Pasini's - Bicheno

Oh dear. I've fallen into the classic tourist trap. In a town like Bicheno with lots of accomodation but only one or two dinner options, I picked Pasini. Howeve... read more Oh dear. I've fallen into the classic tourist trap. In a town like Bicheno with lots of accomodation but only one or two dinner options, I picked Pasini. However, the next night, after having dined at The Bay restaurant in nearby Freycinet, I regretted my meal in Pasini very much. $35 got me a main course of lamb shoulder, with some mash and garden salad. The lamb shoulder was really dry and tough. The mash and garden salad were OK. My wife had the pork cutlet $30), which was a single pork cutlet. This was at least cooked well juicy and still tender. The kitchen was overwhelmed when we were there there was a 45 minute wait from ordering to getting our dishes. The kick in the balls? Next night's dinner at The Bay Restaurant, where we got white table cloth dining, with amazing views of the sea, much better food, excellent table service, and for the same price.

This place is truly a gem! When I visited, they provided tips for accessing the wifi, which was crucial for me as a foreigner trying to book my hotel and call m... read more This place is truly a gem! When I visited, they provided tips for accessing the wifi, which was crucial for me as a foreigner trying to book my hotel and call my mom. The establishment was run by a guy from England and another from Nepal. They made fantastic salads, served great wine, and played excellent music. Overall, the atmosphere is filled with positive vibes!

A cozy pizza café situated next to the penguin tour center in Bicheno's town center. It’s an unassuming spot that caters to both locals and some tourists. For d... read more A cozy pizza café situated next to the penguin tour center in Bicheno's town center. It’s an unassuming spot that caters to both locals and some tourists. For dinner, we ordered a small mixed leaf salad and a BBQ pork, ham, and pepperoni pizza to share. The food was decent—nothing exceptional—but reasonably priced for a quick and easy meal, which is typical for a small town like Bicheno. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.

Make sure to make a reservation for dinner in advance. Since it's a small town, dining options are already limited, and the popular spots tend to fill up quickl... read more Make sure to make a reservation for dinner in advance. Since it's a small town, dining options are already limited, and the popular spots tend to fill up quickly—this place is definitely one of the better ones. They serve fantastic pizza, good coffee, and there are plenty of delicious treats available for takeaway if you can't secure a reservation.

The good: The restaurant was far better than expected for resort town food. The scallops were amazing, and the seafood curry was among the best dishes we had in... read more The good: The restaurant was far better than expected for resort town food. The scallops were amazing, and the seafood curry was among the best dishes we had in our week in Tasmania. The desserts looked like a highlight, but after a very long, relaxed meal, we didn't have enough time for it, unfortunately. The bad: First of all, the prices are higher on Sundays, a fact that is posted nowhere (that I saw) other than the counter of the restaurant. Which is pretty much useless for anyone who sits outside. So that was an unpleasant little surprise. Secondly, the seafood chowder was a bit unsophisticated. Basically a massive amount of cream with some seafood in it. It could stand to have a bit more substance. The bottom line: If you find yourself hungry in Bicheno, you could probably do worse than dinner at Pasini's. But it's certainly not worth going out of your way for.