This restaurant seems to have reopened with new chefs. Five of us at a dinner each had a different main. All were delicious, well presented, quality meals, much better than you would get for the same price at some of Ballarat's pubs, which are really just pubs with overpriced pub food. This is a fine restaurant. We only went for dinner in the restaurant and can't vouch for the accommodation, but would highly recommend the food.

Approximate cost: $28

We've stayed at the Ansonia a couple of times, with different owners. Our initial stay was bliss, elegant surrounds, fine food, but the new owners have cheapened the look and quality in my experience. I was a little disappointed.