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Confit duck, vanilla bean and almond purée, le puy lentils, roasted beetroot and citrus salad with ricotta.

About Lola at The Provincial Hotel

Lola at The Provincial Hotel is a love letter to refined indulgence in the heart of Ballarat. Nestled along historic Lydiard Street North, this intimate dining destination exudes old-world charm wrapped in contemporary elegance. As you step inside, high ceilings and period architecture create a sense of grandeur, softened by warm lighting and an inviting atmosphere; every detail feels carefully considered from the flicker of candlelight to the subtle hum of conversation. Lola is a place where time seems to slow, where each dish becomes a story told with seasonal produce and a deep respect for craft; begin with twice-cooked pork belly, cider jus, spiced pear, blue cheese and pistachio crumble, before linguine with shrimp, clams, scallops, spiced pangrattato and Champagne butter sauce.

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Specials & Events

Lola Easter Experience
Easter Sunday Celebration
Lola Express Lunch
Savor each dish at Lola!

Location & Map

121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350 VIC - See Map

Opening Hours

Mon  7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mon  5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue  7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tue  5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed  7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu  7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri  7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat  7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun  5:30 AM - 10:00 PM

OPEN noon - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 8pm Wednesday - Saturday.

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Member Reviews (2)

rosemary80470

Delightful Evening
We dined last Thursday evening, the second of our two nights in Ballarat, and it was a belated birthday celebration. Decor is light and breezy (blue/white woven cane), and thankfully the music was low. Carlos, our host, was thoroughly charming, knowledgable and attentive without being intrusive. We shared an entree of crab and prawn roll, parted company for the mains - the seafood linguine and the chargrilled fillet - and joined forces again for the tiramisù. We're not exaggerating when we say everything was delicious. It was truly a lovely meal and didn't disappoint. Our compliments to the chef and Carlos for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Muchas gracias por una comida gustosísima! La próxima vez que vayamos a Ballarat, voleremos (we'll be back!)!

libby 89159

Absolutely incredible. Food, five star! Service so fun, and brilliant! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!