Take your tastebuds on a global food safari at one of Ballarat’s internationally-inspired restaurants and cafes.
Indulge in the delicacies of an Asian street market, French patisserie or South American tienda without the need for a long international flight or the threat of excess baggage charges.
America
Hop Temple 24-28 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Laneway bar serving up American classics like Philly cheese steak and St Louis ribs
Asia
Mr Jones 42-44 Main Road, Ballarat Contemporary Asian street food
Roy Hammond 24-28 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Asian fusion-inspired delights with a Korean influence
The Shared Table 317 Learmonth Street, Buninyong Borne from the marriage of Asian and northern European food
Chat for Tea 25 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Asian vegetarian tea garden
Flying Chillies’ Malaysian and Indonesian cooking experiences
China
Fu Man Lou 10 Camp Street, Ballarat Dumpling bar
England
North Britain Hotel 502 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Classic English pub grub
Europe
Lola 121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat European-inspired dining with locally-sourced produce
Peasant 13 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Five-course degustation menus of European peasant-style food
Ellington’s Wine Bar 405a Sturt Street, Ballarat European-style rooftop bar with a carefully-curated selection of local and international wines
Azzuri 613 Main Road, Ballarat Seasonal menu showcasing Mediterranean flavours
The Shared Table 317 Learmonth Street, Buninyong Borne from the marriage of Asian and northern European food
Olive Grove Deli 1303 Sturt Street, Ballarat Mediterranean-inspired delicatessen and cafe
Ethiopia
Cafe Merkama 30A Doveton Street North, Ballarat Traditional Ethiopian dishes and tasting plates
France
Le Peche Gourmand 73 Albert Street, Creswick French boulangerie and patisserie
Greece
P.Frangos and Sons 313 Sturt Street, Ballarat Greek favourites such as souvlaki, mousaka and baklava
Aroma of India 432 Sturt Street, Ballarat Popular Indian specialities like saag paneer and rogan josh
Curry Star Indian Restaurant 210 Dana Street, Ballarat Classic Indian delicacies
Indian Grill Ballarat 602 Eureka Street, Ballarat East Authentic Indian dining experience
Ireland
Irish Murphy’s 36 Sturt Street, Ballarat Hearty Irish fare and pub classics
The Munster Arms Hotel 10 Victoria Street, Ballarat Traditional Irish pub
Italy
Ragazzone 319 Mair Street, Ballarat Contemporary Italian fine dining
The Forge Pizzeria 14 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat A local hot spot for exceptional wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas
Carboni’s 152 Eureka Street, Ballarat Authentic Italian food from head chef Dona Pietrantuono plus gnocchi and pasta masterclasses
Carboni’s Next Door Italian Deli 150 Eureka Street, Ballarat Artisan producer of fresh pasta plus freshly baked bread and Italian pastries, cannoli, charcuterie, cheeses, wine, beer and more
Soldiers Woodfired Pizzeria 451 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Housemade Neapolitan-style pizza made with the finest locally-sourced ingredients
Table 48 48 Humffray Street North, Ballarat Italian classics like pizza, pasta and lasagne
Eureka Bistro 316 Sturt Street, Ballarat Italian cuisine tailored to suit Australian tastebuds
Campana’s 301 Mair Street, Ballarat Traditional Italian delicatessen
Il Piccolo Gelato 217 Sturt Street, Ballarat Artisan gelato made daily in store using fresh milk and no artificial colours or flavours
Japan
Paper Cranes 8 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Authentic and fusion Japanese food on the go
Tokyo Grill House 37 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Traditional Japanese dishes and teppanyaki
Kambei 501 Main Road, Ballarat Fine Japanese dining with esteemed chef Yutaka Kimura
Korea
Black Vault 34 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Korean fusion favourites like burritos, bibimbap and fried chicken
South America
Pancho 213 Mair Street, Ballarat Classic South American street eats
Spain
Meigas 33 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Hip Spanish tapas and wine bar
Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.