Lunch & Dinner Menu

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

STUZZICHINI

Small bites served quickly to the table, ideal whilst deciding
 

House-Made Bread

Lemon & Sicilian white anchovy butter   
15
 

Citrus olives

Lemon, rosemary [v, lg]   
10
 

Warm marinated Peppered mushrooms

Pepper, thyme, lemon, aioli [v, lg]   
10
 

Wagyu MB 9 Bresaola 60gr

Rocket, pear, grissini   
29

CRUDO & FRESCO

Fresh fare as an entrée or to share
 

Kingfish crudo

Kingfish [A], orange, finger lime, cucumber, Calabrian chilli oil, fried capers  [lg] 
30
 

Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata

Basil, chilli oil, burnt honey [v, lg]   
24
 

Sanchoku Wagyu Carpaccio

MB 7 Wagyu flank, onion confit, horseradish cream, crispy brioche   
30
 

ANTIPASTI

Designed to share or as an entrée 
 

Pumpkin Arancini Siciliani

Caramelised onion, parmesan cream (4 pcs) [v]   
20 
 

Cauliflower Cappelletti

Tomato bisque, citrus butter green peas, mint, chervil [v]   
19
 

Prawn Cappelletti

Prawn bisque, citrus-butter prawns [I], chervil   
24
 

Slow-roasted Western Plains pork belly

Apple mostarda, pickled cucumber, crispy potato  [lg] 
24
 

Calamari MISTO

Calamari [I], radicchio, rocket, lemon chilli dressing, parmesan 
22

PRIMI

Signature pasta, gnocchi & risotto
 

Calabrian goat Pappardelle

House-made pappardelle, slow-braised Meredith goat, 
tomato sugo, chilli, lemon mascarpone, parmesan, fried kale [lgo]   
38
 

Linguini allo scoglio

House-made linguini, Portarlington mussels, scallops [I], calamari [I], 
grilled king prawn [I], white wine, garlic, chilli, lemon, baby tomatoes, bottarga [lgo]   
40
 

Pan-fried Gnocchi

House-made gnocchi, mushrooms, braised onions, thyme, 
burnt butter, sage, candied walnuts [v, lgo]   
36
 

King oyster mushroom Risotto Milanese

Carnaroli rice, king oyster mushroom, saffron stock, 
parmesan crisp, lemon mascarpone [v, lg]   
36
 

Otway Lamb shoulder Risotto Milanese

Carnaroli rice, slow-braised Otway lamb shoulder, 
parmesan crisp, lemon mascarpone [lg]   
38

Secondi

Local produce from the land & sea
 

Slow-braised lamb shoulder

Warm lentils, roasted San Marzano tomatoes, peppers [lg]   
45
 

Chicken saltimbocca

Confit thigh chicken, prosciutto, sage, creamy polenta, braised leeks, chicken jus
39
 

Grass-Fed Scotch Fillet 

300g grass-fed Victorian MB 2, potato purée, roasted vine tomatoes, lemon zabaglione [lg]   
60
 

Fish of the day

Market fish [A, lg]. Please ask your server about today’s fish of the day.   
45
 

White bean & Mushroom casserole

Sardinian-style winter vegetable stew, mozzarella crust, garlic focaccia [v]   
36

PIZZA

Artisan pizza: 48 hour house-fermented dough, hand-stretched & stone-baked
 

Margherita 

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil [v, lgo]   
28


Calabrese

San Marzano tomato, hot sopressa, ‘nduja, 
charred capsicum, fior di latte, hot honey [lgo]
34
 

Ricotta e Zucchine

San Marzano tomato, roasted zucchini, semi-dried tomato, 
whipped ricotta, basil pistou, pangrattato [v, lgo]
32
 

Gamberi

San Marzano tomato, garlic prawns [I], confit tomato, 
lemon-chilli oil, fior di latte [lgo]
34
 

Pollo Arrosto

Pizza bianca – roasted chicken, caramelised onion, 
fior di latte, rosemary, garlic crema [lgo]
32
 

Agnello Siciliano

Pizza bianca – slow-braised lamb shoulder, roasted eggplant, 
fior di latte, mint salsa verde [lgo]
34
 

Cozze piccanti

Pizza bianca – roasted peppers, fior di latte, 
pickled Portarlington mussels, lemon chilli oil [lgo]
32

Contorni

On the side to share
 

Duck fat rosemary potatoes

Parmesan [v, lg]
15
 

Charred broccolini 

Anchovy butter, pangrattato  [v, lg]
15
 

Sicilian-style caponata 

Olives, basil  [v, lg]
15
 

Roasted carrots & pumpkin

Chilli oil, honey  [v, lg]
16
 

Insalata Mista

Rocket, radicchio, pickled vegetables, house dressing  [v, lg]
14

DOLCE

Something sweet
 

Sociali burnt butter tiramisu

Espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone crema, dark cocoa [v]
20
 

Warm croissant budino

Vanilla crema, poached pear, toasted almond praline [v]
18
 

Cioccolato Fondente

Warm Belgian chocolate fondant, 
vanilla bean ice cream, almond biscotti [v, lgo]
18
 

Torched lemon meringue tart

Hot honey, basil oil, sea salt [v]
18

DIGESTIVO

Alcoholic after-dinner finale
 

Danny boy Geelong Limoncello

Zesty & sweet, straight from the freezer, 45ml   
15
 

Fernet Branca

Dry, bitter & herbal, served at room temperature, 45ml   
15
 

2011 Wolseley Botrytis Semillon, Geelong

Rich, silky & sweet, 75ml   
15
 

Espresso martini

Torquay Foundation vodka, Kahlúa, Frangelico, espresso, crème de cacao   
22
 

Caffè Corretto

Amaretto, coffee, sugar, cream   
18
[A] – Australian      [I] – imported      [lg] – low gluten      [lgo] – low gluten option       [v] – vegetarian
 
Please advise us of any dietary requirements. Whilst our culinary team make every effort to accommodate dietary requirements for guests who have intolerances and allergies, we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals due to
the potential of trace allergens within our kitchen and ingredients purchased from our suppliers.
 
A surcharge of 15% will be applied to your total bill on Sundays and Public Holidays. Sociali is a cashless venue.

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.