The best Restaurants in Ballarat ranking of May 2025
403 restaurant menus in Ballarat, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
"Such friendly Spanish and Local staff, great food & wine knowledge with a fantastic selection of generously portioned food. Definitely..."
Luke Shaw
"Highly recommend... awesome food .. compliments to the Chef Pete and thankyou to our waitress Simone for making it a fun night..�and to the..."
Jacinta Ellis
"My partner and I had lunch here and I must say it was lovely. We got a few different tapas but the stand out for me was the Pulpo De Gallega. It may..."
Stephanie Greenaway
"Absolutely love this place. Awesome fresh seafood, atmosphere is great. Sangria to die for. Thank you Ballarat for having such an amazing..."
Selina Norman
"We had a lovely time last night. We’re impressed with the food and service. The tapas and sangria were superb. Your staff are friendly and..."
Mildred Pineda
"We had lovely time in Meigas and kids friendly restaurant! Food was soooooo nice esp the seafood platter and so worth the money! Staff were very..."
Lilian Hii
"Just amazing! Cannot speak highly enough of our experience today. The food was spot on & the service was fun & friendly. It was value for money & the..."
Sharron Smith
"The good food and service was well worth it. Plenty of dishes to choose from and relaxing atmosphere. I loved the patatas bravas(Spanish potato) and..."
Michelle West
"Simply brilliant. Had the Degustation menu "Feed Me" and worth every cent. Ballarat's best..."
Bobby Norris
"I'm in Ballarat overnight for a conference and need some time out. Have a seat at the bar, I say, 'I just want a good, full bodied tempranillo ', ..."
Mazza Dowling
"On holidays from NSW Central Coast we had a wonderful night food and service was amazing. Staff very attentive and friendly. Restaurant has great..."
Robyn Bowen
"The best, most authentic Spanish food I have eaten. Fresh and delicious, made using quality products. Great value and great..."
Leticia Smith
"Loved it, food and service was excellent! The 2 person staff meeting that was occurring within earshot of my table during service detracted a little..."
Jason Rose
"Fantastic food made with fresh quality produce. Ask for the « Feed me » menu..."
Lola Olsen
"I had a banquet style dinner with two friends, trying Meigas' favourite dishes, both main and dessert. It was simply stunning!!! Absolutely..."
Leanne McLeod
"Loved Meigas. Wow! Incredibly delicious food, wonderful service. Each dish was perfect, the eggplant chips were very creative and crispy. Lamb kebabs..."
Jen
"Second time back at Meigas, and it did not disappoint. We got the feed me menu and the dishes were SO filling. The ambience is warm and the..."
Eastina Zhang
"Love the food and serving. It's our first time here. Order 6 tapas with two serving of bread. The food it's delicious and highly recommend to..."
XinRu Ong
"We had such a nice evening at Meigas. We sat in the front window and had the best experience. We ordered a bottle of red which was amazing (wine of..."
Kristen
"A local favourite of mine that never fails!! The atmosphere here just reminds me of being overseas - upbeat, super comfortable and just good vibes..."
Ellen Lovett
"Excellent food and service. We were a walk in and they were at capacity but were able to seat at the bar. ..."
Nevenka K
"Meigas is a great in Spanish restaurant in the middle of Ballarat town. I tried the Spanish Hot Chocolate which was super creamy and tasted great, it..."
"Carboni’s is definitely one of the best restaurants in Ballarat.The food was outstanding, the limoncello cocktails I highly recommend,..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"We came as a group of 6 with no kids and were greeted and welcomed warmly to our table. There were a steady flow of people who entered and left..."
Timothy Stevens
"Carboni’s Italian Kitchen pays homage to Raffaello Carboni, an Italian national who arrived on the Ballarat goldfields in 1853. The restaurants'..."
Dayna Hoskin
"If a pub's going to shut its doors then you would want it to be reincarnated into something like this. We started with the arancini and they were..."
The Pet Roo
"The minute we went in, we were greeted by a smiling and very accommodating staff. The place is very welcoming even from outside. The food was great!..."
Amabelle Jayoma Gayo
"Visited on a Friday night. It was full but service was still prompt and friendly. I had a pasta dish which was excellent. Ravioli seemed handmade and..."
Kaylah Adams
"A friendly welcome,from the manager and team, into a dining area with authentic Italian items, decorating the room. My pizza was delivered to my..."
Peter Kennedy
"I had a wonderful meal at this restaurant. The service was friendly and helpful. The meals arrived in a timely manner. The presentation was excellent..."
Anna F Watts
"Fantastic traditional Italian for our family of four. Fresh made pasta and pizza. We shared the calamari for entree, had spicy pizza and ravioli for..."
Raf.baldy
"Got the halfhalf pizza and brocoli salad. This is my second visit here. The first time I got the lamb pizza and rocket salad. The food is great ! No..."
StudentShelley
"Absolutely amazing !! From the food to the service this is a true italian traditional restaurant!!! Well done I'll be definitely come back ..."
Giuseppe Colosimo
"This is one of the hidden gems in Ballarat! The food is great, service was good and atmosphere was pleasant. It was a little noisy, and perhaps a..."
Caleb
"What a great addition to Ballarat, authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. Have been here a few times and it's consistently delicious. Just like..."
Lyndsey Hay
"I saw Carboni's restaurant on fb page and them menu look interesting so i went there on Valentine's day for lunch. The restaurant itself looks great...."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Had an awesome cheeseburger pizza at lunchtime on a work day. Service was great and really fast, food was delicious so a few days later I brought my..."
Scott Rennie
"A fancy pizza experience with delicious food.
Had the shearers lamb pizza and anvil pizza. Thought the anvil pizza was better than the shearers..."
Keven Luan
"A nice experience at the Forge. All staff were very friendly - from the moment we walked in until we left, they really looked after us. We ordered..."
Mona Billing
"Wow this place is simply fantastic. By far the best pizza in Ballarat. A couple of good beers on tap as well. I had the clap IPA. Ordered the pulled..."
Thomas Lim
"Absolutely 10/10 dinner experience, couldn't fault. Food was beautiful and staff were so friendly and efficient! You must try their apple crumble..."
Caitlin Richardson
"Wow, this was my fist experience here after hearing so much hype from friends and social media and I'm happy to say that they did not disappoint! The..."
YUNA LIN
"Been in Ballarat for over 18 months and it's the first time dining here despite ordering takeaway from them many times already 🍽
We decided to..."
"The BEST burger I have ever eaten! The super mushroom A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!! So well priced, soooo well priced. Friendly and efficient service and a trendy..."
Keight Sxtn
"Highly recommend!! Amazing burgers!! Outback is my fave and the Friday chese chips...Amazing!! So damn delicious, fresh proper tasting burgers with..."
Karly Jane Newitt
"Has to be the best burgers in town - not to mention the freshly cooked fries. Up there with the best value too. Salad in burgers is so fresh - once..."
Kym Squire
"First take away burger place I've actually enjoyed, I was never much of a burger fan but you guys converted me. So much so that we come in pretty..."
Jaymee Rhook
"A place worth eating at good service excellent burgers. Worth travelling the hour trip for them. Keep up the good..."
Paul Pearce
"Great burgers and the shoestring fries are the best. Big burger with good..."
Sarah Devereux
"Omg our family had there first experience with griffin burger last week and they are amazing.. Food was amazing ,service was fantastic, so good to..."
Kerrie Leckie
"Can’t fault the place at all. My favourite place to eat in Ballarat. So yummy and amazing service..."
Shelley Rowe
"Thank you Griffin Burger for not only the amazing food but for the customer service that your team provides. You guys have nailed it food commas are..."
Ammie-lea Perry
"We got the chicken and beef burgers with fries. Absolutely orgasmic. Will definitely visit again.
Has the Griffin seal of approval..."
Griffin Nyx
"Greatest food, awesome staff. Chill..."
Kirby Hunt
"I come into Griffin Burger Delacombe regularly now, each Monday i come into get an American burger and my children get the kids burgers. The staff..."
Susan Johnson
"Best Burger Place in Ballarat! Tasty fresh burgers, staff were great and overall nice setting. Also has a nice range of salt and spices to choose..."
Christian Julio Rea
"Griffin Burger is a part of Ballarat the way that Lake Wendouree itself is or the Gold rush or Sovereign Hill, it's not just a burger joint here......"
Mikey Lee Ray
"If heaven was real, it would have a Griffin Burger on location with GB staff at the pearly gates ready to welcome you with a smile, sick doughies and..."
Mark Bruty
"One of my favourite places to go and eat burgers. Honestly my favourite restaurant in Ballarat. The selection is vast with Gluten free, Vegetarian..."
Kira Matthews
"This place was awesome. Really great food. Friendly staff. Wanted to go again but they were closed..."
B Varney
"Hands down the best burger I've ever had. And great..."
Danny Birkett
"Probably my favourite place to eat in Ballarat. There is such a big variety that you won't get sick of going out for burgers. Every time I've been..."
Brooke
"I had lunch here.
I tried the Roberto burger. Wow.
Loaded with flavour. Very filling, I was glad I didn’t order fries.
My friend had the Carbonara..."
Parmesan Scrambled Eggs with Bacon Roquette and Toasted Brioche
Cakes
Duck
Eggs Florentine with Spinach Poached Eggs Hollandaise and Sourdough
Lamb
Risotto
French Toast with Vanilla
Bruschette
Rocket Leaves Salad
Pesto
Bruschetta with Baked Beans
Zucchini and Yoghurt Ciambelle
Espresso
Muesli and Fruit Toast
Lasagna
Prawns
Lambs Fry with Bacon Caramelised Onion Tomato and Toast
Sandwiches
Flat White
Sit down
Café
Contemporary
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Jazz Bar
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"L,espresso delivers without doubt the most consistent quality in service , food, coffee wine, ambiance, and music , and has done forever. It is an..."
Sandra O'Malley
"Great little spot in Ballarat- perfect place to watch time go by. Fresh tasting food - linguine prawns were great brunch. Nice wine selection and..."
Gordon Tansey
"I don't know if this is the best coffee and breakfast place in Ballarat. When you have found such a quality venue there is no need to go elsewhere...."
Linda Bentvelzen
"Traveling around the country and went here on a recommendation. Totally on point! Food was amazing, delicious, plentiful and well priced. The freshly..."
Angela Abramley-Stanczyk
"The best food in Ballarat, pity it's only open on Friday evenings and no other. love visiting l'Espresso.. the service is amazing, atmosphere..."
Luigi Athalie Bazzani
"amazing coffee and breakfast! the atmosphere is great too. Loved the..."
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"Awesome food, coffee and service! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Ballarat. Staff were helpful and the wine list very..."
Kevin Tan Nguyen
"No place like it.....great coffee, great food, great..."
Warren Wiggins
"Definitely worth the drive from Melbourne.
Great coffee, delicious food and friendly service are hard to come by.
L'espresso is the triple threat..."
Bec DeLacy
"Simply, best Coffee and food in Ballarat!!! My go to breakfast every time I'm in..."
Michael Van der Velden
"This is the nearest place to heaven. The coffee is excellent. The food is sublime and the staff are the very..."
Chris Andrew
"Love this place. Great food and excellent coffee. Can't ask for..."
Rae Malloy
"The best thing about driving to Melbourne from Adelaide is lunch right here or breakfast the other way..."
Sophie Abbott
"My all time favourite place to eat in Ballarat. Great food, great customer service, great atmosphere, the perfect place to just sit and..."
Georgina Reed
"Beautiful. Nice and cosy, but not claustrophobic. Great food freshly cooked on site (not pre made and microwaved).
Gorgeous. Will be back.
Only..."
Rachel Clarke
"Amazing food. Always have my breakfast and..."
Arun Dutta
"Beautiful food. Great coffee. Loved the fit out. Can't wait to go back there next time in..."
Charmaine Peach
"I'm eating my smashed avocado and lemon goat's cheese breakfast as I type - had to tell you all how amazing it is. I've always had a superb meal here..."
Leah Heinrich
"Need a coffee break, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Worth..."
Annette Evangelistis
"Probably the best coffee in Australia and has been since I can remember. Just passing,..."
"L’espresso has been a key feature on Ballarats Sturt Street for as long as I can remember. It’s a quaint little space that’s very cleverly laid..."
Dayna Hoskin
"Living in Ballarat for 5 years, this was always the local favourite for food and coffee. Not a typical brunch place (which is great and nothing super..."
Ngocolat
"Fantastic cafe that I’ve had the pleasure to eat and drink at twice now.Love the quirky side of them selling CD’s and vinyl records..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Definitely the best place to have breakfast or just to have a coffee. The almond croissant was delicious. The pancakes were fluffy and the bacon was..."
Luisafdsanchez5
"3.5We had breakfast and the cosy quirky L’Espresso cafe today in Ballarat. This little cafe was cluttered with tables and also sold vinyl..."
Espy Eats
"I love L’espresso, it’s been around for years and has kept its authentic cool. Great coffee, dinner and an interesting music collection. I’m..."
Saxon Quinn
"This seems to be an institution amongst the locals and it's not hard to work out why! It has the feel of a prohibition speak easy bar and a touch of..."
Srslyfoods
"My boyfriend and I came up to Ballarat for a weekend getaway. We came across this cosy cafe and we absolutely loved it. Food was great, coffee was..."
JJB
"Coffee with lovely aroma. Breakfast Florentine Egg simple and has the needed favour and cream with porch egg done just right. French toast has home..."
Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.
"We came here to visit from Geelong.Setting was unique;The way to go to the toilet was to walk through the kitchen, that way I got to see..."
Rose
"Dropped by this cosy cafe on our day trip. My partner had the risotto which tasted good but we felt it could’ve been accompanied by something else..."
Bear Noms
"A busy and crowded happening place for breakfast in the beautiful place Ballarat . A must visit place breakfast . A very nice cozy place with smiling..."
Deep Animesh
"A busy cafe in Ballarat, I hear it’s been around for many years. The service and coffee was good and the food had flavour. It’s nowhere near the..."
Brunch Diaries
"Service was friendly and lively, the set-up of the cafe is cool and eye grabbing. My breakfast was delicious and fresh, and coffee was perfect...."
Rob Anthony
"Great café, really good coffee and a great range of CDs to browse through and buy. The food is very good but not a great range for vegetarians..."
Jocelyn
"No wonder why it was so packed around lunch time on Thursday not even weekend ! A lot of delicious choices in the menu which made it difficult to..."
Zomatoaddict
"Fantastic food, great ambience, friendly and accommodating service!!All are reasonably priced and yummy! We love the food and the service so much..."
Michelle
"L'espresso is one of my favourite cafes in Ballarat. Always busy and great coffee. Today, I had one of the best almond croissants of my life here. A..."
Alex
"Nice coffee. Didn't need to wait too long before the food was served. Really nice scrambled eggs, and the prawn pasta was quite nice too. Good..."
JP
"If you’ve made it past the title of this post, then congratulations! You’ve reached the beginning of what I describe as my ode to my favourite..."
Kieren ORiley
"Excellent coffee, great service and lovely French feel. The records and cds were a nice addition too. Will definitely come back next time I'm in..."
Amychamberlin
"Awesome place! The interior (although being slightly dark) is well decked out. The walls are lined with old vinyl records, portraits of artists and..."
Elicia Hajis
"Detour to Ballarat for lunch and L'Espresso was a pleasant surprise! The confit duck was really delicious. The cherry almond cake just came out..."
JiTe
"L'espresso is my favourite local cafe (as can be seen by the wide variety of food photos over this year) for a numerous amount of..."
Kieren O'Riley
"Desperate for a coffee on the way through Ballarat, we found L'Espresso quite packed still at 4.45pm on a Sunday. Coffee and croissants were lovely...."
JeannetN
"I went here today as I found this place on Zomato 😊I'm not a fan of Victorria coffee but today was the exception. I had a really good..."
Timinmelbourne
"This cafe is so cute! They have cd's available for purchase and a little library if i remember correctly. Pretty good vibes! My friend and I were not..."
Judene Messi
"Great food and service, perfect for the kids very accommodating they cleaned their plates. The. Gnocchi was delicious, would recommend it for a good..."
Chantaldamico
"One of the good cafe in BallaratI like the latte they do, nice service and welcoming staffThey serve a limited but very nice menu for..."
Zainab
"Good food, great service and affordable price!!! I ordered a crispy skin duck it was fantastic the duck cook to perfection and i aslo ordered a..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Best place in Ballarat. Amazing coffee, brilliant wine, delicious cakes and a wonderfully curated record store with hard to find CDs and vinyl..."
AJW
"Was recommended to try this place ........ And it didn't let us down . Beautiful coffee , great little vibe and very warm welcoming staff..."
Coffee Snob
"We've been coming here for years every time we're in Ballarat and it just gets better. Friendly staff and great food and coffee and a nice..."
Grome
"My favourite cafe in Ballarat. I purely go there for coffee and cake, it's got that really nice warm feel that makes for a relaxing cozy experience...."
James
"Some of the best food and coffee in Ballarat.Difficult to get a table sometimes and its for good reason, the food is exceptional.Staff are..."
Lexie
"Ordered French toast and Parmesan egg. French toast was one of the best I have ever had. We had a very good experience here. Coffee was good..."
Love Food
"Never a let down. The steak sandwich is the best I have had in Ballarat and the coffee is always good here. I am a big fan of the chia pudding..."
Wine Not?
"Have been enjoying coming to L'Espresso about once a year for the last decade or two.The atmosphere is always buzzy and friendly although..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Good atmosphere and the staff were friendly here, however it is very cramp inside. Would have been better sitting outside. Had the open steak..."
LittleM
"Gets very busy here .. Use to be my family's regular but now go to olive grove. Staff are always soo nice but cramped and very busy so makes you feel..."
Mmmfoood
"I asked a workmate for food suggestions in Ballarat and L'Espresso was one of them; turned out to be good advice. Good was very good, coffee was..."
BlueberryHill
"Howdy ho saying a big good morning from Ballarat! We fueled up at perhaps the most popular brunch place in this region before visiting Sovereign..."
Evelovelle
"If you love the Brunswick St vibe and love music then this place is for you!! The moment you walk through the doors you find yourself surrounded by..."
Sam
"Popped in for a lovely breakfast this morning. Had good old fashioned bacon and poached eggs, with some delightful Tuki sausages on the side. The..."
Jonnybgoodston
"A favourite!. Best coffee and food in ballarat. attentive staff and awesome..."
Anthea Stevens
"First night of the summer menu. Fantastic! Best French inspired food in town. Great wine list- all well priced. Great..."
Sam Lovibobd
"Lovely Breakfast. Passing through Ballarat on a Sunday and quickly realised the options where limited. We stopped at L'espresso and were not..."
BlueJay
"Great meal on a busy Friday night. We loved it and I'm struggling to understand a couple of these negative reviews. We rocked up with no reservation..."
LFD
"Brunch Favourite. Always head here for Sunday brunch when in Ballarat. Last time it was the beetroot risotto with goats cheese. Bit of a wait till..."
Princess.m
"Lovely service. A last-minute and very impromptu overnight visit to Ballarat had us hunting for somewhere to breakfast, and we somewhat randomly..."
MsVyv
"Great coffee. Awesome, friendly service. Poached eggs were a little overdone but everything else (bacon, avocado, ciabatta) perfect! And sitting..."
Hipsta85
"Good as usual - great service - fantastic food.... Keep going like..."
MrJan
"Icon for Ballarat .. This restaurant was my favourite place to eat when I lived in Melbourne for many years. Now I live here was so looking forward..."
Janetcastles
"As the name suggests, they do good espresso, which is the most important thing in the..."
Z.L.
"Came here for lunch today and we were very impressed. Coffee was great , the antipasto dish the eggplant capsicum provolone with olive pesto and the..."
Brunswick Gal
"In Ballarat for work and was worried about where I would get a decent coffee. Coffee is good but be prepared to wait. Not the best service but they..."
Rebecculous
"A wonderful visit and late lunch coming from Halls Gap. Just don't bother with Ararat and head straight to Ballarat on your way to Melbourne. Great..."
Woofman
"Yummo just like any cool cafe in Brunswick great ambience generous portions lovely coffee - for lambs fry fans best lunch menu..."
Sim
"Great food and coffee. I ha.... Great food and coffee.I had the French toast with poached pear and wow. Not to mention the table service was..."
Nate
"Flawless coffee. Great breakfast and lunch. Lovely service. Very impressive music collection on display for purchase. Worth travel to for any of the..."
Steve Zissou
"Consistently good. A real institution and for good reason. Perfect coffee, interesting wine list, wonderful food, efficient and friendly staff. No..."
Kel Phlips
"Best Breakfast. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed breakfast today at L'Espresso. Would highly..."
Kris
"I've not found a better lunch in Ballarat. Excellent if very cozy. Probably time to lose the CDs..."
Matt
"Crowded and a touch chaotic but what a seriously delicious breakfast. Perfectly poached eggs on GF toast with roast tomatoes and the most INCREDIBLE..."
Sophiee8327
"Nut tart to die for. Stumbled across this Gem during a weekend away at Ballarat. Chose it based on how busy it was. Good decision. We shared a nut..."
Mark C
"Best meal I've had in a while. Went there for dinner on a whim as we were just driving through. The ravioli gnudi in walnut sauce was so tasty, and..."
Al
"A lovely reprieve from the drizzle on Easter Sunday. Great breakfast and coffee and lovely..."
Caitlin Luder
"Outstanding food & service. Hubby & I took his parents (visiting from UK) here for dinner before they headed back home and we all loved it. The..."
Debs Mercer
"The Best Breakfast!. I came to L'Espresso once in the afternoon and turned my nose up when I found out they didn't have chai lattes. But I gave them..."
Lizzie
"Best coffee and breakfast in ballarat, I lived in ballarat for 12 months and this place was my favorite hands..."
Brent Clayton
"One word describes l'espresso - lovely. Good food, service and the iced coffee was delicious. Family friendly and really lovely staff. Can't wait to..."
ILove2Eat
"Best coffee in country victoria. Do not go to, or through Ballarat and miss having coffee, breaky or lunch at L'Espresso !Coffee rich and..."
Toorust
"Best breakfast in Ballarat followed by bibo down the road, not a bad lunch too. Just read the critic review, they capture it..."
Mr Tiger
"Sensational breakfast. Do try the pancakes and the Parmesan scrambled eggs are..."
Robin
"Top class coffee and great breakfast food in a nice..."
Lach
"You were right Urbanspoonites, this is definitely the hot spot with the locals! Reminded me of a Melbourne-type cafe, with quirky surrounds and..."
Two Bears And A Fork
"James. From 7am without doubt the best breakfast in Ballarat. Great coffee, freshly squeezed..."
James
"Great cafe! Coffee was spot on and the food was fab. The risotto I had was cooked to perfection!! Great balance in flavors and rice at perfect..."
Love2eatout
"Coffee here is as good as it gets full flavour and very smooth.Do not believe the previous tweet, I drink coffee here almost everyday and it is..."
Denis Farney
"A winner!. Absolutely great coffee, I had the soup of the day - cauliflower and blue cheese and it was divine. I shall be..."
Koko T
"We are from Melbourne and this place serves coffee worth travelling the distance for! Enjoyed a yummy breakfast of zuchinni fritters (me) and toasted..."
Sue Osborne
"Best in the Rat. Our favourite place for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner, or a late night dessert after a movie. The food is always excellent and..."
Georgina Dircks
"Quality option. Good coffee, friendly service, tasty food. We had the prawn pasta and the ham focaccia. There were a couple of other interesting..."
Scaramanga
"Hands down the only decent place in ballarat for a decent bite to eat. Wish they would use better bread in their foccacias though. Good coffee. Fried..."
Megan
"Consistently good. I often meet a group here for drinks and/or food. And its always..."
B.rattydiner
"Best Ballarat Cafe. After moving to the Ballarat area from inner-Melbourne, I've been very glad to have L'Espresso in the neighbourhood. The best..."
Nack
"A little gem. This cafe was recommended by a local, it is funky and breakfast is excellent.After a series of breakfasts over 3 weeks there were..."
Chris Hall
"I always get this place and Europa mixed up. This is the good one with good coffee, good service and good food! Go to Europa when this place is..."
Lal Lal Bois
"A Ballarat icon. Great coffee, amazing potato rostis, great selection of CDs. Only thing missing: chai..."
Meg Rayner
"Yum. Great place. We had the sausage & mushroom Ragu + lamb kofta with tzatki, bread, salad. Coffee And service was nice just couldn't find room for..."
Adam
"Amazing country cafe. I've moved to Ballarat from Melbourne, and love going out for breakfast, coffee, etc. I have to say this place rivals any inner..."
Brad
"Always. Every time we go to Ballarat, this is where we head. Great coffee and great tunes aplenty. Cool cafe - better than most in Melbourne - a true..."
Nick Rivers
"Cold rainy day in Ballarat. Stopped in for lunch. Orecchiette with Italian sausage chilli broccolini, mushroom risotto, limonata, English breakfast..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Classic. I live in Melbourne, but there was a time where I had brunch at L'Espresso every Sunday. It's always good food, good service, good..."
Ellen Burns
"One of ballarat's finest. Simple and delicious food complimented by excellent service. The rabbit stew on Friday evenings is delicious and it's the..."
Anthony Stewart
"Excellent breakfast. Creamed rice a little undercooked but coffee great, zucchini fritters were an enormous and delicious start to the day...."
Juicy
"What a lovely place. Enjoyed a late, leisurely lunch here and service and food were faultless. Lovely greeting upon arrival, beautiful ambience -..."
Helenh
"Love it. Great place for a coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper.ever changing menu. attentive service.am heading there for..."
Daryl
"Just had a nice lunch at this vibey place. Lovely confit duck, although they should of cooked it skin side down in the oven to ensure a crisp skin,..."
Mfga
"Brilliant!. It's always a pleasure exploring the Italian-inspired menu at L'Espresso. The ambience and service inside are outstanding. The only..."
Geepicurean
"Best Breakfast in Ballarat. We breakfast at L'Esprssso every week, have tried others but always come back. Food always wonderful with friendly..."
L'esspresso Devotee
"Great food every time. This cafe feels like it could be in Fitzroy in Melbourne. We've never had a bad meal here, and the freshly squeezed orange..."
Chuckee
"With a cabinet filled with delectable pastries and cakes to complement any cup of Amanti coffee for next time, I left this place with anticipation of..."
Eclectic Taste
"Scrambled free range eggs with smoked salmon - "served on Irrewarra sourdough". A simple but delightful dish. Fluffy eggs, and it worked well with..."
Bitingtravels
"L'Espresso in Ballarat is my absolute favourite breakfast spot in Australia. We stay in Ballarat every time on our way to Melbourne just so we can..."
Natalie
"I’ve never near Ballarat except on a school trip to Sovereign Hills many years ago. My grasp of Victorian geography is pretty rudimentary and I..."
Melbourne Glutton
"What a find!!! This cafe is just brilliant. A warm inviting atmosphere on a cold Ballarat day. The coffee is no less than perfect and you won't be..."
t clarke
"As always L'Espresso is terrific. Friendly helpful staff, excellent coffee and a mushroom bruschetta to die for. It's my Ballarat go to and it has..."
Bollybroad
"I’ve visited here after reading the positive reviews. Great to see that they are adhering to their Covid plan. I wanted a takeaway cafe and was..."
Split the Bill
"We have had many visits over the years and always very good. Great coffee! Very good food. The only problem is that they are often so busy that I..."
Ian S
"Simple, classic cafe in Ballarat
Ham, cheese, tomato and pesto toastie: The toastie was nice and warm, the fillings were average but the bread for..."
Flavourlicious
"Pretty top food. I had some chilli prawn pasta which was amazing. Such good clean food. Really taste and really fresh. I also had an apple cake and a..."
Trent Cliffe
"ABSOLUTE GEM IN CENTRAL BALLARAT
We went out hunting for breakfast early on a Sunday morning and found L'espresso open from 8 am :)
It's Italian..."
"Very nice shopping centre. My Granddaughter has just moved there, and is very close to this. I enjoyed my time there, and am looking forward to going..."
Junia James
"Thank you to the wonderful people at sketches, for finding my bag and keeping it safe for me.
Also thank you for selling us a wonderful , comfortable..."
Natalie Rabottini
"It was a pleasure to visit a shopping centre which had every shop open.
Outlets which have long closed in Geelong centres.
Happy, helpful staff in..."
Bruce R.
"Some stores can be hard to actually find, the doors don't let you in after a certain time, but aside from that this is a decent shopping centre. not..."
{mo kat}
"Clean n neat shopping space. Almost everything under 1 roof. Esp like the pop up..."
SAFA
"It's great to see the smaller traders reopen, and business's returning to normal. It has all the main shops to keep a lot of businesses going, so..."
Sue Phoenix
"Huge shopping centre, has everything you can think of. Easy parking, easy..."
Leigh Keller
"Go here frequently. Got everything you need or want. Food, drinks, shopping, splurging. Kid friendly of course, wheelchair accessible. Plenty of..."
"One of the lightest, tastiest scrambled eggs I’ve had in years. The French Toast was delicious. Lovely place, welcoming staff....highly..."
Philippa Ellis
"Had a very good breakfast here an omelette it was brilliant the coffee was very good as well staff very friendly I googled best breakfast in Ballarat..."
Greg Slipper
"A recent change in beans has resulted in Ben and the team at Lekker taking over the throne for Ballarat's best coffee. Highly recommend getting..."
Harrison Bennett
"Avocado Smash so delicious 😋 Highly recommend breakfast at Cafe Lekker friendly staff great coffee..."
Victoria Paris Vann
"breakfast yesterday was amazing there was so much too choose from service was fantastic and menu options for anyone with gluten intolerant was also..."
Di Holland
"We went here today for breakfast. Excellent service, they were great when it came to food allergies and the food was fantastic. Will definitely come..."
Lisa Bailey
"They make the best omelette ever. Love having breakfast there. Well done Ben and..."
Leigh Miller
"The staff and food has been excellent every time I've eaten at Cafe Lekker. The food presentation has always been excellent too. Cafe Lekker has..."
Brittany Wright
"Best omelette I’ve had for ages and the Rhubarb porridge is to die for. Fantastic food and amazing..."
Loretta Gibson
"This place has this name for a reason! Food was delicious. Coffee was amazing. The service was prompt and friendly, all staff had genuine, smiling..."
Dan TheMan
"Beautiful food and the staff were all so lovely and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble, highly recommended!..."
Kylie Richardson
"Went for breakfast yesterday...polite & welcoming staff, apologised for little delay...even though it was no problem as could see they were busy...."
Bobby Mehta
"Visited for first time over the weekend. Staff were really friendly. The food was delicious and well prepared. The coffee was fantastic. Pity it was..."
Kelvin James
"Excellent coffee with excellent food!
Friendly staff with attentive service always with a..."
Richard Hoiles
"After a 7 hour drive this morning from Adelaide, we pulled in for breakfast. WOW! Great service, fantastic food. Well..."
Ben Woods
"Friendly staff , great food ! Or should I say delicious food as we found out the meaning or "Lekker "..."
Adele Castle
"One of our favourite cafes in Ballarat. The menu is unpretentious, straight-forward and the food delicious. The portions are also great value for..."
Sajithra Nithi
"Just come here for the first time. Place was full but service was amazing, we got our food within 10 minutes and it was a ripper feed! Coffee was..."
Hayden Wilson
"In the heart of Ballarat Central, visiting Cafe Lekker is always a great life choice!
As always, it's the Eggs Benedict for me - simple & delicious..."
Ellen Lovett
"Really friendly and warm service, nice food I had the Tuki sausages with a couple of poached eggs, the house made rosti was good. Coffee was ok but..."
Timothy Morris
"Great cafe, exceptionally good service and reasonably good good too. Loved the experience and will definitely go back..."
Josh Thomas
"Great tasting breakfasts. Good portion sizes although no kids meals for breakfast. Big breakfast had all the key ingredients, waffles were good as..."
Paul Di Gregorio
"Delicious meal & coffee. Very friendly service.
Best Breakfast I’ve had in Ballarat.
Will go back when back in..."
Sophie Dowdy
"Lovely food with delicious coffee! There are options for people with dietary requirements, including vegan/vegetarian and many non-dairy milks too...."
"Love the pancake kitchen, especially that they have student and lunch specials. I got the Savory pancake with ham and pineapple. It was really good..."
StudentShelley
"This is the place where my partner and I went out on our first date and it's been my favourite restaurant since! Really good quality food!..."
AlanaHanson
"Average service but their pancakes is so good. I love how its so moist and fluffy. I went there couple times and always order potato pancake omg i..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Come here for coffee all the time... Especially for their after hours coffee... They are open till 10! Have to go a bit earlier because they clean..."
Mmmfoood
"Really yummy. I had Bolognese crepes with salad. An excellent meal and very filling. Cafe' is also very well laid out, nice cosy atmosphere and the..."
Tracey Elliot
"The pancakes were scrumptious. Better than the pancake parlour chains found in Melbourne. Place was very busy when everywhere else was..."
Deoniel Nguyen
"Beautiful place. The best thing is it is managed and catered by a team of fantastic ladies 💪. The potato wedges were so well made, and perfect..."
Durgadas Mahajan
"The staff are very friendly. The venue is very nice and cozy, especially when it’s a cold winters day. The food is so yummy and they offer..."
Ayaan Ali
"Amazing vegan pancakes. Tried the blueberry and choconana ones. Love love..."
Kirat
"The staff smile and are very helpful. The medium sized cappucino and mocha costed me $14 (Easter Saturday surcharge). Enjoyed the drink but it is the..."
"My friends and I decided to head to the blue bell for their trivia night as we hadn't checked it out before. When we heard the parmas were under $10,..."
Marshie_9
"Always find the staff to be helpful when we visit. When we had a problem with our meal one visit recently the staff acted professional and promptly...."
Lily
"Pretty standard pub food. Nothing overly special but pretty good for the price. Service is generally pretty fast too, good special nights. Wish the..."
Lach
"It's a good local bar to visit. But it's big pricey with its food. Be honest.
The most of staffs are friendly and nice only one or two of them are..."
mr.andrew
"The place looks a bit tired but the food was great. The steak sandwich was delicious and a chocolate mousse was divine. I would definitely recommend..."
Mirjana Jesensek
"Thank you for the amazing dinner and delightful service 🥰 the young lady behind the bar was so pleasant and incredibly helpful, keep up the great..."
DJDamo Beals
"Was getting away from the northern river flood's with my son, came down to my bestie's place and they took us here. Great place calming atmosphere,..."
Steven Davis
"My family and I went there for lunch today. The meals were great! The kids meals were generous, and perfectly cooked. I would definitely come..."
Suzan Tugrul
"Seems to be a place more suited for seniors. The wings and the calamari were good and I especially liked the sauces served with..."
"This place is a true hidden treasure. It’s eclectic decor keeps you in constant awe. It’s casual yet sophisticated. The food is super fresh and..."
The Reviewer
"Absolutely love visiting Hop Temple! A hidden gem of Ballarat that you need to visit! 🍻
Whether you're a Ballarat local or just visiting, this is..."
Ellen Lovett
"AMAZING pork ribs delicious wings, potato salad and coleslaw. Definitely finger licking good..
Great variety of beers on tap and in fridges, which..."
Sophie Dowdy
"This place blew me away! It’s stunningly decked out, staff were amazingly friendly and the food 🤤🤤. Only regret was that I didn’t see the..."
Big Bopper
"If I lived in Ballarat, I would come here every evening…except Monday and Tuesday when I would camp outside until the place opened 4pm..."
Reade Smith
"A spacious venu with lovely atmosphere and truly terrific and attentive staff.
There was a mistake with our booking that was not at all their fault,..."
Dominic Hegerty
"Have not had a disappointing meal here. Would have to be the best bbq in Ballarat. The range of beers is also awesome. We ordered the platter and..."
"Absolutely tasty treats from pies and sausage rolls to bee stings, chocolate eclairs and my favourite the Bavarian cream ring, bakeries all over..."
Mark Osborne
"Highly recommend this Beechworth Bakery. The staff are friendly. The service is fantastic.
The dining area is spacious & every time I've been it is..."
Matt Hutch
"Beautiful coffee and fresh seats. Plenty of spaces and bright..."
Natasha M
"Great range, nice atmosphere, good coffee, bottomless cups of tea.
Very..."
Snowy Hill
"It was a breezing cold in the morning. Before I started working in the CBD, I thought I needed a quick fix for my sleepy morning. Beechworh Bakery..."
Hugo Crystal
"Huge bakery with lots of choices - for the sweet or savoury tooth! Choices range from pies, pastries, donuts, toasties, éclairs, wraps, sandwiches,..."
Cherylz Kitchen
"A good selection of bakery items to satisfy your sweet and savoury cravings. There is also a bottomless tea and coffee self-serve counter for a..."
"Sensational. Super fresh, satisfyingly and sophisticated, without being overly pretentious.
One of the best meals I’ve had in Victoria. Ever...."
Thomas Webb
"Moon & Mountain was absolutely amazing! � We went for a Friday night dinner and found the food to be absolutely incredible and such great flavours!..."
Sorcha Evans
"Very very impressed with this place! The staff were really friendly and they catered to all of our dietary requirements! Would highly recommend..."
Bridie Irvin
"Just had our 10th year wedding anniversary dinner. Food were amazing!!! Especially the caramalised pork. Oh gosh! To die for!!! Best place to..."
Sylvia Matthews
"The food was absolutely amazing. I love the Cocktail list and friendly staff add to this to make for a top dinning..."
Jules Fenwick
"Such an awesome meal, chosen with great advice by the staff. Fantastic drinks selection, with one of the finest espresso martini’s around. Staff..."
Blake PitMan
"Amazing food. Great range of starters. Very enjoyable to sit, nibble and enjoy the comfortable vibe. Staff had a great knowledge of the dishes and..."
Trish Buchanan
"First time visit and we loved it.
I wasn't sure if it was a good place for the kids, but they loved it too.
The staff were excellent. Very friendly..."
Scott Turner
"This place is fantastic. We loved the atmosphere, the food is amazing and the service was awesome. We can't wait to go back. We couldn't fault a..."
Sally Waldron
"Could not fault any food! Amazing service and a great night! Highly..."
Rachel Lindorff
"Great food , great service and great music playing in the background, will definitely go back..."
Annette Ryan
"Unreal food. Unreal service. Loved everything about the place. Will most certainly be..."
Reg Billman
"Just fantastic. Brilliant food and service. We had the $65 feed me - more than enough and all sensational. Just FYI best panacotta I’ve had..."
Bobby Norris
"We love the modern Asian food here. Great staff and an awesome menu. We will keep coming back...."
Tim
"Overall our experience at this restaurant was extremely positive. The food was absolutely delicious such a hidden gem in Ballarat. My favourite was..."
Suanne Lee
"Friendly staff, quite busy on sat night and we sat at the bar. Good ambience for this asian fusion restaurant. Ordered caramelized pork hock and..."
Amanda H
"Who knew that regional town Ballarat would have such a buzzing and vibrant food scene?! Certainly not I prior to my most recent visit last year. If..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Staff and customer service is 5 star. Very attentive. Food were so delicious, we had the lunch banquet. Cocktails were so good. Couldn't recommend..."
Marietta
"Food was amazing. Had the lunch banquet. Was very enjoyable. Service was fantastic too. All in all a great dining experience...."
Stuart Male
"Always a great time! The staff are always fantastic and accommodating with allergies (walnuts for me). No matter what, we always go the banquet..."
Ellen Lovett
"Absolutely delicious food. We wondered why no steak knife with a steak until we cut through with a butter knife...the smoky, char flavour, YUM. We..."
Fiona Carbury
"The food was excellent and the service spot on. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the bartenders make some unique top shelf cocktails. The food..."
becca Macca
"Wonderfully accommodating, attentive and kind service from Rhys/Reece who was knowledgeable, friendly and a genuine delight to our larger table. The..."
Hannah Oswin
"Wow, what a wonderful dining experience!
This place definitely lives up to its glowing reviews.
The food was absolutely sensational. The sticky Pork..."
"I’ve been to all you can eat places before where they make the food fresh. It’s usually slow, and one plate at a time. Okami is completely..."
Angela Armstrong
"Went with my father over the QB weekend and ordered from the a la cartel menu. The food was AWESOME! I love the way that they use the real Japanese..."
Heather White
"So bloody good! Definitely do the buffet option, the food is..."
Tori Birtles
"Amazing food and wonderful service, even catered wonderfully for the kids. Will definitely be back..."
Samantha O'Reilly
"Amazing food. Friendly staff. Will definitely be..."
Sarah Habersatt
"Amazing food, fantastic value! I'm so full I waddled..."
Chloe Dubberley
"Summed up in one word.... amazing!!! Will definitely be..."
Dale Chalmers
"Amazingly cheap for both the quality and quantity of food, nice little restaurant and super fast and friendly service, thing to fault at all...."
Carleighadams
"Tonight was Valentines Day and I must say that considering this place had a full house, all the staff were truly excellent in tending to everyone’s..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"We have been here a few times and we love it. Thank you for coming to Ballarat (we have been to the Footscray franchise, but we like the Ballarat..."
Soulful
"Bustling all you can eat Japanese in the heart of Ballarat. Been twice recently and ordered a la carte both times. Good fast service and tasty..."
N Mor
"great feed & so fresh. they cook as you order. will be..."
Craig Stevenson
"You have access to quite a lot of food for the price you pay. Not the greatest quality, but fast, and with friendly..."
Greg Newbegin
"Decent meals for all you can eat Japanese. Have been several times and will continue to go back until the quality changes. Good serving sizes and..."
Nick Krueger
"All you can eat entrees, mains AND dessert??!! Hell yes! Absolutely incredible food, perfect serving sizes and it’s served very quickly. The staff..."
"Visited on Monday Public Holiday Dinner
The good: Friendly and helpful Staff
The bad: Dessert Machine (non existence). Drink Machine Broken. Salad..."
Dominic Tam
"The male staff member on Good Friday was lovely and warm. The pizzas are alright. Cannot expect too much for the price. Edible and was a life saver..."
Natasha M
"For what you pay it's good! We paid around $20 for lunch per person and there's choice of 4-5 pizzas, desserts and unlimited soda refills. For the..."
BigPapaHaris
"Great service from a helpful staff member, she seemed to be the only employee working. We had the All-you-can-eat and it was great value,..."
"Visited the Forge Pizzeria on our last night at Ballarat, came in early to avoid the dinner rush crowd.We ordered the arancini which was..."
Foodiee
"This place never fails to disappoint and I happily travel over an hour to eat here that's how good it is! The pizza sauce is next level and so is the..."
Ben Farrell Chalmers
"We tried the pulled pork pizza and the cheese burger, those were delicious! But, their carbonara was amazing! Definitely would get back here to eat..."
Eric Susanto
"Warm cosy atmosphere with fire place! Perfect place for a cold night. We had cauliflower soup, the Godfather pizza from special menu, Shearer’s..."
Dama
"E: Imagine the feeling you get when you’re huddled up by the fireplace on a cold winter night, absorbing the warmth of the fire and cuddled up in a..."
Kevin & Emily
"The maestros of the Ballarat pizza scene. If you are looking for quality pizzas of the gourmet kind, this pizzeria should be at the top of your..."
Gastrology
"Had the beautiful Shearer's Pizza for dinner. Thin crispy base with generous toppings of lamb, goat's cheese and pine nuts. Although I'm not the..."
Green Bay Tree
"Fantastic authentic Italian style food that you would struggle to find in the CBD is being served up better than ever in Ballarat. All our meals were..."
FoodFoodFood
"The woodfire ovens are open and on display, for all to see, and when a pizza is ordered, the fun begins! 'The stretcher' stretches the fresh dough by..."
Dayna Hoskin
"Definitely hands down, one of the best meal I had in Ballarat. I loved the smell of the bread from the oven once I walked in and the lovely service..."
Food For Thought
"Forge is a no brainer must go kinda place. The decor, the food, the service. I mean, where else would you rather be than at forge?A..."
G
"My score 3.5 stars. J & I had lunch here a while ago on a 2 night foody getaway to Ballarat. Not a bad interior, mod-rustic with chunky tables,..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Great pizza! Polite and friendly, i love johnny cash as my father used to listen to him, yet have been getting into ‘techno’ lately like the kids..."
Glenda Iris
"Great pizza place, eaten here 10 times plus, pizza base is the best part. Perfectly cooked evertime with fresh, premium toppings. Salad have a nice..."
Mr Need To Eat
"Ordered pizza take away the bases were delicious and the toppings were perfect ratio wise! I would definitely come back again if I am in ballarat..."
Jenna B
"If you're visiting Ballarat or planning a stay at Ballarat, you must try The Forge Pizzeria, at least twice. That is how high we rate The Forge (14..."
Explore.Melbourne
"Delicious pizza, generous portion sizes and lots of toppings (much more than any ‘fancy’ pizza places)! All of the pizzas looked and smelt..."
Rachel Jade
"I think this is honestly one of the best pizza restaurants that I’ve ever been too. The base was fantastic, cooked perfectly. The choice of pizzas..."
Kairo
"What I love most about it is their pizza dough, it’s so fresh and light. We ordered Sure Thing and Volcano, it could easily feed three people with..."
Megan
"Been here twice now and both times the staff were a standout - very friendly and quick service. The pizzas were delicious and generously topped and..."
Shark82
"Amazing building, excellent staff and friendly service. The pizzas were delicious with a soft crunchy dough, and I have never had sweet potato fries..."
Rob Anthony
"The Forge Pizzeria served up the best wood-fired pizza base that I have ever eaten. We had "The Forge" pizza (eggplant etc) and it had a perfect thin..."
Scottt
"If ur in Ballarat you need to do this pizza placeNot the cheapest but the best Woodford pizzas I've had in a long time. The roast pumpkin and..."
Anna L
"Gourmet pizza with great range of toppings. Lamb pizza - Shearers, $29, was the standout. Pizza are a good size, 2 pizzas between 3 people is a..."
Affogato Addiction
"Great pizzas, great setting, friendly staff and huge tables to sit at. I had the pork belly and it was very good, probably not as good as Brunetti..."
Mr MM Smith
"My husband says I'm on a roll picking excellent eateries for us, and I reckon he's not wrong. Granted, Ballarat on a Sunday leaves you with limited..."
Nicole P
"I was running late as usual . The staff were great , very helpful , allowing us to order over the phone before we arrived so our meals were ready..."
Rosemary Pamic
"Went to a recent fundraising trivia night with some friends who are Ballarat locals. Not only was the food, service and atmosphere absolutely..."
Windsorlocal
"The pizza was good but my high rating is for their super friendly and kind service. They gave us tips on what to get for the best value. They were..."
G&G Birdhouse
"Our fussy kids loved their fettuccini bolognese . The Tortelloni, Lamb Ragu gnocchi and 'Pizza for Me' were all delicious. Don't get me started on..."
Monde
"Wah agan2 sekalian wajib nyoba tempat makan pizza yang ini nih kalo lagi deket2 melben terutama kalau lagi ke sovereign hills (tumben ane bener..."
Sebastian Tobing
"Was in Ballarat for the long weekend and decided to go back to The Forge. We ordered the Fratellino, it was so yummy. Love the pizza here, it's..."
Hungry Koala
"Visited here with a large group after my grandsons soccer match ( 30 People) . Large groups will test any restaurant and it was interesting to watch..."
Stephen
"I went to this restaurants twice while I was in Ballarat for only a day and half. This says a lot about this place. I am so in love with their fluffy..."
Chloe
"Always rated as my favourite pizza place in Ballarat. Worth the extra money for amazing gourmet pizzas. Ambiance is always on point. A great night..."
Alex
"This place is so cool! The pizza is so yummy, so many different kinds and all delicious. The restaurant itself is so chic and relaxed but still a..."
Alix McLeod
"Was on a day trip with the family and this place was highly rated. The service was very good and the place itself also pretty good. Now I..."
Axeman 1372
"We went on a Sunday night at 6:30pm and it was very busy. We ordered takeaway, however a couple tables left so we were able to sit down and eat..."
James D
"Fast, friendly service in a well-designed environment. Pizzas are excellent and very friendly for kids. Good non pizza options too and varied..."
George Cockerill
"Great wood fired pizza right in the centre of town! The Forge has a great atmosphere, friendly staff and best of all good pizza! The atmosphere is..."
Elicia Hajis
"Beautiful food, great selection of drinks. We had a range of pizzas and a cured meat board as entree, and everything tasted delicious. Service is..."
Valina Whites
"Great service and atmosphere and seriously 'The Bacon' was the best pizza I have ever eaten! Would drive from Melbourne to Ballarat again just to..."
Brie’ella
"Ain’t no party like a pizza party! And why travel to Italy when you can head down the street to Ballarat’s shining star! Full of pizzas and..."
Kieren ORiley
"found The Forge through the Ballarat visitor book, only as I was craving some pizza and there was a great story about it.We walked up from the..."
MM
"Recently found myself in Ballarat for the weekend and and asked a friend who lives locally during the work week what was the best they had to offer...."
Good Food Good Mood
"A really nice family run pizza place. Service was friendly & efficient, you can see everyone working very hard to manage this super busy restaurant...."
Who Loves Good Food
"Had an excellent dinner here. We chose the restaurant as it was close by the Mid City Motel where we were staying the night. The Forge has several..."
Kerryj
"Amazing pizza- accommodated all of our dietary requirements (dairy and gluten free) and thank you so much for the kids corner. Our very active 13..."
Laura Parker
"Came here last night. Loved it!!! Was so blown away! Had a day in Ballarat and looking up places to go and The Forge popped up a few times. We..."
Abigail Williams
"Well we made it here. Great Pizza and setting. In the old building with exposed brick walls and wood ceiling. Old church pews and chairs. Solid wood..."
Terry Stewart
"Yum! One of the best Italian restaurants in Victoria... many great ones in Melbourne but wow, The Forge is one of my favourites.Had the home..."
Tweekly
"One of the best pizza's I've ever had. The shearer ( a lamb pizza ) and the Chorizo and prawn pizza absolutely worth a 2 hour trip from Melbourne...."
Mike Watson
"Great place and location Love the menu and the list of drinks Friendly staff, gives nice suggestions and helpful ones :)The best place..."
Zainab
"Best pizza in the town, I like their design of the place and their food as well. It has a vintage looking decorations and good lighting arrangements...."
CLABEL
"I eat here regularly for dinner when in Ballarat for work. The pizzas are great and some of the best wood-fired pizzas I've tasted. Salads are..."
James Blackwell
"Best pizza I have had in a long time. We had two take away pizzas one lamb and the Margherita and both were amazing but I have only heard good things..."
Garth Christie
"I had a pre xmas dinner with my colleagues at the forge and their pizza is so amazing. Its taste so good. I just devoured it without realizing im on..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Beautiful interior, spacious and delicious pizza. Dough is fresh and thin, ingredients plentiful. Only reason they didn't get a 5 is because there..."
Eliana Negri
"Awesome pizza spot for Ballarat! Dined for dinner on a busy Saturday night but were still able to get a table in the industrial/communal feel dining..."
LC.
"Well let's see the place looks great, others food looks great and staff friendly, order from the menu good , 5 mins later of the three salads guess..."
Paulo
"I'll start of by saying - Zomato_Spoon suggests that The Forge is a $$ costing. I would suggest for a pizzeria it's more of a $$$.That being..."
Kris Bird
"Food is great here! Try the beetroot salad! Can't go past the shearers pizza... I also enjoy the one in alfredton which has the same menu all the..."
Mmmfoood
"The Forge Pizzeria is absolutely massive. Dressed up as an old warehouse with the requisite exposed bricks and industrial reclaimed furniture, the..."
Gourmanda.me
"So much more than a pizza place ...... Food and staff with love, passion, thought, commitment and a very educated palate.The pizzas are..."
Happygolucky
"The Forge Pizzeria Ballarat was awarded the ‘Traveller Country Champ’ in The Age Good Food Under $30 2014. As it’s known to be kid-friendly so..."
TOT: HOT OR NOT
"Best pizza around!! Kid friendly. Great family spot for a..."
Christina
"A little slice of Fitzroy in Ballarat. We made a quick pit stop for dinner on the way back to Melbourne and were glad we choose this restaurant...."
FoodieMelbs
"Great pizza. We came to ballarat for a day trip from melbourne. Very impressed. We had the pancetta which was close to the best pizza I've ever..."
ATay
"The owners of this establishment are very genuine in ensuring you have a good experience.The staff are bright and friendly and the decor is..."
GFmumma
"Gourmet Pizza!. The butchers pizza was just full of flavour! Fast service and high quality food. Not as expensive as you would..."
WillB
"Love this place. Great vibe. Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food and coffees. Kids drawing area. Clean viewable..."
Reviewer101
"Raven. The croquets and Shearers pizza from here are..."
Raven
"Beautiful Pizzas. I loved the Forge, had dinner here recently. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly waitstaff. I had the butchers pizza and the chocolate..."
Jodie Kara Plowright
"Was awesome food. Very helpful and able to adapt dish for my vegetarian..."
Ish
"Hate to admit it for some reason, but this place hold the mantle of best restaurant in Ballarat by far. Truly excellent, under no circumstance could..."
Mr Tiger
"Great. Pizzas are excellent and have well flavoured..."
J And J
"Bit noisy, but great atmosphere. Not sure how I feel about cutlery in a large tub already on table. Pizzas are yummy and true wood fired..."
Louieblue88
"Good food but way too LOUD!. The food is good, no doubt about it (though if you're a vegetarian or don't eat pork then the choice is severely..."
Holden Caulfield
"Visiting from Perth between Christmas and N.Y. We were a little disappointed when the "recommended" Forge was closed but we persevered with this one...."
Lee Marvin
"No gluten free. I love Forge Pizza - but they dont do anything gluten free. So that eliminates half my household, and some in my team at work. Alas..."
Nikki
"YUM!. Some of the best pizza I've had and I have tried plenty of fancy pizza places in Melbourne. Great crust and great toppings! Volcano pizza was..."
ECB
"Our family loved this place. To start with its in a great space with high ceilings rustic brick walls, warehouse lights etc It has a really vibrant..."
Louise
"AMAZEBALLS. Great food, great service, only negative is it's darn loud in there but worth it! Try the Prawn Pizza it's amazing. So is the pulled..."
Nomiki Madd Hatta
"Dessert pizza... YUM!. I rave about the strawberry dessert pizza. Can't wait to go back and try the..."
Brickette
"Quick Visit for Take Away. We were all too tired from a day of touring Ballarat and Soverign Hill so the consensus was for Pizza. Result was a little..."
Grant
"Love the pizza here. Nice eclectic decor, great atmosphere but can be a bit loud on busy nights. Just the right amount of topping. Love love love the..."
BlueberryMint
"Great restaurant, really good service and yummmmm entrees and pizza. Recommend croquettes and pulled pork..."
Sarah Ball
"Great pizza and atmosphere. Try the Blacksmith..."
The SOSN Crew
"I travelled to ballarat for dinner and found the forge. i'm really glad. that pizza base was orgasmic. thankyou..."
Jordan
"Never thought I'd be the type to go to the effort of an urbanspoon review, but this place is unbelievable . Entree, main, desert, coffee. And the..."
Stew McLeod
"Great service, kid friendly and delicious pizza! We came with our two kids, aged 6 & 8, for lunch on a Sunday. We loved the Shearer's pizza, made..."
Melissa
"The venue is really lovely, decorated beautifully and has a lovely vibe.The staff were really friendly and attentive.The risotto portion..."
Mazzii
"I'm new to Ballarat and went here for dinner last night based on good urbanspoon reviews. Was not disappointed!! Goof sign when a place is packed on..."
Meg
"The service was amazing Sarah was a great waitress. The food was amazing the lamb and the pumpkin pizzas were so nice looking forward to coming back..."
George
"Good place for a group booking. Had a great night on Tuesday at The Forge. The food was delicious and the service first class! The pizza toppings..."
Scott Martin
"Lovely meal. We had the prawn pizza which was superb with the exact right amount of chili and feta. Accompanying pumpkin and rocket salad was..."
James
"Fast friendly service. Fabulous wood fired pizza. Buzzing atmosphere accentuated by live music and a fun chef's honker horn. A great place to eat in..."
ILove2Eat
"I LOVE the new restaurant: so glad they've opened in town. The menu is more refined in selection options compared to the Sturt St/Alfredon..."
"Delicious food, generous portions and very reasonable prices. Excellent service..."
Steven Ching
"Fantastic meal the chicken was so tasty and tender and so big thank you..."
Vanessa mullen
"Beautiful meals, great service and good prices. Went back on way home to warrnambool to get a pizza to take home. They are..."
Jeff moss
"Huge parmas and the lovely young man carried our food out to the car coz they're..."
Domonique Dillon (Dommie Flutters)
"Old pub feel,pool table,poker tournys and yummy meals..."
Simon McShane
"Pizzas are delicious want to try more of there..."
Zara Gathercole
"It was a very nice meal. I had the fish and salad with chips if course without it being overload on the plate. Decent serve of the fish in the beer..."
"Great value lunch special from 11 until 2:30. $10 for meal with drink. We added some naan bread and loved the chicken vindaloo and lamb Rogan..."
N Mor
"Had a lovely dinner at Curry Star with friends on a Friday night. Welcoming staff. Although we had a booking we were able to choose our table so..."
Andrea Rawes
"We did takeaway from here. Food was good and well priced too. I'd like to try all you can eat next time..."
Yuri Mathews
"The restaurant was full but the service by the friendly waitress was efficient and very friendly. She made us feel very welcome. The delicious food..."
Hellen B
"Out of all the Indian restaurants I’ve visited in Ballarat, this is easily one of the best. The service is exceptional and the menu is diverse with..."
Ryan Murali
"My husband and I have ordered take away from Curry house several times and we cannot recommend them more. Their flavours of dishes are amazing and..."
"This lovely restaurant is a Ballarat hidden treasure. The service and food are outstanding. The price is very very reasonable. Every dish we have..."
Kathryn Taylor
"Frequently dine at the Ballarat Indian Restaurant. Excellent food, friendly staff and great prices. We also love that you can BYO. Would recommend to..."
Elisha Polkinghorne
"Best food and best staff .Recommended for food..."
Sahil Sharma
"We loved our meal on a warm Tuesday evening in the quiet, cool dining room at Ballarat Indian Restaurant in Golden Point near Sovereign Hill. Lovely..."
N Mor
"it was a very cold day and we were served by hot food really quickly with amazing portion and taste curries and naan !! garlic naan was really good..."
Emmy Lau
"Good experience overall for a date night. It's a family run business like well established places in Melbourne. I found the flavours good, and we..."
Matt (Mattps1)
"I ordered a combo meal for one person. It was more than enough for a single person. Meal included a kashmiri style lamb curry, plain rice(basmati) ,..."
Soubhik Biswas
"Their food is consistently lovely (we order from them at least once a week) and they’re the nicest people you could hope to deal with too. Their..."
S P
"Best Indian food! We love the flavours, range and service at Ballarat Indian Restaurant and travel from out of Ballarat to eat here. Highly..."
"Had dinner with a group of friends and kids. Food was overall good - feels very personal and homemade. Only complaint was food was slow to arrive...."
Lil’MissNyonya
"Friendly staff and our family with young children felt very welcome. The promptly served food was delicious and everyone enjoyed their pasta mains..."
Vanessa Bastiaans
"Lovely staff at Table 48. Nobody even blinked an eye when I ordered my vegetable pizza with no cheese, and ensured the dough was vegan. Pizza was..."
Eliana Negri
"This is THE place to go to impress friends, family or work colleagues but equally enjoyable for a relaxed evening with your special person...Gus is..."
EandD
"Family impressed.... Parents were visiting from overseas. My mother loved the cauliflower soup and my father said he had the best meal he had so far..."
Mkwgreen
"Great food, service and atmosphere! Also very reasonable priced. Would definitely go..."
Cassandra Maynard
"The Best Porterhouse in Ballarat. Having now visited Table 48 on 4 occasions I continue to treat myself by having one of the best Porterhouse steaks..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Table 48 was absolutely fantastic. The meals were excellent. Also the service was great. Definitely..."
Nick
"Fantastic service. Delicious meals, eventhough portion sizes are a little small. Definitely..."
Danielle Smith
"Very good. Enjoyed the meal. A tiny bit..."
Daniel L
"Brilliant service, food was Devine. On entering, the owner (I think) greeted us. At all points the staff were helpful and friendly. Upon leaving the..."
Kellie
"This restaraunt is great. the food is always good and its in a great..."
Deb
"Went to Table 48 on a Friday night at 7 PM. Garlic bread was nice, 2 soft drinks, and Kiev and tortellini pretty good! 65 dollar bill means it..."
Mark
"Great Venue, Beautiful Food. Table 48 is amazing, very deceiving from the outside. Absolutely loved the look inside. Fairly large place but it felt..."
Becsta1983
"Great meal and venue. We enjoyed a lovely meal at Table48 tonight. Great old fashioned service, we weren't just a number, we were treated like..."
Judi Cohen
"Good service, good food, friendly, reasonably priced. Very enjoyable busy place, caters for everyone and has a good kids menu. Would definitely go..."
Vicky W
"Amazing. Phone Number is wrong at the top, correct number is..."
Jasmine_renee
"Certainly worth a visit. Pasta was delicious. Some of the best ive had. Wouldn't recommend steak however based on the price you pay for..."
Ash Hughes
"Best Food. This place is amazing I took my Mum for Mothers Day and it was soooooooo goooooood, the food was the best food I have had in Ballarat for..."
Monica
"Best food in ballarat! Great owners! Great staff! Beautiful food! Worth a..."
Sarah Egan
"Absolutely amazing food, highly recommend the salt and pepper calamari and the tortellini romana. Both meals were delicious and for how good they..."
Savannah Dotson
"Absolutely amazing service. My daughter and I were visiting from out of town and didn’t know we had to make a booking. Gus (Manager) was incredibly..."
Sarah
"A Ballarat must go restaurant. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was good . Well done table..."
Dave Harrison
"Food was good and service excellent. A full sit down restaurant with good variety on the menu including vegan and GF choices. Still had a bit of a..."
becca Macca
"Owner is incredible, table service is amazing, food is Bussin. I recommend the Eton mess, and the French martini never had anything better in my..."
Ainslea Williams
"Been there heaps and never had even close to a bad meal. I love their whole menu. I wish I could go there for dinner every..."
Erin Blue
"I've only recently had take away/delivery from hear. But omg been amazing. Fresh and very tasty food. Look forward to dining in..."
"A really good value for money place . Great tasting old fashion roasts . Staff very friendly and..."
Warren Thomas
"Every time I'm in Ballarat I try to go to Country Roasts. I find the service to be great and the meals excellent. A small serve is ample as the large..."
Lynne Rethus
"Very friendly staff! And still very hot even thought I was very late to pick up my order !! Worth the trip..."
Jourdan Featherstone
"Beautifull meal. Will def come again, good service and..."
Leslie Rowlands
"Dropped in on the way home from work. Very friendly staff and quick to take order. Roast lamb roll chips and a drink for $12 great value. Good to see..."
Justin Peart
"One of my favourite eating places. Good variety of meals for lunch on the run or evening dinners. Service is always great from all staff especially..."
Maddison Groux
"Good food and lots of it and doesn't break the..."
James Pearce
"Been coming here for years. We are from Melbourne and when ever we go to Ballarat we always stop..."
Emma C Pinkstone
"Great tasting and tender meats. The roasted beef was especially tender and moist. The roasted pork was a tad dry. The gravy was a bit too salty. ..."
Rob & Steph
"And I go to this place all the time The Lamb is to die for. Nice with meals or even a roll with gravy...."
Russco Aus
"Yummy food here. Fresh and great service. I saw this drink and thought- Something different- All the way from N.Z. and it was refreshing.
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If..."
Suzan Ozturk
"Wow great value and excellent roast dinner. Very..."
Ian J
"Great home style food with good variety of veg, however potatoes have a lot of..."
Sara Qureshi
"We ordered our wedding catering hear and was extremely impressed, great food ,great service and pricing ,thanks..."
"The drive through staff member was patient with me while I fumbled through my order. Even after making several changes to the order it came out..."
Derek Rylah
"Friendly staff, and very quick service. I got my food as soon as I finished the order.
And food quality was good, like what you can expect at Hungry..."
sanjeev kumar khadka
"We stop at this Hungry Jacks every time we are in Ballarat and they have hands down the best service of any other store I have been to. Very friendly..."
"Delicious food and excellent service. The owner delivered the food to us because we had a flat tyre on the side of the road on our way to the..."
Charlie Lee
"the food is always excellent, and the owner delivered our order to us because we got a flat on the way with no extra charge and wouldn’t take a..."
Dani Spiteri
"Beautiful environment and lovely staff. The food was amazing and really filled us up, came with the family and there was barely anything left at the..."
Candice Gower
"Dropped in for a meal with our family on the weekend. Ordered the beef massmam, bread with satay and we all loved it. Great menu and service. Will be..."
Evan Gale
"Good food, well priced, nice quantity! I liked the food here because it was not too salty..."
Yuri Mathews
"Very friendly and helpful staff, very tasteful food! Recommend for your meal requirements when you visit the gold mine..."
"We came here, after a long and tiring day, because we knew that you could rely on the food from La Porchetta to be tasty and something that just hits..."
Rajat Malhotra
"Love, love, love this place! The food is absolutely delicious, the staff are super friendly and attentive without being overly so, and the atmosphere..."
Ayaan Ali
"We dined with you last night and I gotta say the food was as amazing as I remember.
We had Sarah wait on us and she just made our night with her..."
Katie Stephens
"We come here every week and it's always good.
Friendly staffs and good..."
Linh Nguyen
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