Best Biryani in Geelong
The best biryani in Geelong right now is Pizza and Mandi House (score 61 from 813 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for biryani in Geelong — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best biryani in Geelong right now is Pizza and Mandi House in CBD (4.8 stars across 813 Google reviews), ahead of Shahi Tadka Cafe & Restaurant, Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 12,542 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Pizza and Mandi House (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Khan Curry Hut |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar (2,616 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pizza and Mandi House | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Shahi Tadka Cafe & Restaurant | North Geelong | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar | CBD | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant | Belmont | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | Hyderabad House - Indian Cuisine & Authentic Biryani | CBD | $$ | 4.5★ | — |
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#1 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 132 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.8 (813 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 6-8 Shepherd Ct, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Kadhai chicken; the buffet is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (692 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 48 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Lamb Vindaloo and fish curry; try the lychee drink
★ 4.6 (2,616 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 7/186 High St, Belmont VIC 3216, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the butter chicken and biryani; the naan is essential.
★ 4.7 (542 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 221 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the biryani; the haleem is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (2,353 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 SHOP NO 5/71 Separation St Bell Park, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia
★ 4.7 (169 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 1/108 High Street Belmont, Geelong VIC 3216, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the goat curry and biryani; try the butter chicken.
★ 4.5 (775 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 240 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the masala dosa; the mandi is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (91 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 118 Shannon Ave, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.5 (332 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 39 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.5 (178 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 138 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (423 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 Market Square, 64 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.3 (872 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 97/99 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.2 (1,044 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 17 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.1 (892 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 biryani spots in Geelong
📍 135/137 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.1 (750 reviews) on Google Maps
Common biryani questions in Geelong
What's the best budget biryani in Geelong?
Khan Curry Hut is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #13 overall for biryani.
Where's the best biryani in Geelong for a special occasion?
Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍛 best butter chicken in Geelong. Biryani elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Geelong West. Q&A: your biryani questions answered. Nationally: best biryani in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best biryani in Geelong?
Pizza and Mandi House currently ranks #1 for biryani in Geelong with 4.8 stars across 813 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap biryani in Geelong?
Khan Curry Hut is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best biryani in the Geelong CBD?
Pizza and Mandi House is the top-ranked biryani spot in the CBD (132 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).
How does BestDish rank biryani in Geelong?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.