is a heartfelt tribute to the Tasmanian farmers, artisans, and purveyors who bring the true essence of Italian cuisine to life. The menu celebrates simple yet vibrant dishes that deliver bold flavours with every bite, capturing the passion and emotion that define Italian cooking. Head Chef Glen Tilly is often seen wandering local markets, hand-picking Tasmania’s finest produce to elevate Tesoro’s offerings, ensuring every plate is a testament to both craft and quality.

28 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Fico

Fico isn’t just a meal – it’s a whole mood. Drawing on deep Italian roots and a love for local Tasmanian produce, this fine-yet-fun diner is all about good taste with a twist of personality. Chefs Federica Andrisani and Oskar Rossi serve up a nine-course set menu that changes weekly, dictated by the seasons and whatever delights they’ve sourced that day. It’s elegant, expressive, and full of soul. The only rule? “Wear something that makes you feel fabulous.” Sold.

151 Macquarie Street, Hobart

Capital

Capital in North Hobart is where good vibes and great food collide. The menu’s all about simple, rustic Italian dishes made with fresh, local produce – think comforting pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and whatever’s in season. Whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely lunch, it’s the kind of place that makes you feel at home. No frills, just delicious food served with a big ol’ dose of warmth.

364 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

The Izzy Bar

Tucked above the iconic Neck on Bruny Island, The Izzy Bar is your new favourite reason to linger a little longer on your next visit. This cosy little wine bar pairs postcard-perfect views with crackling warmth, wood-fired pizzas straight from the garden pit, and a knockout drinks list spotlighting Tasmanian and French drops. Inside, it’s all roaring fires, mulled wine, and whisky hot chocolates — while outside, 450°C ovens fire up bar snacks and dreamy desserts. Add in charming staff and laidback vibes, and you’ve got the ultimate spot to sip, snack and soak it all in.

3349 Bruny Island Main Road, South Bruny 

* Currently on a break until late June

Craving something a little lighter after a delicious dinner at one of Hobart’s best Italian spots? Explore the city’s charming cafe scene or treat yourself to a leisurely high tea – perfect for a relaxed afternoon pick-me-up.