Stelo at Pierre's

I don’t usually write reviews unless something’s really bad—or really amazing—and this time, I was truly overwhelmed. The attention to detail is what sets this restaurant apart. The décor and fit-out are fantastic: subdued, romantic, and absolutely beautiful. The service was attentive, friendly, and professional. The food was excellent—generous serves, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. • Polpette di maiale – tasty, tender, and perfectly seasoned pork. • Insalata di Asparagi – a lovely mix of soft white asparagus with the crunch of almonds; perfectly balanced. • Fritto Misto – a very generous serve of fresh fish, squid, and scallops, each with a thin, crisp crumb. Excellent. • Porchetta – magnificent, again. Huge thanks to the waitstaff, the chef and kitchen crew, and to the charming owner, Lauren, who has clearly poured her passion into every detail. And then there’s the bar, the cellar, the private dining areas… I could go on. A true food lover’s paradise.

Had a really enjoyable evening here. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting—perfect for a relaxed dinner or catch-up with friends. The food overall was fine, though nothing really stood out. It was well-presented and pleasant, just not especially memorable. That said, the bread was a real highlight—served warm with a delicious salty flavour that set a great tone at the start of the meal. While the dishes didn’t quite match the excellent service and lovely setting, it’s still a nice spot to unwind and enjoy a comfortable dining experience.

My wife and I visited as part of a holiday in Tasmania on an incredibly rare childless evening, and are very glad we did! We had the degustation with wine pairing, and were impressed by every dish. Our waitress, Marsey, had clearly taken the time to learn about the wines and dishes and was able to make the meal and exploration of Tasmania as well as a fine dining experience. The pinnacle of the night was hard to pick, but either the onion risotto served with freshly grated truffles paired with a delightfully fresh Chardonnay or the butter tender beef cheeks (with a delicious caramelised crust) on celeriac mash paired with a bright and spicy Malbec. The sauce with the beef was unbelievably rich in flavour, mind blown. An experience to remember for sure!

If you have the chance to dine here, I highly recommend it. We had the 4 course chefs selection and every single dish and element were perfect. We had fantastic gin recommendations from our server, Josh, who was simply amazing and made our dining experience above and beyond brilliant

Booking in advance is highly recommended, as the restaurant tends to fill up quickly. Our party indulged in a selection of 2-3 starters, mains, desserts, and drinks, all of which were reasonably priced. My favourite was popcorn cauliflower. The service was prompt and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. Situated in the bustling streets of Launceston, you can go for after drinks at some bars nearby this restaurant. The ambiance added to the charm of our dining experience. However, it's worth noting that there is only one female toilet, which can lead to slightly longer queues during peak times. Despite this minor inconvenience, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant.

Cannot fault the service, food and drinks at Stelo! Contacted them regarding booking their private dining space for a hens party and they made it so easy and were so accommodating. Allowed us to bring our own decorations and games as well as providing amazing service with our own (brilliant) waitress for the night. The food was, as always, impeccable - we opted for the 3 course set menu which offered shared entrees (all delicious but the stracciatella was a stand out), a choice of 3 mains and 3 desserts. Everything was absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend the space for anyone planning an intimate dinner in a beautiful space.

This is the last leg of our Tassie trip and we had high hopes for our last dining experience based on majority of the Google reviews. We selected the 5-course menu and specified my dietary requirement (which was also chosen whilst the booking was made online). We waited 90 minutes between our appetisers and at that point, we were pretty sure our table was forgotten because everyone around us had food being served continuously. When it finally came to our mains, none of my dietary restrictions were met. The last straw of the night was we waited 30 minutes for our bill (we were initially patient because there was a crowd exiting), only to found out that our request was forgotten again. Long story short, I am sure that they serve good food but it was hard digesting the fact that we paid almost 250 dollars for a meal, yet feeling like we have been disappointed at every aspect of dinner tonight.

Cannot recommend this more! Fairly priced and terrific food! We ordered off the A La Carte menu and it loved it all. Ivan our waiter was exceptional! Helped us structure our meal and provide the best level of service. If there was a textbook for being a waiter he'd be a perfect example.