224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Fitzroy Italian Restaurant

Wood-fired pizza, pasta and tiramisu. Inspired by Italy, made for Melbourne.

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Gourmet pizzas with drinks on a dining table.

Update: Father's Day Bookings Are Open

Celebrate your father at Ladro! We’re open for both lunch and dinner on Father’s Day. Book a table and celebrate your papa in Italian-style – it’s what we do best.

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  • Gourmet pizza with prosciutto, basil, and burrata cheese.
  • People socializing in a lively bar setting.
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  • Grilled steak with sauce and fries
  • Restaurant scene with people, pizza, and vintage posters.
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  • Squeezing lemon over calamari next to drink and pizza.

Our Story

In 2002 we visited Italy, searching for inspiration. We returned to Melbourne and in 2003 we opened Ladro as one of Gertrude Street's first restaurants. Our wood-fired pizza & signature pasta quickly become a local favourite. Today our mission remains the same: Italian dishes made for Melbourne.

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Broadsheet

“Ladro is a restaurant with a reputation, and one to be proud of – incredible pizza.”

goodfood

“As the pacesetter for Gertrude Street dining, Ladro remains the local go-to for casual, charismatic Italian fare.”

Concrete Playground

“Pizza. It’s delicious. Ladro on Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street does it well. Really well.”

of

Broadsheet

“Ladro is a restaurant with a reputation, and one to be proud of – incredible pizza.”

goodfood

“As the pacesetter for Gertrude Street dining, Ladro remains the local go-to for casual, charismatic Italian fare.”

Concrete Playground

“Pizza. It’s delicious. Ladro on Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street does it well. Really well.”

What's happening at Ladro

What's On

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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Father’s Day

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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Make your next event an Italian celebration

Functions & events

Celebrate your next event at Ladro. Our function space is perfect for celebrations and our set menu will impress your guests.

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  • Steak, pizza, and drinks at Ladro restaurant.

Your questions answered

FAQs

Are you near public transport?

Yes, you’ll find us on the 86 tram line. The tram stop is a short 30 second walk from Ladro.

Is there parking nearby?

There is metered street parking on Gertrude Street, as well as Gore Street.

Are you vegan?

Many of our dishes can be altered to be made vegan. This includes our pizzas, which can be topped with vegan cheese.

Do you offer gluten-free?

Yes, we have gluten-free pizza bases and also have gluten-free gnocchi. Several of our starter dishes also have gluten-free alternatives. Please chat to your waiter about our gluten-free options.

We use rice flour to dust the benches while making our pizza. This is a gluten-free flour.

Is Ladro BYO?

No, Ladro is not BYO.

Reviews

Words from the locals

"Good wood fired oven pizza, thin base good topings!! I was expecting a bit more choices on the menu for pizzas. Had the polenta fingers those are great!!"

Dario Lovo

"Been going for the 15 years and the pizza is on point. I would say best in Melbourne."

Dan The

"Good pizza with a good price in a very casual venue."

BdM

"First time here, margarita pizza was yum! Tomato base was tasty and tangy tomato, could do more cheese but it was good. Friend liked her gluten free base too! Will return and want to taste pasta!!"

Madeline “Maddie” Silins

"Loved the back area to sit in. Cosy the amazing food the frirndly service by Silva the lovely waitress. So glad we got to eat here."

Korina Hawthorne

"A lovely meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere after a long day of travel."

Amanda Henry

"Wonderful service, great environment and delicious food! 10/10 Will come back again."

Harrison

"Once again great food."

Lou Gualano

"Didn't expect to be able to get vegan pizza here, but I was pleasantly surprised! The Vegan pizza was delicious. The staff were lovely and extremely accommodating of our large 10+ group. Loved it!"

Bronwyn “B18” McMillan

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

"Cocktails in the late afternoon sun. Very pleasant."

Ulrik Egede

"Gluten free pizza- yum! The kale salad was pretty great too."

Andres Aguirre

"Pizza was awesome. Drinks menu is nice would 100% return"

Jamie Stirk

"Excellent quality food, very busy place to eat if you're hurry but the atmospheric and the staff was very friendly."

cesar sanchez

"Great Italian food. True to form."

Nick Wong

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

"Great ambience great food and service"

Teresa Boscaglia

"A good place for good thin crust pizzas with very compact seating. This place offers gluten free and normal pizzas with delicious toppings that won't make you feel heavy. We enjoyed our tasty Porcini and Gorgonzola and Pescatore seafood pizzas, which came in a 6-slice portion size. The thin, crispy base doesn't detract from the flavours, a job well done. Friendly and efficient service in a simple, modern and functional space, Ladro is worth checking out in this competitive neighborhood."

Joanne Lung

"Best pizza in Melbourne"

Mauro Bigolin

"Get the pizza"

Michael Nuciforo