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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Been going there for over 30 years. Ordered a pickup Super Special and Hawaiian. Honestly? They had always great pizzas. The versions I got this time were atrocious. Hardly any toppings and what was there was of poor quality compared to what I’ve enjoyed over...decades. Sadly, I won’t be going back. And the price… a small and large poor quality pizza order - $43! I can get better quality pizza in town (same order) for the same price as what this lot charged for one large. There are better alternatives available in town - recommend you give them your business.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Had not had dinner and were not overly hungry so decided we could share a pizza. We had walked past Eureka Bistro and went back there. There was a very friendly welcome at the door and we were seated at a comfortable in pleasant surroundings....We ordered the Eureka special (no anchovies). The pizza arrived quite quickly then we really got a surprise. I have to say without doubt this was the best pizza I have ever had, anywhere in the world. The crust was light and crispy and the topping was simply delicious. We had not anticipated eating the whole large pizza but we certainly could not leave a crump. Want to try a great pizza? Well, in my opinion, it lives in Ballarat.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2021 via mobile

Excellent Italian Pizza Pasta restaurant. Reminds me of the old Lygon St restaurants. Just good staple food. Stopped in for a quick bite before theatre. Best pizza I’ve had in a while. Very friendly service and the place was packed. Definitely be back again. Oh...and very reasonably priced.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 11 March 2021

A very good meal. The bolognaise tasted home-made and the veal parmigiana was fantastic. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very good value for money. I would certainly visit this restaurant again next time I am in Ballarat.

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 16 January 2021 via mobile

Just to let you know that another Italian Restaurant nearby made us feel most unwelcome to the point we walked out. This place...what a gem! Not only Welcoming, accommodating at short notice. This is what my taste buds needed and it was fullfilled. Meals were...excellently price and a good size quantity. The wait time was less than what l expected from the friendly staff. I walked out feeling satisfied. To that other restaurant for making us uncomfortable...Thank You. We found our new home.More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 16 June 2020

Great food, good atmosphere, a good place to catch up with family and friends to eat and drink in a casual atmosphere

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 18 May 2020 via mobile

It took an hour to come but thought it would be worth the wait we we’re so wrong!! Worst pizza ever had ! Not cooked it’s arrived with one of pizza’s topping had slid off pizza into box like they had flown around a corner!...It was all sloppy Aussie had uncooked egg! I rang and said I wanted refund it was just revolting to even try to eat! They are going to do that I’m waiting for it ! They we’re sorry about it and offered replacement but wasn’t risking it! We will never go back there again !More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed 8 March 2020 via mobile

DO NOT USE HOME DELIVERY. WAITED 1hour and 25 minutes for our food. Food was really tasty. Would have been 4 stars if we didn’t have to wait.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 19 January 2020

Not good.. Bland, rich food and I spent the next day with diarrhoea and cramps. I can’t say it was definitely from this meal, but I had prawns with pasta.. No vegetables, just prawns, pasta and a very rich sauce. Same with the scallop risotto...and lasagna.. Two of our group enjoyed their meals, but the other five didn’t and I don’t think any of us will be back..More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 7 December 2019

This place is our staple, family run, you can’t go past Eureka. Great food and great family atmosphere, we eat there at least twice a month.Brett and John always greet you wit a smile. Highly recommend this place, we have been going here for years...and have never had a bad meal.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 6 October 2019 via mobile

Very unfortunate choice of restaurant in Ballarat. Place was a little busy but not worth the 1 hour wait. When food came some was mediocre but a Veal Scallopini was atrocious. In the past was always good value but we won't be back. Very poor...in all areas.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 17 April 2019

The veal schnitzel was tasteless and even my dog found it chewy. Served with a few iceberg lettuce leaves and tomato chunks I would never return even if it remains the only restaurant open late on a Friday night

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 11 March 2019 via mobile

Generous portion, good service and ‘ok’ food. The pizzas were plenty big enough with loads of toppings, could have been hotter and would have been nice to been offered black pepper and Parmesan. Didn’t eat the salad as very dry. They did deduct from the...bill. Service was excellent and this is obviously a very popular restaurant.More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 4 January 2019 via mobile

Always love going to Eurekas. People are so friendly, John and Brett are brilliant and food fantastic. Can’t beat it.

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 24 September 2018

A group of us recently had dinner at this establishment that has been part of Ballarat's dining experiences for more than 45 years. Whether you select from one of their tasty pizzas, pasta or opt for a delicious veal dish Eureka delivers on taste and...value. They also make tasty pancake based desserts. A bonus for wine drinkers is BYO wine is allowed and their is no corkage charge. It was so good we will be returning soon.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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EUREKA BISTRO, Ballarat - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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Eureka Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5