Underbar, Ballarat Central VIC

Thankyou Derek and Tony for the sensational experience! It was such an enjoyable dinner. Every dish was delicately prepared and executed perfectly. Tony's matching wines elevated the experience to another level.

We just love your food and we will continue to drive up to Ballarat to taste your seasonal menu when we get a chance!

Keep up the good work! You guys deserve all the support!!

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Dining at Underbar is an unforgettable journey of flavor, artistry, and impeccable service. Each plate a revelation- masterfully crafted with thoughtful consideration to the seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. The tasting menu guided us through a series of beautifully balanced courses, with each bite telling its own story. From the intimate atmosphere to the flawless wine pairings, every detail was astutely curated. This is an experience that lingers long after the last bite. Highly recommended for those who appreciate culinary excellence at its finest- worth the trip to Ballarat- the jewel on the crown of our culinary weekend away.

We ate here tonight. Possibly our fourth visit? Without exception amazing food and service - regional Victorian gem. Kind, down to earth and unpretentious staff. Tonight we sat at the counter for the first time and saw just how hard Derek works. Unbelievable. 5 stars.

Absolutely beautiful food. We attended a vegetarian evening. While every dish was superb they were all extremely rich. Impressive to serve so many vegetarian dishes without any greenery. Only comment is I personally would have liked something acidic, even a side of greens or salad to balance the richness.

It is not easy to find someone like Derek these days, who is involved in every single detail of his restaurant and does it so well. From planning, organising, preparing to plating, then serving to his diners. He is very smart and flexible with his menu, utilising the best seasonal ingredients he could find and adjust his menu accordingly. This sometimes makes Tony's life interesting in preparing the matching wines.

The menu I had tonight was even better than the one last time. The matching wines complimented the dishes well. Simply wonderful! My tastebuds were so lucky to enjoy such divine food.

Thankyou Derek and his team, Please keep up the good work and see you next time.