the source

unfortunately, although thefoodwe could have was very nice (truffle toastie, cauliflower, granita and pain perdu) this restaurant doesn’t seem to cater well for dietary requirements. we had emailed in advance to let them know we could not have fructose, and they said that was fine. however, we arrived to find out that we could only have a few very limited dishes from the menu and that the chef couldn’t change anything else. wish they had told us from the original emails if they were not very flexible. waitstaff were very friendly and especially apologetic to our situation. we were also disappointed that not all tables were “living” and that the ones that were had been taken by a larger group. this all, paired with some disjointed music from the lawn, made sure the source did not feel as luxurious as it should have.

great location,foodwas ok but found the menu very limited and we thought it was a bit try hard. although thefoodwas tasty the serving of chicken was very small. i totally understand what look mona restaurant is going for, but i think you've missed. found the waiter a little upfront asking if we'd like to leave a tip. the cafe looked very good.

amazing restaurant! you can't got to mona without checking out the source. thefoodwas incredible, amazing flavour combinations with immaculate presentation. the wine list is impressive... long, varied and accommodates a variety of budgets. the decor is fabulous - but would else would you expect being next door to mona. what really stood out though was the staff. they're warm and friendly yet ultra professional. the must try dish is the prawn gnocchi. can't wait to get back!

diner from tasmania. i don't normally comment on my experiences at restaurants, however i cannot go past the two previous reviews, especially the diner from denver. i agree entirely with their commentary. we were told that the french chef was wonderful. he probably is, but his cooking left a bad taste in my mouth. i was willing to go to mona and pay the amount required for their varying numbers of courses, however i certainly would have expected some value for money. the waiting staff were great but thefoodwas terrible. never again. plenty of other restaurants in tasmania that provide much better qualityfoodand at a realistic price.

this was our 3rd & final dining experience at ts. the room is ideal for an intimate, romantic evening but thefoodis just not up to it. spice blending, textures, over cooking & technique is all very pedestrian considering the price point
we have had 1 out 3 memorable meals here but won't be back
really disappointing i'm sorry to say

the services were really good, but thefoodis quite normal and small. after the small dishes, we wait for the main course for about half hours. also when we get the bill, we found out the water has been charged for 5.5 pp.

we were so impressed with breakfast here, we came back for lunch! thefoodis exquisite and the staff are so attentive and friendly, especially the man with soothing barry white voice—heavenly! hands down one of the best breakfasts i’ve had. they’ve really focussed on presenting a unique menu that may look small or lacking, but the high quality and superb flavour pairings more than compensate.

after a morning at mona admiring the collection of exotic art followed by a brief winery tour of moorilla we stopped in for an amazing lunch at the source. a picturesque spot perched above the museum and sprawling grounds below. thefoodwas very special and the service attentive. we sampled several of the tapas style delights on offer as well as a couple of very delicious cocktails. although inside is very well appointed, if it’s a nice day ask for a table outside on the balcony, each table is alive with greenery and is a very special way to dine

another phenomfoodexperience in tasmania.

after a wander through mona (what a museum and gallery) we headed to our lunch booking for hubs birthday.

tasmanian drinks to start followed by seriously great food.

seared scallops for my choice, torched miso & sake cured ocean trout for hubs.

for mains we got the striped trumpeter and the seafood hot pot, both delicious and generous.

dessert of panna cotta for me, and white chocolate mouse for hubs.

i finished with a very good piccolo. they use villano coffee.

thefoodis on the pricey side but it was worth it. big, bold, intense flavours in every dish, even the side dish of vegetables. beautiful presentation. we had the zuchinni flowers, shiso pickled octopus, tasmanian abalone with smoked ham hock, wagyu beef with mushrooms and greens with ponzu sesame dressing. i don't think i'm able to describe the flavours and do the dishes justice. i'll just say that this place is worth going to.

i've always been thoroughly impressed with thefoodand produce in tasmania. the source is one of them. and rarely do i find a restaurant with all three of a gorgeous view, qualityfoodand ambience.

mona or the museum of new and modern art is perhaps 'the' modern art museum in the southern hemisphere. and located on this lovely, picturesque seascape are a winery, cellar door for moorilla and of course, the source restaurant. i'll let the pictures speak for themselves. 

in itself a 15-20 minute car/taxi trip out of hobart or take the catamaran out of salamanca, the source is easily accessible.

the moorilla wines are throughly enjoyable, especially the cloth label. the white and sparkly in particularly were standouts as complex, full bodied yet different wines. and if you don't find something you like from moorilla? well, the wine list is one of the best in the state.

then there's the food. could they be from a masterchef kitchen? as the menu changes often depending on seasonal produce, i'll let the pictures speak for themselves. just like masterchef, don't expect every dish to be an absolute winner. and even the best ... sometimes don't always get it right. only one or two dishes i vaguely recall didn't quite meet expectations. but overall, the meal and experience was a winner.  i still remember that delectable baked apple, encased within a meringue shell as you crack it open and pour the most rich, salty caramel sauce on top. 

along with franklin's and the glass house, amongst my three favourite restaurants in hobart.

i would highly recommend, if your budget allows booking into one of the nearby chalets. tastefully furnished, immensely comfortable and saves you having to even think of driving home after a meal and wine pairing. and the view. oh the view.

we came for a late lunch on a weekday so there wasn't too many people at the restaurant. we were seated outside which had a lovely view on a sunny day. we ordered the lamb and wallaby with a side of potatoes. thefoodtook a while to come out so we were starving by the time it did so you can imagine that we were not happy when we had to ask where our potatoes were. the waitress had a slightly surprised look on her face making it obvious that she had forgotten. she did not admit it and returned to say that it would be another ten minutes. so ridiculous that the side would come out once the main becomes cold. we were not impressed that she did not apologize. what made the service even worse was that we had to flag the waitress every time we wanted something such as our water topped up. there was only two other tables at the time so i cannot imagine what it's like when it is busy. not impressed for the price we pay to dine here.

may 2017 review of museum cafe (2/5) - i was so surprised by the attitude of the staff at the cafe as the source & wine bar staff are exceptional. we had a team lunch of 17 & we were drip fed lunch orders. 5 ordered curries which instead of coming out at one time, was spaced out over 50 mins, with the last one being served after everyone has finished their meal. it appears that they microwave theirfoodto heat up. all the curries are individually plated then microwaved to heat. i noticed that there was unusually large amount of steam coming out the curry however thefooditself was not that hot. this also added to drying up the curry as they microwaved thefoodtoo long. we all had very dry pork curry, unpleasant to get through. they must also have one microwave for the amount of time it took to get to the table.

the waitstaff completely ignored us when we tried to inquire about the last dish that hasn't arrived ( classic avoidance of eye contace & attitude of i am too cool for this job to serve you). my tea cup had coffee stains on the side & when i requested a new cup i was met with "what's wrong with it!".

thefoodin the serving fridge looks fantastic however i am not keen on paying $18 for microwaved food.

2 star is for the stunning view & landscape of the courtyard. it was heavenly to sit outside to soak in the sun.

feb & may 2017 review of source restaurant - thefood& service was exceptional. the creativity of thefoodserved, coupled with the professional service & luxurious setting make the dining experience one to remember. i would go back again no question. we had a fantastic dinner & lunch experience.

for lunch we took the kids & they were very accommodating by preparing a meal for them (one had creamy pasta who said it was delicious & fish & chips for the other one). source is trending for me!

dec 2015 review of golden hour @ mona wine bar - i highly recommend this experience! i arrived to a beautiful communal table setting at the wine bar, and was greet by a welcoming host with a complimentary bubblies. my girlfriends & i opted only for thefoodoption ($79 pp for 3 course) as we wanted to drive home, drinks package is another $50.

thefoodwas elegant with earthy feel to it, no pretension. thefoodwas yummy, plentiful & i enjoyed the sharing concept. i thought initally being seated so closely with strangers that my night would be stilted but it was a lovely intimate setting & we enjoyed ourselves.

the highlight was going to see the amarna (art exhibition), i appreciated the explanation of the art (as i am no expert in this area). it was a wonderful experience to be out in the open & exploring art work. we returned to have dessert & relished being inside (bring a warm jacket as exhibition is outside). i took a photo of the menu so i won't describe the food, except to say it was very good.

food : comforting yet elegant
service: warm & elegant
atmosphere: chic & modern

i would definitely go back!

so, part of the carpet is held together with duck tape. hmmm, not what you'd expect. however, we hoped thefoodwould shine through.

1 hour 15 between course 1 and 2, course 4 went to the wrong table and all and i mean all the dishes required zero chewing. it's as though the menu was designed for people with tooth-ache!

the wine was outstanding and so was the sommelier. 
 
the bill - well, we got give the wrong one... it was one disaster to another... it would've been funny if not so disappointing... not sure i'd risk it again.

so much build up for so much disappointment!!

pumpkin soup started off with a bang 8/10.
jerusalem artichoke dish was 6/10 ok but nothing flash.
sardine dish with squid ink base was how should i put it a dismal dish 2/10.
then the duck with rubbery skin flapped in with a 6/10
finished off with a bland prune soufflé and a cumin based rum baba finishing the night off with a 3/10

total night based onfood25/50.

they don't give you a menu - chefs choice. i just thank god we didn't opt for the 9 course degustation.

wine match was ok again nothing to blow your socks off.

value wise: not great.

highlights: the back ground music, they also threw in the 2 starting champagne glasses of the night for free.