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La Cachette

Steampacket Place, Shop 10, 6/8 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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Steampacket Place, Shop 10, 6/8 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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61 478 522 996
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Cachette

Step into this Geelong dining room and you smell fresh bread, butter, and cheese before you even take a seat. Operated by a tight three-person team, La Cachette delivers a focused three-course prix fixe with zero dining room clamour. The kitchen turns over the entire menu every three weeks—tracking local seasons with serious technique while keeping prices on par with a neighbourhood pub. Regulars point to Chef Matt’s wine pairings, which pull together Victorian vineyards and French reds. Diners drop in for unhurried dates and weeknight dinners without Sunday surcharges, rounding things off with the cheese course.

  • Three-Week Rotating Menu: A seasonal three-course dining experience that rotates every three weeks to highlight peak ingredients.
  • Curated Wine Pairings: Intelligent pairings connecting regional Victorian bottles with French reds to match each course.
  • Intimate Setting, No Weekend Surcharge: A quiet, uncrowded dining room run by a team of three, offering set lunches and dinners with no Sunday surcharge.
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Why Choose La Cachette

Discover why diners choose La Cachette for uncrowded romantic dates, rotating French-inspired menus, and exceptional hospitality.

  • Technique-Driven Menus Rotating Every Three Weeks

    Matt and Joanna refresh the multi-course dining lineup every three weeks, crafting focused seasonal offerings alongside thoughtfully curated French and local wine pairings.

    With a menu changing every 3 weeks, it's becoming my regular for Geelong dining.

    Louis Breen

  • High-Calibre Dining Without Weekend Surcharges

    Each three-course sequence balances quality and affordability without common weekend markups, serving high-end cooking at local dining rates.

    It was a pleasant surprise that there is no surcharge for dining on a Sunday.

    Cynthia Ma

  • A Personal Sanctuary for Romanticizing Life

    La Cachette provides an uncrowded, serene retreat designed for memorable date nights, anniversaries, or solitary culinary treats.

    I found myself in the mood to romanticize my life up a bit so I treated myself out to experience their set course dinner and what a treat it was!

    delia parga

  • Unhurried Dates and Anniversaries Free from Crowds

    Diners celebrating milestone evenings find a tranquil alternative to busy dining rooms, backed by meticulous attention to service and pacing.

    If you want a less crowded place for a date this is the place.

    Mary Grace Orchard

  • Warm Hospitality from an Intimate Team

    Operated by a tight, welcoming team, the small waterfront micro-bistro offers close-knit warmth and genuine personal hospitality.

    It’s a small place with a team of three who go a good job at making you feel welcomed.

    Cynthia Ma

  • Carefully Crafted Multi-Course Evening Pacing

    Carefully composed set menus and an inviting room sustain a quiet, focused dining rhythm where food and conversation remain central.

    Food was really well designed and cooked perfectly. Good wine list and a lovely place to spend an evening.

    Olly Matthews

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and hospitality details that elevate dining at La Cachette

  • Fresh Bread and Cheese Aromas on Arrival

    Guests are welcomed on entry by the immediate aromas of house-baked fresh bread, butter, and cheese within the intimate dining space.

  • Dedicated Cheese Course Option

    Diners can opt for an optional French and local cheese course to extend their multi-course set lunch or dinner.

  • Chef-Guided Wine Pairings

    Chef Matt tailors wine pairings directly to his seasonal dishes, sharing detailed wine knowledge alongside French and local pours.

  • Zero Surcharge on Sundays

    Weekend dining is offered on Sundays without the standard Australian hospitality weekend surcharge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of menu does La Cachette offer?

La Cachette serves a multi-course set menu that rotates every three weeks to reflect seasonal ingredients, with options such as an added cheese course and dessert.

Are the portions filling on the set course menu?

Yes, dinners are hearty and filling, with diners reporting satisfying portions across the multi-course set dinner.

Are wine pairings available?

The restaurant offers a curated list of French and local wines, with knowledgeable pairings available to match each course of the menu.

Is there a surcharge for dining on Sundays?

No, diners note that there is no weekend surcharge applied when dining on a Sunday.

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