Mona, Museum restaurant in Berriedale, Australia.
Mona is a restaurant in Berriedale featuring modern dining spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Derwent River and surrounding landscape. The dining areas sit within a subterranean structure, creating an unusual architectural setting.
The restaurant opened in 2011 as part of David Walsh's Museum of Old and New Art complex and serves contemporary Australian cuisine. Its connection to the museum and underground setting has defined the space from the beginning.
The restaurant draws on local Tasmanian ingredients and methods, connecting diners to regional farming and food traditions. This relationship with the surrounding area shapes the experience at the table.
Visitors can reach the restaurant via a dedicated ferry service from Hobart, making the approach relaxed and scenic. The ferry journey gives you a chance to take in the surroundings before arrival.
The dining area sits above an underground wine cellar holding over 10,000 bottles in temperature-controlled glass cases. This collection is visible from above, creating an unexpected connection between food and wine.
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