Best Pasta in Geelong
The best pasta in Geelong right now is Caruggi (score 57 from 1,130 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pasta 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 pasta in Geelong right now is Caruggi in CBD ($$ price tier) (4.7 stars across 1,130 Google reviews), ahead of Osteria Fiorenza, The Arborist. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 8,440 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 0 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Caruggi (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Caruggi (1,130 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 5 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Caruggi | CBD | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #2 | Osteria Fiorenza | CBD | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #3 | The Arborist | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #4 | Pizzeria Adamo | CBD | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | Felix Restaurant | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
Caruggi
57📍 66 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the pansoti con salsa di noci and the Lemon Laganelle.
★ 4.7 (1,130 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 49A Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the ricotta gnocchi and seafood linguine; both are exceptional.
★ 4.9 (298 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 75 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the apricot and halloumi, cod roe, and strawberry sour.
★ 4.7 (1,125 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 86 Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Diavola; the San Daniele pizza is fresh and lovely.
★ 4.7 (767 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 9 Downes Ln, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken liver parfait; the oysters with Chardonnay mignonette are amazing.
★ 4.8 (352 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 Unit 5/163 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the BBQ Chicken and The Lot; the Bruschetta is excellent.
★ 4.7 (582 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 Ground Level, 66 Brougham St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the haloumi and prawns; the barramundi is a standout.
★ 4.5 (643 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 5 Ormond Rd, East Geelong VIC 3219, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the garlic mushroom toast; the chicken alfredo pasta is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (127 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
Centra
34📍 131 Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (559 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 Shop 2/364 Pakington St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.5 (175 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 40 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.5 (191 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 146 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,095 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.6 (45 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 10 Union St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.2 (419 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 pasta spots in Geelong
📍 29/31 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.1 (932 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pasta questions in Geelong
Where's the best pasta in Geelong for a special occasion?
Caruggi ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pasta in Geelong?
Felix Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in CBD.
Where can I get gluten-free pasta in Geelong?
Pizzeria Adamo is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍕 best pizza in Geelong. Pasta elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Dietary: 🌱 best gluten-free pasta. Q&A: your pasta questions answered. Nationally: best pasta 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 pasta in Geelong?
Caruggi currently ranks #1 for pasta in Geelong with 4.7 stars across 1,130 Google reviews.
Where is the best pasta in the Geelong CBD?
Caruggi is the top-ranked pasta spot in the CBD (66 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).
How does BestDish rank pasta 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.