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: Open for 2025

Ladro is now back to our regular opening hours. We hope you had a fantastic Christmas. Here’s to 2026!

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  • Lasagna with bolognese sauce served on white plates.
  • Lively nighttime scene outside a vibrant bar.
  • Bartender holding red wine glass in modern bar.
  • Woman enjoying pasta dish at restaurant.
  • Gourmet pizza with prosciutto, basil, and burrata cheese.
  • People socializing in a lively bar setting.
  • Waitress serving pizza at restaurant with neon sign.
  • Pouring Limoncello spritz from tap into glass
  • Grilled steak with sauce and fries
  • Restaurant scene with people, pizza, and vintage posters.
  • Elegant plated meal with wine glass on dark table.
  • Chef slicing pizza at a restaurant kitchen
  • Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
  • Friends dining with pizza and pasta at restaurant.
  • 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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“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.”

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Couple toasting drinks over dinner with pizza and veggies.

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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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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

"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

"The food was amazing and the serive was excellent. We had the best experience at Ladro"

Fi Jong

"Brilliant service & delicious food! First set menu where none of us went hungry!"

Anna Marinelli

"Good food."

yossi abraham

"Arrived without a booking at 12 on Sunday with family including 2 small children .great service kids had special menu and colouring pages. But still had great”adult” feel too. Great music and service, and kids entertained by watching the pizzas being made Highly recommended for adults and families alike"

Jan Barson

"Lots of great pizza in this area but Ladro is probably my favourite. The gold standard for margheritas. Excellent tomato paste coupled with light and creamy fior di latte. Thin, crispy crust that can be enjoyed on its own. No grease and easy on the stomach. Close to perfection."

Justin S

"An old favorite still going strong. Great Italian food"

Charles Meredith

"We went for a celebration meal early one evening and the food was so amazing. Ladro had been recommended by a friend and it didn’t disappoint."

Lisa Hogben

"Food service staff all excellent. Will be going back."

Phillip Hay

"Had a really good takeaway puttanesca pizza. Took about 10 minutes from order to delivery. Very well-made thin crust pizza."

James Bonin

"The steak was amazing"

Karthik Rajah

"Great place to duck in out of the rain for a glass of wine and pizza. The San Daniele with prosciutto and onions is lovely and pairs nicely with a glass of Vino Bianco."

Sadie Stoumen

"Had the most special night for our friends birthday. Pizzas were amazing, jimmy and the rest of the boys were absolute champs. Would 100% recommend!"

Caitlynn Gibbs

"Great italian place. Highly recomended. Cozy and chic."

David Zambrano

"Just a nice hip vibe. Pleasant service. A nice place to hang on a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon."

Mark Shafton

"Incredibly well done simple Italian food! Could have easily enjoyed every thing on the menu. Had some good wines as well!"

Mitch Blundell

"Been a regular going customer for many years now. One of the very best pizzas in Melbourne!"

Oliver Gualano

"Excellent hospitality"

C K

"Thank you for satisfying my very discerning Mediterranean family. it's great b to b find pizza that is actually tasty and somewhat traditional!"

Anita Jacobsen

"Enjoyable Italian ... Exceptional service"

Jeffrie Trika