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1. I Ragazzi
4.8
Exceptional(72)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Newtown
Booked 9 times today
A small intimate Italian/Sicilian restaurant focusing on Casalinga style (home style) pizza and pasta dishes. Italian cocktails and delicious wines.
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2. Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong
4.6
Exceptional(498)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Geelong City Center
Booked 3 times today
At Malt Shovel, we still remember our first craft beer. A life-changing moment. A world of floral hops. A world of toffee malts. A world of discovery, refreshment and satisfaction. Craft beer was here and things would be the same again.At Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong the focus will be on authentic stories and flavours that make craft beer so unique. It will have a changing roster of great beers combined with great people and great food. **Please note** Inside bookings are a combination of low tables are high tables and chairs. Bookings of 10+ will be on a high table. All bookings outside are required to order at the bar.All Friday-Sunday bookings of 20+ prior to 8.30 will be required to choose one of our group menus please send us an email to confirm these options.Kitchen Hours - Open 7 Days A Week: Lunch: 12PM-3PM Dinner: 5PM - approx 8.30PM
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3. El Santo Mexican
new
4.5
Awesome(350)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Geelong City Center
Booked 8 times today
Located at 115 Ryrie Street in Geelong, El Santo brings an authentic and modern take on Mexican cuisine. Run and operated by well-known players in the Geelong food scene.The menu is packed with fresh, vibrant Mexican flavours and options to share, set to delight. Menu items start from as cheap as the charred street corn with queso and lime or with tacos, quesadillas, and also larger mains that can be shared for a great experience. In addition, we offer an extensive beer, wine, and cocktail list. Oh, and of course Tequila, Mezcal, and Margaritas!Many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.
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4. Centra Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(99)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Geelong West
Booked 7 times today
Boasting an impressive selection of wine, cocktails, and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region.If you’re looking to have larger groups for dinner, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the building’s multiple indoor & outdoor event spaces can be set for groups of up to 30 for sit-down events upon request.After a space for a stand-up event? We can host groups of up to 120 people across multiple spaces for your event. Head to centrahotel.com.au/functions to check out the available event spaces and the function booklet.Please Note: -Not all areas in the building are Wheelchair Accessible.-Smaller bookings may be subject to a maximum two hour sitting time.-Non-Refundable deposits and set menus are required for bookings of 20 or more.-A surcharge of 1.5% is applied to all EFTPOS transactions.-A surcharge of 15% is applied to all sales on all public holidays.
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5. Sorriso Food & Wine
4.8
Exceptional(3)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Geelong West
Booked 3 times today
Located in the heart of Geelong, with dining room views overlooking Eastern Beach and the Esplanade, Sorriso serves quality authentic style pizza, classic pasta dishes, and casual Australian favourites. Classy enough for a date, spacious enough for larger groups, with a full bar and an emphasis personable table service, Sorriso is a venue for all occasions.
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6. Anther Distillery
5.0
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• Distillery • Geelong West
Anther Distillery - The Geelong Distillery. We're makers of Australia’s Champion Gin and IWSC winners, stands as the cocktail gateway to Greater Geelong and the Great Ocean Road. Anther Distillery is located under the famous chimney in the historic Federal Mills complex; just 60mins from Melbourne CBD and 10mins from North Geelong Station. Anther Distillery offers the unique experience of a real working gin distillery combining with a full service bar, run by distillers and master mixologists alike. A generous tourism offering, Anther Distillery gives the spirit lover or the adventurous at heart the opportunity to discover the flavours of Australia’s craft gin industry. Anther Distillery provides bookable distillery tours with the Anther team which include cocktail on arrival, guided Anther Gin tasting and sensory tours of native botanicals.
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7. The Village Door Cafe
4.3
Awesome(230)
Price: Moderate
• European • Geelong City Center
Booked 1 time today
At The Village Door, we offer a small taste of Europe, with hearty meals, great coffee and sweets to die for. Experience authentic home made recipes with genuine European chefs from all different backgrounds, prepared fresh in our kitchen – made with love.
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8. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 2.0
4.4
Awesome(53)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Geelong West
Booked 1 time today
Michael Bong didn’t come to Japanese cooking along the obvious route – he’s Korean, for one – but now that he has, he’s certainly making the most of it. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar on Little Malop Street in the centre of Geelong is a tribute to the corner bars of Tokyo, with a focus on the charcoal grill and the skewered mates that come off it. That results in top-notch pork belly, beef and chicken thighs for the meat-eaters and salmon, prawns and scallops for the fish fans as well as beancurd and vegetables for the vegetarians. Aside from the grill, there is also an astounding array of sushi and sashimi dishes, octopus pancake balls, salt and pepper squid, alongside dessert options and a long cocktail menu that befits all the best, boozy backstreet izakaya joints in Japan. Take trip into Geelong town centre for a Japanese meal to remember at Tomodachi on Little Malop Street – just remember to book your table before you arrive, as they do get crowded.
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9. Bo Thai Waterfront Geelong
4.2
Awesome(11)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Newtown
Bo Thai Waterfront Geelong is a restaurant located along the picturesque Geelong waterfront. Offering traditional Thai flavors with a modern twist, the restaurant provides an exceptional dining experience that captures the essence of Thailand. With its contemporary decor and panoramic views, Bo Thai Waterfront creates a relaxing and inviting atmosphere for diners. The menu features a wide array of Thai dishes, from classic favorites like Pad Thai and Massaman Curry to unique specialties crafted by the restaurant’s talented chefs. Each dish is prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring an authentic and flavorful experience. Guests can complement their meals with a selection from the extensive wine list, craft beers, or signature cocktails. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic dinner for two or a gathering with friends and family, Bo Thai Waterfront Geelong offers an unforgettable dining experience that combines exquisite cuisine, exceptional service, and breathtaking views.
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10. BBQ Legend
2.5
(1)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Geelong City Center
Booked 1 time today
Owner chef Michael Bong from South Korea opened BB chicken in 2019 and now it has been renovated for Korean BBQ. Chef Michael Bong trying his best to bring up all the ingredients, plates, kitchen dishes, bbq system, furnitures shipped all the way from Korea to Geelong to provide authentic and cozy korean bbq experiences for all the guests. All the sauces and side dishes is making in the kitchen and trying our best to provide best quality meat such as Marbling 5,6,7 waygu beef / YG Grade beef / authentic marinated beef ribs and pork neck. Please come and experience new and authentic Korean BBQ in geelong town!

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