Restaurant
ALMA Restaurant
93-95 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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93-95 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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Book NowAbout ALMA Restaurant
Ryrie Street has plenty of dinner spots, but ALMA is where Geelong heads when the night actually counts. Communal South American dining takes center stage over open heat—charred Wagyu, blistered greens, and sweet potato churros to finish. Regulars consistently steer tables toward the banquet lineup, which runs a full plant-based track course-for-course alongside the meat so dietary restrictions never feel like an afterthought. Out front, the floor team tracks the room with quiet precision, setting down frothy Pisco Sours between shared plates and milestone toasts.
- Chef's Selection Banquet: A shared multi-course tasting experience offered in synchronized meat and dedicated vegan formats.
- Signature Pisco Sours: Crisp, frothy cocktails shaken at the bar that anchor the South American drinks list.
- Milestone Hospitality: Warm, attentive floor service that frequently marks birthdays and anniversaries with personalized touches.
- Sweet Potato Churros: A celebrated dessert staple that caps off communal banquets with distinct sweetness and crunch.
What's On at ALMA Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose ALMA Restaurant
From curated tasting journeys and synchronized plant-based banquets to bespoke milestone hospitality, reserve your table for Geelong’s definitive modern South American experience.
Memorable Milestone Celebrations
ALMA elevates celebrations with heartfelt, personal touches like custom drinks and cakes that make birthdays and milestone gatherings unforgettable.
It was a thoughtful touch that turned a great dinner into a truly memorable celebration.
Inziani Gakonyo Attentive Anniversary Hospitality
Attentive front-of-house staff take special occasions seriously, ensuring anniversaries and events are marked with thoughtful gestures and warm hospitality.
They even surprised us with a special dessert and a Happy Anniversary note!
Ana Curated Chef's Selection Journey
The structured multi-course Chef's Selection delivers a generous, masterfully paced tasting menu that highlights the kitchen's finest regional dishes.
A good sample of 6 dishes, delivered at a casual pace and well portioned.
Todd Burton Vibrant Latin Flavours & Signature Cocktails
From vibrant fire-kissed plates to bar-shaken Pisco Sours, ALMA channels bold South American culinary techniques into every bite and sip.
I also think I have a new favourite cocktail with the amazing Pisco Sour!
Leanne White Synchronized Plant-Based Banquets
Unlike conventional steak-heavy South American restaurants, ALMA crafts a fully realized parallel vegan tasting menu so everyone dines seamlessly together.
My partner and I both ordered the banquet - one vegan and one non-vegan.
Arshia Jain Effortless Communal Sharing
A share-plate format designed specifically for communal dining makes hosting friends, family, and group gatherings effortless and inclusive.
It's all about communal-style dining-perfect for groups.
Jordan Evans
Most popular items
The most frequently celebrated dishes and tasting experiences at ALMA, grounded in guest reviews.
Chef's Selection Banquet
The chefs selection was great, the food was fresh, very well done at every course, clean and tasty, filling & well presented at a brilliant price point we thought.
Adam Forehan Charred Broccoli
The Broccoli was out of this world . Char grilled with a lovely sauce base and had corn flakes such a lovely way to eat a vegetable!! Compliments to the chef ! Whatever you do, please eat the Broccoli 🥦 😋😋😋😋😋🥰!
Inziani Gakonyo Empanadas
Empanada - crispy and tasty! Must order
LS W Wagyu Rump
Wagyu rump cap - cooked to medium rare perfection, MUST ORDER!!
LS W
Other favorites
Appetizers, specialty cocktails, and desserts beyond the banquet
Seafood Croquettes
the croquettes were beautifully crisp on the outside and incredibly fresh within!! So yummy 😋.
Inziani Gakonyo Jalapeño & Jamón
the Jamon melts in your mouth and goes extremely well with the Jalepeno, big serve of 5!
Bru L Piña Colada Cocktails
the drinks were good especially the pina colada cocktails.
jess turnley Caramelised Pineapple with Lime Sorbet
Caramelised pineapple with shredded coconut and lime sorbet - loved the combination of flavours, highly recommend!
LS W
Beyond the menu
From personal host welcomes to unprompted celebration surprises, these thoughtful touches elevate dining at ALMA. Reserve your table to experience them firsthand.
Milestone Celebration Touches
Staff mark birthdays and anniversaries with unprompted surprises, including celebratory cocktails, custom desserts, and handwritten celebration notes.
Visual Arrival Recognition
An optional photo upload during the digital booking process allows the front-of-house team to warmly greet guests by name the moment they arrive.
Post-Dinner Chef Visits
Diners finishing their multi-course Chef's Selection banquet are treated to personal visits and check-ins at their table from Head Chef Sam.
Intuitive Climate Care
Floor staff practice hyper-attentive observation, quietly noticing when guests add or remove layers to subtly adjust the room's climate for optimal comfort.
Before you head over
Essential dining advice for reservations, dietary pairings, and banquet pacing—reserve your table now for Geelong's standout South American dining experience.
Book Weeks Ahead
Tables fill quickly even on Thursday nights, so secure your reservation a few weeks ahead to guarantee your spot.
Leverage Parallel Dietary Banquets
The kitchen runs synchronized vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free banquet options alongside standard menus, allowing mixed dining parties to share seamlessly.
Pace with the Chef's Selection
First courses can look compact, but the multi-course Chef's Selection builds to a deeply satisfying finish; ask your server about piece counts if building your own spread from the à la carte snacks.
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