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Tasmania houses a number of restaurants that serve a variety of local and international cuisines. An abundance of water bodies nearby makes it easy for the restaurants to serve delicious variations of seafood. Several restaurants therefore supply Tasmanian specialties of seafood. Places near Launceston, the Duke of Wellington ranks among the best Australian restaurants of the region. The restaurant is actually a part of a popular hotel of the same name. Offering good quality Australian food, the Duke of Wellington has become one of the most visited restaurants in the area. With a comfortable ambience and an elegant décor, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience to its guests. Another aspect of the restaurant which calls for a special mention is their service. The staff here is friendly and ready to provide its diners with a prompt service. The regular diners here adore the meat and seafood dishes served. Some of the most popular preparations of the Duke of Wellington are: Bruchetta( a preparation of tomato, basil, parmesan cheese, and olive oil) Creole Chicken (chicken grilled with tomato, onion, and a liberal sprinkle of spices) Beef Wellington (beef fillet cooked with mushroom and bacon and wrapped in a layer of pastry) Poached Chicken Breast (chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, walnuts and served with a dash of oregano sauce) Dukes Meat Lovers (pizza topped with a sumptuous spread of ham, salami, mushroom, capsicum and a liberal sprinkle of cheese) Tropical Chicken (pizza with a tropical garnish of mango chunks, chicken, onion, capsicum and herbs) The pizzas in Duke of Wellington are specially cooked fresh from a wood fired oven. The most ordered dessert items include Apple and Rhubarb Crumble, Banana Split, Chocolate Mud cake, and Pavlova. The wine list served here is quite extensive, and serves some of the best wines produced in the nearby vineries. A separate bar and barbeque area is also available here. The restaurant is a popular destination for the tourists as the hotel in which the restaurant is housed, provides a comfortable and affordable accommodation. Duke of Wellington Hotel 190-192 Macquarie St Hobart TAS 7000
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