RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR - METRO peppina
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In a standout night at the 2025 Hospitality Tasmania Awards for Excellence, Peppina clinched the Restaurant of the Year – Metro title for a second consecutive year. The Hobart Italian-inspired venue also secured wins for Best International or Specialty Cuisine and Best Restaurant (in an Accommodation Venue), plus a silver medal for Best Wine List. The results reflect a consistently high standard across food, service, and beverage curation. Peppina’s kitchen continues to deliver Italian-inspired dishes underpinned by premium Tasmanian produce, while the front-of-house team maintains a warm, well-paced service style suited to both hotel guests and destination diners. The complementary awards recognise depth as well as breadth: culinary identity, guest experience within a hotel environment, and a wine program that supports the menu with range and structure. “It is fantastic, the acknowledgement for everyone, it is wonderful to see everyone here celebrating,” said Venue Manager Etien Celzner. “We know we have got the product but more importantly we have
got the people behind us, the teams we have in all our outlets, the leaders we have within the hotel and outlets, it is a fantastic team. “There is a lot [of competition] out there, some fantastic places, some fantastic restaurants and fantastic hotels.” Peppina sets a high benchmark for metro-region hospitality and shows experience and service that extends well beyond the night of the awards.
RESTAUTANT OF THE YEAR - REGIONAL FROGMORE CREEK
WINNER
unforgettable setting.
Known for its seamless blend of refined dining and relaxed vineyard charm, Frogmore Creek continues to showcase the best of local produce, paired with its own award-winning wines and panoramic views. Head Chef Mark Burne said the team was both surprised and delighted by the recognition. “We had no expectation, it is nice to get some recognition. It has been another big year, every year gets bigger. This puts us out there a bit more, we have a great name already but a bit of recognition.” With a busy summer approaching, Sebastian Gasser said the venue is gearing up for another season of celebrations. “Huge [summer coming up]. Always lots of functions, lots of events, we are looking forward to it.” Frogmore Creek’s dual awards highlight not only its consistency but also its drive to evolve — refining the dining experience year after year while keeping its roots firmly planted in Tasmanian soil.
Set against the rolling vines of the Coal River Valley, Frogmore Creek has once again proven itself a powerhouse of Tasmanian dining, taking out the coveted Restaurant of the Year – Regional award fpr the first time since 2016. The venue also claimed Best Restaurant (Stand Alone), cementing its position as a destination that delivers world-class food, wine and service in one
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