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Tulip Restaurant

9/111 Pakington St, Geelong VIC 3218, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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9/111 Pakington St, Geelong VIC 3218, Australia

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+61 3 5229 6953
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tulip Restaurant

Stepping off Pakington Street through a quiet courtyard, Tulip sets the pace for modern Geelong dining around a minimalist open kitchen. Regulars make a beeline for the snacks—specifically a beef tartare that frequently demands a repeat order, chickpea panisse topped with sweet caramelized onion puree, and small prawn sandwiches spiked with fermented hot sauce. The kitchen handles group dining without friction, running a multi-course chef's selection where plant-based plates like harissa-spiced cauliflower land alongside Black Angus with hot miso mustard and tender arrow squid tossed with chimichurri.

  • Standout Snacks: Small plates hit hard early, led by beef tartare, chickpea panisse with onion puree, and prawn sandwiches with fermented hot sauce.
  • Tailored Chef's Selection: The multi-course chef's selection easily flexes for plant-based diners alongside plates like Black Angus with hot miso mustard.
  • Courtyard & Open Kitchen: Set back through an entry courtyard, the minimalist dining room puts the cooking front and center with an open pass.
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What's On at Tulip Restaurant

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Why Diners Choose Tulip Restaurant

Inventive shared plates, tailored tasting menus, and attentive hospitality in Geelong.

  • Consistently Inventive Modern Australian Dishes

    Dishes consistently deliver refined execution and inventiveness, from chickpea panisse and beef tartare to tender squid and handmade pastas.

    Every single dish was an absolute banger.

    Jaclyn M

  • Destination-Worthy Regional Dining

    Acclaimed shared plates and snacks make Tulip a standout regional destination whether visiting locally or stopping en route through Victoria.

    Truly one of the best eats in Victoria.

    Carlos Bravo

  • Seamless Group Dining Across Dietary Needs

    The chef's selection accommodates vegan and plant-based diners with tailored, vibrant dishes alongside omnivore selections at the same table without compromise.

    we had one plant based requirement on the table ( 🙋‍♀️ guilty ), to which they catered beautifully.

    Angela Ling

  • Effortless Hosting and Group Care

    Attentive table pacing, proactive plate replacements between courses, and personal hospitality set a relaxed, wholesome tone for shared gatherings.

    10/10 recommend for a wholesome evening.

    Angela Ling

  • Courtyard Entrance and Open-Kitchen Setting

    Guests enter through a secluded courtyard into an open-kitchen layout marked by immediate greetings and visible culinary focus.

    Tulip’s entry is from a beautiful courtyard, into a large stylish dining room, a bar along one side and an open kitchen

    Mery

  • Attentive, Detail-Oriented Service

    Staff deliver meticulous, intuitive dining room attentiveness with prompt menu guidance, clear specials, and constant dining care.

    Attentiveness (not having to get up & ask for service), new plates between shared courses, host noticing when he has spilt wine, clean cutlery, replacing a used napkin after it’s removed.

    Mery

Signature snacks and small plates from the kitchen

  • Chickpea Panisse

    Chickpea Panisse is topped with creamy puréed caramelised onion, a perfect marriage.

    Mery

  • Beef tartare

    The Beef tartare 🍖. A simply must try. We were so impressed we ordered it again!

    Bru L

  • Prawn sandwich

    Prawn sandwich, dainty with a flavour burst from the fermented hot sauce.

    Mery

  • Cauliflower with harissa

    Stand out for the plant based dishes was the cauliflower with harissa

    Angela Ling

Other favorites

Breads, sides, and sweet finishes

  • Sourdough bread

    Sourdough bread 🍞 - Yummmm!

    Bru L

  • Capacollo & Stracciatella

    Capacollo & Stracciatella - cheese and Cured meats combo was excellent

    Bru L

  • Green salad

    the dressing on the green salad was so good I’ve already tried to replicate it

    Jaclyn M

  • Mango panna cotta

    Don’t skip the mango panna cotta if it’s on the menu!

    Jaclyn M

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and kitchen details that elevate the dining experience at Tulip

  • Open Kitchen Welcome Wave

    Guests receive an instant greeting and a wave from the kitchen team across the open kitchen upon entering.

  • Fresh Cutlery and Table resets between Courses

    Waitstaff proactively provide fresh plates and clean cutlery between shared courses without guests needing to ask.

  • Attentive Tablecare and Napkin Replacement

    The front-of-house staff actively notice and attend to table mishaps, including immediately replacing a used napkin after it is removed.

  • Seamless Plant-Based Chef's Selection Pairing

    For whole-table chef's selection dining, the kitchen seamlessly delivers dedicated plant-based courses like spiced cauliflower with harissa alongside standard meat dishes.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, street parking, and dietary accommodations for your visit

  • Book Online in Advance

    Reserve in advance via online booking, especially during peak evenings when the dining room gets super busy.

  • Allow Extra Time for Parking

    Parking along Pakington Street can become challenging on bustling nights, so plan extra time to locate a spot before your reservation.

  • Request Plant-Based Chef's Selection

    Tulip seamlessly accommodates plant-based diners alongside standard omnivore selections on the multi-course chef's menu.

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