Igni

4.6 · 104 reviews
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Graham Sutherland
Reviews 1
2020-12-26 17:35

Absolutely amazing experience.

Absolutely amazing experience.
We enjoyed the 8 course degustation on a Friday lunchtime, the food was amazingly delicious. Locally sourced ingredients meant the menu was fresh and thoughtful and also had an interesting twist. The staff were fantastically attentive and consumate professionals, neve...

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Andrew Webb
Reviews 1
2020-12-08 00:08

Very nice service. Some food extrordinary - but so...

Very nice service. Some food extrordinary - but some food not. At these prices, it all needs to be fantastic. One dish was nasty - unless rancid fat is the new nice. I think it's worth a 2nd chance, maybe, if someone else was paying. A very good - small - wine list.

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Grim
Reviews 1
2020-11-28 13:28

Mostly great food. A couple of ordinary dishes whi...

Mostly great food. A couple of ordinary dishes which shouldn't exist at that price. Had a cartoonishly pretentious character of a waiter; seemed like he was putting on a voice akin to Prue and Trude of Kath and Kim fame. The experience helped me to recognise how pathetically unethical and absurd fin...

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Justin
Reviews 1
2020-11-14 00:16

Fantastic restaurant located in the middle of Geel...

Fantastic restaurant located in the middle of Geelong. Staff were fantastic, providing the perfect level of detail on what was being served up and the wines on offer. The food is amazing, hence the quality standing the restaurant has. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to go for ...

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B Dekker
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2020-10-25 15:56

Firstly, we loved the friendly yet professional ta...

Firstly, we loved the friendly yet professional table service as soon as you arrive, everybody has a warmth about them and we felt very confortable. The non-alcoholic flight is impressive, my husband loved the flower mead and I got to sample many drinks I normally wouldn't choose myself which was gr...

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Victor Habchy
Reviews 1
2020-10-18 00:00

Simply a must-visit.

Simply a must-visit.
To start with, the food is delicious. But this is somewhat expected on such a place, right ? Flavours are balanced, surprising and yet comforting. The technique can go from fermentation to flame grill. A whole panel of texture and taste ! Also worth to be mentioned : the mockta...

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Baswerum Faswerum
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2020-10-09 06:39

This place was worth the wait though! The options ...

This place was worth the wait though! The options are flexible but simple. Each person can select a 5 item or 8 item tasting menu, with or without pairings. This flexibility is perfect for my husband and I. I get full quickly so I can taste the extra courses from his without committing to my own 8 i...

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Jacob Burris
Reviews 1
2020-10-06 07:03

The ultimate dining experience but even better sit...

The ultimate dining experience but even better sitting at the chef's counter rather than at a normal table. Had been to many of the world's best in the past couple of years and this compares so well; cutting edge, innovating, exciting; every course is a delight. It is akin to where both diners and t...

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H K
Reviews 1
2020-10-04 21:29

5 Stars don t do it justice in terms of personal d...

5 Stars don t do it justice in terms of personal dining experience. We drove down to Geelong for my Birthday in August and had dinner on what I assume would have been a slow night for them. It was probably the best fine dinner I ve ever had More

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zero2espect
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2020-09-27 19:53

What an amazing experience. We went with the wine ...

What an amazing experience. We went with the wine pairing and it truly is exceptional. We enjoyed ourselves and took our time and we never felt rushed - in fact the opposite. All of the staff were very friendly and not at all snobbish as you might expect from a restaurant where you often have to boo...

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Cloud Wrack
Reviews 1
2020-09-17 04:28

So ridiculously good. Wonderful staff, wonderful v...

So ridiculously good. Wonderful staff, wonderful venue, and ridiculously good food. Wine pairings are also fantastic. You won't get a giant plate of food and don't expect to, however by the end of the meal you will be stuffed and satisfied. Will be back again and again.

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Andrew Ferguson
Reviews 1
2020-09-16 23:30

Magic. How they turn those ingredients into a deli...

Magic. How they turn those ingredients into a delicious and surprising journey is beyond me. Well worth your time and effort - cannot wait to go back and try the other dishes. Thank you to the team for a memorable experience - my compliments to everyone there.

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Vicki Pickett
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2020-09-13 12:07

it was friendly and cool. we sat at the bar and it...

it was friendly and cool. we sat at the bar and it was comfy. The staff made us feel so special. Every course came with a story, where it was sourced and how it was cooked. We only went the 5 course but even John who is a big eater was satisfied. We experienced some new tastes and love every minute...

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Charles Haynes
Reviews 1
2020-09-06 23:58

Inventive and delicious, every night is a new adve...

Inventive and delicious, every night is a new adventure centred around the fire. You never see the same menu two nights in a row or even at two table on the same night. There are some things like the saltbush chips with vinegar powder that you can reliably expect, but otherwise come with an open min...

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shannon musgrove
Reviews 1
2020-08-26 08:22

Just amazing.

Just amazing.
Well worth the money.
Knowledgeable staff and ridiculous chefs.
Everything was delicious

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Paul Nguyen
Reviews 1
2020-08-17 08:17

Staff are perfect. Best service. But food was a le...

Staff are perfect. Best service. But food was a let down. Make sure you request a seat at the bar, so you can watch all the magic unfold in the kitchen.
Hygiene of cooking staff is of a concern. Saw a guy use chopsticks, lick it and then wipe it on his apron.. not a very pleasant site.
Weird that ...

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Cameron Fyfe
Reviews 1
2020-08-16 17:47

A fantastic dining experience and well worth comin...

A fantastic dining experience and well worth coming to Geelong just for dinner here. A very enjoyable degustation experience, along with an awesome pairing of drinks to go with the food. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and definitely go for the Kitchen Counter booking if you can to watch it a...

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Athrun Li
Reviews 1
2020-07-18 13:35

I went IGNI at the end of June. Initial feeling wa...

I went IGNI at the end of June. Initial feeling was great. This is one of the fine dining place. BUT! The second dish with some fresh flowers has EXTREMELY disgusting black worms under there, yes, not 1, but at least 2 I saw. I was shocked, this is the first time I saw alive thing in any restaurant ...

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Brando The Pig
Reviews 1
2020-07-10 06:41

Had a memorable meal at Igni last Saturday. We did...

Had a memorable meal at Igni last Saturday. We did the 8 course degustation +1 extra dish which was definitely a good call. Total time was 4 hours. The dish of the night was the hay smoked duck which was a glorious intersection of a perfect level of smokiness, super crispy skin and full flavoured du...

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Mr H
Reviews 1
2020-06-14 12:53

Nice service. Nice dining room. Can be loud depend...

Nice service. Nice dining room. Can be loud depending upon the crowd. Food was okay. Matched wines for degustation were disappointing and underwhelming. Pinot Gris off the bat for the first course calamari would be nice. Also adding an eg. Tasmanian Pinot Gris to the wine list would be good for tho...

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Francis Wong
Reviews 1
2020-06-06 04:13

Delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere. I would ...

Delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere. I would recommend sitting at the kitchen bench to get the complete experience! Very friendly and knowledgeable wait-staff. Plan for at least a minimum of 3 hours for the 8-course meal. Plenty of car parking nearby within a 5 minute walk.

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Lynne Nichols
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2020-06-01 22:40

I and my dining partner went to Igni January 2019 ...

I and my dining partner went to Igni January 2019 paying $100 per head and loved it.
We booked again for the 5 course meal in January 2020. This time we were charged $150 with no explanation given. At least 3 of the courses were inedible and returned to the kitchen. The other courses were very or...

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Estelle Lawrence
Reviews 1
2020-05-18 12:11

We attended for a Sunday lunch. The staff were fri...

We attended for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly and professional, operating seamlessly around the restaurant. The eight course degustation was so delicious. (Loved the bay leaf, loquat & lemon!) The courses are plentiful in the context of a degustation menu. The drinks list is varied and wel...

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Glenn Hunter
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2020-05-12 06:34

Underwhelming. A few really exceptional dishes, bu...

Underwhelming. A few really exceptional dishes, but 3 or 4 that really missed the mark, lacking flavour and balance. At the price point I expect better.
Nice staff and relaxed atmosphere, the dishes all looked great but it should be all about the food.

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cameron mcmaster
Reviews 1
2020-04-17 09:26

Thank you to the team at Igni for a wonderful dinn...

Thank you to the team at Igni for a wonderful dinner. We experienced an original and exciting menu, which centred on hanging different meats and veggies above an the open fireplace to cook. I love that we only had to mention foods we couldn t eat and then each small course was a surprise.

The foo...

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Billy Edinger
Reviews 1
2020-04-13 20:28

This gem in Geelong is consistently great. I went ...

This gem in Geelong is consistently great. I went outside my usual choices and had the fish taco. It was excellent!. The fish was sweet tender and crispy on the outside. The salad fresh and tasty. That this place is licensed with well priced wine by the glass and has efficient service gets it over t...

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Matt Clarke
Reviews 1
2020-04-12 20:21

Great place to potentially get sick. This makes ...

Great place to potentially get sick. This makes it tough to give an accurate star rating. Yes, there are many positives about Igni. However, there was one major thing that was, in hindsight, truly disgusting and unacceptable.

We sat at the kitchen bench a few months back. The problem was, th...

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John Polidoras
Reviews 1
2020-04-11 22:05

We were sitting on the bench , watching the staff ...

We were sitting on the bench , watching the staff prepare the food and i must say that the attention to detail was amazing. The food was great , the staff were pleasant and the ambience was very relaxing. Well done to Joanne and staff..

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Heather Stonier-Gibson
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2020-04-07 11:03

Hospitality and fine dining in particular is an un...

Hospitality and fine dining in particular is an underrated craft. Decision making around overall vision and then creating strong, yet inspired decisions about menu, wine, staffing etc needs an experienced, confident leader.

Few industries can match the finesse of fine dining when it comes to stro...

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Brenden R
Reviews 1
2020-04-07 03:41

Recently visited IGNI with 5 friends, due to great...

Recently visited IGNI with 5 friends, due to great reviews and recommendations.
Had the 8 course degustation with matching wines. Food fantastic, very attentive service, great ambience.
However we were a little disappointed with the wine selection??
Saviour being the red served with the pork cour...

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Lisa Bastian
Reviews 1
2020-03-16 22:09

My sister took me here for my birthday and have to...

My sister took me here for my birthday and have to say I was not disappointed at all! The meals and variety of food was excellent, plus with the degustation they can taylor to your requirements, if you are still hungry then keep adding additional courses. A truly memorable experience due to the atmo...

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Alana Towers
Reviews 1
2020-03-07 11:21

Great food. Definitely sit at the kitchen counter ...

Great food. Definitely sit at the kitchen counter if you can, fascinating to watch the chefs work. Sommelier and wait staff were informative and prompt, fixing up the bill and leaving at the end of the night did take some time but overall an amazing night.

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Andrew Lovett
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2020-02-25 23:13

Read some reviews prior to going. It lowered our e...

Read some reviews prior to going. It lowered our expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised. Excellent staff who were very professional but also laid back. Wonderful food, which we had worried would be a bit "wanky" but everything was amazing. Interesting wine list, some fantastic beers as well....

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Elli Luca
Reviews 1
2020-01-10 07:40

Flawless.

Flawless.
Food was incredible and service was impeccable.
Aaron Turner and his team are remarkable.

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