Get a feel for Hobart's history as you dine on Scott Minervini's exquisite food.

Its classic heritage interior design makes this little stone house feel as though the original occupants have just stepped out for a minute. The wooden floors are creaky, the windows are draped against the night and there's not a neon sign to be seen.

Because the original room sizes have been maintained, you'll be up close and personal with your fellow diners in a conversational sense, although there's plenty of elbow room. But mostly, you'll be too busy falling in love with whatever dish you've chosen to overhear anything from the next table.

This is big night out haute cuisine - the biggest challenge is to narrow down your choices from the seductive menu and wine list.