Menu

The Sociali Trattoria & Bar menu celebrates fresh, flavour‑packed Italian favourites with a modern twist, designed for sharing, savouring, and enjoying together.

ANTIPASTI

House made bread

Lemon and anchovy butter
15

Mushroom arancini

Truffle mayo (4 pcs) [v]18

Beetroot carpaccio

Burrata, spiced honey, orange, pickled cucumber [v, lg]24

Seared scallops

Pea purée, balsamic shallots, prosciutto chips [lg]23

Slow-roasted pork belly

Pickled cabbage, aioli, balsamic [lg]24

INSALATA

CAPRESE

Heirloom tomatoes, basil-marinated mozzarella di bufala, Lighthouse olive oil [v, lg]26

PUY LENTIL SALAD 

Warm flat bread, hazelnut, spinach, roast vegetables, grilled peach, preserved lemon, sofrito dressing [v]25

Add grilled chicken breast +6
Add caramelized lamb shoulder +9

Pizza

MARGHERITA 

San Marzano tomato, basil, Lighthouse olive oil, fior di latte [v]
23

GAMBARI

San Marzano tomato, marinated prawns, roasted zucchini, chilli oil, fior di latte
30

LA DOLCE SALATA

San Marzano tomato, prosciutto, rocket, pickled pear, fior di latte
30

VERDURE AL PESTO

San Marzano tomato, roasted vegetables, Lonsdale Tomato Farm cherry tomatoes, pesto, fior di latte, truffle oil [v]26

POLLO ALLA BRACE

Skewered chicken, mushroom, mozzarella, BBQ sauce, fior de latte
29

CARNE MISTO

San Marzano tomato, assorted salumi, ’nduja, fior di latte, Lighthouse olive oil
30

SLOW-ROASTED LAMB SHOULDER

Lamb, caramelised red onion, tahini yoghurt, za’atar, fior di latte
29

TARTUFATA

Mushrooms, parmesan, rocket, fior di latte, truffle oil [v]

29

PASTA & RISSOTTO

HANDMADE PAPPARDELLE

Slow-cooked beef and red wine ragù, crème fraîche, parmesan
or
Mushroom ragù, Lonsdale Tomato Farm cherry tomato confit, crème fraîche, parmesan [v]
28

LINGUINI SCOGLIO

Prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, Freshwater Creek garlic, chilli, lemon butter, lemon
36

HOUSE-MADE HERB AND POTATO GNOCCHI

Burnt butter, pumpkin, mushrooms, walnuts [v]
36

LEMON AND SAFFRON RISOTTO

Mascarpone, toasted pistachio dust, parmesan crisp [v]
28
Add roasted pork belly +8
Add caramelised lamb shoulder +10

SECONDI

300G GRAIN-FED MB2 SCOTCH FILLET

Pan-seared steak, Calabrese butter, roasted Freshwater Creek garlic, creamy lemon potato purée [lg]60

CHICKEN COTOLETTA

Crumbed chicken breast, caper and parsley oil, rocket, parmesan
36

GRILLED MARKET FISH

Warm caponata, saffron aioli [lg]45

SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHOULDER 

Braised lentils, pumpkin caramel, mint-chilli oil [lg]45

BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN STEAK

Braised green onion, walnut pesto, smoked scamorza [v, lg]36

CONTORNI

Grilled broccolini

Garlic, chilli, Lighthouse olive oil [v, lg]12

Roasted seasonal vegetables

Oregano, aged balsamic [v, lg]12

GARDEN SALAD

Salad leaves, orange segments, house-fermented garden vegetables [v,lg]
10

Crisp-roasted potatoes

Rosemary, garlic, lemon zest
10

Steak-cut fries

House-made seasoning
10

DOLCE

Burnt butter tiramisu

Mascarpone, espresso, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, cocoa powder [v] 
18

Dark chocolate pudding

Lighthouse olive oil, flaked sea salt, vanilla ice cream [v]
18

Orange rosemary panna cotta

Citrus salad, spiced honey [lg]18

Affogato Sociali

Vanilla gelato, Frangelico, espresso [v, lg]
24

 

[v] – vegetarian      [lg] – low gluten

Dessert Wine

Oakdene Late Harvest Riesling

HONEYED CITRUS SWEETNESS
2023, Geelong, VIC
90ML – 12 | 750ML – 55

 

Port, Sherry & Muscat

Valdespino Pedro Ximenez Yellow Label    14
Morris Classic Tawny   12
Jack Rabbit Fine Aged Muscat   17
Penfolds Father 10 Year Old Tawny   10

Our Commitment to Local

Sociali Trattoria & Bar is committed to showcasing and celebrating the incredible diversity of our local produce. Below is a selection of local producers featured in our menu:

Lonsdale Tomato Farm

Lonsdale Tomato Farm is a proud Geelong-region grower, producing sun-ripened tomatoes shaped by the area’s coastal climate and rich soils. With a strong focus on freshness and local supply, their tomatoes capture the flavour of the region and celebrate Geelong’s connection to quality, home-grown produce.

Freshwater Creek Garlic

Freshwater Creek Garlic is grown just outside Geelong, where the fertile soils and cool coastal climate produce bold, aromatic garlic of exceptional quality. Handled with care from paddock to plate, it showcases the depth of flavour that comes from truly local produce.

Lighthouse Olive Oil

Lighthouse Olive Oil is locally produced on the Bellarine Peninsula, crafted from carefully grown olives and cold-pressed to preserve purity and flavour. Reflecting the region’s coastal conditions, it delivers fresh, balanced oils that celebrate the Bellarine’s commitment to quality produce.