Sapore Street Food

Sapore Street Food serves fresh Italian pasta and street food from 48 Debomfords Lane, Geilston Bay, right by the water near the Geilston Bay Boat Club. The deal for dog owners is simple: dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which sits within sight of the bay on decent evenings. It runs an evening-only trade, 4pm to 8pm Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays, so this is a dinner stop rather than a lunch one.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted in the outdoor area only, on a leash and under control while you eat. There are no listed dog amenities such as water bowls, so bring your own collapsible bowl. Counter service keeps things quick, which suits dogs that would rather not linger, and the proximity to the boat ramp means the odd boat trailer in the car park is the main thing to keep a leashed dog clear of.

Worth knowing

The kitchen turns out fresh pasta made on site, with carbonara spaghetti, lasagna, Sorrentina gnocchi and a spicy chicken rigatoni among the regular picks, plus gluten-free options and desserts like cheesecake and panna cotta. Portions have a reputation for being generous, which reviewers flag consistently. Because the venue is small and the outdoor area is the only dog option, arriving earlier in the 4pm to 8pm window gives you the best chance of a water-side table.

Getting there and parking

Debomfords Lane runs down to the Geilston Bay foreshore, about ten minutes' drive east of Hobart's bridge over the Tasman Highway. Parking is free on site and on the street, and the walk from car to table is short and flat.

While you're out there

Pair dinner with a walk along the Geilston Bay foreshore path, which runs straight past the venue for an on-lead evening stroll. If you are building a dog-friendly eastern shore crawl, Glass Garden By The Bay in Lindisfarne welcomes dogs at its alfresco tables, and Bar Doppio in Rose Bay is a coffee stop with outdoor seating. For a proper run off lead, South Street Reserve's fenced dog park at Bellerive is a short drive away.

More dog-friendly eating around the state is on the Tasmania restaurants list and the Geilston Bay destination guide.

Pepsi: Water on one side, boat ramp on the other. A dog has to stay focused on the carbonara.