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LenR
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Tozer’s at the Ansonia.

  • November 3, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by LenR from Townsville, Australia
Tozer’s at the Ansonia.

Tozers restaurant has become a Ballarat institution. It has fairly recently relocated to The Ansonia Hotel in Lydiard St and it has gone from strength to strength. Ballarat is not known as a gourmet destination so this was a real surprise.

Tozers is relaxed and chic. It really is a class act with soft lighting, cathedral ceilings and walls adorned with artistic black and white photography. The elegant decor suits the restaurants simple and timeless approach to cuisine. The international menu features fresh, approachable dishes complemented with great local wines. Special touches such as complimentary palate cleansing sorbets between courses and rich truffles with the coffee show an unusual generosity and contribute to a memorable dining experience.

Ballarat locals tell me the food is the best in the region. It was certainly excellent the evening we visited and the knowledgeable staff and the modern décor all added to an ambience to die for. When in Ballarat don't go anywhere else.

The restaurant uses local produce and the chef cooks it to perfection. I shared an entrée of fresh Victorian black mussels with tomato, basil and a touch of chili served with olive flat bread. It was excellent. For a main course I chose comfit leg of duck on braised cabbage with bacon lardons and broad beans, served with a pinot noir jus. This was served with complimentary bread & side serve of vegetables. A final indulgence was fresh strawberry and vanilla cream between layers of
almond shortcake. Oh, what bliss!

The professionalism and dedication to local produce is amazing. This also extends to the wine list which features local wines from a 50 kilometre radius of the restaurant. The one recommended to me was excellent. All this is complimented with great service with just the right level of friendliness. The result was an exceptional meal.

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