Eureka Pizza & Bistro Ballarat — Restaurant in Victoria

Just in Ballarat for the one evening and we headed out for an evening meal. 5 adults, 2 infants, a double stroller and a mobility scooter.

We had decided on a restaurant but when we got there they were booked out. We looked across the road and saw the Eureka Bistro. It looked pleasant enough so we headed over rather than searching further.

What a serendipitous evening. We were ever so glad the first place couldn't seat us, as the Eureka was a truly epicurean delight.... from start to finish. The service was fabulous and authentic... right down to the pizza chef stopping to chat at the table while holding a giant ball of pizza dough aloft. The service staff were endlessly accommodating, courteous and efficient.

The food was next level. We enjoyed lasagne, 4 corners pizza, garlic prawns, and veal schnitzel... all seriously delicious.... the only thing left was a few chips. My grand daughter stole her uncle and my tomatoes from our salad, and the staff brought her her own little bowl of them, much to her delight.

The garlic prawns were matched perfectly with a lovely light reisling.

We then followed with home made boozy tiramisu (the stuff on top is ok for the kids... but not the boozy bottom layer), and the most incredible gelato i have ever encountered.

We then slowly rolled our very satisfied tummies back to our cars.

We definitely recommend Eureka Bistro and Pizzeria, and will return if ever...

We came for dinner Friday night and ate outside. The young guy working there as waiter was really friendly and helpful. The food was ok too, the pizza was a bit dry and overcooked but ok. We bought a coke but were still thirsty. Then this rude girl came out to pack up chairs. I smiled, waved my hand and tried to get her attention to politely ask for a jug of water.

She saw me, then pretended to look away then rolled her eyes and looked pissed off when I waved at her, eventually shuffling over when she realised she had no choice. The upon asking (with a please and thank you) she grunted sighed and begrudgingly assisted. Then the water came. Firmly placed on the table as if we were naughty preschoolers then walked away with a frown and not any hint of respect. There were still other diners eating there. The place was still open. Poor attitude ruined what would have otherwise been a pleasant meal. If you can’t be hospitable don’t work in hospitality. I suspect she was the owners daughter. They looked similar. The owner looked through the window to us outside. as we left and I smiled at her, and shrugged with a disappointed look. She didn’t seem...

Awesome pizzas We will be back.

.......and we were. Many, many times, but then.....the Boss sold the place. It's sad! We loved eating here..... and it wouldn't have been too much of a problem but we sat and watched the new owners with their actions......bar/counter etiquette and food handling definitely left LOTS to be desired. When we saw what their taste habits were, we decided to find another favourite.......haven't been back since. Hey don't get me wrong, the original staff who are still there are faultless and so very good.......The new owners need to learn a thing or 2 from the...