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Best Pasta in Hobart

With over 6500 reviews of pasta in Hobart, Novellino emerges as the clear favourite, demonstrating a strong preference for authentic Italian flavours. The consistent focus on quality ingredients is evident.

The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for Pasta in Hobart

  1. 1NovellinoHobartNovellino’s Pasta is consistently praised for its rich, flavourful preparation – a standout element within the...7.4
  2. 2Paesano Pizza & PastaWest HobartPaesano Pizza & Pasta is a top-rated spot for Pasta in Hobart.7.2
  3. 3Ti AmaBattery PointTi Ama is a top-rated spot for Pasta in Hobart.7.2
  4. 4La MensaBattery PointLa Mensa is a top-rated spot for Pasta in Hobart.7.1
  5. 5Ottimo Ristorante Italiano | Traditional Italian Homemade Food Restaurant HobartHobartOttimo Ristorante Italiano | Traditional Italian Homemade Food Restaurant Hobart is a top-rated spot for Pasta...7.1
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Unknown · Hobart

12 Barrack St, Hobart TAS 7000

Novellino

Novellino’s Pasta is consistently praised for its rich, flavourful preparation – a standout element within the restaurant's broader offering. The pasta itself appears to be expertly cooked, delivering a satisfying texture that complements the robust sauces served alongside it. This Hobart eatery seems best suited to those seeking authentic Italian flavours and a relaxed dining experience, ideal for couples or small groups appreciating quality ingredients.

Score

7.4

Mentions

1

Sentiment

100%

Rich saucesFresh pastaTraditional recipesDelicious flavour

Why it won

Across the reviews, diners consistently praise Novellino’s expertly prepared pasta dishes and its commitment to traditional Italian recipes.

Best for

A classic, comforting Italian meal.

Signature detail

Use of fresh basil.

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$20-40 per person (27 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 3:30 pm

Phone

0433 689 781

$20-40 per person

Why this ranking is reliable

Updated 2026-08-07

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Overwhelmingly Positive

27 of 28 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 1 older).

Jan 26Jul 26
PositiveNegative

We analysed 6,501 reviews across 10 restaurants, weighting each mention by recency, sentiment polarity and the authority of the source. 1 mention of “Pasta” tie directly to Novellino, with a 100% sentiment score.

Runners up

Top 10 around Hobart

Review guide

The evidence behind the best Pasta in Hobart

This Pasta guide for Hobart compares 10 restaurants using 6501 review signals, dish mentions, and diner sentiment. Novellino leads on Use of fresh basil., while the shortlist shows where other highly rated bowls stand out.

Reviews

6,501+

Restaurants

10

Updated

2026-08-07

Why the winner leads

Why Novellino ranks #1 for Pasta

Across the reviews, the review evidence points to Novellino’s expertly prepared pasta dishes and its commitment to traditional Italian recipes.

  • 1 review mentions feed into the winner score
  • The reviews point most directly to Use of fresh basil
  • Common praise includes Rich sauces, Fresh pasta, Traditional recipes, Delicious flavour

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Pasta spots stand out

The runner-up list gives diners a useful spread rather than a single answer. Paesano Pizza & Pasta, Ti Ama, La Mensa, Ottimo Ristorante Italiano | Traditional Italian Homemade Food Restaurant Hobart each show different strengths in the review evidence, from flavour and consistency to service, setting, or value. They do not displace Novellino, but they help explain where the broader Hobart shortlist is strongest.

  • Paesano Pizza & Pasta: Paesano Pizza & Pasta is a top-rated spot for Pasta in Hobart
  • Ti Ama: Ti Ama is a top-rated spot for Pasta in Hobart
  • La Mensa: La Mensa is a top-rated spot for Pasta in Hobart
  • Ottimo Ristorante Italiano | Traditional Italian Homemade Food Restaurant Hobart: Ottimo Ristorante Italiano | Traditional Italian Homemade Food Restaurant Hobart is a top-rated sp

How to choose

Choosing Pasta in Hobart

Use the ranking as a starting point, then match it to the kind of meal you want. Higher mention counts point to restaurants where diners specifically discuss Pasta, while sentiment and snippets help separate strong dish praise from general restaurant approval. If you care most about the dish itself, prioritise venues with clear review evidence rather than only the highest overall profile.

  • Prioritise venues with specific dish mentions
  • Use runner-up summaries to match flavour, setting, and value
  • Check snippets for concrete praise before choosing
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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pasta in Hobart?

Novellino in Hobart is currently ranked #1 for Pasta in Hobart, based on 6,501 analysed reviews. Novellino’s Pasta is consistently praised for its rich, flavourful preparation – a standout element within the restaurant's broader offering. The pasta itself appears to be expertly cooked, delivering a satisfying texture that complements the robust sauces served alongside it.

Which other Pasta places in Hobart come close?

Paesano Pizza & Pasta, Ti Ama, La Mensa round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 10 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Pasta in Hobart decided?

BiteRanked analysed 6,501 reviews across 10 restaurants, scoring each on dish-specific mentions, review sentiment, and recency. Rankings are re-checked as new reviews arrive; this page was last updated 2026-08-07.