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Underbar
99/100 (125 ratings)
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Fine Dining
"An outstanding meal. Beautiful presentation and some exquisite and complex flavours. Very skilled kitchen techniques evident and great attention to..."
Anne-Michael Fell
"Brilliant!!! First class fine dining with personal interaction with chef Derek. Darren was a fantastic host. The food would rival the very best in..."
Steve Allen
"We had a fabulous dinner at Underbar last night! Everything was perfect from the service and food to the description of each course! Highly..."
Tara Gullock
"The best meal in Ballarat! A degustation menu that will not let you down. This is a restaurant that we should all be proud to have in ballarat. ..."
Amira Willingham
"By far the best meal I have had in ballarat! Such an intimate setting that allowed for a chefs table experience. Food was devine and the wines..."
Lisa Simpson
"Outstanding meal on Saturday night at Underbar, beautifully prepared and presented with great service from all the..."
Andrew Bradley
"Absolutely brilliant- a must do in Ballarat, stunning food and venue, lovely matched wine and cider. We will definitely go back! A very special..."
Louisa Johnson
"Sensational delicious, creative, individual cuisine with excellent, professional service and intimate dining ambience. A real asset to the Ballarat..."
Stephen Matthews
"Amazing dining experience. Well balanced dishes with seasonal and local produce whenever possible through out .To our surprise, the most enjoyed fine..."
Emma Varghese Cullis
"A proper tasting experience with the food being the star. Excellent hosting from Darren and brilliant cooking from Derek. Could not have been any..."
Rob Fookes
"Dined here last night and it was fantastic. Great service and food, excellent value for money! They also managed to deal with my food allergy..."
Nicole Scullion
"A stunning experience like no other in Ballarat! A series of delicate & delicious delights for the palate 😋. Thanks again Derek & team, a very..."
Michelle Govan
"Absolutely loved the dinner here. The flavours were all interesting and the dishes very imaginative. I haven't been to another experience that I..."
Arosh Gunawardena
"I had dinner here this past weekend and the only word to describe it is phenomenal. The dishes were unique and innovative but simple and comforting..."
Beverley Li
"Outstanding culinary experience; this restaurant is on par with Australia’s best. The care and attention put into every detail is evident, from the..."
Kate Kirk
"A fabulous dining experience, easy to see why this house of fine cuisine is Ballarat's only Michelin Star rated restaraunt. For me personally there..."
Will
"Intimate dining experience with excellent attention to detail. Food was amazing and paired with boutique wines. Well done..."
Sheryl Nicolson
"Had the most amazing dining experience last night at Underbar. The whole experience was exceptional from the understated but tastefully designed..."
Leanne Mouritzen
"Memorable, warm, creative and intimate. Exceptional food, service was faultless and to be sat at the bar watching course after course of delicious..."
Steph Do Carmo
"Unbelievable food and service. Better than some 3 hatted restaurants out there. Gem of..."
Scott Lim
Round The Way
95/100 (38 ratings)
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Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Bagels
Burger
Sit down
Café
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Sovereign Hill was an amazing outdoor museum experience. It helped me to better understand the history of Australia and how gold played and important..."
André Eiermann
"Although the buildings were made in the 1970s, they are all well looked after. The staff dressed up in that era and responded like they were still in..."
Mona Billing
"i haven't been back since i was 11yo and coming back with my kids was a treat. we enjoyed the mine tour, had to grab some hard boiled lollies, candle..."
Elle Tee
"Lots of fun with many things to do and see. We loved finding some gold dust specks while panning and the kids loves the candle dipping at only $5 to..."
Leah Sanders
"Lovely people there honestly. It was a great experience for us. Loved the acting. The Hamper lunch was delicious. It was very hot today but don't..."
Edita Pol-Whyt
"Loved the location of the hotel and its amenities. Wife and kids enjoyed a ton. If you're coming down as a family make sure you take colonial room..."
Venkatesh Jagadeesan Karthick
"Entry ticket for adults is 39 It is completely worth it for the amazing experience. The way they represent whole village, those characteristics..."
pragesh shrestha
"There are some lovely people there. The acting was fantastic. There is lot of things to see and learn. You can make it a whole day adventure if you..."
Ruchira De silva
East India Trading Co - Food Truck
95/100 (651 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Curry
Lamb
Fast food
Indian
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Parking Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Headed to the food truck Saturday night. Just missed the sold out butter chicken, but the Lamb Rogan Josh and the Lamb and Zucchini Curry were..."
Chris Norris
"Food is fantastic and flavoursome. Service was friendly personalised. Food made on spot and was fresh and hot. The butter chicken kabab (vegetarian..."
Shona Coe
"Tonight I had the Palak Paneer and the chips, cheese and curry and I tell you all I was more than satisfied! I highly recommend this place if you..."
Steve Lock
"Best Indian I have ever had! So much flavour, well priced and the best service in Ballarat. Would recommend to..."
Montana Faull
"Excellent service and food! Couldn't it recommend high enough. We will definitely return in the..."
Dean Andrew
"Might be the best butter chicken in the world. And the garlic naan is amazing..."
Alex Hagan
"Had the butter chicken there and it was truly to die for, if you're in the neighbourhood definitely give them a look, you won't regret..."
Josh Rose
"This place is the best. I tried to go (again) tonight and turns out I was half an hour early- way too eager! The veg dishes are nicely spicy, and..."
Audrey Price
"The absolute best Indian! The butter chicken is amazing. You can actually taste all the spices blended well. You won’t be..."
Deena McGuigan
"Eat the garlic naan and the lamb skewers with that amazing green dipping sauce. Magical..."
Harmony Bax-Branagan
"The best Indian food I have ever tasted, it was delicious. Thanks Ronnie..."
Krystal Schapel
"my favourite food is Indian and this is a great example of good Indian food. Great service and absolutely worth a visit for take away, delicious,..."
Janette Braddy
"Most delicious butter chicken and naan breads and thank you Ronnie for bringing chips, cheese and curry into my..."
Sasha Faull
"OMG this is our new Saturday night take away!!!!! Hubby and I love Indian food and this is by far the best we've eaten do yourself a favor pay these..."
Samantha Whelan
"Would definitely recommend. Very flavoursome..."
Luke Dejong
Meigas
94/100 (3906 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Spanish
Vegan Options
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Meatballs
Eggplant
Octopus
Paella
Salad
Patatas Bravas
Chili
Croquettes
Calamari
Mussels
Beef Cheeks
Calamares
Garlic Prawns
Tapas
Lamb
Seafood Platters
Pork
Prawns
Omelette
Basque
Sit down
Spanish
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Mid-range
"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..."
Farhan Riyaz
Namaste Nourishment
94/100 (178 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"Namaste Nourishment is my favourite food haven in town. I have eaten there many times for breakfast/lunch (always super tasty) and last night I got..."
Strange Kuhn
"I had lunch at this cafe the other day and I was just blown away with how delicious and fresh and tasty the food was. It was seriously one of the..."
Belinda Bucknell
"Had the most amazing breakfast this morning. The best ive ever had . love the environment of your beautiful cafe! So relaxing and beautiful. Thanks..."
Sasha Strange
"My daughter took me here, we had lunch, I had the Breakfast meal with 'scrambled egg. It was very tasty and I found the crispy Kale covered in Cashew..."
Debbie Barnard
"I actually live in Melbourne but grew up in the Ballarat area and visit family and friends often, so when I heard Ballarat had got a vegan cafe I was..."
Beth Davey
"Really quaint and vibrant inside! Most importantly, the food and treats in the front cabinet are amazing and of high quality. We’re so lucky in..."
Jess De Vries
"Absolutely loved the coconut latte and the my daughter had a turkish delight smoothie. We also had a lemon block and choc/caramel slice. Highly..."
Kerry Louder
"Amazing food, amazing service! Staff was super good with helping me decide on food options that were nit free! A welcome addition to the Ballarat..."
William Robert
"What an amazing little gem this place is! We were blown away by our amazing pancakes today! Not only tasting amazing but presentation was just..."
Chrissy Hill
"Best cafe ever! Food is amazing! It’s great to actually find a cafe that caters to my food requirements. I just want to eat everything on the..."
Lisa Chislett
"Amazing cafe! Went with a group of friends for brunch and had a delicious meal followed by dessert. Will be back, thanks..."
Elisha Atchison
"I’m already planning my next meal it was that delicious �. Today was the mushroom burger and it hit the spot. Well done..."
Samantha Ward
"Absolutely amazing breakfast! I chose the forest explosion waffles- to die for! Can't wait for my next visit and to work my way through the menu..."
Susie Carroll
Japanese Restaurant Kambei
94/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Fish
Sashimi
Beef
Eggplant
Salad
Salmon
Fish Soup
Cod
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best Japanese food I've eaten in ages. A must go to..."
Jodie Esler
"Best Japanese food I have had in a long while.. highly recommended!..."
Kelly Simpson Clark
"Highly recommend Kambei. Great food, great service and very friendly..."
Andrew Stubbings
"Just as good as any Japanese restaurant in the city. A real..."
Jason Hiddlestone
"Amazing food-fantastic friendly service - by far best restaurant in Ballarat. Just as good as Melbourne has to..."
Lynette Cartledge
"What a great restuarant the food I just love a very peaceful place too one of my favorite restaurants in..."
Brenda Killian
"Best Japanese food in Ballarat, excellent friendly service. This is our go to place for all our special..."
Ali Telford
"The best Japanese in town. A must try if you are in town. Thank you for always producing the best service quick and always perfect..."
Abby Ham
"Fantastic service! Very friendly staff and the food was sublime! Next time I'm in Ballarat I'm definitely going there..."
Sheldon J. Cohen
"Easily the best Japanese food in Victoria. Will drive from Melbourne just to have..."
Danny Ong
"So good. Best Japanese in Ballarat. One of the best in..."
Eerie Nate
"Simple tasty food. You can tell the chef is the owner of this establishment. We'd definitely go there again next time we are in..."
Sue-Ling Lau
"Very high quality and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine. The plumb wines were a real treat, and the sashimi was very fresh and..."
Thomas Webb
"amazing taste and service. Will recommend that restaurant to..."
Pricille Tyack
Ballarista
93/100 (161 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
"Excellent place to relax and have a coffee or meal of high quality at reasonable price. Try the beef and pork burger. Simply divine. Ice coffee is..."
Laurel Petch
"best coffee/burger combo i've had. If you're in Ballarat do yourself a favour and grab a chicken burger and a coffee� good service and good..."
Dougy Aldous
"The atmosphere and aesthetics of Ballarista make this a gorgeous, interesting and creative place to relax and have a coffee or a bite to eat. Also,..."
Kelly Brett
"Best blokes, best coffees and best toasties! Highly..."
Jack Bronsolini
"Great coffee great toasties great service can't stop at one..."
Maree Lee
"Lovely coffee and devine scones, jam and..."
Kerry Scaringi
"Best coffee ever, great atmosphere and genuine customer service. We felt very welcomed and will certainly be visiting again regularly...."
Gayle Mckenzie
"Great coffee, great food, great staff, just a great place that you should go..."
Nicole Johnson Nagel
"Great coffee, great staff and great music! I loved it..."
Louise McClure
"Such amazing food with excellent service! ! Bringing back a well located cafe to being a thriving enjoyable place to eat and mingle!! Nice work..."
Leah Clark
"Lovely little sandwiches. Yum coffee too. I also liked the..."
Callum Gordon
"Great coffee and the staff were excellent. The tall skinny barista seems really..."
Lachy Phyland
"What an amazing little addition to Ballarat guys! The iced coffee and scones are to die for!..."
Leahna Mayo
"Great coffee, good service and a name which impressed friends in..."
Rob Walters
"We were visiting Ballarat and stumbled upon this place while looking for somewhere to have a Sunday breakfast. The decor is gorgeous, and the staff..."
M K
"A very welcome addition to the traveller and locals of Ballarat, this cafe makes a very decent coffee and makes good food. The owner has put a lot of..."
Winston Appleyard
"Beautiful little cafe, loved the paper art they had on the walls! Calm and friendly atmosphere. Delicious beverages and surprised by the large sizes!..."
Elizabeth Gao
"Busy little shop. Very cozy and comfortable. Great coffee, and if you're taking away, bring in your own cup and get out filled. I love the spicy..."
Chandi Dinayadura
"Really great and friendly people working there. From the moment I came in they really made me feel at home and welcome. The coffee is good and the..."
David Thomas
"Ambience is casual and it is a good hangout place for bar food and sports. I wasnt happy with the service. The server acted entitled and was not..."
Steven King
"Fantastic beards, 5 stars. These guys have really gone out of their way to show how good a beard can look, while maintaining a friendly and..."
Tristan McArdle
Red Peppa
92/100 (1035 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Duck
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Australian
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a favorite for date night with the wife. Excellent quality food, in particular the eye fillet and pork belly. Soft centered chocolate pudding..."
Chris Allen
"Excellent night had by all six of us. Service, food and atmosphere wonderful. Surprisingly great value for such delicious food. My duck ravioli was..."
Rhonda Parker
"We had a big group and they handled us very well, all our meals came out together their time management was spot on. I had steak and it melted in my..."
Nic Mckenzie
"Hadn't been here for a while so we thought we would check it out again and we weren't disappointed. The menu is small and it certainly costs more, so..."
Fresh621
"Great experience... Warm, inviting atmosphere with lovely mood lighting... Exceptional service. The meals whilst higher end on price were extremely..."
Wendy Griffin
"Friendly, efficient service and a magnificent feed. Definitely..."
Moose
"Food is lovely BUT the service is exemplary ......"
Geoff Guest
"Beautiful lunch today. Beetroot risotto with goats cheese & pine nuts was divine. My husband had duck with asian noodles which was also lovely..."
Neetdoc
"I dined here tonight with my other half. I had the mushroom bruschetta with Brie as an entree, it was superb, perfect balance of tastes in the dish,..."
Nakeese
"Lovely. Recently went for a sneaky romantic lunch date with my husband. The food was divine, the staff attentive and the atmosphere intimate without..."
Kim
"Best place for dinner in town. This is by far mine and my husbands favourite place to go for dinner. Only complaint.. More cockatils on menu..."
Avrgjo
"You have to go...! Don't lo.... You have to go...!Don't look anywhere else. The atmosphere is great, the staff and owner are all just so..."
Brad Welch
"As soon as you enter the place feels relaxed, the staff were very welcoming and professional, the food was lovely, the salmon with farro risotto was..."
Hungry Hungry
"Red pepper has a lovely atmosphere. The duck is always..."
Emmalie-Kate
"Excellent food and faultless service, great selection of regional wines. If I had to pick a negative it would be the ambiance. A little noisy due a..."
Snarles Barkley
"Magnificent food and service - best dining experience in..."
LizzieB
"Delicious, outstanding..."
Debbie Ferris
"Very nice venue, single lady owner who serves and cooks. Food was well done, steak sandwich, fish of day, lamb and calamari, beer battered chips was..."
Minh Si
"Our table of 4 all enjoyed our meals. What stood out was the customer service and the amazing job from seemingly the one..."
Robyn Collins
"I'm pretty sure this is the best gnocchi I've ever had, light and tasty morsels with a beautiful creamy smooth goats cheese. The mustard glazed..."
Peggy Hsu
"Delicious food, friendly staff, priced well. Great atmosphere, not too loud. We had a great 3 course meal. The duck is..."
Marissa Vasiliou
Ballaarat Yacht Club
91/100 (1037 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Bar
Australian
Cafe
Bar
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Halloumi
Cakes
Fish
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Prawns
Australian
Bar
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thank you so much Kelli and all the staff at the Ballarat Yacht Club for hosting our Wedding Reception. The venue and food was amazing and we had the..."
Carrie Mac
"Had the goodness bowl for breakfast and it was delicious. One of the best breakfast I've ever had. The staff are very welcoming and..."
Michele Churcher
"Its one of the best restaurants in Ballarat. We love it .staff are very friendly Setting by the lake the..."
Betty McCarty
"Great staff always welcoming and good service there is no other place in Ballarat like it "Stunning" Good food and..."
Barbara Stead
"Great coffee. Great food at high quality and the food was prepared very timely comsidering how busy it was. Customer service was very good and the..."
Andrew Cameron
"Me and my friends loved it yesterday when we had lunch excellent service awesome meals beautiful recommended place to eat definitely I give it 100..."
Ronnie Taylor
"Thank you to everyone at the Ballaart Yacht Club. Our group, The Ballarat Regional Spinal Support Group meet for lunch yesterday, and as always we..."
Barbara Simpson
"Great setting friendly attentive staff and the food was fresh and delicious. Highly..."
Gayle King
"Service was prompt, milkshakes were the best & the Victoria Sponge was absolutely delicious....scenery awesome, of course...thankyou!!!..."
Susie Walkeden Claringbold
"Lovely atmosphere. Great food. Friendly staff. Will definately stop for a visit when passing through Ballarat..."
Kimberly Mcneill
321 Learmonth Cafe
91/100 (227 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Australian
Café
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"What an amazing place to relax and refuel!!! The staff are always so friendly and helpful, the coffee is spot on and the food is delicious. The..."
Cindy Stockdale
"Our last stop on a 2,500km road trip, and by far the best food we had all trip (which included Maggie Beer's excellent farm & restaurant). Heaps of..."
Anatole Mills
"Love Learmonth - Love this place!! Finally this gorgeous town has an incredible 'Go To' place again, with amazing food, drinks and the most gorgeous..."
Leisha Wachter
"What a fabulous discovery. Everything you'd want in a cafe really. Lovingly prepared food with respect for the produce and spot on flavours, great..."
Cherie Bridges
"Great food beautiful building and location. Friendly staff will be..."
Craig Bridgman
"We visited Cafe Sidra and all I can say is YUM. Warmly welcomed and a great atmosphere. We sat out the back with our pooch and could have stayed..."
Jodie Keast
"Delicious food, attentive and friendly service and a wonderful modern country ambience...."
Nicola van Berkel
"Such a fabulous spot food was amazing, service impeccable so happy to see Learmonth with such an excellent cafe. We will definitely be back thank..."
Sue Skinner
"So accommodating for my baby shower. Beautiful spot and amazing..."
Kat Weightman
"Just had a delicious beetroot fetta and walnut salad. Mmm..."
Deb Maree
"Had a delicious breaky and coffee this morning.... great service too!..."
Megan Ryan
"Fabulous coffee, lovely ambiance and friendly service. Will definitely be..."
Megan Wright
"Have visited several times, always good food and great service in a beautiful setting. Today was a special Greek lunch, moussaka was lovely,..."
Scott Rennie
"Cider flights! Need I say more? Okay - friendly staff, good coffee, nice cheese platter and happy to accustom puppies. Looking forward to future..."
Oliver Hofmann
"Took my folks out there to casually celebrate my mum's birthday. What a beautiful setting in a lovely little village. Learmonth has changed since our..."
TJ Grech
"This place is a bit of a find on our way to Avoca. Friendly happy faces welcome you in to a sunny, bright cafe that had the freshest most gorgeous..."
Kerrie Bryce
"Great place to eat and have a coffee, one thing I did notice is there sausage rolls where a lot bigger on our previous visit, bring back the king..."
Mark Walters
"Great location with excellent indoor and outdoor seating. The coffee is good. Don't forget to grab a piece of the homemade carrot cake or orange..."
Trevor “tangowhisky37” Warren
"Friendly and caring staff, amazing vibe and cosy fireplace. This Cafe is a great place to start your day around the..."
Aslan Nahri
The Healthy Hub Wellness Centre
91/100 (283 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Healthy
Bar
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Healthy
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Healthy
Bar
Wine Bar
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"What a venue! For a place that I hear has only been open for a few days they've certainly got something for going them. The vibe is energetic and the..."
Adam Rice
"Awesome tasty food here Love the place, the people who run the place are beautiful souls..."
Barry James Gilson
"Incredible food and beautiful atmosphere. It's difficult for me to go somewhere and pick straight off the menu but I can do it here without a..."
Elizabeth Anne
"My new coffee and food stop when I’m home!!! Awesome coffee and the food is amazing, yum yum!!! Can’t wait until I’m next in Ballarat so I can..."
Cathy Osment
"The food was amazing and healthy. Definitely worth trying the food and expanding your taste..."
Michelle Whyte
"Yummmmm! So delish and so nice to have a health & wellbeing conscious..."
Tracie McSwain
"Thank you Healthy Hub for the yummy, healthy, nutritious food you provided me with!! I love this place and everything looks amazing..."
Tanya Lawless
"Today I participated in the Yoga Nidra class with Pete. All I can say is O.M.G... one of the best experiences ever.. the most relaxing and inner self..."
Keight Sxtn
"So excited to have such a brilliant healthy option in Ballarat. Great food. Great service. Gorgeous space..."
Hayley Lennon
"I just went here for the first time today - OMG everything looked amazing. Definitely my new favorite place to go to in..."
She Boyle
"I enjoyed an exlcellent black coffee ~ made from Wild Timor beans ~ and sampled some superb healthy, salad followed by an awesome lemon cake that..."
Steve Davis
"The Herbivore breakfast is delicious! A great big meal for $20. Great hot chocolate and snickers..."
Michele Paes
"Oh my, best coffee in Ballarat. The food is beyond good too. Highly..."
Kallum Lovison
"Tasty food, vegan options, friendly..."
Cam Ashurst
"What a find! Incredible vegan options, super tasty, lovely staff, hip atmosphere, brilliant! Called at 12.15pm to sheepishly ask if they were still..."
Tom Holley
"An unexpected visit to this Cafe provided for a pleasant surprise. A lovely Cafe with relaxing alternate feel including a range of seating options..."
S & S Ireland
"I had the best steak I've had in a long time - perfectly seasoned and cooked exactly how I ordered it with a beautiful crust on the outside and..."
Steven King
Brown Grain Thai Restaurant
90/100 (987 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Noodle
Green Curry
Beef
Red Curry
Lamb
Pancakes
Fish
Fried rice
Salad
Pork
Chili
Duck
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Was there for the Ballarat Vegan Festival lunch today and the food, service and hospitality were outstanding. A dedicated vegan menu and accompanying..."
Bryn Hills
"Love Brown Grain..always amazing food, never disappointed..its the best thai..."
Sheridan Robyn
"Best Thai food in ballarat eaten here at least 30 times never had a bad meal and I've tried most of..."
Brett Wright
"Yum yum yum. Delicious food and lovely staff. Very well priced. Service..."
Danielle Marie
"Lovely food and very nice and professional service. The great atmosphere made the food more enjoyable..... Highly..."
La Yiyi
"Fantastic meal. The beautiful aromas. Highly..."
Bec K Hillier
"I have had trouble finding great Thai food in Ballarat. Tonight I tried Brown Grain. Not only the best Thai food Iv had but extremely friendly and..."
Nadine Exon
"had a great night food was great and the staff were very welcoming and friendly definitely will go..."
Gizela Marek
"Amazing food and atmosphere. All the staff were so professional and friendly. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for authentic tasting Thai..."
Rhiannon Coffin
"Amazing food and even better service! Great ambience and location with lots of vegetarian options..."
Rohini Bonthala
"We have had many meals at Brown Grain in Sturt St Ballarat now and is always magnificent. Tonight we went again for my husband and I date night. Our..."
Sue Wright
"Fantastic... really enjoyed the food. The staff very friendly and..."
Linda Wilson
"Pad Thai : 😍 Amazing Lamb in Black Pepper Sauce : 😍 Amazing Ordered a prawn Pad Thai and it was amazing! The sauce was amazing..."
Grace
"Just terrific , I really enjoyed this place, so much so we stayed on for desserts.Staff are really friendly welcoming and attentive service. Spacious..."
Morris
"Brown grain is good for a quick easy dinner. Service was excellent and the food came out quick, it’s pretty basic Thai not very exciting I..."
Matt Leonard
"Lunched here today at 11:30 am and I chose their Angel Prawns (fresh battered deep fried king prawns with shredded coconut served on a bed of steamed..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"This place is a must try if you're visiting Ballarat. Such friendly service and authentic, great tasting Thai food. Best prawn laksa I've had, lots..."
Emily Chebaia
"Crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli is delicious. Very good service. Attentive wait staff who checked our order. Allow split bills. Nice..."
Tiffany MJL
"Best Thai food I have ever had my wife had the chili rice with chicken and I had the seafood Laksa both dishes were lovely The restaurant was..."
Doug Elliott
"Had a quick lunch here after our trip to sovereign hill, and surprisingly it was tasty. Didnt try their mixed entree but the green curry that i..."
MF
"Overrated....The food is just average & slightly overpriced for what you get. We had the mixed entree which was a serve of curry puff, satay, fish..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Visited this restaurant while here for work. Chose it based on Zomato review being quite high. I got the Duck special with crispy noodles. It was..."
Foodie Z
"During our visit to Ballarat over the weekend, we got a chance to visit this place. We went without any reservation and the place was full. Though..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Fantastic take away, I recommend the Pad Thai! I regularly get take away from Brown Grain and their meals are of consistently high quality and taste..."
Customer1
"It's a JOY to see and enjoy business like this......Thai people should be proud with their representation here.On the main..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Excellent service! Waiters are super friendly and attentive!!My bbq chicken salad was delicious! I tried my boyfriend massamam curry and it was..."
Sarahsheadspace
"Amazing service and delicious food. Packed with authentic flavours. Definitely one of the best restaurant experiences in Ballarat. Will Coke back..."
Meran Gibson
"Excellent service, very friendly and attentive. Loved the duck pancakes although the portion size was quite small. Massaman curry had a delicious..."
Brando The Pig
"Had a fantastic dinner on New Year's Eve! The staff were very friendly and food was delicious. Presentation of the food was noticed. Great to share a..."
Louieblue88
"We drove into Ballarat on New Years Eve evening and were beginning to despair at some desolate streets we walked through as we tried to find dinner...."
Weird Al
"We enjoyed awesome Thai food which was worth the long wait...they were running a full house on a Monday evening, which says a lot about how popular..."
TravellingFoodie
"The food here it is ALWAYS DELICIOUS.I love the Golden Tofu with Peanut sauce and your coconut rice. So good. Best ever.Shame..."
K
"Come here all the time! Great to take people from out of town. My dad has told me he enjoys it here... Which isn't something he normally says... So..."
Mmmfoood
"Delicious. Incredible..."
Anthea Stevens
"Great service, attentive staff and delicious food! Can't fault it! Will eat there again when I am back in..."
Ton
"Excellent experience. We were on holiday from Melbourne in Ballarat and looking for a good place to eat. This place is excellent. Big place with..."
Peterjolly
"Fave Thai Restaurant. Very friendly staff. Nice fresh authentic Thai food. Also fast home delivery. I love the Angel..."
Vivian
"Nice Restaurant!. The restaurant is peaceful and beautifully decorated. Had dinner for two here tonight, we both had mixed entree, I had Yellow..."
Jodie Kara Plowright
"Simply outstanding! Better service than that of Melbourne, from the small talk from the waiter re wine, to those clearing the table. Got to be the..."
Sir Eats Out A Lot
"Mixed review... My partner and I went there for dinner on a Friday night and I was not overly impressed with the service. We were waited nearly..."
MissW
"Brown Grain Convert. As a diner and long time fan of another Thai restaurant in town I decided to try the Brown Grain......SO glad I did the service..."
Palmado
"Best Thai in Ballarat. Easily the best Thai in Ballarat. There seems to be a local obsession with Jasmine Thai (a rival restaurant) which I don't..."
Gin.ger.gin
"Best restaurant in Ballarat by far. As soon as you walk in the service is fantastic. Meals are amazing and really wouldn't go any where else. Well..."
Sue Wright
"Best Thai in Ballarat. Used to go to another Thai restaurant but they were excessively expensive.Tried Brown Grain last week and I am converted!..."
Meg Rayner
"Three words,..."
Tony Iacobaccio
"Fantastic. I went to Brown Grain for the first time last week with my family who are all big thai lovers! The food we had was delicious, with a huge..."
Ash
"Delicious food, prompt service for take away order & very friendly staff. Will be back..."
Leonie
"Taste so delicious! We had the yellow curry with chicken and no complaints to be said. Highly..."
Alex
"Brown Grain. Authentic Thai, delicious every..."
Rach
"Great mid priced Thai restaurant - a real treat during a visit from Melbourne. I ordered the spicy duck, green curry chicken, pad Thai, and soft..."
Ry
"1st Time @ Brown Grain Ballarat. Having previously dined in at the Warrnambool store we needed to try our home store in Ballarat. Just finished a..."
Emerging_lotus
"Believe the hype. After hearing rave reviews from work mates decided to give it a try tonight for dinner with friends and was not..."
SHERENE
"Massaman was good, coconut rice a bit too sweet. Will definitely go back to try some other dishes though. Just a shame all we don't have a reasonably..."
Travis Hine
"Best Thai meal I have had 10/10 great value service and food would recommend to..."
Brett Wright
"The best Thai in ballarat. The staff are fantastic and the food is even..."
Rachel
"Delicious Thai Food. The food at Brown Grain Thai is absolutely delicious, and comes across very clean and fresh. I ordered the pumpkin curry, which..."
Lizzie
"Seriously AMAZING. Staff were lovely, restaurant was clean, spacious and welcoming and the food so awesome! It's my new favourite Ballarat..."
Mrs Selwood
"The food here is fresh and light. The flavours are nicely balanced and well defined. The chicken with basil and chilli was fragrant and the..."
Lars
"Ordered takeaway and can say that this is the best Thai in Ballarat. Had perfectly cooked Curry Puffs, excellent fresh chilli used in the green..."
4wdriver
"We dined there tonight and had one of the best dinner of fresh fragrant wonderful Thai. Excellent varied menu food for all..."
Susie Stroud
"Fresh and light Thai food. A great addition to Ballarat Thai food. We will be very happy to go..."
Chris
Kittelty's
90/100 (367 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"Just wanted to say a belated public thank you for the absolutely stellar job Kitteltys did catering our wedding on 16 April. The food was incredible..."
Sarah Slartibartfast
"Kittelty's is synonymous with cakes! Amazing, creative, delicious cakes. Great coffee and excellent service. So lucky to have this cafe and creative..."
Ann Reynolds
"Friendly staff excellent service and delicious food highly..."
Janice Tepper
"The amazing Sara created the best ever cake and mega frittata for my husband's birthday. The response from the birthday guests was an overwhelming..."
Megan Finlayson
"Had a delicious lunch today with my family. Highly recommend! Thank you..."
Lindy Harty
"Sara catered for my 70 th birthday family celebration . The food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone . Sara was a pleasure to deal with .. Nothing..."
June Harty
"Sara provided an absolute abundance of the most incredible platters and delectable salads for our daughters wedding, 240 guests and Sara was so..."
Sally De Losa
"Always brilliant ...yummy coffees. ...food so delicious and beautifully presented it can be difficult to choose ....solution. ...return regularly �..."
Christine Titheridge
"My partner went in this morning and picked up a take away slice of the orange and almond cake, and a chocolate brownie with white chocolate and..."
Torie Morrison
"Lovely place Great Scones Enjoyed visiting on my trip..."
Jennifer Williams
"Such a lovely place to go. Great food and coffee..."
Eliza Lane
"I love the coffee (always perfect), treats (always yummy) and great staff and great..."
Jennifer McDougall
"Very nice cafe to sit and have a chat with..."
Tracey Wolf
"Such a delicious selection of..."
Leesa Burnett
"Kittelty's is delicious in so many ways. It's Funky, Retro, load of fun and yes way cool. Cakes, Tarts, Healthy Salad, Toasted Sourdough Sandwiches,..."
Sarah Beaumont
Macarthur Street Larder
90/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"Absolutely LOVE this place! Thank you so much for my wonderful birthday lunch. Cindy you are such a kind person and your food is absolutely..."
Suzanne McDonald
"Great food, great owners and great atmosphere. Highly recommend going!..."
Danielle Hinge
"Great food, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and the best coffee in town. My favorite cafe in..."
Kylie Keating
"Have you been yet? If not GO already! Try there cakes! That Persian love cake! Totally worth it ! Nice relaxing place! Just Go..."
Kadi Kat Belle
"I have been through the previous reviews and found some negative feedbacks during last two or three months. They didn't put me off at all. I am on a..."
Hugo Crystal
"Fabulous coffee, sourced from Brunswick. But their own twist, beautifully made to. Cute little cafe, warm relaxed feel with a traditional meets..."
Nicci
"This Cafe is incredible. The food is amazing, but the coffee is even better. Hands down the best coffee I have had in Ballarat. The owners are..."
Paul Caellaigh
"Incredibly friendly happy staff, delicious coffee, tasty muffins and to top it off a warm atmosphere and a kid play area and outdoor dining for your..."
Suzi Drysdale
"Food was really delicious and presented wonderfully. Staff are very friendly and welcoming - great coffee too. We will definately be..."
Teagan Lush
"Food is amazing, slow but well worth the..."
Carolyn D
Chat For Tea Vegetarian Tea Garden
89/100 (388 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
Vegan Options
Asian
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Duck
Tempura
Gyoza
Sit down
Asian
Fusion
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was a really good experience in Ballarat. We have found very few vegetarian options in Ballarat so it was great to find this restaurant that..."
Toby
"Only vegan place in Ballarat and I'm so happy that it's INCREDIBLE FOOD!!!! Beautiful people that work there, always so welcoming and such a great..."
Jessica Anne
"One of our favourite places in Ballarat, we have been dining here for years! However it has changed the last couple of times we have gone. Once our..."
Soulful
"Wow!!! Big wow!! So glad that I found this little gem at one of the quiet street at Ballarat! Most yummy Vegetarian Meal ever! Even..."
Melbourne Vegetarian
"This cute little restaurant is a must visit for anyone who appreciates delicious vegetarian and vegan food! The owner is lovely as are all of the..."
K And E
"As a vegan living in Ballarat it's so wonderful to have Chat for Tea close by! Delicious, well-priced meals, relaxed environment, and friendly..."
Lexi
"Even of you're a meat eater it's worth considering. The many vegetarian options will suit most tastes. Go in with an open mind that's all and you..."
Cinzo
"Consistently good food. I have eaten at Chat for Tea several times, always great food and service. Although I'm personally not a fan of mock meats,..."
Charli
"BEST FOOD IN BALLARAT!. Chat For Tea is the yummiest food around! Everything on the menu is delicious and it is great to have an option for us..."
Hollzymay88
"Great food, even for non vegetarians!!. Really delicious range of teas and meals, Staff are so friendly and a real homely feel. Have been over ten..."
Jeremycphillipps
"One of my favourite places anywhere, period.. Few people will appreciate the utter AUTHENTICITY that has gone into making Chat for Tea such a..."
Sunset_studies
"My favourite restaurant around! Love the atmosphere, love the service and adore the food :)The mock duck is to die for and the soy nuggets and..."
Tansielovesgrub
"The best food in Ballarat. Amazing service, music and staff. It's great to see a vast variety of vegan/vegetarian food in regional..."
Vegie Wizard
"Seriously the best food I've ever eaten and I'm not vego ! Taste the love in the food , tempura veggies melt in your mouth, hard to believe not..."
Sally Page Wright
"Vegetarian delight!. This restaurant is quite possibly one of the best vegetarian restaurants around. There is an amazing variety of dishes to choose..."
Hampster3118
"Almost Fantastic. I adore the food here but they really need to ditch the 'order at the counter' policy - it's a restaurant and not a pub/bistro or..."
Gin.ger.gin
"Awesome food.... curries are fantastic...pad thai is the best ive ever tasted.... Honey soy milk is..."
Christopher Darren Power
"Consistently fantastic, with wonderful friendly staff.. Chat for Tea is our staple take-away food, because the quality and flavour are always spot on..."
Glen
"This the beat restaurant in Ballarat the food the amazing , they make vegetarian food so well that even made me think about going vegetarian my self...."
Isabel Loveband
"Best vegetarian in town. Being a real meat-eater, I'm suprised by how much I enjoy this place, time and time again. Wonderful selection of drinks,..."
Kel Phlips
"Vegetarian restaurants are generally terrible. Couple this with the fact I love meat (I'd wear a suit of meat I love it so much) and chat for tea is..."
Stu
"Beautiful, healthy food. Love the bubble teas as the friendly, family atmosphere - there son often comes out for a play! Unfortunately one time we..."
Frenchtoast
"So nice. Chat for tea has lovely options and i'm so glad there is a nice vegetarian place close by. i love the gyoza dumpling and nutty..."
Jane Doe.
"So good and really well priced. Soy nuggets are delish. Highly..."
James Duthie
"Great food, sad bubble tea.. Food was very nice, though I have a few 'dislikes':- The chicken satay skewer entree arrived barely lukewarm.-..."
VegoGal
"Great place for vegetarian dishes, the soy nugget is the clear winner. Gyoza is nice, as well as the green curry. Pad Thai taste nice, but there's..."
Iggy
"Love Chat for Tea! Highlights include Soy Nuggets and their version of Pad Thai and BBQ stir-fry. Teas, bubble teas and iced teas are all yum too! If..."
Pugg
"My favorite place to dine in Ballarat! Beautiful in every..."
Lover Of Fine Nectar
"I'll be back.... An interesting selection of vegetarian dishes at relatively cheap prices. The service leaves a little to be desired, but doesn't..."
Holden Caulfield
"Came here for the first time last week and absolutely LOVED the food! Between us we had a variety of starters and mains, and everything was..."
Chub Chub
"Chat for tea is my go to restaurant in Ballarat. Great service, fanastic food, and delightful friuty cooler drinks! The mock meat is better than real..."
SarnMann
"Bliss. This place is very small and incredibly quiet compared to the loud Noodle Box next door. The service is friendly, the seats fairly..."
Ellen Burns
"Our visit to Chat for Tea was a few months after we settled in Ballarat. Being a restaurant that served vegetarian only meals, it was a good choice..."
Bitingtravels
The Black Hill Hotel Ballarat
89/100 (347 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Australian
Bar
Pub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fish
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Pub
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing pub food and super friendly staff. You can definitely tell the owner is chef with the level of meals coming out from the kitchen. They were..."
Rebecca Swinton
"Very friendly staff, great food and service. If you like Calamari, this is the place, we had the Salt & Pepper and the 🌶 Chili variations. Both..."
David Sage
"Nice place around the corner. Staffs are friendly, food are fresh and delicious. If you are not hungry, kids menu is enough for you. We definitely..."
Yilin Liu
"A lovely dining room with attentive, friendly staff. Food and service was first rate, plus not too noisy. Great value for money, we'll be..."
The Hatstand
"We are new living here in Soldiers Hill. This Hotel is a few minutes walk away from our home. Sam the manager & chef made us feel so welcome. We only..."
Pamela Ansell
"Thursday is steak night... nice ! The steak was a nice thick 250g Porterhouse, cooked beautifully medium rare as asked. It had a nice crust with a..."
Andy Pandy
"Always great service and delicious well cooked food, we love eating..."
Heather Davis
Golden Up Chinese Restaurant
89/100 (312 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
Cantonese
Szechuan
Asian
Chinese
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We love the food here. Have dined in many times and food is always great. 5 for the food and 4 for the service...gives a 4 1/2!  On our second visit..."
Patricia McKee
"Great take away very tasty!! Honey chicken was very tender! Service was friendly and fast.Also had the dim sims ( great ) and the oyster..."
Christopher Beggs
"Best Chinese Food In Wendouree and Ballarat. I first visited the Golden Up with my husband in August and I have been waiting to go again. We went..."
Aliceclaussen56
"I enjoyed everything I ate from this restaurant tonight.I had the honey chicken which in most chinese restaurants around town is deep fried to a..."
Michael Hendriks
"Really good Chinese restaurant. Our meal was delicious and we plan to go..."
John G
"Really sweet Mum and Dad type chinese restaurant. Has a very neighbourhood, local feel. Service was very warm and friendly. The prices are great. And..."
kat piper
"The Best Chinese food in Ballarat and around suburbs. The wait is certainly worth waiting for. I've been going to this same person for over 30 years..."
Michelle Scott
"Love this restaurant. IMO the best Chinese in Ballarat. Never had a mistake to my order as I order no onions. Price point is normal. Owners and staff..."
Mee Tocoolio
"Great value Chinese takeaway. Enjoyed the flavour and amount of veges with the stir fry dishes. Spring rolls are an absolute must. Will be back for..."
Nathan Gollan
"Lovely old school Chinese restaurant with VERY friendly service. Our dinner was absolutely delicious, cooked and prepared to perfection. Ballarats..."
Luke LJ
"Very friendly and they were busy but the wait was worth it as the food was really tasty but small servings. Would go..."
Glenda Kennedy
The Rusty Spud
88/100 (531 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Café
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Excellent food, serving sizes are huge! Could not recommend enough, the quality of the food is excellent, fresh and tasty. Super impressed with the..."
Corrina Wiltshire
"One is big enough for 2. Very affordable for pensioners. Tuesday's sll arr only $9...that's $4.50 pp and well cooked with good skins. Would love..."
Jennifer Philippiadis
"Fantastic customer service and lovely staff members. The spuds are beautiful, the best I have had and the serving sizes are fantastic. Highly..."
Alyce Goold
"Delicious! I had a lovely lunch here today and recommend it. Try the sweet potato baked spuds. The cafe and gift shop look wonderful and the food..."
Anastasia Beaverhausen
"The best baked potatoes, and wonderful staff with friendly service and great value for..."
Sharni Waight
"Great food, fantastic prices and the serving sizes are huge. The atmosphere is great, the staff are wonderful and there is so much to look at while..."
Wayne Jordan
"Really find the sweet potato spuds very tasty. Its great they are able to adapt the options to gluten and dairy free. If i fancy a spud for lunch its..."
Mandy Hagan
"Was flat out all day. Knew tea was going to be vegemite toast or nothing. Decided to get a take away Porky Pig on sweet potato. Just devoured it. ..."
Shani Stevens
"We loved it! Amazing food and service. The potatoes were fantastic and the slices were to die for.. We'll be really back soon...."
Kelly Kakaria
"My favourite take away place in Ballarat. Nice homestyle food and very filling. Never dissapoint..."
Ruby Hateley
"Love the staff, love the food! Quality is excellent :) milkshakes are real milkshakes - not just flavoured..."
Kay Vickery
"Went here today with my bestie for lunch we loved it amazing atmosphere nice and warm. Definitely coming back for more. Staff where nice...."
Jessica Hawkins
"Fantastic sized meals, staff were very welcoming. Definitely will be returning. Even our 2 kids ate it all, and they want to come..."
Wohleah Baird
"Swung by after swimming lessons with my daughter hoping for a healthy, quick, vegetarian dinner and we were not disappointed. We both had a vote for..."
Anne Revell
"Loved every bite total value for money, my new..."
Terri Emma Overstead
Mitchell Harris Wine Bar
88/100 (850 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Salad
Duck
Tapas
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Australian
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"There was no better way to spend the afternoon than a lazy long lunch with Mick Nunn from Salt Kitchen Charcuterie and John Harris of Mitchell..."
Gastrology
"Great wines and food, we had the Mitchell Harris Cab Sav and the cheese board. Super nice and warm, great to get out of the cold. Only thing that was..."
Jaaaase
"Beautiful venue with fantastic food and wine to match. Best vegetarian dumplings I’ve ever had. Great selection of wines and beers. Not cheap but..."
Nat
"Favourite wine bar! Inside is a cozy wine bar, perfect place to have a glass of wine and some cheese. There is a nice local wine selection with..."
Hungry Koala
"For starters the crew here are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive - 3 ticks.Food is amazing, menu evolves regularly. Tried many wines -..."
Paul Martino
"Absolutely delicious food. We had the Polenta chips and the Pork Belly. The service was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back...."
Julie 'Hicks' Jenner
"A very charming bar and friendly service. Had the Rubens and sliders for lunch, and food was absolutely delish! Will def be back when visiting..."
Maphilldas
"We love this place and come here most Friday nights. Service is great; staff are friendly and most have made an effort to learn our names and faces...."
Krystal Corazon
"Love the wine they do ! Had great time there and always fun to go there Tried few food on their menu, but its good one Recommended !..."
Zainab
"This restaurant / tapas bar seemed promising, even though they don't have a full menu, and it was one of the few restaurants open during Australia..."
Jackie
"Great wine selection, it's so pleasing to see so many local western Victoria wines on the list. The staff are friendly and the food and desserts are..."
Garth Christie
"What a great find. Nice location, very friendly service and good food.We had the pork belly sliders, dumplings, beef ribs, rabbit..."
MrJan
"If I were a local this would be my local. Good wine. Craft beer. Tapas. Friendly staff. Not cheap but you do actually get what you pay for. ..."
BlueberryHill
"Lamb Burgers Ballarat Style. Amazing - fresh and tasty..."
Mary Ellen Lynch
"Great wine, great service. Passing through Ballarat and saw the reviews for this place so stopped in for a night of wine and tapa's. It didn't..."
BlueJay
"I agree with the "are we in Ballarat" comment - MH is excellent - great wine list - great tasting plate/tapas style food - attentive FRIENDLY and..."
Jay
"Unique in Ballarat. I will call myself a regular at this establishment, from the time it opened. It is a breath of fresh air in Ballarat with the..."
Stephen Matthews
"Fabulous find. Brilliant service, laid back but attentive. Could not fault this little wine bar. - wish we had a Mitchell Harris in Canterbury. Will..."
Kris
"Great New Wine Bar for Ballarat. Wow. Love the rustic and funky interior. Great selection of wines and lovely tapas style food, knowledgeable and..."
Nack
"Love the place, great tapas, wines and service, I couldn't believe this is in..."
Jav
"I went here with my parents tonight and we had a really lovely time. We all tried a variety of wines, which I really enjoyed. We also ate heaps (we..."
Chris
"Friendly & attentive service (despite a jam packed Friday when we returned on the Saturday arvo my wife & I were greeted like old friends by the..."
Pominoz
"Are we really in Ballarat still? Great space, friendly staff, yummy simple tapas-style food and interesting wine and beer...."
CairnsLocal
"What a fabulous place!!! Nearly walked by as you can't see from outside how amazing this place is. It was freezing & as soon as we walked in it was..."
Jacqueline Purnell
"Wonderful total experience today, excellent food and attentive service. Many thanks for helping making this a memorable Mother's..."
David Sage
"Stylish, cosy venue that is perfect for everything from a casual drink to a special occasion dinner. Great cosy, laid back atmosphere, really..."
Millicent Backway
"Dined on Sunday 5th June for pig and pinot. Beautiful meal, excellent wines. Staff were outstanding in customer service. We had a great time and..."
Anh Vu
"Wondering around Ballarat following a self guided ‘ghost tour’ (ghost images of old heritage signage on walls) we stumble upon this really really..."
Seagulls on the Run
"Good to find perfectly balanced espresso in Ballarat. Excellent service. Checking vaccine certificates. Only ordered coffee, which was perfectly..."
jefah
"Great atmosphere, tasty food, the wine is delightful and the staff are..."
Sonia Ross
Lola
88/100 (794 ratings)
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"Really enjoyed my experience at Lola. What’s not to love? I came in at 7:30pm on a Friday, sans booking, seated immediately at a lovely corner..."
Susan Lengyel
"What a fantastic and warm dining experience. Decor, service and food were all on point. Would highly recommend stay at the Provincial to enhance the..."
S A
"Had a very pleasant family lunch in the outside courtyard. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The meals were delicious, fresh, full of flavour..."
Todd Burton
"We stayed at The Provincial over the weekend & thoroughly enjoyed being able to wander downstairs to Lola’s for breakfast and dinner. The food was..."
Jen Baker
"Top quality French restaurant. If you want a truly classy place to dine in Ballarat this is the go! In my food photo you can see the gruyere gnocchi..."
Alex Kemeny
"Simply wonderful experience, cheerful attentive staff and delightful food and wine. Very pleasant decor, inviting and comfortable, we will..."
David Sage
"Lovely hotel had stayed there previously and loved it. had breakfast today and food was good. Love the music/atmosphere plus the staff where..."
Geara
L'espresso
88/100 (1866 ratings)
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"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,..."
Barton Porter
"Love everything.... atmosphere, service, food and..."
Ann Wpk
"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..."
Ian Woodruff