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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 297 reviews

What User likes about The Lane Restaurant:
The restaurant offered a good choice of meals, ranging from pizza to pork belly. We opted for their stone oven pizza because we were so tempted when they came out to other diners. The pizza was the best I have eating, good selection of toppings and extra requests easily accommodated. The service was friendly and professional. Will definitely be going there again. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Lane Restaurant:
Yesterday morning my partner and I visited for breakfast , we are regular visitors. Unfortunately we won't be anymore, the menu has changed we used to always have the Turkish Roll with bacon, eggs, avo etc costing $16 each which was always delicious and filling, this is no longer on the menu instead a brioche roll with bacon, eggs & caramelised onion for $16.50. It come to us luke warm served on a huge plate and was... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 23 reviews

Great for brunch, the smashed avocado with poached eggs, the best eggs....really. Very surprised how warm it was.

The restaurant offered a good choice of meals, ranging from pizza to pork belly. We opted for their stone oven pizza because we were so tempted when they came o...

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Just finished eating an amazing dessert tasting plate. This review is going backwards...dessert first. With a botytis reisling. Shared a massive tasting plate o...

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We are regulars here, so from wood fired pizzas, the Lane special is a ripper, to the tasting plate, sensational or the seafood pasta. And ask for their special...

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So hard to write a review for this place, as one was great experience one was not.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 37 reviews
Flavourlicious
21.08.2023 - 10:25

Overview: A beautiful lively Café on the beautiful historical Lydiard Street, with a sweet-and floral experience. Oat Mocha: It is nice and sweet, with a hint o...

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The kitchen was closed when we came here (Saturday afternoon) so we just decided to have a couple of drinks. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere and outd...

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Ivan
21.08.2023 - 10:25

Walking by and got a coffee. looked very interesting place that offered diffent things during the day and evening. Definately go back if we are in Ballarat agai...

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Jenny
21.08.2023 - 10:25

We ordered a coffee here at 10am prior to a gallery visit. The restaurant inside had quite a few diners, but the young barista was very slow, and the waiter who...

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We basically went for a coffee. Service was good. All Covid stuff done. Pizza and other meals at reasonable prices were available. Quick service and we enjoyed...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 153 reviews
Garry
02.02.2024 - 06:54

Great food, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The antipasto shared plate was delicious, Beef cheeks outstanding and the desert tasting plate awesome. Topped off...

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Jess
02.02.2024 - 06:54

Every time I come here it leaves me wanting more. Most or the time it’s the food, sometimes the coffee but this morning it was the two girls in cafe. They deser...

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Dawn
02.02.2024 - 06:54

Best gnocchi I've ever eaten....antipasto gnocchi....it's to die for!

Frankie
02.02.2024 - 06:54

Great staff, nicely decorated and heated place for a coffee. You even get extra's with your coffee! Excellent!

Christine
02.02.2024 - 06:54

It's a great place that feels relaxing. We meet friends for a drink, or just call in for a coffee. The food is gorgeous with sharing plates or gourmet dinners....

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Yelp
2.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Scott
14.04.2024 - 21:42

I truly wish I could give a higher star rating for The Lane. It is essentially three distinct cafe, bar, and restaurant spaces combined into one establishment,...

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Leisha
14.04.2024 - 21:42

It is difficult to write a review for this restaurant, as our experiences were mixed. The first night we dined here, the food was delicious and the waitress pro...

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Chrissy
14.04.2024 - 21:42

The service at this cafe was extremely lacking. When I visited for lunch today, I found that nothing on the menu was gluten-free. However, the server said she w...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 64 reviews
Opentable
4.4 ★ from 17 reviews

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