Stopped by without a reservation, which seemed to have been a problem. They let us eat here but…read morewith a time limitation. The cheese board was fantastic, the mains were also wonderful and delicious. The spaghetti with meatballs was a very salty but still enjoyable. The wine list had a great selection too. Waiters were polite and attentive, but it was a bit off putting to be greeted at opening time without a reservation we were rather unwelcome. Would go back without hesitation but would make a reservation in advance.

No doubt this is the most authentic southern Italian restaurant in Geelong. Start with the…read moreantipasto, choose from a wide range of pastas (recommend the ragu and the meatballs), but make sure you leave room for dessert - in fact for those thst have a sweet tooth just try them all. What I loved about Azzurra Trattoria is the family atmosphere...and I don't mean kids everywhere...I mean it felt like going home for a family dinner where Mum's cooking is better than you remember. Couple of things to know - this isn't a pizza restaurant, there is a fantastic wine list at reasonable prices and the bigger your group the better the atmosphere.

Caruggi is excellent Italian. Authentic, provincial and perfetto! I can count the number of good…read moreItalian restaurants I know on one hand and Caruggi is now certainly on the list. For entree I ordered the focaccia with pomodoro (tomato), anchovies and capers. I was expecting some tasteless slab of salty bread plied with a few toppings. Hardly. The focaccia was wafer thin, crispy to bite and filled with melted cheese. The tomato topping was amazing, appropriately accompanied with salty anchovies. A provincial dish that I will be coming back for. My pork parpadelle was also perfetto (yep, perfect). I loved the diversity of the rustic Italian dishes on the menu. Generous in proportion, lovingly prepared and a far cry from the 80s style Lygon St Italiano machine. Caruggi Is yet another surprising made in Geelong culinary treat. Excellent hospitality too. I really can't wait to return.

Attentive and thoughtful staff…read more Great menu with subtle Italian flavours and tastes. Magnificent focaccia. Great seafood based mains. Highly recommended. A gem in Geelong.

My dad took me here when I was a teenager and I've loved it ever since. We used to eat here and…read morethen walk over to watch a movie. I hadn't eaten here in years and years (my teenage days are sadly long gone), but when I visited home last year a friend suggested we meet at Lipari for dinner. We were a party of 5 and seated above the crowd in the restaurant. Our food arrived quickly and our wine glasses were generously filled (just how I like it!). It can be loud at times here, but I think it adds to the atmosphere of Lipari. Everyone should eat here - it's a Geelong staple!

Worst experience ever . We ordered our meals . It's a take away restaurant . We receive our meals…read moreand had two table spoons of it . We asked to package the rest to take home. He said no . It's a take away joint and you can't take your own food with you. Bullshit !

Good food good atmosphere I've been here a few times always…read moreenjoy my meal and the staff are great Only had a few small slip ups over the years this place is always mentioned when we are thinking of going out for tea.

My favorite place in all of Geelong for pizza! Give me a pizza with the lot (or ideally half…read moreAussie, half The Lot) and an ice cold Peroni and I'm one happy, happy girl!

What a great restaurant. It's all about the food. We were a party of 6 and every meal was…read morefantastic. The wait staff, despite being young and rough around the edges, were trained to be very professional. The bottom line I was impressed. The chef really makes the place.

The bruschetta e perfetto. The best I have tried outside of Italy. The pasta dishes from this…read moreItalian family's restaurant are al dente and cooked to perfection too. I love the seafood linguine. It is really like a fresh seafood platter entangled with some pretty fine pasta and fresh tomatoes on a plate. I like the tiramisu too. The more traditional Australian fare, e.g cooked salmon and chips and salad is fine, but nothing to Yelp from the rafters about. The service is great. Friendly, efficient and thoughtful. La Vista has an excellent wine selection too. I love my SA shiraz, so probably am a little biased. Come here for the food and the view of Geelong's waterfront.

Crap!! Ordered two pizzas it took an hour and a half to arrive after being promised 45 minutes. No…read morereduction in price just a sorry. For god sake!!! The pizzas aren't that great anyhow. Don't go near it with a ten foot barge pole and even then you're too close. Yuck!!! Bad taste in mouth.

Stumbled onto this restaurant looking for Italian food. Ordered Lamb cutlets (Lamb chops) and…read moreseafood pasta. Both were so good. Washed over all the disappointments in Canberra. Tiramisu for desert was also very good. Did I mentioned the great service with smiles?! Ps: don't expect huge portions, this is a place to come if you r looking for quality food and service.

We've been here twice. Both times the food was perfectly good for the money we spent. We've had…read moreseveral pasta dishes including the spaghetti and meatballs and ricotta ravioli, a pizza, the calamari and the arancini. The service was pleasant but VERY slow. The last time we were there was a Thursday. The dining room was almost full and there were only two women serving and busing all the tables, hostessing, answering the phone and making the drinks. They definitely could have used another person or two. Overall Dennys is an easy, convenient place and the food is fine for the money you spend.