The Agrarian Kitchen - New Norfolk, Tasmania

Stephen J. K.

Beautiful setting, gracious service—but a steep price tag

The experience was undeniably enjoyable: the grounds are stunning and immaculately maintained, and the staff were warm, attentive, and welcoming throughout. The food was delicious—elegantly presented and expertly prepared.

However, at $220 per person before drinks, expectations are understandably sky-high. While the meal was excellent, we couldn’t help but compare it to other top-tier Hobart restaurants like Trophy Room, where we enjoyed food of a comparable standard at half the price.

To truly match the premium price point, a few thoughtful additions could elevate the experience: a short garden tour to share the rich history of the grounds—especially given its past as an asylum—would create a deeper connection to the place. Similarly, offering the welcome drink in the greenhouse as a complimentary gesture (or including it in the overall cost) would feel more gracious and help set the tone for the experience.

We’re definitely glad we went—it’s a memorable outing—but for us, the value for money just didn’t quite add up.

Gediminas K.

I loved my experience at Agrarian Kitchen. Was lucky with amazing winter weather & sitting outside on the lawn.
Did the garden tour and the gardener(brazilian fella) did a great job answering questions etc. nice food. Definitely worth a drive👌🏽

Sarah A.

Such a special experience! From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the team and walked through the garden and enjoyed our first course and a wine in the greenhouse before making our way back to the main dining room.

Huge shout out to David, our waiter who took care of us - exceptional service and very friendly and to Sam our new chef friend!

Thanks Team, will be back on our next Tassie trip!

Kaija B.

Flawless - totally lives up to the hype! We had the best day out at The Agrarian Kitchen. We started with the garden tour, had a coffee then did the asylum tour. We concluded with the magnificent degustation. Laura and Amy took amazing care of us. The food is exception and the atmosphere perfect. I was particularly impressed with the alcohol free flight option. We will definately be back!

georgia F.

If you value clean, fresh, homemade and sustainable food experiences then you must try this restaurant/garden. Not only was the food simple yet beautifully complex in its flavour profiles, you could taste the freshness of the ingredients grown on site.

With the non-alcoholic pairings, the whole experience was perfect.
The gardens were beautiful, the service was prompt and well thought out, and the history is also really interesting!

Loved being able to see the kitchen up close, it made the food feel even more special.

If you’re someone who likes your meat, this experience may not be as fulfilling! Just putting it out there, for me the one meat course was so stunning it was enough!

Thank you to the whole Agrarian team, for putting so much time and effort into the food you make. It shows on the plate and can be tasted with so much joy.

Kyle V. R.

The absolute best food experience I have ever had. We started our visit with the garden tour which is well worth the price. Rodney one of the owners took us through their garden and gave us some history as well as info about their plants and why they do certain things. He also answered all questions of the group.

We started with a drink and snacks in the yard for our restaurant experience and we’ve never had vegetables taste so good especially raw.

Once inside the restaurant it was just magnificent. The vibe is very sleek but doesn’t feel too fancy, just right. The food is served with care and the wait staff are very knowledgeable but down to earth and can have a chat.

Want to give a shout out to Riley & Jess who made us feel right at home in the restaurant and in the garden.

And now the food! Oh my what a treat, everything that came out was finished and sparked conversation. It has me so curious about food and they switch menu every week! I couldn’t believe it, the chefs must be so talented!

Absolute stunner spot for food lovers or people who just want to be wowed by food!

Liz C.

Absolutely outstanding experience!
The Agrarian Kitchen is unlike any dining experience I’ve had before.

I love the juxtaposition of this converted insane asylum into a modern farm with all locally made & sourced produce.

The food is exceptional especially with the non-alcoholic pairing!

The staff go above & beyond too! Extra special shoutout to Riley who made my birthday extra special. 10/10

Isabelle H.

We had a wonderful experience with the degustation at Agrarian Kitchen. The garden is beautiful to walk through and helps to appreciate the planning, preparation and quality of ingredients.
The food was divine! Meticulously planned and perfectly executed.
The service was friendly, warm and inviting. Each course was thoroughly explained and at no point were we left wanting in terms of assistance.
We would love to dine here again!