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Restaurants You Must Try in Geelong

Geelong's best tables

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The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track
10 spotsUpdated March 2026
RESTAURANTS YOU MUST TRY IN GEEL
The Lowdown · Curator's note

ALMA's South American soul food, The Arborist's botanical menu, Felix's French finesse, Geelong's dining scene curated for serious food lovers.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED
01
of 10
ALMA RESTAURANT4.9
Latin AmericanGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong's South American fine-diner famous for its chef's tasting menu and legendary charred broccoli.

02
of 10
THE ARBORIST4.8
Modern AustralianMediterraneanGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong share-plates favourite with a rooftop wine bar, Feed Me menu and Middle Eastern flavours.

03
of 10
FELIX RESTAURANT4.8
Modern AustralianGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong's hatted laneway fine-diner pairing inventive modern Australian plates with exacting service.

04
of 10
EMERGE4.7
AmericanGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong's premier steakhouse, fully Coeliac Australia accredited for dry-aged wagyu and more.

06
of 10
CARUGGI4.7
ItalianGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong's beloved Northern Italian trattoria for pansotti and housemade focaccia.

07
of 10
RECESS BAR + EATS4.8
Modern AustralianGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong's 100% gluten-free bar and kitchen serving share plates alongside drag and burlesque shows.

08
of 10
DAVIDSON RESTAURANT4.8
Modern AustralianGeelong
Editor's note

Geelong's hidden gem - a historic 1887 hall serving refined native-Australian degustation at trainee-restaurant prices.

10
of 10
OSTERIA FIORENZA4.8
ItalianGeelong
Editor's note

A 16-seat Geelong osteria where booking ahead is essential and the seafood risotto steals the show.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in Geelong · The Curator