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Hours
Sun
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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PRICE RANGE
$30.00 – $60.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, European, Pub, Gastropub, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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The Centra Hotel is a family owned and run historic corner hotel, conveniently located in the Geelong CBD. Boasting an impressive selection of wine and spirits and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region. Voted 3rd nationally for ‘Pub Grub’ in The Fork’s Top Restaurants of 2021 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award We look forward to hosting you soon.
PRICE RANGE
$30.00 – $60.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, European, Pub, Gastropub, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
357 reviews
Excellent
245
Very good
70
Average
25
Poor
6
Terrible
11
Peejay22
Sydney52 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
One word describes this restaurant - Outstanding!
My wife thoroughly enjoyed the seafood linguine, and I likewise the plentiful bowl of black lip mussels. Both at reasonable prices - particularly the mussels.
The wine list is bit pricey, but it’s a collection of quality wines.
Josh and Ross were excellent hosts.
We got the trifecta - food/wine/hosts.
Written 12 January 2025
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Jeremy E
Geelong12 contributions
May 2021 • none
We held a 50th Birthday party in the Myers Room recently. I can say that the venue was absolutely excellent. The room was well prepared in advance, we literally had to do nothing but sit down and enjoy a beautiful gin cocktail as we awaited our guests arrival. The staff were always attentive, engaging and friendly. The food was wonderful and timed perfectly to keep a steady stream of delicious nibbles flowing. Nothing was a trouble and we felt the night was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Written 30 May 2021
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Jenny0401
Bellarine610 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
We met friends for dinner, this was our first visit. We all had pasta and it was beautiful & fresh. We had a cheese focaccia to share for starters, this was very tasty. Pasta we had a linguini & 3 papparedelles. The food was served hot, full of flavour & pasta was fresh. It was a very enjoyable meal.
Service was polite & friendly. I would recommend dining here
Written 5 December 2021
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stephanie b
Torquay4 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
Attended for my dads birthday and won’t be back. 6.30pm dinner booking and waited til 8.15pm for our mains. Ordered the seafood linguine which needed seasoning and the pasta was over cooked. Seafood was like rubber and the pasta was served with mussel shells that were not open.. 3 apologies and no discount offered when paid. Not even a free garlic focaccia was offered ($8). As a chef in the industry I could tell the kitchen had been swamped with orders and front house of house were not staggering the orders. I know this can happen but for no discount to be offered we we’re not happy.
Written 25 March 2023
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Dreamerweaver67
Mooroopna90 contributions
July 2024 • solo
I was in Geelong for a family lunch the next day and drove past Centra my way to my accommodation. Came back for dinner and it was such a great choice. The food was very good, great wine and the service was terrific. I had the duck and porcini agnolloti with burnt butter sauce and it was delicious. I have had bariatric surgery so the meal size was perfect for me.
Written 22 August 2024
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Theresa
1 contribution
Nov 2020 • family
We went to Centra for drinks and nibbles with family, a table of 10 adults. Extremely disappointed with the service.
Over the course of our 2 hour booking, we had to ask for someone to please take our order every time, we then waited 30 minutes or more each time for our drinks to arrive, (our table was the closest to the bar), we had to ask every time where our order was. One time we ordered a couple of straight shots, after asking again 20 minutes later where they were, they still took 30 minutes to arrive. When we tried to order the same light beer or mixed drinks, as ordered previously, the staff informed us they did not sell them, but then took our order after we politely explained we had previously ordered these same drinks.
Considering there were 8-10 staff working on the night, it was surprising how bad the service was. There was often staff hanging around the bar chatting. Would not go back here in a hurry. 😞
Written 28 November 2020
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Heather P
4 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
This is a small restaurant with a warm, friendly ambience. You are greeted at the door by the owner/manager and the staff have been trained impeccably. Due to current circumstances the menu is limited yet still manages to provide excellent choice. Their Pizzas are to die for - rustic and flavoursome with some gourmet varieties. We love it and come back time and time again.
Written 19 August 2022
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne29487 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
Crowned the ''3AW Pub of the Year ''the food did not disappoint. With a strong Italian influence the food was high standard and reasonably expensive but worth it. They had an interesting wine list at reasonable prices and the atmosphere was classy , way above some other pubs recently visited.
Written 20 February 2021
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ZOE
Point Lonsdale6 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
Angie, our waiter, was super attentive- offering tastings of different wines until we had the perfect one to enjoy with our meal. The food was fresh, delicious and satisfying. Our experience was lovely and we will be back again! We eat out regularly and appreciate service with a smile. Highly recommend.
Written 30 January 2021
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aaron2406
Carnegie200 contributions
Apr 2023 • business
Like this place as it has an Italian themed menu and offers great pasta dishes which are always needed after a big busy day. Generous servings, well priced. Not my first choice in Geelong, but definitely y first if I want an Italian fix.
Written 21 May 2023
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Robert P
Grovedale23 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Located on Cnr of Myers & Yarra Sts, Geelong, this hotel offers quality Italian food and a good selection of wines at reasonable prices. The staff are friendly & attentive without being over bearing. Great venue for lunch or dinner. The Penne with Italian sausage was delightful and there is a good range of pizzas available as well. Well worth a visit, you will not be disappointed.
Written 23 December 2020
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Lynda M
4 contributions
July 2023 • friends
We booked the courtyard for lunch for 20 people for my partners birthday. It was great everyone loved the food ..terrific to be able to mingle a chat with everyone. The staff were great it was very easy to organise our function will Definately book one of the spaces again soon for another event. Thank you .
Written 30 July 2023
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LeaRiv
Lara1100 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Great outside eating area, heaters, fairy lights. Ordered multiple pastas & pizzas to share between 7 adults. One pasta was definitely under al dente, so we sent it back... came back boiling hot.... pretty sure it was just microwaved... rest of the the meal was delicious. Some pastas quite rich, so great to share.
Written 19 January 2021
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Jacqueine Eve
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • none
Last night I had dinner at Centra for the first night of summer. The food was amazing! The staff were friendly and even helped me to select options from the menu which catered to my dietary needs. I did not have to wait to be served and it felt like my meals were ready straight away.
Hats off to our waitress Kate who was great.
Written 1 December 2020
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Sharon L
4 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Great service and friendly staff. Not too noisy, for catching up with family. Wide range on menu. We had pan-seared salmon, crumbed veal (milanese style), pumpkin tortellini, all which we couldn't fault. They have some top shelf wines, besides what's on the standard menu, but not overpriced. A great quartermaster's store next door, which doubles as bottle shop
Written 15 November 2020
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