Templo

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Small Room with a Clear Point of View

Templo sits on Patrick Street in Hobart, occupying a space so compact — just 25 seats — that every decision about what goes on the plate and in the glass carries real weight. That constraint is, by all appearances, entirely deliberate. The restaurant has earned recognition from Gambero Rosso, one of the world's most respected food and wine guides, a distinction that speaks to the consistency and integrity behind what is, on the surface, a quietly run neighbourhood spot.

The Menu

There is no à la carte here. Templo offers a single, changing daily set menu priced at $100 per person. What's on it depends on what's in season and what the kitchen finds worth celebrating that day — a format that demands trust from the diner and discipline from the team. Seasonal and locally sourced produce drives the cooking, and the menu shifts accordingly.

The Wine

The wine list is built around minimal-intervention bottles from small producers, mostly recent vintages from makers the team knows personally. A handful of special bottles from further afield round things out. Guests are also welcome to bring their own wine for a $30 corkage fee per bottle — a gesture that keeps the atmosphere relaxed and the focus on the meal itself.

The Room

Some seats are stools. Some are at a shared table close to neighbouring diners. The setup encourages a certain intimacy that larger restaurants can't manufacture. It's worth flagging any access requirements or seating preferences when booking, given the limited configurations available.

For a city like Hobart — where serious food culture has taken firm root — Templo represents something straightforward and rare: a small restaurant doing exactly what it says, with evident care.