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Ballarat Central, Victoria

Date night restaurants in Ballarat Central

Rooms that are quiet enough to talk, dark enough to linger, and set up for two.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe the room as romantic, cosy or quiet, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Ballarat Central. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Aunty Katie Ballarat

Ballarat Central9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with curry, dumplings and cake on the menu and most dishes $7.90 to $25. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosyLively

Veggies, and Topped with Kaffir Lime Leaves$25

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 424 reviews

Cafe at Provincial Ballarat

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek cafe, with eggs, pancakes and pastries on the menu and most dishes $4 to $25.

CafeCosy

W/ Poached Eggs, Feta & Spinach on Sourdough$24

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 262 reviews

Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

Ballarat Central5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with seafood, dumplings and noodles on the menu.

RestaurantCosy

Stir Fried Prawns in Garlic Sauce 蒜蓉虾$29.80

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 303 reviews

The Coffee Club - Ballarat

Ballarat Central7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with eggs on the menu.

CafeCosyCasual

Choose any 3$17.90

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 65 reviews

Cafe Merkama

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 390 reviews

Babae at Hotel Vera

Ballarat Central7 min walk

Restaurant. Open three days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention date nights and special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantRomanticUpscale
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 114 reviews

L'espresso

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 908 reviews

Bluestone Cafe Ballarat

Ballarat Central14 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Irish Murphy's

Ballarat Central5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.

PubCosyLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,060 reviews

Indian Kitchen and Bar

Ballarat Central1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantCosy

Beverages$16

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 285 reviews

Robin Hood Hotel

Ballarat Central10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian pub, with chips, burgers and parma on the menu.

PubQuiet

Fish & Chips$15

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,472 reviews

Gor Gai Thai Food

Ballarat Central1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantQuiet

Delivery Min Order$50

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 430 reviews

SIP Champagne Bar

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open two days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and date nights.

Wine barRomanticGood for groups
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews

The Mallow

Ballarat Central9 min walk

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Saturday nights.

BarCosyGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 519 reviews

Wen & Ware Living

Ballarat Central9 min walk

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

CafeQuiet
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 140 reviews

The B Town Eatery Cafe

Ballarat Central6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with breakfast and dessert on the menu.

Cafe

Piccolo / Macchiato$4

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 468 reviews

Cobb's Coffee

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with sandwiches on the menu.

Cafe

Reuben$16

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 393 reviews

Roy Hammond

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Korean cocktail bar, with chips, seafood and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12 to $23.

Cocktail bar

Sweet Potato fries (VG) (GF)$12

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 833 reviews

Eatsy Thai

Ballarat Central2 min walk

Thai restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 481 reviews

Il Piccolo Gelato

Ballarat Central2 min walk

Dessert bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 636 reviews

Griller's Mark - The Grillhouse

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, steak and bbq on the menu and most dishes $5 to $43.90.

Restaurant

Sides$19.90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,148 reviews

Johnny Alloo

Ballarat Central9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with eggs, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $10 to $34.

Cafe

Eggs Benedict$27

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 432 reviews

Aunty Jacks

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek brewery, with share plates, chips and burgers on the menu and most dishes $12 to $24.

Brewery

Maple Roasted Bar Nuts (VG/GF)$9

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 652 reviews

Fika Coffee Brewers

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with sandwiches, eggs and salad on the menu.

Cafe

Bagel$8

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 506 reviews

Kasba Indian Restaurant Ballarat

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 893 reviews

Pancho

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 609 reviews

Grainery Lane

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with dessert and ice cream on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Aunty Jacks Lager$10

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 372 reviews

Black Vault

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Korean restaurant, with tacos, rice bowls and bbq on the menu and most dishes $11.50 to $18.50.

Restaurant

Korean BBQ beef, pickled onion, Bulgogi sauce$16.50

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 250 reviews

Hop Temple

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican wine bar, with tacos, chips and bbq on the menu and most dishes $2 to $24.

Wine bar

Nachos (GF, V, VGO)$18

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,278 reviews

The Turret Cafe & Catering

Ballarat Central8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian cafe, with salad, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $22 to $33.

Cafe

Lamb Salad$28

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 774 reviews

Dyers Steak Stable

Ballarat Central8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse wine bar, with steak, oysters and pasta on the menu and most dishes $32 to $151.

Wine bar

Australian Wagyu Eye Fillet m9+ 200g$122

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 387 reviews

Hydrant Food Hall

Ballarat Central1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood cafe, with seafood, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $3 to $27.

Cafe

Battered Fish Burger$25.50

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 836 reviews

Refuel Hub

Ballarat Central6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

American cafe, with eggs, breakfast and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $14.90 to $29.90.

Cafe

Eggs Your Way$14.90

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 307 reviews

Brown Grain Thai Restaurant (Online Order Available)

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with noodles, seafood and curry on the menu and most dishes $18.90 to $25.90.

Restaurant

Vegetables and / or tofu$21.90

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 563 reviews

Furlong Pizza & Kebabs - Ballarat

Ballarat Central10 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with pizza on the menu.

Restaurant

Traditional Pizza Deal$3

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 504 reviews

Squires Loft Ballarat

Ballarat Central7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with bbq and seafood on the menu.

Restaurant

Grilled Beef Sausage (Boerewors)$21

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 575 reviews

Mani Souvas

Ballarat Central17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek restaurant, with chips, souvlaki and salad on the menu and most dishes $5 to $22.

Restaurant

*Mixed meat will add an extra$1

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 103 reviews

Thai Sala Pavilion

Ballarat Central5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with dumplings, curry and seafood on the menu and most dishes $14.90 to $17.90.

Restaurant

Entree Special - Crispy Squid Tentacles$17.90

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 242 reviews

Curry Star Indian Restaurant

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian dessert bar, with seafood on the menu.

Dessert bar

Fish 65$18.90

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 670 reviews

La Cabra Mexican | Ballarat

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican cocktail bar, with tacos, burgers and salad on the menu and most dishes $2.50 to $16.90.

Cocktail bar

+ Cheese$2

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 201 reviews

Hon Food

Ballarat Central5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with rice bowls, dumplings and noodles on the menu and most dishes $2 to $17.50.

Restaurant

Donburi$12.90

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Europa Cafe

Ballarat Central1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Italian cafe, with pancakes, breakfast and eggs on the menu and most dishes $9 to $18.

Cafe

Waffles$17

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 223 reviews

Bibo Cafe + Restaurant

Ballarat Central5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood cafe, with breakfast, eggs and pancakes on the menu and most dishes $14 to $29.

Cafe

Toasted Foccacia$18

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 215 reviews

Aroma of India (Ballarat Central)

Ballarat Central2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with curry and chips on the menu and most dishes $3.90 to $23.20.

Restaurant

Plain Rice$3.90

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 514 reviews

Chef On Lydiard Asian Cuisine

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with rice bowls, curry and dumplings on the menu.

Restaurant

Special Fried Rice$17.80

Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews

Noble Dragon

Ballarat Central7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with dumplings, curry and oysters on the menu and most dishes $6.80 to $22.80.

Restaurant

Dim Sim (4 Pcs)$6.80

Google rating 3.2 out of 5 from 386 reviews

Bottom of the Heart

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with chips, pastries and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $4.10 to $11.10.

Restaurant

Spiced vegetables encased in a crisp pastry$4.10

Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews

Gravy Spot Kebabs

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Middle Eastern cafe. Open seven days, until 4am on Saturday nights.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 708 reviews

Freda’s Cafe Restaurant Bar

Ballarat Central12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with beer and craft beer behind the counter.

Cafe

Cooper Original Pale Ale 375mL ~ 5%$9.70

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 320 reviews

Yellow Espresso

Ballarat Central6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 752 reviews

Saigon Allee

Ballarat Central3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 379 reviews

Keli Cafe

Ballarat Central10 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 90 reviews

Cattleya Signature Ballarat

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week, until 10:30pm on Fridays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 204 reviews

Kosaten Ballarat

Ballarat Central5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 193 reviews

Moon & Mountain

Ballarat Central4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 347 reviews

Grab a bite takeaway

Ballarat Central7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Olive Grove Delicatessen

Ballarat Central17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 317 reviews

Higher Society Eatery

Ballarat Central1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 315 reviews

Freshly Battered Fish & Chippery

Ballarat Central19 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 309 reviews