Overseas travel might be off the cards for a while yet but you can still take your tastebuds on a global food discovery 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
Winner Winner, 32 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Deluxe fried chicken
Griffin Burger, 20 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat, and Delacombe Town Centre Pimped-up burgers and fries
The 18th Amendment Bar, 14 Camp Street, Ballarat Step back in time to Chicago’s prohibition-era speakeasy bars
Mr Jones
Asia
Moon and Mountain, 220 Mair Street, Ballarat Modern Asian dining (main image)
Mr Jones, 42-44 Main Road, Ballarat Contemporary Asian street food
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
China
9S Food, 308 Sturt Street, Ballarat Traditional Chinese food and handmade dumplings
Don’s Kitchen, 330 Heinz Lane, Invermay Park Authentic recipes from olden days Malaysian-Chinese kitchen
Fu Man Lou, 10 Camp Street, Ballarat (***Temporarily closed***) Dumpling bar
Colombia
A Pot of Courage, Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East (Fridays only) Ever-changing menu of multicultural street food
England
North Britain Hotel, 502 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Classic English pub grub
The Shared Table (Image: Matt Ray Photography)
Europe
Lola, 121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat European-inspired dining with locally-sourced produce
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
The Gallery at Craig’s Royal Hotel, 10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat European-style classics executed by head chef Scott Alsop and consultant chef Ian Curley
The Gatehouse, 1201 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat North Home-cooked treats with a Mediterranean flair
Olive Grove Delicatessen, 1303 Sturt Street, Ballarat Mediterranean-inspired delicatessen and cafe
Egypt
A Pot of Courage, Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East (Fridays only) Ever-changing menu of multicultural street food
Ethiopia
Cafe Merkama, 30A Doveton Street North, Ballarat Traditional Ethiopian dishes and tasting plates
France
Le Petit Patissier, 223 Mair Street, Ballarat Sweet and savoury French treats
Le Peche Gourmand, 75 Albert Street, Creswick French boulangerie and patisserie
Greece
P Frangos & Sons, 313 Sturt Street, Ballarat Greek favourites such as souvlaki, mousaka and baklava
Ragazzone, 319 Mair Street, Ballarat Contemporary Italian fine dining
The Forge Pizzeria, 14 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat, and 1771 Sturt Street, Alfredton 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
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
Tokyo Grill House, 37 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Traditional Japanese dishes and teppanyaki
Kambei, 501 Main Road, Ballarat (***Temporarily closed***) Fine Japanese dining with esteemed chef Yutaka Kimura
Korea
Black Vault, 34 Doveton Street North, Ballarat A new CBD eatery serving Korean fusion favourites like burritos, bibimbap and fried chicken
Malaysia
Hawker on Sturt, 323 Sturt Street, Ballarat Inspired by the street food served at Malaysia and Singapore’s night markets
A Pot of Courage, Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East (Fridays only) Ever-changing menu of multicultural street food
Don’s Kitchen, 330 Heinz Lane, Invermay Park Authentic recipes from olden days Malaysian-Chinese kitchen
Singapore
Hawker on Sturt, 323 Sturt Street, Ballarat Inspired by the street food served at Malaysia and Singapore’s night markets
South America
Pancho, 36 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Classic South American street eats
A Pot of Courage, Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East (Fridays only) Ever-changing menu of multicultural street food
Meigas
Spain
Meigas, 33 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Hip Spanish tapas and wine bar
The Paella Guy food truck Traditional-style paella, potato bravas and churros
The City of Ballarat acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.