Josef Cromy well deserves its reputation! We just love going to wineries for a tasting and then sitting down to a good lunch.
Josef Chromy's didn't let us down. We kick of with a tasting of 6 wines and were able to pick which we wanted to taste. That is, reds only, or no bubbles, or 4 whites and 2 reds, what ever. All ably hosted by a lovely hostess. Then on to lunch. $85pp for 2 courses, $100pp for 3 courses. Entree/main, or main/desert. or all 3 . You guessed it, we opted for all 3. It was all delicious and for a desert we opted for an affogato with Frangelico. Service was a tad slow but not enough to put a damper on the day. I suggest you try it. Oh, and we had to supplement with some oyster to begin. Delicious.

Beautifully presented food and a lovely setting. The large modern dining room was a little noisy and slightly chilly, and portions were on the smaller side.

We each chose a two-course menu and shared the entrée and dessert. The wagyu beef was tasty, though some of the accompanying elements overshadowed it. The beef short rib was the standout—much better than the pork special which was tender but needed something more (and not a fan of kale). The crémeux dessert was delicious, with an interesting use of fresh plum instead of cooked.

The warm bread was delicious but felt overpriced at $1 per slice.

Service was great, and the grounds are beautiful. We also enjoyed the rosé sparkling and pinot.
Overall, we enjoyed our visit.

A friend and I came for lunch recently and we had the best time! The landscaping is beautifully done and the views are lovely and serene. We both choice three items from the menu and absolutely cleaned all of our plates. I had the market fish of the day and it was delicious. I’m not always a big fan of wine, but all the wines I had were delightful and wish they sold them in US where I live. I’m gluten free and they accommodated all my needs and answered all my questions. It’s the perfect place for a lunch out, a baby shower or would be a gorgeous place for a wedding.

Such a fun, memorable visit — we had an absolute blast here.

From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and genuinely friendly — Tom in particular was fantastic and made the whole experience feel relaxed and easy.

We opted for wine pairings with our meal, and it was a great choice. Everything felt thoughtful without being overdone. We shared a mix of dishes — local fish, wagyu, sashimi, crispy potatoes, and mushrooms — and each paired beautifully with the wines.

The food was fresh, well executed, and balanced, letting the ingredients (and the wine) shine without trying too hard.

Great wine, great energy, and a setting that invites you to linger. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

A great place for a wine tasting experience of some award-winning wines . A choice of seating inside or out . In the dining room is a modern theme. Outside dining is café style on the veranda. Food for the most seems very nice !

Terrific We visited this lovely winery as a last-minute decision, and were rewarded with a really friendly welcome, and a delightful location. We tasted two flights of their wines, and were impressed. We had coffee in the lovely garden, and had we the time, would have loved to do more there. Oh, and a Wedge-tailed Eagle was flying between the trees just to cap the experience!

Why......????
I don't understand all the great reviews for this restaurant.
I'm new to the area, and, after reading such great reviews, and seeing some very nice photos, l was really looking forward to an excellent experience.
But l was sadly disappointed.
The venue, the view, the staff, were all fine, and the food quality was ok.
But, with all the huge overheads that are involved in running such a place, why skimp on the size of the servings? The cost of vegetables would be the least expensive part of the meal, so why only put a teaspoonful of lentils and a spoonful of cauliflower puree (and some salad) with the main on a plate? Surely it would be just a fraction of the overall costs to be a little more generous?
Two courses are $85 per person, not including wine.
We came away from our lunch today feeling unsatisfied, and arrived home for a cheese platter and our own dessert to finish off our meal.
In future, l was thinking to bring our family and guests here for a great dining experience, but l will now be looking elsewhere, sorry to say.

Had the most wonderful afternoon on our last day in Tasmania.
I was converted to liking the wines I thought I would not thank you Bea ☺️
Restaurant was a great experience the wine pairing with food was a good experience and recommend it. I was surprised again to like wines I would not normally order but I felt I should allow myself to experience through the vision of others and was not disappointed.
After enjoyed the beautiful gardens going for a short.
There are a lot of wineries in the area I recommend at least having a tasting at Josef Chromy a lovely cheese board or snack outside in the garden will delight you.

This was one of the best winery tasting and dining experiences I have ever had. Thank you so very much and if anyone is in Launceston, put this place at the top of your list. Exceptional

We booked this place from third party web and there was a bit of confusion with admin situation at first, but staff were very helpful and accomodating

The tasting flags are amazing, enjoyed with good views
Lunch is well paired with their choice of wine
We were so impressed, definitely will come back to this place

What a great wine stop! What a beautiful property! The setting is absolutely stunning, the staff are incredibly warm and welcoming, and the wine is delicious. This was our first stop on our wine day tour, and they did such a great job giving us insight into Tasmanian wine and what makes it so special. A perfect way to kick off the day—highly recommend stopping here if you’re in Tasmania!

Third visit today, and I think they are just getting better with every visit!

Amazing food, and sensational wine pairings - world-class experience a stone's through from Launceston.

A MUST visit.

Third visit today, and I think they are just getting better with every visit!

Amazing food, and sensational wine pairings - world-class experience a stone's through from Launceston.

A MUST visit.

Amazing views and food but better yet the service was spot on. The food was pretty decent and tastefully presented. The exterior was definitely heritage vibes. Definitely bring family and friends here.

Fantastic location Absolutely beautiful site. They were lovely and accommodated us arriving earlier for our tasting. Bit disappointed that the Sav blanc wasn't on the tasting. Nobody came to check on us or give us more water. Some tables were checked on several times but not us.

We then sat outside and had a cheese platter under the beautiful trees. Couple of suggestions, please put more crackers on the platter. There was just 8, 4 of each. Nowhere near enough! Also, please have ice for the wine buckets, esp on a really warm day. I detest warm white wine.

Other than that, beautiful spot.

Lively tasting room Josef Chromy cellar door is located close to Launceston Airport and makes the perfect pre-flight destination. An amazing array of high quality wines, their strength lies in the Pinot Noir. A lovely tasting room and ample space outside to enjoy a paid tasting.
Would loved to have walked away with some bottles to take home, however pricing from online retailers such as DM’s was cheaper than the cellar door - something I cannot reason with and which I find disappointing.

Why......????
I don't understand all the great reveiws for this restaurant.
I'm new to the area, and, after reading such great reviews, and seeing some very nice photos, l was really looking forward to an excellent experience.
But l was sadly disappointed.
The venue, the view, the staff, were all fine, and the food quality was ok.
But, with all the huge overheads that are involved in running such a place, why skimp on the size of the servings? The cost of vegetables would be the least expensive part of the meal, so why only put a teaspoonful of lentils and a spoonful of cauliflower puree with the main on a plate? Surely it would be just a fraction of the overall costs to be a little more generous?
We came away from our lunch today feeling unsatisfied, and arrived home for a cheese platter and our own dessert to finish off our meal.
In future, l was thinking to bring our family and guests here for a great dining experience, but l will now be looking elsewhere, sorry to say.

I had my birthday lunch at Josef Chromy. From beginning to the end our experience was exemplary. We had the gorgeous Timmy (Tim Tam) looking after us. She made us feel so comfortable and was incredibly attentive and effervescent. The food and wine was divine. Highly recommended on every level. Ps: the Martini special was to die for.

Food was delicious but be prepared for some wait, as service is likely intended to slow you down from any busy life and take time to enjoy the experience and surroundings.

No a-la-carte options available - you have to get the set menu. My partner and I got 2x 2-set courses ($85) but split combinations to be able to sample an entree and a dessert across. Here's what we ordered:

Barbecued Scottsdale pork jowl
- extremely well balanced, equal parts meat and fat, which was rendered well.

Dry aged pinnacle sirloin
- decent, with really good leek. Though a proper steak at a steakhouse would be better.

Braised cressy lamb shoulder
- tender, flavourful, but slightly salty. Lots of lentils and fennel was tasty

Cheese platter
- simple, but best of the dishes in my opinion. Please get this over any of the dessert options (even though I've never tried). We opted for the Brie, and accompanying items were absolutely fabulous. And the manuka honey to tie your cheese stacker together - O.M.G

Josef chromy pinot noir
- medium bodied, light-medium taste depth

Josef chromy Riesling
- nice and dry, as described. But I wonder if I may have preferred the sweeter pepik Riesling.

Would I come back here for the food alone? Maybe, mostly due to price concerns. Would I bring a date here to impress? Absolutely.

Dined on a weekday morning in August without reservation and queue.

Food was delicious but be prepared for some wait, as service is likely intended to slow you down from any busy life and take time to enjoy the experience and surroundings.

No a-la-carte options available - you have to get the set menu. My partner and I got 2x 2-set courses ($85) but split combinations to be able to sample an entree and a dessert across. Here's what we ordered:

Barbecued Scottsdale pork jowl
- extremely well balanced, equal parts meat and fat, which was rendered well.

Dry aged pinnacle sirloin
- decent, with really good leek. Though a proper steak at a steakhouse would be better.

Braised cressy lamb shoulder
- tender, flavourful, but slightly salty. Lots of lentils and fennel was tasty

Cheese platter
- simple, but best of the dishes in my opinion. Please get this over any of the dessert options (even though I've never tried). We opted for the Brie, and accompanying items were absolutely fabulous. And the manuka honey to tie your cheese stacker together - O.M.G

Josef chromy pinot noir
- medium bodied, light-medium taste depth

Josef chromy Riesling
- nice and dry, as described. But I wonder if I may have preferred the sweeter pepik Riesling.

Would I come back here for the food alone? Maybe, mostly due to price concerns. Would I bring a date here to impress? Absolutely.

Dined on a weekday morning in August without reservation and queue.

We stopped in for lunch and arrived early, before the restaurant opened so we opted to grab a couple glasses of sparkling wine to enjoy by the fireplace. The cellar door is quite charming and the sparkling wines were delicious as well. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Once the restaurant opened and we were seated, we had a look through the menu. The setup is quite similar to Stillwater. They have some a la carte "snacks", but you choose either 2 courses (entree + main or main + dessert) or 3 courses. Some courses include a supplement, but this is noted clearly by the server.

We started with a half dozen oysters and I think they were the best we had on our trip to Tasmania. So clean and fresh, and the shallot mignonette was a perfect accompaniment.

We both opted for entree + main, but it turned out to be way too much food, especially in light of the half dozen oysters we had to start, so just be aware that the portions are quite large. I started with the octopus and my wife had the pork jowl. Both were really tasty, but again, quite large, so after finishing them, we were already getting pretty full. For the mains, my wife had the market fish and I had the lamb rump. The fish was flaky and tender with a crisp skin, which offered a nice textural contrast. The lamb rump was so tender and juicy with a nice fat cap that been slightly crisped. It was super rich and decadent, but paired quite nicely with their Pinot Noir.

The service, just like we experienced at the cellar door, was exceptional throughout the meal.

The property itself is also very picturesque so if you arrive early, walk around (respecting the signage, of course) and take photos. Overall, whether you're coming for a tasting at the cellar door or eating at the restaurant, you'll have a wonderful time.

Thank you to all staff involved in making my partner and myself feel welcome and at ease... We thoroughly enjoyed the wine tour by Ella... The food and services from Josef Chromy Wines' restaurant were above and beyond expectations... So a big thank you to all those who provided high expectations and professionalism 🙏

Absolutely stellar.

Their bread and butter is to die for.
Their oysters are the freshest in Launceston.
Their dishes are all reasonably sized and we never leave feeling like we could eat more. I recommend started with their in-house NV.

Josef Chromy has also managed to outdo itself offering a vegan mushroom dish that manged to be my favourite dish of the day - despite not being a vegan.

I've been here now 4 times in the 3 years I've lived in Tasmania and my next visit will be soon!

Great lunch While staying in the area for a few days we decided to book for lunch what a great decision. Not only was the food superb, but all the staff were very professional and friendly and provided a great but unhurried service. Would highly recommend.

We had a winetasting and lunch package. The wines were delightful...especially the sparkling.
Our beautifully presented two course lunch was of the highest quality and flavour.
Our service with both the wine tasting and then lunch was professional , informative and friendly.
A very special experience overlooking picturesesque gardens and landscape.

Had the 3 course lunch after enjoying a long table lunch previously. Beautiful presentation and service of the delicious courses. I declined a sweet desert and had the best cheese platter I have ever had in a desert selection. Photo attached.

This is a review of the Joseph Chrome Wines restaurant. We did not do the wine tasting. We got the set menu for lunch. The service was very, very friendly. The food was delicious. We found the atmosphere very relaxing and elegant environment.

31 December often not the best day for lunch out - and it is my birthday. Josef Chromy superlative for my special occasion - this year marking 3/4 century. ( over the ten years we’ve been Tasmanians, now a longstanding habit)
A wonderful experience from entry to a very satisfied departure. Happy birthdays from the tasting area staff, and a carefully guided wine tasting. Thanks to Bea and staff.
So the the airy, naturally lit restaurant, more friendly greetings, and a delicious menu - limited and sufficient courses, creative in conception and superb in execution. We are a couple with very different dietary preferences- each easily navigable on the menu. Each of our dishes beautifully presented and flavourful.
The winner (and not by much) - several drops of a basil and lime jelly garnishing the mango profiteroles! Every other dish had delicious distinctives.
And every dish a visual feast.
And table service perfect - friendly, attentive and non intrusive.
Chromy’s is a 300k round trip from Penguin for us - and always richly returns on our investment.
A wonderful centrepiece to my birthday.
Oversight - forgot to book for next year!
Gratitudes to all who contribute to creating this experience.

We didn't eat as we had lunch elsewhere however the cheese platters we saw looked delicious. We had a non alcohol and a raspberry gin lemonade yummy. Although there most tables inside were full, there were still seating options outside in the shade on the verandah. Service slow and not very attentive. Had to show waiter drinks wanted 3 times from menu as couldn't find it on POS till the waited 25min for drinks.
Will give this place another go and have a meal as atmosphere and surrounds were impeccable.

Excellent experience We enjoyed a relaxing wine tasting in the garden setting which was perfect to allow the toddler to be entertained exploring the garden. The wines are excellent. Afterwards we walked the attractive grounds, around the dam and the gazebo. All round a very pleasant experience.

Great lunch spot with top notch food, awesome surroundings, and friendly service. Timmy gave us the best service we received in Tassie so far. Very accomodating for dietary requirements. Highly recommended

All is well with our lunch in terms of food, wine, and service. Great place with a great wine pairing of food. Will be back soon with friends for a nice lovely meal. Lovely ambiance for photos too. Just love and enjoy the atmosphere.

Gorgeous setting, wine and food. A must when coming through Tassie. The wine was incredible we enjoying a brunch with wine and antipasti platter. We will be back. Thank you for making us and the kids feel so welcome at the Brasserie.

This place is amazing! Beautiful place to visit and enjoy. Our day was blessed with beautiful weather, perfect for a quick walk around with wine in hand!

We had lunch there and the food was delicious, perfect accompanied wine made our meal devine. Thanks Chef!

Our time here was made very comfortable by Gabby who was very welcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable, big thanks to you Gab!

Lovely location to enjoy an informal afternoon out. On an afternoon out we took a late visit to enjoy a drink or two and something light to eat. We sat outdoors in the lovely garden settings and enjoyed a couple of glasses of their fine wine and a tasty platter of local produce. The staff were friendly and the service was spot on.

Excellent food, wine, service and ambience!

Lunch with friends over Easter, have eaten at Josef Chromy many times over the years and rarely disappoints. Apart form the wonderful location, backdrop of vines the food and service always great!

A wonderful gem! We had the opportunity to taste a few wines today and they certainly did not disappoint! Julia was a fabulous host and explained our wines perfectly. Julia was there when required and discreetly slipped way and left us to our tasting. Highly recommended!

The restaurant is stunning and views of this place are amazing. We did the 2 course option with entree and main and both courses were generous size and delicious. Wines were good but definitely not the best we tried while in Tassie

As good as it gets. Superb. Wonderful experience. Bea a lovely Polish lady with a passion for wine was our guide and the tour of the vineyard was interesting. The wines offered for the tasting were superb but the highlight was the lunch. The food was divine. It's as good as it gets. Splendid .

Very pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
We did the "Let's do Lunch" package which included 2 courses a their hatted restaurant as well as a tasting beforehand.
The staff were friendly and professional.

The entry is vanilla cheese co stracciatella, oyster mushrooms pickled with Szechuan pepper & verjuice, asparagus , miso egg plant , almond, green onion oil. Even this dishes is vegetarian, but the taste is rather rich, it is so cheesy and creamy, with yummy miso egg plant and asparagus, the mushroom are soft too.

The main is wood lamb rump, salsa verda, buttered cos lettuce.. etc. the lamb is cooked medium rare. The meat is tender and soft, and the sauce is rather tasty. And portion is generous too.

The dessert is berries with vanilla ice cream. It is a rather light dessert, and the berries are fresh.

The flat white is very rich in taste, the coffee got strong aroma, and the texture is smooth too.

P.s: The scenery of this restaurant is stunning!

n amazing grazing lunch with some sparkling rose at @josefchromywines today. It’s been 12 months since our last visit and it didn’t disappoint. Grazing platter with a side of potatoes was just what we needed and the sparking rose was perfect. Love this winery. ‘Til next year - merry Xmas!

n amazing grazing lunch with some sparkling rose at @josefchromywines today. It’s been 12 months since our last visit and it didn’t disappoint. Grazing platter with a side of potatoes was just what we needed and the sparking rose was perfect. Love this winery. ‘Til next year - merry Xmas!

We could not stay for lunch but the wine tasting was such a great experience- knowledgeable staff and so helpful- we bought some wines and they were promptly delivered- next time definitely having lunch!

Josef Chromy Wines is on my top 5 best places to eat! No words can describe how delicious the food was. We had a 2005 Vintage Chardonnay, which complimented our food perfectly. 20min from the airport, I know where I'm going when I come back to Launceston.

Great venue but mention allergies at least twice The asparagus rissoto was truly exquisite, silky texture with tender spears however the fish of the day, blue eye trevalla, was utterly destroyed by the use of chilli powder in the dusting with no mention in the menu. We had told the excellent and attentive wait staff that we has a garlic and chilli allergy so this is pretty much inexcusable. Lovely venue, great matching wines but one serious let down.

Sleek, contemporary restaurant with beautifully-done mod Oz cuisine in a lovely countryside location. The brasserie, serving more casual fare, spreads out onto the surrounding verandah, right up against the windowside restaurant tables, which makes for a slightly odd contrast in dining experiences, but it’s still a lovely day out.

Visited on the way back to the airport. Beautiful place and super good service. Wine selection is not elaborate but few geed reds. Had a cheese platter with the wine. Slightly on the expensive side but worth a visit

Sensational Our experience was wonderful. Our beautiful Japanese hostess was very knowledgeable & the food was magnificent. The price for the wine tasting was too expensive for what you get ($350 inc. two course lunch) Next time we would have 3 courses & two nice bottles of wine for the same price. In saying that it was a memorable experience & if we lived in Launceston we would dine there every week.A must for all visitors & locals.

Amazing. Picture card perfect winery, so many Insta opportunities....great staff and beautiful wines. Perfect combo really.

Had a company private dinner here. Food, service, drinks and atmosphere first rate. Great location. I also have been here for lunch on numerous occasions and it never disappoints

Came to this hyperadvertised winery, seeing its advertisement in the plane, at the airport, TV, review and even Google Maps and see what the hype is. And also needing a place to chill after a trip up the Ben Lomond.
Well managed gardens, but the outdoor seatings need some refurbishing and bird drops all over the furniture needs cleaning.
Inside, a rather small area but posh and well presented.
Friendly and attentive staffs deserve commendation.
I had the flights of pinot noir tasting for $15. Sat outside with a piece of tasting paper on the flight of pinot noir. The Sally field blend was well balanced and the 2021 Josef Chromy Pinot Noir is bursting of juicy Berry palate, very enjoyable.
Ended it with a glass of Chardonnay, crisp, buttery, lemony with a long finish.
Great wine but a better outdoor furniture upkeep with some of their advertising funds makes better sense.
*edit, unfortunately downgrading the service from the experience I had at the Tasmania Wine Fair. Was totally ignored by the Polish lady (while being served for a tasting), chatting across with another person while I stand like a total idiot waiting for another wine to be served. It's unprofessional and humiliating.

Came to this hyperadvertised winery, seeing its advertisement in the plane, at the airport, TV, review and even Google Maps and see what the hype is. And also needing a place to chill after a trip up the Ben Lomond.
Well managed gardens, but the outdoor seatings need some refurbishing and bird drops all over the furniture needs cleaning.
Inside, a rather small area but posh and well presented.
Friendly and attentive staffs deserve commendation.
I had the flights of pinot noir tasting for $15. Sat outside with a piece of tasting paper on the flight of pinot noir. The Sally field blend was well balanced and the 2021 Josef Chromy Pinot Noir is bursting of juicy Berry palate, very enjoyable.
Ended it with a glass of Chardonnay, crisp, buttery, lemony with a long finish.
Great wine but a better outdoor furniture upkeep with some of their advertising funds makes better sense.

We loved our early lunch at Josef Chromy Wines, such a beautiful view and great people, passionate about their trade. A special shout out to Justin who made our day with his stories and expertise!

A must for anyone travelling to Launceston!
Amazing food and nice wine to complement. Each dish bursts with flavour, allowing you to enjoy the great atmosphere and stunning views across the estate. We finished lunch outside with a cheese board overlooking the lake.

Had a fabulous experience yesterday. A lovely wine tasting session from a lovely young lady called Julia who was very sweet and friendly.
Then we moved into the dining area and had wonderful service from Ryan. And compliments to the kitchen as our meals were absolutely lovely.
Highly recommend. Thanks guys.

Thank you, we really enjoyed our visit - lunch here was just perfect, the Josef Chromy wines matched with our meals were all fabulous and the wait staff were awesome and made us feel like nothing was any trouble at all. Highly recommend.

We had a wine tasting, and were very impressed by the enthusiasm and knowledge of the lady serving us. We then had a tasty cheese platter, and it was generously sized. To top it off, the views were fantastic.

Enjoyed the wine tasting and the lunch. Special mention to Sandy who guided us through the wine tasting. She was patient despite the many questions that we had.

Picture perfect in every way. Josef Chromy Wines has it all, top quality and tasty food, great wine, great service and picturesque views of the gardens and vines.
There is nothing I can fault or would change.
Every plate of food not only looked fantastic but most importantly, they all tasted so good.
It was certainly value for money.
Looking forward to returning the next time we cross the Strait from Melbourne.