Taste. by Bold Cuisine

Taste. by Bold Cuisine is a small, reservation-led restaurant at 155 Rooke Street in Devonport, built around a considered fine-dining experience. Chef Simon Bold has shaped the venue around Tasmanian produce, combining traditional and modern influences in menus that change each month. The focus is on careful preparation, detail and produce, rather than a fixed list of familiar dishes.

Guests can choose between a three-course choice menu and a six-course chef’s tasting menu, with wine matching available for either. The drinks offering extends beyond the food pairings, including a curated wine list, a spirits trolley and non-alcoholic options. Guests can choose from the open wine rack or ask the venue’s sommelier to recommend a suitable match, making the drinks service a considered part of the meal rather than an afterthought.

The setting is described as elegant and sophisticated, with highly trained, passionate staff providing attentive service tailored to individual preferences. With limited seating and the venue’s small scale, Taste is best approached as a planned dining occasion rather than a casual drop-in meal, although walk-ins are welcome when space allows. Online bookings are preferred, and larger groups should contact the restaurant directly: bookings over eight require discussion, while parties of more than 14 need to discuss available options.

Taste’s adult-focused format makes it a natural choice for a date, special occasion or an evening centred on a longer meal. It is not suitable for children under 15 and does not offer a kids menu, so families with younger children should look elsewhere. Dietary requirements also need advance discussion. The restaurant cannot cater for vegan, dairy-free, anaphylactic, garlic- and onion-free, sugar-free or FODMAP diets, and requests to alter the menu must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the booking. These conditions are worth checking before reserving, particularly for guests with serious allergies.

The restaurant is part of Bold Cuisine Tasmania, Chef Simon Bold’s broader venture after more than 20 years working in kitchens in New Zealand and Australia. At Taste, that experience is expressed through a changing, produce-led menu and a polished service style in the heart of Devonport. For diners looking for a structured Tasmanian meal with optional wine pairing and an intimate setting, it offers a clearly defined experience rather than an all-day café format.