A unique home dining experience in the heart of North Hobart

evening degustations • long lunches • cooking classes • private functions

April – July sold out
Bookings for August – October open soon

Info and enquiries 0411 890 369 or email.

A dining experience like no other. In a home like no other.

Scarpetta is a seasonal, multi-course dining experience hosted in a newly renovated historic home in North Hobart, Tasmania.

Created by chefs who cook with instinct, heritage and heart, each menu is a one-off shaped by the season, the produce, the stories behind the food and creative inclinations at the time.

Scarpetta is a shared table experience with exquisite food and true hospitality.

Come in, take a seat, take your time, and let us look after you.

View sample menu

  • “The heart-warming character of Scarpetta is only surpassed by the exquisitely created dishes prepared and served by Ivano. We are keenly awaiting our return booking to again tantalise our taste buds and partake in an evening that’s just damn good for the soul."

    Andy

  • "Each course of the Italian inspired dining experience was an exceptional showcasing of Tasmanian produce and Ivano’s passion, love of food and family showed through every bite."

    Michelle

  • An elderly man wears glasses and a beige apron while preparing food in a modern kitchen with black cabinets and a large window showing trees outside.

    "In this age of ‘fast everything’ Scarpetta is such a welcome and utterly unique reprieve. The mystery of a host’s house, history and belongings, lovingly explained throughout ... with the most exquisitely crafted food experiences; there is no option but to leave saying; these people are true magicians"

    Sara

  • Close-up of a grill with burning embers and a metal spatula held above, ready to cook food.

    "The whole night was very special. Fantastic surroundings, sharing amazing food and meeting new people. The courses just kept coming and were delicious, balanced, and unique. 10☆ experience."

    Dave

  • A bowl of food containing a stew with vegetables and fresh herbs on top.

    "A unique, intimate yet shared dining experience. A stunning space. An authentic taste of Italian dining and story telling from our generous host. Ivano’s vision and delivery is an experience you too will enjoy. Bon appétit"

    Steve

Enter as strangers, leave as friends.

Restaurants can be special places.

They can be places of real memory-making.

They should be open to the spontaneous and genuine in feel.

They need to be about love and laughter, about giving and receiving, about sharing, and even discovery.

A time to stop, just a little.

To breathe.

People go to restaurants to celebrate, to relax, to not think about anything else for a minute, to feel less lonely, to be taken care of and nurtured.

I see this as a way of nurturing, I guess.

The gardens, the suppliers, the creatives and helpers… and you.

And I guess the best vehicle for that is through a much loved home.

And so here we are.

And in all of this, I haven’t even mentioned the food.

Ivano

People socializing outdoors through an arched doorway with a hanging light, a stone wall, and greenery visible in the background.
People sitting at a table with food, a chef preparing a dish in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
Close-up of a hand using a fork to serve a dish of stew-like food with vegetables, in a white bowl, on a dark surface with other bowls in the background.
A man wearing glasses and a checkered shirt is holding a large yellow sheet of paper or fabric. The background is blurred greenery.
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A person with a barcode tattoo on their finger slices a wedge of cheese with a knife. Several bowls of pasta are on the table, and the person is wearing a digital watch.
People preparing food in a modern kitchen, with a focus on a man washing dishes and others seated at a dining table in the foreground.
A man with glasses and a gray beard wearing an apron working in a kitchen with various containers and tools on a black countertop.
Close-up of a plate with roasted chicken and vegetables, with additional similar plates in the background on a black surface.
A man gardening, smiling, wearing glasses and a blue shirt, holding a herb plant in a garden in front of a large house with white walls, windows, and a black front door.
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Close-up of a person slicing a piece of caramelized sweet potato with a spoon.
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A reflection of an elderly woman with short white hair wearing a red shirt and glasses hanging from her neck, standing in front of a wall with a framed family photo above her.
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Dietary Disclaimer

Please note that due to the small scale of our kitchen and the care taken in sourcing and preparing each menu, Scarpetta is generally unable to cater for individual dietary requirements. Minor adjustments may be possible on a case-by-case basis.

From time to time, we host special evenings designed for specific dietary needs, such as gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan menus. These will be clearly indicated when bookings open.

We appreciate your understanding and please get in touch if you wish to discuss.