Restaurant
El Toro Pizza & Restaurant
245 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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245 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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El Toro delivers old-school, unapologetically loaded Italian-Australian comfort dishes with portions built for serious appetites. Forget minimalist crusts. Regulars rely on pies piled high with toppings and melted cheese—from the Meatlovers to the seafood-packed Atlantis. Bowls of Tuto Mare and Cajun Chicken Alfredo arrive piping hot and stacked, matched by Mexican parmis that rarely leave room for sides. The room is easygoing, welcoming families and late-night diners walking in around 10 PM. Service moves warmly, keeping the mood relaxed over carafes of red wine and slices of strawberry Nutella dessert pizza.
- Heavily Loaded Pies: Pizzas come heavily loaded with cheese and toppings across classic combinations like Meatlovers and Atlantis.
- Late-Evening Dining: The kitchen turns out full dinner plates and hot pastas late into the night, welcoming arrivals around 10 PM.
- Family-Friendly Setting: Comfortable group and family tables served with attentive, easygoing floor hospitality.
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Why Diners Choose El Toro Pizza & Restaurant
Generous traditional comfort food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming space for gatherings.
Generously Loaded Pizzas
Pizzas arrive loaded with copious meats, cheese, and toppings rather than sparse minimalist finishes.
Lots of toppings, lots of cheese, really tasty.
Blair Plonsker Hearty Portions and Lasting Value
Plates of classic Italian pasta and parmigianas offer abundant servings that leave diners completely satisfied.
Great quality with amazing quantity. It was worth every penny.
JYOTI KAPOOR Warm and Attentive Hospitality
Floor staff provide thoughtful, attentive, and welcoming table care that puts guests immediately at ease.
The staff were very attentive and friendly which we really appreciate the excellent service.
Krystal Dang Comforting, Memorable Dining Experience
Diners leave feeling genuinely looked after and eager to make repeat trips whenever they return.
Great food, lovely space, and warm service. We’ll definitely be back!
Liam Flaherty Effortless Family and Group Gatherings
The dining room smoothly handles family meals and larger party bookings with ease and good humour.
We had a large group of people, however the staff did not miss a beat.
Ceinwen Alexandra Relaxed, Family-Friendly Atmosphere
An unpretentious, family-friendly setting welcomes guests of all generations for casual shared occasions.
This family run and family friendly restaurant is one of the best in Geelong.
Patrick Wood
Most popular items
Customer favourites featuring hearty Italian-Australian classics and loaded toppings
Meatlovers Pizza
The meatlovers pizza was absolutely brilliant — loaded with juicy, flavour-packed meats and cooked to perfection.
Liam Flaherty Cajun Chicken Alfredo
I recommend the Cajun Chicken Alfredo! :)
Angelica Euginia Tuto Mare Pasta
everything we ordered was superb that we couldn't help but ordered another Tuto Mare pasta!
Krystal Dang Mexican Parmi
we ordered a Mexican parmi and Cajun Chicken Alfredo, huge portions!
Emily Wong
Frequently Asked Questions
How generous are the portions?
Yes, reviewers highlight huge, generous portions across pasta dishes, parmigianas, and loaded pizzas that comfortably satisfy hearty appetites.
Does El Toro offer gluten-free pizza options?
Yes, gluten-free pizza crust options are available for dine-in diners.
Can you get a late dinner here?
Yes, El Toro caters to late diners, serving hot, freshly prepared sit-down meals around 10 PM. The restaurant is open daily from 4:00 PM until 1:00 AM.
Is El Toro suitable for large group dinners?
Yes, the restaurant comfortably accommodates large group dinners, though food may arrive staggered when ordering for larger parties.
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