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
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
East Indian Trading Co food truck The self-proclaimed “best butter chicken you will ever have”
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
The Forge Pizzeria
Italy
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 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
Mister Ramen at Mister Lalors, 331 Mair Street, Ballarat Signature umami-driven bowls of ramen
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
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 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 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.