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Carboni's Italian Kitchen

152 Eureka St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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152 Eureka St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5331 2184
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Carboni's Italian Kitchen

Carboni's Italian Kitchen brings authentic regional comfort to Ballarat East with house-made pastas, blistered woodfired crusts, and warm trattoria hospitality. Table spreads fill quickly with hefty antipasto boards stacked with cured meats and arancini, alongside ribbons of squid ink pasta coated in briny seafood. Milestone parties settle into private dining spaces where handwritten cards and attentive floor staff set the tone. Sundays bring a communal pasta wheel ritual, while dinner groups lean on multi-course tasting banquets that deliver plenty of leftovers.

  • Milestone Care: Guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries receive thoughtful personal touches like handwritten table cards.
  • Sunday Cheese Wheel: Sundays feature a communal specialty pasta service finished directly inside a cheese wheel.
  • Sharing Banquets: A multi-course 'Taste of Italy' sharing banquet samples house specialties with generous portioning.
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Why Choose Carboni's Italian Kitchen

Discover why guests choose Carboni's Italian Kitchen for celebratory milestones, authentic regional dishes, and theatrical dining experiences.

  • Effortless Milestone Celebrations

    Dedicated private dining accommodations and attentive staff ensure seamless milestone gatherings, from cards prepared at tables to accommodating large parties.

    Our mother celebrated her 80th birthday in the private room today . We can not thank the amazing staff for their kindness and amazing service, beautiful food, atmosphere and also the most attentive staff.

    Annthea Price

  • Memorable Personal Attention

    Personalized hospitality touches, including thoughtful handwritten cards and celebratory renditions, make milestone and anniversary honorees feel cherished.

    Thankyou for going above and beyond for our beautiful 3 year anniversary memorable dinner experience. We felt so spoiled and loved every second. From the lovely handwritten letter to the drinks, it was incredible.

    ciara leonard

  • Sunday Cheese Wheel Pasta Service

    Showcases theatrical culinary experiences with a dedicated Sunday pasta service swirled directly in a whole cheese wheel.

    We went twice on our trip and Sunday was by far our favourite as we had the pasta cheese wheel.

    Lauren Waine

  • Communal 'Taste of Italy' Banquets

    Offers multi-course 'Taste of Italy' chef tasting menus that let communal tables sample across authentic regional specialties.

    We had the Taste of Italy banquet which was a great way to try a wide range of items on the menu. We enjoyed everything that was served. There was so much food which was very good value for money.

    Chee Chin Lee

  • Authentic Regional Italian Specialties

    Delivers artisan regional Italian fare, from fresh seafood squid ink marinara to blistered woodfired pizzas and light truffle gnocchi.

    The squid ink pasta was absolutely the standout dish, and the Margherita pizza tasted incredible too.

    Jane'H

  • Abundant Portions & Value

    Hearty, generous portions and thoughtfully priced banquets deliver satisfying value across both casual lunches and multi-course dinners.

    We ordered the feed-me menu and each portion was very generous and we ended up taking away leftovers.

    Jack Lee

Signature dishes and unique dining experiences most celebrated by our guests

  • Taste of Italy Banquet

    We had the Taste of Italy banquet which was a great way to try a wide range of items on the menu. We enjoyed everything that was served. There was so much food which was very good value for money.

    Chee Chin Lee

  • Margherita Pizza

    the Margherita pizza tasted incredible too.

    Jane'H

  • Squid Ink Pasta

    The squid ink pasta was absolutely the standout dish

    Jane'H

  • Sunday Pasta Cheese Wheel

    Sunday was by far our favourite as we had the pasta cheese wheel.

    Lauren Waine

Other favorites

Starters, breads, and desserts to complement your meal

  • Carbon’s Antipasto Board

    We got Carbon’s Antipasto Board as a starter, packed with cured meats, arancini, cheese, pickles and bread — no need to order extra sides.

    Jane'H

  • Garlic Foccacia

    The Garlic Foccacia to share was good and very generous with serving.

    Sandy Hames

  • Panacotta

    We had Panacotta with a fresh Berry sauce - again amazing!

    Sandy Hames

  • Death by Chocolate

    finalised by a death by chocolate dessert served with a twist of orange custard

    Anastasi Dalton

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and theatrical culinary moments that elevate group milestones and weekend dining.

  • Handwritten Celebration Notes

    Anniversaries and milestone celebrations receive warm personal touches, such as custom cards waiting at the table and handwritten letters.

  • Sunday Cheese Wheel Service

    Dedicated Sunday dining features pasta theatrically prepared and swirled directly in a giant cheese wheel.

  • Private Room Birthday Hospitality

    For milestones like 80th birthdays, staff coordinate private dining room celebrations and gather to deliver hearty birthday serenades.

  • Attentive Family & Dietary Accommodations

    Servers readily accommodate complex family party needs, providing effortless gluten-free adjustments alongside colouring activities and customized dishes for children.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, celebrations, and special menu features at Carboni's.

  • Visit on Sunday for the Cheese Wheel

    Plan your visit for Sunday if you want to experience their signature pasta prepared and finished in a giant cheese wheel.

  • Consider the Banquet for Groups

    Opt for the multi-course 'Taste of Italy' or feed-me banquet when dining with a group to sample a wide cross-section of dishes, but expect generous portions that often leave leftovers.

  • Pre-Book for Celebrations and Diets

    Notify the team ahead of time when hosting milestone events or managing dietary requirements like gluten-free; staff provide dedicated touches like personalized cards and tailored accommodations.

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