Frequently asked questions

We are open for dinner. Monday – Sunday: 5:00pm – 9:30pm. Any changes for public holidays are posted on this website.

Book online at https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/reservation in about a minute, or call us on (03) 6224 4848. For groups of 10 or more, or for same-day bookings, please call us directly on (03) 6224 4848.

Bookings are recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday nights and during events in Salamanca. If you are nearby without a booking, call us on (03) 6224 4848 and we will tell you what is available.

Yes. On Friday 25 December 2026 we open from 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm with a set Christmas menu, and tables can be booked from 12:00 pm. Details and the full menu are at https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/set-menus/christmas-menu.

Yes, a 10% surcharge applies on public holidays. Menu prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Italian: classic and gourmet pizzas, a long pasta list where you choose the pasta and the sauce, risotto, starters such as arancini and bruschetta, mains including veal scaloppine, chicken parmigiana and a seafood platter, plus desserts. It is cooked with Tasmanian produce. The full menu is at https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/menu.

Yes. Gluten-free penne can replace the pasta in any pasta dish, a gluten-free base is available for medium pizzas, and all of our risottos are gluten free. Gluten-free dishes are marked GF on the menu. Our kitchen also handles wheat flour, so please tell staff about coeliac disease or allergies when ordering.

Yes. Vegetarian pizzas, pastas, salads and starters are marked V on the menu, and dairy-free cheese is available on pizzas. For vegan or other requirements please ask our staff, who can suggest dishes that can be adapted.

Yes. The kids menu is for guests 12 years and under, and every kids meal includes a small soft drink.

Yes. The drinks list combines Tasmanian and Italian wines with beer, cider, cocktails and local spirits. See https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/menu/drinks.

Yes. Share-style set menus are available for groups of 8 or more at $50, $60 and $70 per person. The whole table dines on the same menu, served to share. Compare them at https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/set-menus.

Yes. We host birthdays, office parties, fundraisers and other celebrations on Salamanca Place. Send an enquiry from https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/events-parties with your date and numbers and we will confirm the menu and seating.

Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are marked on each set menu, and other requirements can be catered for with notice.

At 93 Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Hobart TAS 7004, on Salamanca Place at the Battery Point end, a short walk from the Hobart waterfront and the CBD.

Metered street parking runs along Salamanca Place and the Salamanca Square car park is close by. Evenings are usually easier than Saturday market mornings.

Yes. We are a relaxed, family-friendly restaurant and children are welcome at every sitting.

Yes. Use the Order Online button on this website to order pizza, pasta and other dishes for pickup from the restaurant, or call us on (03) 6224 4848.

Yes. La Mensa gift cards can be bought online at https://lamensa.edgesys.tech/gift-cards and are emailed straight away. They are valid for 3 years, and can be used over more than one visit until the balance runs out.