Ballarat has racked up a hat trick in The Age Good Food Guide 2025.
Three of the city's restaurants have been awarded one hat:
- fine dining experience Babae
- modern Asian offering Mr Jones
- 20-seat degustation destination Underbar
"This is testament to our incredible team, suppliers and supporters," Mr Jones head chef and owner Damien Jones said in a social media post.
The Age Good Food Guide is an annual showcase of Victoria's best cafes, restaurants pubs and bars.
It features more than 500 reviews by the newspaper's top restaurant critics.
