Dining Guide

Where to eat in Ballarat

A working list of restaurants, cafes and pubs across Ballarat, sorted by cuisine.

• Italian

  Trattoria Bellini

  Ballarat Central · $$

  House-made pasta and wood-fired pizza on Sturt Street.

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• Italian

  Nonna's Kitchen

  Lake Wendouree · $$

  Family-run Roman classics and Sunday lasagne.

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• Asian

  Sakura Ballarat

  Ballarat Central · $$

  Modern Japanese with a sushi bar and Wagyu specials.

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• Asian

  Hanoi Lantern

  Bakery Hill · $

  Vietnamese pho, banh mi and clay-pot dinners.

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• Cafe

  The Mill Cafe

  Lake Wendouree · $

  Single-origin coffee, all-day brunch by the lake.

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• Cafe

  Eureka Roasters

  Eureka · $

  Local roaster with sourdough toasties and pastries.

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• Pub

  The Golden Horseshoe

  Golden Point · $$

  Parmas, schnitzels and a heritage front bar.

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• Fine Dining

  Provenance

  Ballarat Central · $$$

  Seasonal degustation showcasing the western district.

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• Fine Dining

  Smith Street Bistro

  Ballarat Central · $$$

  French-leaning bistro with a serious wine list.

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• Takeaway

  Bridge Mall Bao

  Ballarat Central · $

  Steamed bao, dumplings and bubble tea to go.

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