Harbour Lights Cafe

Anchored on Hobart’s scenic waterfront, Harbour Lights Café draws locals, food aficionados and wanderers with equal ease.

Friendly by nature and perfectly placed for a mid-shop pause or a pre-show bite, it blends the charm of a neighbourhood café with the bustle of a well-loved city haunt.

As the day winds down, the kitchen shifts gear with confidence and leans into Italian, filling the air with the aroma of simmering sauces and baking dough. It is the sort of place where conversation hums easily and tables are rarely short of good company.

Antipasti might open with a briny Bruny Island oyster brightened by lemon, or polpette al sugo in a rich tomato sauce with parmesan. Then come generous plates of ragu alla bolognese and spaghetti alle vongole - the kind of classics that reward unhurried appetites.

Pizza is a point of pride, from herb-flecked grandma pizza with tomato, mozzarella and basil pesto to pepperoni-laden slices that always hit the spot. Simple sides keep things easy, while families find plenty to please younger diners.

Whether it is a breezy dinner or a warm waterside supper, Harbour Lights Café offers a welcome worth lingering over. Drop in, settle down and follow the harbour lights to the next delicious moment.