Institut Polaire

Really stellar service, warm hosts and excellent location - right across our hotel. The oysters were fantastic, the chicken liver - one of the best, prawns were chefs kiss (had tinges of Chinese soya sauce) but the vodka pasta was by far the worst pasta I’ve ever had (sorry guys!) It was watery, under seasoned, watery tomatoes at 42 bucks a pop. Eggs were okay. Bottarga toast not too shabby. So hits and misses hence the three stars. But really the pasta…….

We went for a martini experience and it was just phenomenal. I couldn’t recommend it more for visitors to Hobart or those lucky enough to call it home. The drinks were exceptional, the food superb. Every mouthful was perfection.Couldn’t fault a second of it! Thank you so much

My friends recently had their wedding ceremony at this fantastic restaurant, and it was an absolute delight! The owner went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. From the beautifully arranged snacks to the exquisite dinner, every detail was carefully thought out. The ambiance was charming, accompanied by delightful music that enhanced the overall experience. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel truly pampered. Whenever I'm in Hobart and looking to gather with friends, this is the first place that comes to mind. The set menu is always a treat, with occasional updates to keep things exciting. And let's talk about the drinks - superb! Their cocktails, featuring their own gin, are incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this place for any special occasion or simply a memorable dining experience.

Came here for the first time and I was completely blown away. Service was excellent but food was one of a kind. So good I came back a few days later. The lobster pasta is something I often dream about. The white asparagus was one hell of an experience and don’t get me started on the desert looking savoury entree with salmon cream and roes on top of the crunchy bread, yes the Bottarga toast. Excellent portion too, worth every penny. If you’re in Hobart, you need to stop by here.

Easily one of the best dining experiences we have had. The food, ambience, service, drinks & dedication to their craft is of the highest standard. Every dish was divine. We had a phenomenal Brazilian waitress who was provided such a great experience for us as we were sharing a birthday dinner. Thank you for such a beautiful dinner 🥰

Food - we were given only the a la carte menu. I know they offer a set menu but for some reason they skipped giving us that. We had a prawn main. 2 prawns for $35. That’s it. 2 prawns. They ask you if you’d like bread to mop the sauce, 2 small buns for $8. Prawns were delicious but I left hungry. We also tried the pasta. Under-seasoned and lacklustre for a $40 something dish Cocktails - yum! The best part of this restaurant. Got it really fast Service - we felt welcomed and were shown to our seats quite quickly. It was downhill after that. Other tables definitely got more attention. I won’t read into it but we definitely felt very ignored I was asked twice if everything was good and I murmured “all good”. Yes should’ve said something but I didn’t want to get into it I will absolutely will not return to this place.

One of the best meals i had in Tas! Steak was tender and juicy. Most impressive was the wagyu beef tartare. Desserts were fantastic. Excellent restaurant with fantastic dishes and wine. Lovely staff and world-class service all the way.

Our group of ten women had an amazing dining experience at Institut Polaire last Friday. The shared plates of food were delicious, exceptional actually. The wine Sanskrit Gris 2024 produced by the owner was very popular. Service and atmosphere were excellent.

Really stellar service, warm hosts and excellent location - right across our hotel. The oysters were fantastic, the chicken liver - one of the best, prawns were chefs kiss (had tinges of Chinese soya sauce) but the vodka pasta was by far the worst pasta I’ve ever had (sorry guys!) It was watery, under seasoned, watery tomatoes at 42 bucks a pop. Eggs were okay. Bottarga toast not too shabby. So hits and misses hence the three stars. But really the pasta…….

We went for a martini experience and it was just phenomenal. I couldn’t recommend it more for visitors to Hobart or those lucky enough to call it home. The drinks were exceptional, the food superb. Every mouthful was perfection.Couldn’t fault a second of it! Thank you so much

My friends recently had their wedding ceremony at this fantastic restaurant, and it was an absolute delight! The owner went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. From the beautifully arranged snacks to the exquisite dinner, every detail was carefully thought out. The ambiance was charming, accompanied by delightful music that enhanced the overall experience. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel truly pampered. Whenever I'm in Hobart and looking to gather with friends, this is the first place that comes to mind. The set menu is always a treat, with occasional updates to keep things exciting. And let's talk about the drinks - superb! Their cocktails, featuring their own gin, are incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this place for any special occasion or simply a memorable dining experience.

Came here for the first time and I was completely blown away. Service was excellent but food was one of a kind. So good I came back a few days later. The lobster pasta is something I often dream about. The white asparagus was one hell of an experience and don’t get me started on the desert looking savoury entree with salmon cream and roes on top of the crunchy bread, yes the Bottarga toast. Excellent portion too, worth every penny. If you’re in Hobart, you need to stop by here.

Easily one of the best dining experiences we have had. The food, ambience, service, drinks & dedication to their craft is of the highest standard. Every dish was divine. We had a phenomenal Brazilian waitress who was provided such a great experience for us as we were sharing a birthday dinner. Thank you for such a beautiful dinner 🥰

Food - we were given only the a la carte menu. I know they offer a set menu but for some reason they skipped giving us that. We had a prawn main. 2 prawns for $35. That’s it. 2 prawns. They ask you if you’d like bread to mop the sauce, 2 small buns for $8. Prawns were delicious but I left hungry. We also tried the pasta. Under-seasoned and lacklustre for a $40 something dish Cocktails - yum! The best part of this restaurant. Got it really fast Service - we felt welcomed and were shown to our seats quite quickly. It was downhill after that. Other tables definitely got more attention. I won’t read into it but we definitely felt very ignored I was asked twice if everything was good and I murmured “all good”. Yes should’ve said something but I didn’t want to get into it I will absolutely will not return to this place.

One of the best meals i had in Tas! Steak was tender and juicy. Most impressive was the wagyu beef tartare. Desserts were fantastic. Excellent restaurant with fantastic dishes and wine. Lovely staff and world-class service all the way.

Our group of ten women had an amazing dining experience at Institut Polaire last Friday. The shared plates of food were delicious, exceptional actually. The wine Sanskrit Gris 2024 produced by the owner was very popular. Service and atmosphere were excellent.

In my opinion (which is entirely what these reviews are, so it doesn't REALLY need to be said, and yet) I think Institut Polaire suffers from what the Nant Whisky Bar suffered from, which is that it's essentially a glorified showroom for the product behind the bar, in this case being Sud Polaire gins and Domaine Simha wines. The space itself is very on brand for Sud Polaire (check out their instagram for confirmation). Crisp, cold, white. Some fur. Much luxe. But in li'l ol' Hobart, I just don't know if it fits or works. The prices are pricey. The bar food is glam. My friends and I had a cocktail each and then scurried away to a place around the corner where we could play dumb card games in peace and listen to sick tunes and not feel like our parents were going to come in and tell us to stop touching stuff. Nice drinks but way too fancy.

Called in here for pre-dinner drinks. Cannot recommend highly enough. Great cocktail and food menu. We only had time for one cocktail each and they were delish. We returned after our dinner to finish off with another lovely cocktail. Would have loved to try their food and will next time we are in Hobart. I loved the modern décor, white, plush and classy...marble, fur and a fire. Small enough to be intimate but i think I could see a private room at back for bigger groups. So nice to see something different in Tassie.