Peasant

Peasant We are open Friday & Saturday for a limited numbers of patrons. The menu is made known on the night and includes vegetarian options.

Peasant Osteria is now in residency at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre
serving unique Sicilian and Calabrian peasant-style food with a captivating wine list. Peasant offers one-off degustation menus of European peasant-style food in five prodigious and original courses. No two subsequent menus are the same, making this your unique experience of the world of peasant food.

Risotto alla Milanese, roast fennel, saffron and garlic purée, parmesan, parsley.Legend says Risotto alla Milanese was c...
18/07/2026

Risotto alla Milanese, roast fennel, saffron and garlic purée, parmesan, parsley.

Legend says Risotto alla Milanese was created in 1574 by a prankster assistant glassmaker known as "Zafferano" (Saffron). While preparing the stained glass for Milan's Duomo, he secretly added the expensive yellow pigment to the wedding rice of his master’s daughter. The golden dish was an instant hit.

Pair with a 2024 Alois Lageder ‘Cantina Riff’ Pinot Grigio D.O.C Alto Adige.

Dine by the fireplace 7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

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Seared Waubra Prime Sirloin with a side of chargrilled potatoes. The simplicity of local produce is enhanced by cooking ...
16/07/2026

Seared Waubra Prime Sirloin with a side of chargrilled potatoes. The simplicity of local produce is enhanced by cooking over hot coals.

Served with a 2022 Best’s Great Western LSV Shiraz, Great Western, VIC.

Dine by the fireplace 7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

www.peasant.net.au

Best's Wines - Great Western

Wintery evenings set the scene for a sumptuous red wine and hearty handmade pasta.❦ Tagliatelle, anchovies, pine nuts, p...
13/07/2026

Wintery evenings set the scene for a sumptuous red wine and hearty handmade pasta.

❦ Tagliatelle, anchovies, pine nuts, poached raisins, garlic crumb, olive oil, ricotta salata
❦ Glass of 2023 Grampians Estate ‘Woolclasser’s’ GST Grampians, VIC

Dine by the fireplace 7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

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An enticing entrée trio with a glass of Chianti to open the weekend.❦ Salad of roasted and salted fennel, pink grapefrui...
10/07/2026

An enticing entrée trio with a glass of Chianti to open the weekend.

❦ Salad of roasted and salted fennel, pink grapefruit, dill cured salmon, gorgonzola, local olive oil, flaked sea salt
❦ Waubra Prime beef carpaccio, poached egg dressing, pink pepper, rocket, semi-dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan
❦ Grilled potatoes, French beans, ricotta salata, shaved prosciutto, Frisee endive, aged balsamic

Pair with a glass of 2022 Fiorini Chianti D.O.C.G, Tuscany, or a 2026 Tomfoolery ‘Trouble & Strife’ Rosé
from the Barossa Valley.

Plan your dining experience, peruse our menu, and make your reservation on our website.

www.peasant.net.au

7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

The final course isn't always found on the dessert menu.Amaro and Grappa are among Italy's most treasured digestivi, eac...
08/07/2026

The final course isn't always found on the dessert menu.

Amaro and Grappa are among Italy's most treasured digestivi, each offering its own distinctive finish to an unforgettable meal. One rich with aromatic herbs and citrus, the other bold, warming and deeply expressive of the grape.

It's a ritual that encourages you to pause, savour the moment and let the evening unfold just a little longer.

At Peasant Osteria, we invite you to experience one of Italy's finest traditions with Grappa Nonino

Plan your dining experience, peruse our menu, and make your reservation on our website.

www.peasant.net.au

7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

Some occasions don't wait for the weekend.Be it a birthday, an anniversary, a long-overdue catch-up, or simply a Monday ...
06/07/2026

Some occasions don't wait for the weekend.

Be it a birthday, an anniversary, a long-overdue catch-up, or simply a Monday that deserves something a little more special.

That's why our table is set seven nights a week.

We believe good food, good wine and good company are worth celebrating whenever the moment arrives.

Plan your dining experience, peruse our menu, and make your reservation on our website.

www.peasant.net.au

7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

Chef’s Selection. A curated dining experience.Fridays & SaturdaysBookings from 5:30 pm5 Course Select Menu $125pp + $90p...
25/06/2026

Chef’s Selection. A curated dining experience.

Fridays & Saturdays
Bookings from 5:30 pm

5 Course Select Menu $125pp + $90pp for Matching Wines

On Friday and Saturday evenings, Peasant offers a specially curated Chef’s Selection dining experience designed to showcase the season, the kitchen’s creativity and the convivial spirit of long-table dining.

Thoughtfully composed and served over multiple courses, the experience invites guests to settle in and enjoy a changing selection of dishes centred around regional produce, traditional technique and generous hospitality.

Select the matching wines for an even further elevated experience with a few welcome surprises.

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Mercure Ballarat

Gift cards for Peasant Osteria are now available, offering a thoughtful and flexible way to share a memorable dining exp...
23/06/2026

Gift cards for Peasant Osteria are now available, offering a thoughtful and flexible way to share a memorable dining experience.

Perfect for celebrations, thank yous or simply an excuse to gather, each card invites the recipient to enjoy the warm, relaxed atmosphere of one of Ballarat’s most anticipated new venues.

Order now from our website: www.peasant.net.au

7 nights a week 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

Address

613 Main Road
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:30am - 8:30am
Friday 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 11:30am

Telephone

+61343107238

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